Veterinary Specialty Center

10/21/2026

Did you know VSC is now 30% employee-owned through our new ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)? October is National Employee Ownership Month, and we’re celebrating with our very first Owner Appreciation Week (Oct 18–25)!

Our teams are getting into the spirit by decorating doors and windows with fun Halloween themes to mark the milestone. 🎃👻

Thank you to our dedicated team of owner-employees who make VSC such an extraordinary place for specialty pet care every single day! ✨

10/20/2026

Hands down, is our favorite day of the week! 👅🐶

Show us those adorable smiles—drop your pet’s best tongue-out photo in the comments below! 👇❤️

10/19/2026

Paws up for our newest Radiation Oncology graduates! 🎓🐾

Today, we’re celebrating these resilient pets as they wrap up their Radiation treatments and officially graduate!

To our brave grads and their families: thank you for trusting VSC with your care. Reaching this milestone is a huge achievement, and our whole team is cheering you on! ❤️✨

10/16/2026

You're doing great, sweetie! ❤😙 Happy Friday from VSC.

Drop a photo in the comments of your pet giving their absolute best side-eye!

10/14/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Miller, one of our newest Rotating Interns!

Dr. Miller earned both her MS in Animal Reproductive Physiology and her DVM from the University of Illinois. Driven by a passion for science and community service, she is particularly drawn to the fast-paced world of Emergency Medicine & Critical Care. She looks forward to advocating for her patients and supporting families through critical moments with compassionate, individualized care.

We are so excited to have her on board at VSC!

10/13/2026

Tongues Out Tuesday at Veterinary Specialty Center! 👅🐶

Whether it's a post-op yawn, a sleepy lip-tuck, or a full on side-tongue after a successful recovery, we love a good .

Got a silly photo of your patient or pet showing off their tongue? Drop it in the comments below!

10/08/2026

🍂 Fall is here! As the weather turns, our Emergency & Critical Care team wants 3 seasonal hazards on your radar for your dogs and cats:

Wild Mushrooms: Damp autumn soil causes mushrooms to pop up quickly in yards and along trails. Many species cause severe GI distress, neurological signs, or organ damage.

Rodenticides & Antifreeze: Fall garage prep increases pet exposure to dangerous poisons. Rodent baits and sweet-tasting antifreeze are lethal even in tiny amounts.

Acorns & Buckeyes: Swallowing acorns or buckeyes can lead to severe vomiting, diarrhea, tannin toxicity, or painful intestinal blockages.

🚨 Emergency Note: If you suspect your pet has ingested any toxic substance, seek emergency care immediately.

Drop a 🍁 in the comments if your pet is ready for cooler weather!

10/07/2026

A very helpful tutorial from our friends at AVMA! Please read and bookmark.

The Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) Initiative has debuted the "2026 RECOVER First Aid Guidelines for Dogs and Cats" addressing urgent conditions such as burns, choking, heatstroke, and hypoglycemia in the prehospital setting where timely action is critical.

10/06/2026

Drop a picture of your pet in the comments below to brighten our team's day! 👇🐶🐱

10/03/2026

Hearing the word "chemotherapy" for your cat can be scary, but feline cancer care is designed with one clear priority: keeping your cat happy, active, and comfortable! 🐱❤️

At Veterinary Specialty Center, our board-certified oncologists design custom care plans for cancers like lymphoma that prioritize your pet's day-to-day quality of life.

Our latest guide breaks down:

-How feline chemotherapy works and what to expect

-Common cancers treated (including lymphoma)

-Practical tips for supporting your cat at home

🔗 Click the link to read the full article and explore your cat's care options.

Explore how chemotherapy in cats works, which cancers it treats, and what to expect during treatment. Discover how Veterinary Specialty Center in Bannockburn, IL supports cats through every stage of care.