Duke Animal Hospital

Celine is a lovely toy poodle and a favorite patient at Duke Animal Hospital. These are her three puppies who have already gone on to their new homes. Christina is a very proud pet mom of Celine and Celine was a very good mom to her 3 beautiful puppies.

Congratulations to Dr. Maddie Benjamin, our newest associate veterinarian, for completing the rigorous 16 hour immersive canine and feline extraction wet lab at the International Veterinary Dental Institute. Dr. Benjamin joins the rest of our veterinary staff in completion of this intensive training coursework so that she is qualified and prepared to provide state of the art and best practice dental care to our patients. Pictured left to right Dr. Maddie Benjamin, course instructor Dr. Carolyn Lariviere, board certified veterinary dentist Dr. Brett Beckman, and course instructor Jodi Reed.

Dr. Duke attended a continuing education seminar with The International Veterinary Dental Institute lead by board certified dentist, Dr. Brett Beckman, and his instructors and amazing staff. It was an opportunity for Dr. Duke to meet with many colleagues for 2 days of veterinary dentistry lectures. Dr. Duke also got to visit The Turtle Hospital and meet a special rehabbed sea turtle named Montel that Duke Animal Hospital has sponsored through staff donations.

Please join us in welcoming our newest Associate Veterinarian to Team B, Dr. Madeline Benjamin! We are so excited to have her join our staff!

Dr. Benjamin's journey into veterinary medicine is a testament to her unwavering passion for animal care. Graduating with a Major in Biology and Minor in Chemistry from the University of Iowa, Dr. Benjamin's early experiences at a veterinary clinic solidified her dedication to the field. Pursuing her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, she immersed herself in various endeavors, including serving as Vice President of the Human-Animal Bond Association. Her commitment extended beyond academia as she collaborated with prisons, facilitating the pairing of inmates with shelter dogs for service dog training—an initiative showcasing her compassion and dedication to animal welfare.

During her collegiate journey, Dr. Benjamin also actively participated in the Veterinary Business Association and lent her expertise to the Wildlife Medical Clinic, further enriching her understanding of diverse aspects within the field.

Bringing her wealth of experience to our clinic, Dr. Benjamin is poised to forge meaningful connections with pet parents and their beloved companions. Her return to Chicago, accompanied by her beloved Fox Terrier/Pitbull mix, Noe, and her trusty bearded dragon, Lady, underscores her deep-rooted ties to the community.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Dr. Benjamin finds solace in the outdoors, culinary adventures, and the gripping narratives of horror thrillers.

There are more and more corporate chain veterinary clinics and "urgent care centers" popping up all around the north side of Chicago. Over the last few years, many of the neighborhood's longstanding veterinary hospitals have sold to corporations without changing the clinic name in order to keep their sale of ownership to corporate away from public knowledge.

Duke Animal Hospital remains as an independent and locally owned practice. Dr. Duke is a home owner and resident of the 47th Ward, a parent in the school community, an active member of her neighborhood, and a local business owner.

Corporate ownership in veterinary medicine, and other areas of healthcare, is rapidly expanding. This trend is evident in the proliferation of new corporate chain clinics throughout our neighborhood and the quiet sale of previously privately owned practices to corporations. It's crucial for pet parents who value independent, locally owned practices to be aware of this shift, particularly those who prioritize supporting locally owned medical establishments.

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Meet Beaux and Genghis, the dynamic duo taking over Duke Animal Hospital today! Beaux, an adorable ‘fluffy’ French Bulldog, rocks a stunning blue coat that’s irresistible. On the other hand, Genghis, the majestic Tibetan Mastiff, turns heads with his handsome looks and regal demeanor. These cool canines are definitely stealing the spotlight with our staff today.

“🌍✈️ Meet Kumori, our globe-trotting Scottish Fold kitten, flown all the way from Kuwait through a wonderful rescue group! Perched on Dad’s shoulder, she’s giving Dr. Duke the skeptical ‘once-over’ before her check-up. Spoiler alert: She passed with flying colors and stole everyone’s hearts! 💖

Hedgehogs have a heart too! Foot Foot was a terrific patient today!

Meet Luna and Charlie Moe, the stars of our Cute Puppy Day at Duke Animal Hospital! Luna, the tiny 3 pound Pomeranian, strutted around with sass and a bounce in her step that defies gravity. Charlie Moe, the 4- month-old Cockapoo, melted our hearts with his playful energy. Both pups got a clean bill of health from Dr. Caraline Nack, but not before charming everyone on our team!

Thomas is a sophomore at Lane Tech College Prep who spent his Saturday shadowing Dr. Duke, observing, and assisting because he wanted to learn about veterinary medicine. We enjoyed hosting him and will be gratified to help launch him into a career as a veterinarian if that becomes his chosen path!

Another fabulous Vet For A Day experience at Duke Animal Hospital. Mia and Eloise are sixth graders from Immaculate Conception - St. Joseph School. They joined us all day yesterday observing and assisting with treatment of dogs, cats, birds, rabbits and even a lizard. They watched Dr. Ochs in oral surgery, learned how to interpret x-rays, drew up vaccines and even got to hold a very nice bird. Lunch was Included! Thanks girls for your enthusiasm and attentiveness! Working with students is always a joy! Mia’s mom won this event at the Lane Tech Gala auction.

Halloween hilarity at Duke Animal Hospital! Four adventurous staff decided to channel their inner Dr. Duke – costumes included curly wigs, dangly earrings, purple tunic tops and all. They roamed the hospital all day, and even the real Dr. Duke lost track of herself! Can you spot the true Dr. Duke in these photos? 🎃🕵️‍♂️

Christina and her Toy Poodle squad at Duke Animal Hospital: Celine, the furry complainant, venting about the antics of Joonie and Phoenix. While Celine spills the canine drama, Joonie and Phoenix strike a pose, and somewhere up there, Autumn's probably rolling her eyes at the chaos. Paws and laughter, reigning supreme!

Arlo’s first time at the Gomez house!

His mama contacted me this morning in a bind and needed a pet sitter today through the weekend. Normally I make dogs do a trial beforehand, but since it’s not a super busy weekend and she swore he was the best boy (everyone says that, right? 😜) I said ok.

He is in fact the best boy!

Welcome to the group, Arlo!

🦷 Exciting news! Duke Animal Hospital is serious about your pet's oral health.
Dr. Duke is deep into an advanced dentistry certification, propelling Duke Animal Hospital to elite dentistry pet care status. Dr. Duke has passed phase 1 certification and after conquering phases 2 and 3, Dr. Duke will proudly be a Veterinary Dental Practitioner within the International Veterinary Dental Institute. That's not all—our 7 associate veterinarians have completed advanced oral surgery training to hone their skills in dentistry and oral surgery.
Good dental care isn’t just about teeth. It’s a key to healthy organs and a longer, happier life for your pets. Our commitment to expert dental care and surgery ensures those tail-wagging years keep adding up. Stay tuned for updates on your pet’s journey to wellness! 🐾

Tuesday at the hospital!

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A heartwarming, tearful reunion today as Samantha, a beautiful young dog recently adopted from Ecuador, was joyfully reunited with her family, all thanks to a tiny microchip! In this touching moment, you see Fabian and Kami, the kind souls who discovered Samantha as a stray today and brought her to Duke Animal Hospital. Our staff scanned for a microchip, which revealed her identity, allowing us to contact the registered owner, Andrea, who had been tirelessly searching for Samantha for eight long days.

The second image captures Andrea and her son, their faces beaming with happiness as they embrace Samantha once more. This reunion, made even more poignant by Samantha’s international journey, was filled with tears of joy, laughter, and immense gratitude towards Fabian and Kami for their heroic rescue. Truly, microchips have once again proven their invaluable role in reuniting beloved pets with their families, transcending borders and distance. Cheers to microchips!

A few of our patients today!

The Duke Animal Hospital family is very proud to share some exciting news. We have one student employee who has graduated from college, three student employees who have been accepted to veterinary school, and one previous employee who just graduated from veterinary school!

Anne has been with us as a student for two years. She just graduated from Loyola University and will be spending the next year working with us while she walks through the process of applying to veterinary school.

Emily joined our staff as a part-time high student from Lane Tech six years ago. She worked her way through college at DePaul University and has been impressively granted acceptance to the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine class of 2027.

Sydney earned her undergraduate degree from The University of Illinois and joined us two years ago working full-time while going through the rigorous veterinary school application process. She was accepted to the Royal Veterinary College in London and will be moving overseas in a few weeks to begin her veterinary studies.

Matt joined our staff as a student last year and graduated from Loyola University a few months ago. He has been admitted to the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine class of 2027.

Heidi came to us as a student about eight years ago. She worked with us for two years while she finished a Masters Degree at Depaul University. She achieved admission to WesternU College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated with her DVM a few months ago. She then received a very prestigious internship at MedVet in Chicago and is planning to pursue a specialty in veterinary surgery.

Mentoring students and helping them gain admission to veterinary school has become an important part of our mission at Duke Animal Hospital. We strive to support and develop students, ushering them into the future leadership of this great profession.

Please join us in congratulating these students who have accomplished their goals and continue to strive for a bright future in their chosen career of veterinary medicine.

Marian is an eighth grader at Saint Benedict preparatory school who spent the day with us today in our event for the day program. We enjoyed spending the day with her and she got the opportunity to observe and assist as she explores her interest in veterinary medicine.

Mia just finished 7th grade at St. Josaphat School. Instead of sleeping late on her first days of summer, Mia spent her morning shadowing Dr. Duke at Duke Animal Hospital because she wants to be a veterinarian and she’s not wasting any time! Mia is a very impressive young person showing great work ethic and lots of enthusiasm. We were very happy to spend time with Mia today! Celine the adorable Toy Poodle owned by our great client and friend Christina was happy to meet Mia too!

Duke Animal Hospital is hiring! We are eager to discuss and explore a working relationship with customer service oriented people! Our front desk is a very busy hub of active service to our thousands of pet parents. If you enjoy pets and have good computer and customer service skills, we would love to talk! We offer a fun and productive workplace with a gratifying job bring of service to pets and their prople! We have a great benefit package including BCBS medical insurance, Principal vision, dental, and life insurance, paid holidays and PTO, quarterly bonuses and more.
If you or someone you know is interested in joining our team, please email us at [email protected] so we can discuss our open positions. We are looking for talented and enthusiastic customer service staff as well as entry level veterinary assistants and experienced veterinary technicians! The photo is part of the Duke Animal Hospital staff at our recent holiday party. Come join us!

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Congratulations to all seven of our associate veterinarians for completing an intensive 14 hour feline and canine dental extraction instructional lab this weekend through the International Veterinary Dental Institute (IVDI) in Atlanta, Georgia under the mentorship of board certified veterinary dentist, Dr. Brett Beckman and his instructors. We are excited to be providing advanced dental procedures at Duke Animal Hospital because we know that dental health is the cornerstone of whole body health and can lead to longer and happier lives for our beloved pets. Along these lines, Dr. Duke took this course in November and is currently pursuing certification as a Veterinary Dental Practitioner through the IVDI. With all this training and certifications, the veterinarians and technicians at Duke Animal Hospital are becoming leaders among general practitices in providing state-of-the-art advanced dental services for all pets!
We definitely missed our associates while they were gone on Friday, Saturday and Sunday but we welcome the incredible experiences and learning they achieved.
A huge thank you goes out to Dr. Beckman and his amazing team for this very valuable learning experience!

Sofia is an eighth grade student from Saint Benedict Preparatory School who visited as our special Vet-For~A-Day guest. Sophia is interested in becoming a veterinarian and she spent her time today learning how to listen to the heartbeat of several different species of pets and assisting us as we treated our patients. Thank you Sofia for spending the day with us. We enjoyed your enthusiasm and wish you all the best in your future.

Here are a few recent photos of our veterinarians hard at work. We now have 9 veterinarians on our staff at Duke Animal Hospital.
More photos to come!

Happy Halloween from Popeye The Dog dressed as Popeye The Sailor Man! Great costume Popeye and thanks for making us smile!

UPDATE: Reunited with family!

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