Animal Wellness Center of Monee

After our longtime vet retired my wife and I were worried who we would find to care for our two kitties. This place is awesome! Staff is super knowledgable and were so sweet to our pets. The vet was thorough but didn’t try and push us on unnecessary procedures as some large chain vets do. The facility was clean, inviting and has a really nice fish tank. There’s a separate waiting area for cats and dogs which reduces kittie’s’ stress and speaking of stress they go out of their way to make pets and owners feel comfortable, including pheromone diffuser in the exam rooms (I assume for the pets not the owners). They also have a good deal on lifetime vaccinations, which we hope is many years to come. Highly recommend this place!

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Re: Animal Wellness.
When they opened in my town, I left my regular vet to support my town’s business. At first it was fine, and the staff (excluding Dr. Wessels) was incredible! Anyway, My 8 year old chocolate lab started to miss one of his meals each day or wasn’t as enthusiastic. Thinking he had a blockage (labs will eat anything) I took him to the Vet and Dr. Wessels told me that she wanted him to have an ultrasound. Giving me the referral I discovered that it would cost around $ 700.00!!! I called my regular vet, and they told me they did ultrasounds right there for around $ 70.00. I brought him there, and they diagnosed him with a splenetic tumor and did surgery that day. The next morning, I went to animal wellness and out of courtesy told them what had happened, and that my dog had surgery to remove the spleen. Dr. Wessels, overhearing me speaking to the receptionist from where she was, and without looking up or even coming out of her room she simply said… «Is he dead?» So coldhearted and unfeeling!!! I was crushed, and needless to say never went back, and will never recommend them to anyone else. I had been and always will be a very loyal and greatful customer of Forest South Animal Clinic in University Park! The only reason I gave them two stars is because the help staff is tremendous and she should thank her two stars that she has them!

My cat Simon has had the privilege of having his health cared for at Animal Wellness Center for over 5 years now. The entire staff has always been pleasant, attentive and helpful. Dr. Wessel’s has the best «bedside manner». (Even is Simon can be a real Pill sometimes!) We would totally recommend them to anyone how loves their pet!

Never thought I’d say this, being that I live in Kenosha, WI., but I want to share a story about AWCM…
A very good friend of mine, I’ll call him Joe, adopted a 12+yr old chow/​shepherd mix last December when another friend of ours passed away.
Fast forward 6 months to last week, when Joe tells me that he is worried about his old gal, seems she was having trouble breathing. When asked what the vet said, I was told that the vet said «she’s old, has arthritis, is overweight, and wasn’t hearing anything that would cause alarm». He took her home from the first appointment and when she was still having difficulty breathing a couple days later, he took her back to the vets office to see another doc there, and was told the same thing, basically being dismissed. He asked me what I thought and would appreciate any suggestions for another vet. He lives in Evergreen Park, and I’m thinking who the hell do I know that far South!!! AWCM! So I told him to call them, explain the situation, tell them that a volunteer with It’s a Pittie Rescue recommended them — 2 days later he took her to her appointment (I do not know if he dropped the IPR name or not) What I do know is they made an appointment in 2 days for a new patient — UNHEARD OF! Also what I know is that he only dropped a couple hundred dollars for x-​rays and a senior panel and a few other tests, and was PLEASED AS PUNCH that the vet took him seriously, listened to his concerns, and addressed every single one of them. Her x-​rays came back clear and the other tests came back good as well — she went back today for a special diet and pain meds for her arthritis. Such simple things done to help make a senior dog more comfortable and a concerned owner very happy.
Please let Dr. Wessels and the wonderful staff at AWCM know that I am VERY grateful that they do such a wonderful job of not only caring for their animal patients, but also their family, and will recommend them EVERY chance I get! Almost makes me want to move back to Illinois!
Thanks for letting me tell my story…
~Dawn

Great place for your pets. Staff is excellent.

We took two of our dogs to Animal Wellness Center of Monee and were extremely satisfied with the care they received. The staff members, including Dr. Wessels and the veterinary assistants, are friendly, took extra time with us to answer our questions, and they provided instructions regarding follow up care for our dogs us at home. A follow up phone call I made was also quickly returned by the staff. The charges were reasonable, too, as opposed to other places I have been in the past. Highly recommended.

Dr Wessels at Animal Wellness Center of Monee is a classy act. SHe took care of my sydni and her siblings —- i know at some point you gave up your vacation time with your family when they came in such poor condition. She is almost a year old now and the biggest pittie sweetheart ever.
YOU ROCK!!!

I have nothing but good things to say!
I had to take my foster (now permanent family member) here to have a check up because I thought she had a UTI.
Walking in, I was impressed! We were immediately greeted by the friendly, laid back, resident cat hanging out on the desk… and of course the nice woman at the desk! This is by far the cleanest and most warm environment for people and pets. I loved that the lighting was warm, instead of the typical cold, hospital style fluorescent lighting and that they had a beautiful aquarium in the waiting area.
We were treated kindly and the staff was very friendly to me and my pup. The appointment started on time and we didn’t have much of a wait. That is always a plus, because animal clinics, much like doctors offices, can get busy quickly.
I returned with my pup about 4 months later to have her spayed. She had to stay the night, but the clinic called me to let me know she was doing just fine. When I went to pick her up the following morning, my baby hardly wanted to leave! She was happy as could be giving kisses and wiggling around with the staff.
Definitely one of the few places I would trust with my fur babies. Her happiness (even after being spayed) proved to me that they care for and spoil the animals they do see!

Fast and friendly service. Waiting room and exam room was very clean. The staff was professional and very hands on. I am more than satisfied!

I have been going to Animal Wellness Center since it opened. Dr. Wessels and her staff are wonderful. They always call as a check up to see how your animal is doing after surgery and are very caring. I wholeheartedly trust Dr. Wessels and her staff with all my critters, which says a lot, since they are like my kids. Prices are comparable to the other vets in the area. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND AWCM.

I have been going to Animal Wellness Center for a few years now, and I have so many positive things to say about Dr. Wessells and her staff. I first went there with two rescue pups that were diagnosed with parvo (which is deadly if not treated quickly and properly). Because of their expertise, both puppies pulled through and my husband and I adopted one — she is the love of our lives and she is a daily reminder of how dedicated Dr. Wessells is. My other dog is a bit of a beast when he goes to the vet, so I trust no one with him except for Animal Wellness Center. I drive over an hour each way to take him there, and even though he is pretty naughty, Dr. Wessells and her staff never judge him or have anything negative to say about his behavior. They are professional and compassionate. Exactly what you would expect from a vet’s office.

This place is a joke! Took my cat Because she was sick and long story short she had diabetes, so that costed me about $ 1000 and they kept taking and sucking more money out of me with all them tests. They told us it would be about $ 500 total and they kept milking us for more and more money. Don’t let this place fool you. They will take your money. After not bringing our Cat in for six months, they cut me off and will not refill the insulin for my cat and they refuse to see me anymore. Duh, The cat is diabetic and needs insulin and they’re not going to refill it anymore. Yeah, they care so much! Stay away from this place.