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Bramer Animal Hospital

4.3 (191 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

Services - Bramer Animal Hospital

Pet physical or wellness exam

Pet vaccinations

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This review is long overdue. And yes, I know about their recent changes. All I'm offering is my experience, which has not suffered as a result of the change in ownership/management. Bramer has been our vet for 5 dogs over a course of 15 years, give or take. We have never, and I emphasize NEVER, had any issues or concerns with their level of medical knowledge, level of service or professionalism. Everyone we have even met there has been absolutely wonderful, from the vets that have departed to the new vet now and of course to all the vet techs and front office staff. I have also found their pricing to be very reasonable. We have been fortunate to have had such a great vet for our furkids. Most recently they fit us in quickly for last minute shots and paper work and gave us advice on travel meds for the kids. They were just as friendly and helpful as the very first time we walked through their doors. But, now, we are leaving the state and will no longer be able to bring our babies to them and that does make me sad. I only hope lightening strikes twice and that we find another awesome vet. Thank you Bramer for giving Bella, Hampton, Napoleon, Cooper and Winnie the attention they needed and for always being there for them. They have their tags and meds and are ready to travel!

Nessa finding a cozy blanket
Grant S.

Our cat, Nessa, is our precious kitty and we love her like a daughter. As a result, excellent vet care is of primary importance to us. That is why we are a tried and true Bramer Animal Hospital family: we want the best! We have now been seeing Dr. Valerie Schoen for 4 years now over the past 6 years and she has become like family. She treats Nessa how we treat Nessa: with love, kindness, and care. She is an expert at what she does and always knows exactly what advice and care to give to keep our Nessa happy and healthy. She also is equitable and will not try to upsell you. These positives are particularly notable because (1) the first year we moved to Evanston, we tried a different vet clinic (Broadway) and the Doctor was extremely rude and treated Nessa like a business-transaction object. We found Bramer the next year and LOVED it. However, we moved in the city (Chicago) in 2018 and tried a local vet (West Loop). (2) This vet shamed us into getting a round of special bloodwork, but failed to tell us it cost $260. We walked away with the largest bill by 4 times that we'd ever seen before Although Bramer is a far drive for us, the care and trust we built there was enough for us to return in 2019. We've gone back every year since and will continue with Bramer as long as we love in Chicagoland. We've also noticed that some vets prioritize dogs over cats. Our experience at Broadway reflected this. Bramer and Dr. Schoen have always made it clear that they treat all pets with equal respect, love, and care. As a result, this is a safe place for all pets! If you haven't found the right vet, or are disappointed with your current vet, I highly recommend you consider visiting Bramer! You won't be disappointed! Finally, we have appreciated the safety measures taken by Bramer during the pandemic! Thanks for keeping all of us safe! But we are also excited to hear Bramer will be opening up along with the state in mid June. It'll be great being back together. Thanks for being a part of our family, Bramer and Dr. Schoen. See you next time

A happy and healthy Bramer Animal Hospital client.
Ann J.

I have been a client of Bramer Animal Hospital for nearly 20 years, I believe. They have had four of our dogs as patients, and so I have seen nearly every doctor there, because sometimes one of your dogs finds something the squirrels drop in your yard and eats it, or your dog gets sick, hurts their shoulder, gets cancer, etc. So I have definitely been to Bramer for more than routine visits. I believe they always got it right. My dogs enjoyed long happy lives. (My current "puppy" is a spry 14 year old dachshund we adopted when she was 7.) And they have been super compassionate when the dog's life in this world is over. I find all the Doctors to be super knowledgeable and caring to the animals. I receive all lab results back in a timely fashion. The front desk staff are always helpful and follow through with appointments, medicine refills, appointment reminders, clear invoicing and much much more. I am always treated with respect. Oh, and they run on time! I have never been left waiting a long time! I will be a client of Bramer's for hopefully a long time to come!

Minnie and Frenchie Klein, March 2021.

I am SO sad that Dr. Hagedorn is retiring! All of the vets at Bramer who have ever seen our cats have been just great, but Dr. Hagedorn, who has treated our cats for the past 25 years, is truly exceptional. We're going to feel lost without him, and I will miss him very much. He saved our Frenchie's life last year. She was 13, and suddenly became desperately sick with some kind of liver problem. This was during the height of the pandemic lockdown, and Dr. Hagedorn made time for us to bring her to him every day for 8 days in a row. It was touch and go for a while, but Dr. H.'s instincts for how to treat her were spot-on, and he pulled her through. Today, she is strong, healthy, and happy, and will reach her milestone birthday of 15 on November 13th. Dr. Hagedorn has patiently advised and guided us in the care of our cats with his great store of insight and knowledge and many years of experience. And he really cares! He always advocates for whatever approach is the least stressful, uncomfortable, or painful for the cat. And he never pushed for unnecessary measures. We feel so lucky to have had him for our cats' vet all these years, and we are immensely grateful to him. We will continue to bring our pets to Bramer, and we hope to for many years to come. The entire hospital and staff are caring, competent, and compassionate. They have our continuing trust, and we highly recommend this hospital to anyone in need of veterinarian services.

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Great place to bring your cat for annual check-up. Staff is friendly and helpful. Wilbur the cat seems happy and so am I.

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I really like this place. The murals are warm and eye-catching. It's clean. The energy is…read morewelcoming. I get results in a timely manner, and (best of all) the rates are reasonable. My first year here was meeting Natalie, who I really liked but my dog LOVED. She wasn't there this time around but Em was. Em is professional, detailed and informative in messages, so I know what to prepare for before and after vaccines and tests. For the past three years, I just assumed she was not particularly a dog person because I'd never seen her greet any of the dogs or even look in their direction, but she immediately came around to scoop up this white Lab puppy (paws so ginormous that it's sure to be a big dog). To my surprise, the other lady who often comes out to take the leashes and guide dogs into the exam room for shots immediately picked up the white puppy to weigh it and carried it into the exam room. This was surprising to me because the latter lady can sometimes seem a little cold and mechanical. In all fairness, she did smile at me when she saw me THIS time. (I don't know her name.) She seemed a little more relaxed, which eased my mind. My dog did pull away to avoid going in the door with her, and I started to rise but the vaccinations have to be done so I stayed in my seat (but staring at the door). A couple minutes later, my dog came barreling out, which I kinda chuckled about. According to that lady (I don't know her name), my dog was good. I looked down skeptically but still smiled at this black ball of energy. It was interesting to see the vet (Mark Primiano) not come out at all. The last two vets came out to tell me about the visit, give feedback on my dog's weight and a few other tips. I didn't even know who the vet was this time. (The only reason I know his name is because it's on the paperwork.) Then another dog (muscular and brown and gorgeous) came in on a choke chain and was barking almost the entire time, which made my own dog bark (who hadn't barked at three other dogs, including the puppy). The vet came out BOTH times to give feedback to the pet owners of the puppy and the barking dog, and still acted like I was invisible. For this reason, I could do without him. If he's going to come out to give feedback, do so with all the pet owners. Overall, though, I'd still give this a 4.5 out of 5 star visit because Em was helpful (per usual), Sophie (the other person at the front desk) was friendly to me and tried to win over my dog (who decided to be shy post-shots and hide behind my legs with her head poking through) twice. She did tippy toe toward the owner of the puppy to sniff her hands later on, and then zoomed right back under my legs. (Shy again.) I thought that was nice of Sophie (and the puppy owner, who I don't think works there but Em possibly knew beforehand) to do because it makes the Tree House visits that much easier. When my dog likes the people, it's a breeze to go inside. (She's almost dragging me down the street to go to the vet, which is NOT how my last two dogs acted.) So THANK YOU to Sophie for being so warm. I appreciate it. (And Natalie, hope to see you next time.)

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I was going away on vacation and needed a pet sitter for my cat and parakeets…read more I honestly was very nervous to allow a stranger into my home and take care of my fur children.  I looked online and found that CCDD had extremely positive reviews (now I know why!!)   I reached out to Maureen (Owner) and expressed my concern.  She immediately put me at ease with her professionalism, caring nature and organization of the transaction. While I was away on my vacation Maureen was truly amazing.  I received daily texts with photos of the care that was given each day, including pictures of the freshly scooped litter boxes and filled food bowls with details of the daily findings.   Maureen truly goes out of her way to provide exceptional care to both my pets and my home!  During one of her visits a fire alarm battery had given out and was beeping.  Maureen immediately contacted me and took care of the beeping alarm as she was worried about my cat having to endure the constant beeping while I was gone.    I cannot recommend CCDD enough as Maureen truly cares about your pet and home!!  I highly recommend!!!!

Great service! First time using Cozy Cats last month while I was away for a week. The sitter (Luna)…read morewas incredible. I received very detailed reports of my cat's visit along with at least a dozen photos and a video each day. My cat is very timid around strangers but warmed to Luna quickly, enjoying the attention and even allowing for some playtime. The initial consultation and key drop off was very smooth. Highly recommend.

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Rogers Park

I've been going to Bark Place over almost two years, for daycare and boarding, the staff is very…read moreattentive and tuned in to every one that drops off their canines. I've also used Michelle for grooming my dog and couldn't be happier. My lab pulls on his leash when we get close to the front door so I know they are doing something right!

I work from home and have been clipping my own dog's nails for four straight years, so I don't…read moreparticularly need most of the services at Bark Place. However, I got this dog sweater from this location and thought maybe my dog would wear it once or twice for pics but never again. (I'm not a huge fan of dogs wearing clothes, but I had to admit a noticeable difference with my short-haired dog not shivering during winter months while wearing two separate coats. So I backed down on making fun of dog coats. My two larger, furrier dogs in prior years never needed manmade coats.) But this sweater is turning into a Linus blanket situation. I tried putting on a "Christmas" dog coat that matched her red Xmas collar (I love festive dog collars!!!), but it was white and getting dirty too quickly. I took it off to handwash it and put the Bark Place pink sweater on my dog solely for one walk, and she's been running away ever since when I try to take it off at night. At one point, she slid under one of the bar stools in my dining room, around the corner, ran into my bedroom and into her crate, flopping down sideways. Even if you don't need anything else in Bark Place, take note of the dog clothes. A bunch of my relatives crochet and knit, so I already knew the dog sweater was solid quality but expected it to wear. It still looks brand new, and my dog is glued to it. When I take it off to bathe her or what I *think* is comfier to sleep at night, she growls and leaps for it. I think a pink sweater and a red bow collar clash, but she couldn't care less about me being the fashion police. I'm tickled by how much she likes THIS particular sweater but has never ever been this into any other dog clothes gift (that I usually return) in four straight years. Don't sleep on the dog sweaters, I guess, unless you're my own dog who will turn over sideways so she CAN sleep in hers.

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(43 reviews)

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We had the best experience at Becker Animal Hospital in Northfield, Illinois!…read more My dog, Bodhi, had a dental under anesthesia in March of 2025. In December, our Vet noticed Bodhi needed another teeth cleaning. I didn't want him to receive anesthesia again so soon, especially because his breed is sensitive. I found Becker Animal on an internet search for non-anesthesia dental cleanings; they were highly rated. The ratings are spot on! It was a wonderful experience. Our dog had a temperament evaluation with a vet at Becker first. After, he was able to have a full teeth cleaning without anesthesia. The total cost was $305. Bodhi was wrapped in a blanket and his teeth were cleaned in the technicians lap. It only took about 30 minutes. The treatment included cold laser on his gums to help with swelling and a post-treatment consultation to review his dental hygiene, findings, and optional dental products. We left with a goodie bag including a dental chew, toothpaste and a toothbrush. Before and after pics and Bodhi in goggles for laser treatment. Yes, they even take pictures for you! The office was friendly, helpful, and communicated beautifully. Stacey manages the dental bookings. She is excellent with answering questions and scheduling . A+ experience!

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(17 reviews)

I've had my pets cared for by vets at a number of the other local animal hospitals (Bramer, Terry,…read moreBlue Pearl, etc.) during the last 20 years, and I don't have anything bad to say about the core health care provided by the veterinarians at any of these fine establishments. Evanston is fortunate to have many well-qualified vets serving our community. However, Berglund's new location (near the Central Ave METRA station in Evanston), improved offices layout and, most important, the very high professional qualifications of staff at Berglund make for my highest ranking among any of the local vet services. I have had only the most positive experience with Berglund for my family's new Maine Coon kitten, and I will be moving my other pets' care to Berglund. Engagement by Berglund staff with both the pet and the human is compassionate, gentle and entirely professional. New DVM Aria Hill comes with vet degree and training from Cornell University's Vet College, which is year-after-year rated either the #1 or the #2 veterinarian program in the USA. Vet assistant Amin's "bedside" manner with pets is gentle and confident. Finally, I have found that Berglund's recommendations for service are directly explained, no upselling pressure, and their pricing is competitive (if not slightly lower than the other local animal hospital).

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When my 15 year old dog fell lethargic after his routine vaccinations, I had some blood work done…read moreon him. It revealed that his liver enzymes were astronomically high; after that, an ultrasound showed a mass in his liver. I was devastated. His regular DVM (who I have the utmost respect for) told me to monitor his quality of life since surgery would be the only alternative (which isn't an option in my opinion for a senior). The next day I decided there had to be more I could do for my dog. My research gave me some insight on milk thistle and its ability to normalize the liver. From there I searched for a DVM who practices alternative medicine. God brought me to Kindred Spirits. Our initial visit with Dr S. was so thorough. She asked so many questions to learn about my dog's history and our goals. Dr S. also helped me make sense of his blood work and formalized a diet with supplements to give him the support he needs. Now, four months later, my dog is alive and well. I continue to give him the supplements prescribed. I don't know where his mass stands, or what the future holds, but I do know that the staff at Kindred Spirits gave me hope when I needed it the most. Most importantly they gave my dog a second chance. Coming here was the best thing I could do for my dog and I'm forever grateful for this practice.

Dr.Siwek helped our Finley cat when he was 6 years old. His ear hematoma surgery did not take and…read morehis ear filled with fluid again, the day after! The Vet said to bring him back for yet another surgery to fix it! This is a horrific surgery and recovery protocol. Finley had his first hematoma as a kitten, and when this happened again, now with the other ear, we considered putting him down to spare him the pain and misery. I cried thinking of how he suffered during the first recovery protocol. Dr..Siwek sent me home with homeopathic hemorrhoid cream. I was to spread that on his ear, 3 times a day. We saw results after the first day. Within 2-3 days the fluid had been re absorbed by his body, no swelling, no "pillow" in his ear, and we never had another problem with this ever again. Needs to be homeopathic and a cream, not an ointment. Hard to find these days! It will eliminate the need for this awful and expensive surgery for animals Thank You Dr.Siwek! God Bless!

Companion Skokie

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(47 reviews)

Since having Frenchies we knew when we got a puppy we wanted to make sure we got her the best care…read morewe could. After receiving endless recommendations for Companion Skokie (which just so happens to be super close to home), we decided to take our gal to Dr. Lin. All of the staff at Companion have been super helpful, communicative, and extremely transparent. We talked about our gal, Luna's plan of treatment and care from the getgo, and talked about different possibilities we could run into as she grew. We talked about getting her nares worked on, and her spay and microchipping done at the same time. We received a quote ahead of time so we knew what to expect the costs to range at, and when came time for the surgery, they made sure that we were 110% comfortable before leaving our gal there to get worked on. We received a call a few hours later updating us on how the procedures went, and how she was doing and scheduled a time for pick up. Upon pick up of our gal, we had the nurse walk us through all of her post op care procedures and things to be mindful of as we bring her home. Because she got surgery on both ends, along with an ear infection we knew we had to keep a close eye on her. As time progressed, we noticed that there was a swelling by her abdomen, and called in to see if it was normal. We sent pictures and the doctor had us come in just to be safe. After looking at it, we were told it was fluid that built up due to overactiveness at home, which with a frenchie puppy is so accurate. They gave us a course of treatment to help with the swelling, and our gal is on her way to recovery. Even after the surgery, Luna is always so excited to go to the vet because she's excited to see everyone and get all of the belly rubs. :)

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