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Metropolitan Veterinary Center
- Veterinarians
- Chicago, IL
About this business
Metropolitan Veterinary Center was established in 2012 by Dr. Kjerstin Jacobs. She founded the practice based on her observation that there was an unmet need for high-quality, reasonably priced medical and surgical care for Chicago’s beloved pets, not only on weekdays but on weekends and late evenings as well.
Location details
1556 S Michigan Ave, Ste.100, Chicago, IL, 60605, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | Closed |
I hate writing negative reviews, but unfortunately my experience yesterday left me with a bad taste in my mouth and looking for a new vet. A week after I moved to the city (a year and a half ago) I unfortunately had to take my dog to the vet because he ingested something he shouldn't have. I found this vet on yelp and as it had great reviews and was conveniently located near my apartment, I brought him in as a walk-in. When I brought him in I explained to the vet that we were new to the city, but were atleast fortunate to ha... read more
Things have changed here & not for the best! Sad it used to be great! Be careful as you could end paying a lot of money with no solutions !! If you have a senior animal it appears you can't get a solution or plan for end of life care!! The reason people go to a vet is to get that .. With the changes there I regret my vet leaving.. yet feel unheard & my dog got sicker.. grateful I found another vet & a partner for my furry baby..so he can receive the care he deserves!! Never again would I trust this place.. so disappointed!!
We have a 10-week old goldendoodle puppy that we love with all our hearts. A few days ago, he vomited up both his breakfast and dinner. We called to ask what we should do, and they recommended that we bring him in immediately. When I arrived, an unsmiling nurse immediately handed me a proposed bill of costs amounting to $375. Line items included x-rays, anti-nausea medication, hydration shots... I was shocked and terrified. Fortunately, the receptionist that day was super understanding. After that nurse left, she reassured m... read more
Our dog's specialist was mortified by their radiography. They completely missed that our dog had cancer. Go elsewhere.
My wife and I have 2 dogs, an 85lb chocolate lab mix and our recent adoption of a 20lb min pin mix. I hit the last straw with my previous vet trying to shake me down and promptly started searching. I can say that finding a vet in Chicago is far more stressful than it needs to be. I read countless reviews across all the vets within reasonable distance from my home. Most of the low reviews across any vet seem to be cat related. I called Metro vet the same night I left my previous vet and had an appointment scheduled for the ne... read more
I love this vet! I started going here earlier this year for my dog, Dorothy. The entire staff/vets are all so professional, kind, and really know their stuff. I initially took Dorothy hair to get her nails trims and they were so professional that I decided to book her vaccinations here. The vet that I met with was so great with Dorothy and knowledgeable about what vaccinations are necessary for city dogs. On top of that, I am a total hypochondriac for my dog - I brought her in recently because she was (what I later learned t... read more
This review is for Dr. Veronica specifically. I have 3 cats, 2 Little's and one old guy. I took Blackie in for his yearly checkup (I love they have late hours) - Dr. Balser is super nice and friendly but also inquisitive. She suggested a more natural supplement for his liver health and I appreciated that. They also found one of his nails had grown into his foot pad (bad mom here) and after cutting it didn't make me feel bad about missing it. I like all their free promo stuff they give away also. Plus it's clean and doesn't s... read more
**Beware of Dr Balser** **Beware is Unnecessary Procedures** I've been coming to Metro Vet for 3 years now, and it has definitely changed in a horrible way. The fact that Dr Balser is allowed to handle animals & speak the way she does to pet owners is an outrage. There should never ever be a time in which I'm pressured over & over & over & over again to stick a needle in my dog's BLADDER to get urine when it DEFINITELY can be procured through normal urination. Keep in mind that my dog is healthy, and this was merely a wellne... read more
I will say that the front desk staff/techs are great, and I appreciate the hard work I've seen from all of them; that being said... I can hardly express my disappointment in the care and negligence that we experienced from Dr. Balser at Metropolitan Veterinary Center. My dog Molly is a patient here and I brought her in when she was under the weather with stomach issues (she has acute pancreatitis), had a full blood panel and imaging done by a vet on staff that evening, and $800 later left with medication and treatment for Mo... read more
Frequently asked questions about Metropolitan Veterinary Center
How is Metropolitan Veterinary Center rated?
Metropolitan Veterinary Center has a 4.5 star rating with 822 reviews.
When is Metropolitan Veterinary Center open?
Metropolitan Veterinary Center is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 7:00 a.m.