I have been taking my dogs to Partners & Paws since they opened 10 years ago. Dr. Brandes and Dr. Newman are 100% outstanding and professional, kind and compassionate and very thorough. The staff goes above and beyond. Very fair pricing. My dogs never fear going there as everyone is so accommodating. Highly recommend this veterinary clinic. read more

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This was an amazing experience. We have gone to VCA for years and recently switched to Partner and Paws. The veterinarian staff was so amazing. read more

We waited for YEARS to get into this vet. We are local and heard nothing but great things. We finally got in about a year ago and the hype is real. They are all so sweet, professional, and honest. We feel that our dogs have gotten the best care and we also feel that they are affordable. Highly recommend! read more

Little Beagle mix broke his dew claw, we got right in and they took care of it. Little boy was up and happy the next day. Very grateful for partners and paws, entire staff cares about pets and people and leaving a positive impression on this world. The team is truly doing God's work. Thank you very much! Best business within the community. read more

Everytime we go there, we get our cats in so fast! They are treated amazing and not overpriced! We live an hour and a half away but always drive here because so worth it! read more

I sincerely appreciate the professionalism, transparency, compassion, and honesty of this veterinarian practice. Indeed, too many veterinary practices take financial advantage of their customers, and it is incredibly heartbreaking! I was struggling to pay for the high cost of my dog's medical procedure, but everything changed once I visited Partners and Paws Veterinary Services. Their pricing was 3x less than other medical practices in the area. I was able to go ahead with the medical procedure for my senior sweet dog. Everything went very well, and it felt encouraging and refreshing! The veterinarian who took care of my dog's medical needs is Dr. Andrew Groenewold. This young doctor has incredible potential! He showed humility and honesty, true compassion towards my dog, he is professionally competent, and absolutely not driven by financial greed. Those are rare qualities nowadays that should be examples. Thank you, Dr. Groenewold! The vet technicians and front desk receptionists are very loving and caring as well! I honestly highly recommend their services! They are an exceptional veterinarian practice! read more

I can't believe I haven't reviewed P&P yet! We found P&P after moving to IL in 2019, and I was very nervous about finding another vet we loved. We really appreciated our vets in ABQ & Indy, so I knew my standards would be high. -- After trying two other local vets, I stumbled across the best one: P&P! I have two, rescued, lab mixes and we come here for everything from routine checkups, recurring allergy injections, and any worrisome symptoms. We see Dr. Brandes (I joke that the "peasant dogs" see Dr. Brandes and the working dogs see Dr. Newman, but I'm not certain that's how they split it. ) And Dr. Brandes is just fantastic! He is great with the dogs, asks good questions, and really spends time with us every-time we are there. Additionally one of my dogs sadly tore her ACL, and I prepared a list of surgeons for Dr. Brandes to review and recommend, and he did just that. I truly appreciated that he took the time to calm my crazy dog mom nerves. Sometimes there is a wait for appointments and to pay, but it's only because this office is so busy and everyone wants the best! The staff does a good job handling the busy times and returning phone calls. 12/10 recommend to everyone. Best vet in town! (And for that matter, best vet in the Chicagoland!) Thanks Dr. Brandes and team! read more

Partners and Paws Veterinary Services goes above and beyond in helping our foster dogs. We are so grateful for their help in saving dogs like Onxy, who had severe pneumonia. The vets and staff are rockstars. Paws up! read more

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Highly recommend this vet. They were very helpful when my golden retriever had pneumonia & my mini dachshund was getting sick from her shots. They always had a solution and I always knew my dogs were in great hands. read more

Called when our dog, their patient was sick. No return call. They are excellent vets, but not good customer service. Tried to get appt. at noon, to busy to see our sick dog. We were told to go to emergency vet service. They phone diagnosed our dog and were correct, which makes me trust them. I only wish they would make time for us in an emergency situation. Recommended by friends from West Suburban Humane, but I am disappointed in them. read more

They are good vets and great when you have an appt. for shots etc. But right now my dog is sick. They are open but will not make room in their schedule to see him. They have ¹referred me to an emergency vet that will cost more than retired people can afford. I am so very sad that this is how they are treating us. I truly will have to think about whether i should continue with them, i mean thats why you have a regular vet? To see your dog when an emergency happens! They were open. Not only that i called earlier and was not called back. Very upset I thought i had my vet for life. Now i question that. read more

Not accepting new Patients or giving referral to another veteran. Very disappointing. A referral to another location would have been very helpful. read more

Dr Newman is first rate. We had the unfortunate occurrence of losing a beloved pet to a serious tumor. Dr Newman was able to diagnose the issue in a few minutes and helped us make the best decisions as to how to handle things.. Our previous vet had no clue what was going on... Dr. Newman and her staff were kind and compassionate during a very sad time for us. We would not hesitate to recommend. We are looking forward to bringing our other dog to them for his annual physical and immunizations in the very near future. read more

We have been going to Partners and Paws for a few years now. The entire team has always been very kind and helpful. Dr Brandes always addresses every concern we have in a thoughtful, patient and kind manner. The entire staff is knowledgeable and courteous. We have never had any issues with scheduling anything from vaccines boosters to surgeries. read more

Hands down Dr. Newman and staff are the best! Amazing, caring and ever so knowledgeable. I would not leave my pet with anyone else but Dr. Newman. My 8 year old Lab became very ill from a bug bite she almost died. Dr. Newman was our savior! We could never thank you enough! Highly recommended! They are all about the pets not the profit! The facility itself speaks volumes! Forever Grateful! Debbie G. read more

I don't think I have ever been at a Vet that is so caring. The staff is very into dogs and cats. Their facility is so clean and does not smell like any animal at all. They have two doggie and kitty ambulances to do work in the field for certain types of animals. I know that they take care of the canines for local Police Departments. I needed to get my dogs teeth cleaned and they require an initial visit. My dog was happy and the tech treated him very well. He liked the staff and they loved him. I would recommend this Vet for any service. Also, I have some friends that have large breed dogs who say that this vet is the best. They have fantastic staff and you get a personal phone call with instructions and reminders. read more

Dr. Brandes and the staff at Partners and Paws are beyond amazing! They honestly care about your pets, are diligent and thorough with their care while also being aware that tests and procedures are costly. They are up front about the best case/worse case scenario and don't push expensive procedures that aren't needed. I was referred to them by a friend about 3 years ago after our previous vet wanted to do an extreme oral surgery for thousands of dollars o moth of my cats- only 3 years old at the time! I took my cats to Dr. Brandes for a second opinion and he gave me a much more conservative care plan that actually matched their needs without putting them through undue stress and running up the charges! With his care, both my cats received top level treatment in line with their needs and it was half of the cost. Neither have had anymore oral problems beyond one needing a tooth pulled at his last checkup. Everyone I've referred has also loved them! You can be confident taking your pets to Partners and Paws. They're great! read more

First visit with a new puppy and was amazed at the wonderful way Dr Alexis greeted and made friends with him. He was perfectly happy and calm! I came here due to the great reviews, and am more than satisfied to continue. I love the way the examination table is out front, so we can hold our pets and see what is happening to them! Steer clear of those vets who take them out the back!!! I'm very pleased to have found this wonderful vet! read more

I started going to Partners and Paws a little less than a year ago. Never had I had such amazing service! Every single person there deserves the highest of praises for the work they do. Yes the pandemic has been hard but I've never met more caring and hard working people. read more

After calling to order another prescription of my dogs flea and tick medication I was denied by a rude employee claiming that we did not have a doctor/patient relationship because I chose to have my dogs vaccines done elsewhere this past year. This has been my dogs vet since he was 3 months old (he is now almost 3 years old) so it's safe to say we had a doctor/patient relationship and never had a problem emailing over records of vaccines if they were done somewhere else to prove he was current and heathy. However after this encounter we will be finding another facility to care for our dog. Would not have minded bringing him in if that's what was needed even during these hard times of a pandemic but the rudeness of the employee definitely sent us away. read more

If I could give this veterinary office zero stars, I would. They don't even know what medications your furbaby is taking even though they have the prior records and you've gone over it with them before. In addition, the veterinarian can't be bothered to speak with you when requested. There are so many other options in the area, please go somewhere else. Don't waste your time or money here. read more

Wonderful staff! Fair prices. The vet was extremely knowledgeable and sweet with our dog, I could tell that she was honest and very caring. Highly recommend them! read more

The dog was overdue for her shots so we made an appointment after reading so many positive reviews. P&P did not disappoint! I felt welcome and so did the pooch from the moment we walked in. Honestly- one of the best things was that the front desk had leash clips so I could complete paperwork without being dragged to the door. Huge. Love that. Brandy is never comfortable at the vet- but I think the amount of delicious cookies she received made it all OK. Our tech was gentle with her and the Dr. Was calm and efficient. It still took us about an hour- with some lag time alone in the room- but I find that standard. We'll definitely be back! read more

I love them. They handled my middle aged cats very kindly and calmly. They thoroughly inspected my puppy. The pricing is affordable. It's a very relaxing veterinary experience, your pets are in good hands. read more

This place is amazing. I have brought three of my dogs here so far (two for checkups/yearly vaccinations and the other for grooming) and they were great. One of my dogs is a rescue from a bad home so she is skiddish around men she doesn't know and the vet was amazing with here. Their grooming here is also top notch and priced well for the area. Definitely recommend for all your pet needs. read more

Your pets will not only get the best care available, but you will receive the best treatment, service, and all around satisfaction with Dr. Alexis Newman and staff at a very reasonable price. Most importantly, these people are animal people!!! You will know exactly what I mean the moment you bring your pet in, I promise. We found P&P when our big dog Bruce suffered a mystery illness a few months back which had us certain we were going to lose one of our best friends. While I have no doubts our old vet tried as hard as they could to help, their high price services for no answer, no commitment on treatment, and limited staffing ability lead us to Partners and Paws. It wound up being the best thing we ever did. Dr. Newman was not only committed to a cause, she acted quickly, without any concern for her own time, giving Bruce every opportunity to survive. I'm absolutely certain she saved his life with her experience and decisiveness. What made it so much easier was watching how Bruce responded to Dr. Newman when she squatted down next to him. I knew he was in good hands. Since then, we've been through ticks, hematomas, skunks, and the occasional checkup. Every visit is the same, excited, welcoming staff ready to take care of your best friend like he/she were their own. Choosing P&P is a decision I guarantee you will not regret. read more

I was very happy with the service I experienced with my pet and have scheduled additional procedures:

This is the story of Scooter, my dog. And how a life, in canine, human and every other form, can change in a moment. And how we can adapt and survive. And how Drs. Brandeis and Newman - and the entire staff at Partners and Paws - jumped in to help Scooter survive. Scooter is a six-year-old mixed breed rescue dog. He's got some lab in him for sure, but I think he's some sort of sighthound, too, because if he sees a squirrel 1/4 mile away, he wants to go chase it. And when he gets near that squirrel, Scooter doesn't want to kill it. Nope. He'd rather run alongside it and have another critter to run with. That's Scooter. Everyone is his friend. Like people, I think every dog has a purpose that they are called to fulfill in life. And for some dogs, just as for some people, it may take longer to discover that purpose than for other dogs. For Scooter, he discovered his purpose about 18 months ago when my fiancé, Stacey D. - a runner's runner - decided to see how Scooter would do on one of her daily runs. Well, Scooter took to that first run like melted butter takes to a brownie mix. He integrated right into Stacey's pace, ran in a perfectly straight line alongside her and added a level of fun and companionship that both of them never expected. A bond was formed. Memories made. Love created. A love that is amazing to see. And a dog's purpose was borne. It took about two days for Scooter to figure out Stacey's running routine and to insist that he run with her by barking and woofing at her when she was donning her running clothes and by picking up his leash and bringing it to her so she had little doubt that he intended to run with her. For Stacey, she adapted her running routine to account for Scooter. On days where she wasn't running, she would tell him the night before that they were not running the next day. Believe it or not, Scooter seemed to figure out which days were "running days" and which ones were not. It was an amazing transformation to see Scooter connect with Stacey and build his entire day around the possibility of running together. And when they ran, he was focused. He'd see squirrels, but he would not pull on the harness to chase them; rather, he'd run right alongside Stacey and stay on task. He'd see people, and he'd stay on the sidewalk in a straight line with Stacey. He'd see other dogs, and while he might glance at them, he'd stay on task. He had his job, and his job was to run with Stacey. Over time, Scooter built up his running stamina, being able to go as many as seven miles without any issues whatsoever. When Stacey purchased a special running harness and shock absorbing leash for Scooter, it seemed to make the runs even more enjoyable for them both. So on the day before Thanksgiving when Scooter opted to not run when loose in a park by my house, it was concerning. Never before had he not run when allowed to be off leash at a park. On Thanksgiving morning, again Scooter decided to not run. And when he didn't eat dinner Thanksgiving evening - not even a piece of turkey breast - we knew something was wrong with him. When Scooter threw up six or seven times during the night, we were deeply concerned. The day after Thanksgiving, I called Partners and Paws and told them what was happening. They created space in their day for a 10:30 AM appointment. Scooter and I went in to see Dr. Tim Brandeis. After an examination, Dr. Tim x-rayed Scooter's chest and stomach. Thankfully, everything appeared normal on the x-ray. But there was significant bruising that had appeared on Scooter's stomach and under his fur. Tim instantly diagnosed that Scooter had something called IMT - Immune-mediated thrombocytopenia - which is a serious disease where a dog's immune system attacks its blood platelets and destroys them. It can be life-threatening, and for Scooter, his life was under attack by IMT. Little did we know, but Scooter had begun to bleed internally. Blood was pooling in his stomach. The sickness Scooter endured Thanksgiving night was blood being discharged from his body. Dr. Tim kept Scooter at Partners and Paws the rest of the day for observation. He ordered blood tests, which confirmed low blood platelet count. Canines normally have about 500,000 platelets in their blood. Scooter had 25,000 on the day after Thanksgiving. By Sunday, his blood platelet count would bottom out at 2,000. Through a series of aggressive treatments, Scooter little by little made small gains. At one point, we transferred Scooter to a 24-hour animal hospital so he could receive IV fluids. Then we transferred him back to Partners and Paws, where Dr. Tim continued to bring Scooter home with him at night to watch him. Scooter is fine now. He's healthy and beginning to resume his running routine. The staff at Partners and Paws saved his life. Everyone there pitched in and cared for him and help Scooter recover. They comforted him when he was ill, cleaned him when he got sick, and watched over him. They are great! read more

Dr. Newman and the entire staff are AMAZING! We are fortunate enough to have been clients for many, many years and the love and attention they have provided to our fur babies exceeds even the greatest of expectations. Even through the past year and a half with everything Covid related (lack of staff, a record number of people adopting new pets), we have never received anything but the best of services. The Doctors, the vet techs, the front desk staff, everyone is friendly, knowledgeable and willing to bend over backwards to accommodate the needs of their patients! Thank you, thank you, thank you! read more

This is by far the best vet we have ever had. I am the proud owner of a Great Dane. He is the love of our lives and our four legged child. He is very inquisitive and ALWAYS getting into something, most recently jumping through our front window to greet the amazon delivery man, severing a tendon and requiring many stitches. I have on more than one occasion had to arrive with a medical emergency. Dr. Brandes and the entire staff have been amazing! I cannot express enough how comforting it is to know that in these unfortunate instances we have a vet that we can trust and rely on. On another note, completely affordable. Along with the piece of mind in knowing our baby is in good hands, we also know we are not being raked over the coals financially. Our only regret, not finding them sooner! read more

This place is wonderful! You feel welcomed the moment you walk in. I have 4 dogs and I cant tell you how great it is to finally have a veterinarian you love and trust, Dr. Brandes is amazing and truly cares about your pet. Most places try talking you into pet plans, un necessary shots/procedures and everything is about $. Here your pets wellbeing is #1! I cant say in words how great this place really is. They are the best of the best! read more

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We had such a wonderful experience with Partners and Paws. Our dog was sick and the doctor kept him overnight in her home to monitor his health. We had been so worried about him and it was such a relief knowing he was in good, caring hands. I have never seen that kind of compassion and personal attention before. Our dog is feeling much better and we will always return to Partners and Paws! read more

This is the most impressive veterinary operation I have ever had the privilege to work with. The staff is outstanding and everyone involved is a true professional. We relocated to Hawaii and had a lot of documentation that was required and the team at Partners & Paws was extremely responsive and always made our needs their top priority. Can't express how thankful we are to have found this business. AWESOME place to ensure exceptional care for your pet! read more

Dr B saved my dogs life no question. She has a rare condition that stumped everyone else but Dr. Brandes figured it out because he wouldnt give up on her. She was dangerously dehydrated and coudnt concentrate her urine. He was so dedicated to keeping my 3 year old italian greyhound alive that he took her home with him so he could monitor her 24/7. I dont know of any other place that has that kind of care or dedication. Thank you very much Dr B. We owe you. read more

Dr. Brandes is awesome! My cat Robby needed dental work done, and I was very pleased with the entire experience. The final price was very affordable, and Dr. Brandes and the rest of the staff was very accommodating to my questions and kind during the whole process. Robby was very glad to get his teeth done, and is healing great after surgery. He purred and gives Partners and Paws a big thumbs up too! Highly recommended. :) read more

It's obvious they really care about animals. We brought our lab/greyhound mix, Moxie, in to have her looked at regarding some skin issues that she has. Moxie has a lot of health issues - including food allergies so she visits her docs quite frequently. They always remember her and obviously enjoy what they do. read more

Dr. Brandes and Dr. Newman have both been excellent healthcare providers for my mastiff, who recently passed away from cancer. They responded to a lot of late night emails, texts, etc. when I did not know how to proceed with the complex care of a dog struggling with osteosarcoma. The team at Partners and Paws really helped me make his last few months on earth as comfortable and pain free as possible. And when it was time to let go - Dr. Brandes came to our home on a Sunday during the day and let my boy cross the rainbow bridge peacefully. I recently just got a new mastiff puppy who is now a patient of Dr. Brandes as well :) Did I mention I love the team here so much that I drive all the way from Chicago for vet visits? Make them your vet. You won't regret it! read more

So many bad experiences I've had at Partners and Paws over the year but this time it was the straw that broke the camels back. Misdiagnosed my pups injury, sedated my pup for a simple x-ray, did not give pain meds, and bonus threw me out w/my pup even though my pup did not completely recover from being sedated (while receptionist laughed). NEVER COMING BACK!!! read more

I have really been blown away with the care that my puppy has received from Partners And Paws. My little guy was having an emergency and when I called the office they told me to bring him in and he was seen right away. They needed to keep him for the afternoon to try to figure out what was going on and Dr. Brandis was great about keeping me informed, he called me often to let me know what was going on and what would be our next steps. In the end, he even brought my puppy home with him to monitor him overnight. I knew that my little guy was getting the best care possible and I was so grateful that dr. Brandis cared about him and his welfare enough to take him into his own home. And all of this didn't require me to take out a second mortgage on my home. I'm so glad we found Partners And Paws. read more

Partners and Paws is GREAT! We have been with Dr. Brandes since we adopted our dog last year. Dr. Brandes and the staff are so professional and caring. I remembered the first time we took Cocoa there for his first annual checkup, we had so many questions and Dr. Brandes patiently answered all. You can just tell Dr. Brandes personally cares a lot about animals and their well-being. Recently, Cocoa had a teeth extraction procedure. Because it is his first surgery with us, I was very nervous and worried. Again, Dr. Brandes met with me before the procedure and addressed all my concerns. When I went to pick him up after work, Kristi and the staff gave me detailed instruction on recovery care. I would highly recommend Partners and Paws to any pet owner! read more