Because of the shorter lifespan of our pets, Merrick Animal Hospital stresses the importance of an annual physical examination.

Thorough check-ups and preventive care can help alleviate serious health problems.

We offer a wide range of veterinary services to keep your companions feeling their best:

  Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services:   Merrick Animal Hospital offers diagnostic and therapeutic services for your pet's complete health care needs.

  Surgical Services:  Our advanced surgical suite accommodates a wide range of procedures.

  Anesthesia: We use the safest available anesthetics to ensure an extra margin of safety, particularly for our older or high-risk patients. With the latest equipment, patients' vital signs are monitored throughout all anesthetic procedures.

  Radiology Services:  Our on-site, modern X-ray equipment provides high quality radiographs to aid in the quick diagnosis of many disorders.

  Dentistry:  Our dental services include teeth cleaning and polishing, dental X-rays, tooth extractions and minor oral surgery.

  Laboratory:  Our in-house laboratory facilities provide for serum chemistry, hematology, serology, urinalysis and parasite testing. We also utilize commercial veterinary laboratories for specialized diagnostics and consultations.

  Permanent identification: We provide microchip identification to help locate your pet in case of an emergency. This information is registered to the pet owner, allowing you to be contacted if your pet goes missing

  Pharmacy:  We maintain a complete inventory of pharmaceuticals, vitamins, shampoos, flea and tick control products and heartworm preventatives to meet the needs of your pet. We also carry a full line of prescription diets.

  Individualized Flea Control Programs:  We develop programs for the specific needs of your pet and your own particular environmental situation. We will review with you the best ways to control fleas in your house, in your yard and on your pet.

  Dietary Counseling:  We will provide guidance regarding your pet's nutritional needs for each life stage, including dietary requirements for growth, weight maintenance and performance.

  Behavioral Counseling:  We can provide advice regarding the correction of problems such as excessive barking, chewing, spraying, scratching, digging, house soiling and aggression.

  Grooming:  We offer a full service professional groomer in hospital. 

  Emergency Care:  Please call our main telephone number at (708)485-6500 for instructions for after-hour emergencies or click here for a listing of emergency facilities.