Dr. Joe's Veterinary Services

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We have been receiving a large number of calls with concerned pet parents about the recent news about a new canine infectious respiratory disease. While we have been aware of the outbreaks on the West coast for the past few months, there have been ZERO confirmed cases in Illinois.

Please do not panic. Be smart with your pet and stay updated with the most up to date, reliable, credible, information.

- Your Team at Rusty Ridge Animal Center

We wanted to say just how thankful and wonderful it was to be voted The Best Veterinarian of Grundy County & The Best Pet Services of Grundy County!

In honor of these awards, we wanted to be able to give back to our amazing community! Being a 100% family-owned small business, these awards symbolize the dedication, hard work, and standards of care we put into our patients and their families.

We are excited to announce The Best Pet For The Best Vet Halloween Costume Contest sponsored by GNAW! We will be offering discounted Rabies Vaccinations and Microchips for one day and one day only.

If you, or anyone you know needs their pet to be updated with their Rabies vaccination or receive a Microchip - call today to reserve your slot!

*You must have an appointment and deposit on file to reserve your spot. While supplies last.

Thank you for voting us the Best Veterinarian again and now offering the Best Pet Services at our brick and mortar location!!

Being a small, family-owned and operated business, we can't thank all of you enough for your continued support. Even being considered for these achievements is a true testament to the hard work and dedication we put into the care of our patients and their amazing owners!

Thank you again for voting us the Best Veterinarian and offering the Best Pet Services - none of this would be possible without our veterinary family!

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How often do you get to take a nap in your Doctor’s arms on a beautiful sunny day? Perks of being a housecall vet 😎

A day full of helping our rescue partners, all ends with a perfect rainbow 🌈

Bright future on the horizon 🤩

When Mookie & Cookie have better hair days than any of us could dream of 😍

“It’s not Friday yet? You’ve gotta be kitten me” - Groot (probably)

Teaching little man one species at a time!
He thinks it’s time we start treating Sharks 🦈 🤔

On behalf of everyone at Dr. Joe’s Mobile Veterinary Services & Rusty Ridge Animal Center, we would like to thank everyone for their understanding as we transitioned into our brick and mortar location!

As you all have likely seen, we have been able to provide so many more services, have more team members, and most importantly, help more animals along the way.

With the addition of our new doctor to our staff, and a third on the way, we would like to announce that we will be INCREASING our mobile services to our clients!

In the coming months we will be making more time slots available, and days available for our mobile clients! Please stay tuned for updates and as always, thank you for supporting us along the way!!

From our family to yours, Merry Christmas 🎄🎁

🚨 IMPORTANT WINTER STORM ALERT 🚨

With the pending winter advisory and businesses announcing their closures in anticipation of the storm, we at Rusty Ridge Animal Center will REMAIN OPEN and operate under our normal business hours!

All we ask is that you please be safe while traveling in the pending conditions, and we will try our best to keep up with the storm. If there are any changes to your currently scheduled appointment, please let us know in advance!

Doc is all set and ready to shovel and salt between his appointments for all of our clients and their pets!

Please be safe, bundle up, and stay warm! ☕️❄️

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our phone lines, if you need to schedule an appointment please call (815) 255-7300.
We apologize for any inconvenience

***UPDATE ON MIA 11/24/22***

She’s home.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone - never give up!

We’re less than 24 hours away - you’re not gonna want to miss this!!

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All three winners of The Best Pet for the Best Vet photo contest made it in for their prizes!!

Congratulations to our winners! 🥇

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11.02.2022

Stay Tuned

What did Oreo say when Doc asked who wanted to be featured today?

Pygmy! 😂

A study completed by the American Medical Veterinary Association, have shown 1 in 6 veterinarians have considered su***de at some point in their career.

Dr. Caroline Jurney, of ,explains the struggles of being a veterinarian:
"The people who go into medical fields are amazing, giving caregivers right like they want to help," Jurney said. "The circumstances of life keep you from doing the things that you want to do, that you think is right. So, for instance, a pet owner can't afford care. You know, they can't afford the surgery their dog desperately needs. I've trained my whole life, I've dedicated my whole life to helping animals and this external circumstance prevents me from doing it. And let me tell you, nobody goes into veterinary medicine to make money.”

“We frequently get somewhat attacked for that. If they can't pay for the medical care, then we are the ones that are guilted into 'well, why did you go into this field? If you love animals, why did you become a doctor? Why can't you cut the cost? You're all about money!"

Su***de Prevention Awareness Month provides a dedicated time to come together with collective passion and strength to address this difficult topic. The truth is, we can all benefit from honest conversations about mental health conditions and su***de, because just one conversation can change a life.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call or text 988

***deprevention #988

🎉 Congratulations to our Winners of The Best Pet for Grundy’s Best Vet Photo Contest 🎉

Thank you for all of your support!!

The Best Pet For The Best Vet contest has concluded!

We wanted to thank everyone for entering and showing off their amazing furry friends - Now it’s your time to vote for the winners!

To vote, simply like the photo you’re voting for

The top voted winners will be featured on printed wall art at the brand new Rusty Ridge Animal Center, AND be awarded prizes ranging from:

- 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘
- 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝘀
- 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀!

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you again for voting Dr. Joe’s Veterinary Services, 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗩𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗚𝗥𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗬 - none of this would be possible without our veterinary family!

Voting has closed - winners will be announced later this week!

We hope everyone has a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend!

Doc and son uniforms!
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Being a small, family-owned business, this is why we support our other locally, and family-run businesses in the area!

Large corporations may have the financial backing and means, but when it comes to the care and health of your companions, nobody knows you and your pets like our family at Rusty Ridge Animal Center and Dr. Joe’s Mobile Veterinary Services.

We thank you for entrusting us and welcoming us into your community and family with such pawsitivity and support!



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Last day to enter!!

Ya never know what you’ll run into being a mobile vet - but it’s always interesting to find out!

Rusty Ridge Animal Center is seeking an animal enthusiast who is interested in learning the ins-and-outs of animal behavior, their needs, nutrition, training, and overall care while advancing their career!

*Accepting applications for Full-Time Applicants only