Hours and Appointments
Please note: if you’re on this page outside of normal hours and you have an emergency. please consult our emergency veterinary care page for resources and seek help immediately.
Center Appointment Hours
Tue: 12pm-8pm
Wed: 11am-4pm
Thu: 9am-3pm
Fri: 9am-3pm
Sat: 8am-2pm
Sun & Mon: Closed
(On occasion, the Center may be closed for meetings, full staff travel events, lectures given by Dr. Royal elsewhere, or simply recharging our healing batteries. No appointments will be made for those days and we always post them on our web site as early as possible. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, we will reschedule your appointment.)
Initial Consults
An initial alternative consult with Dr. Royal lasts about 45 minutes to an hour and includes a full western exam and Chinese traditional exam. It may also include muscle measurements and other diagnostics. We will assess previous medical history, radiographs, and bloodwork, and we will discuss nutrition, supplements, herbs, therapies for the owner to do at home.
Please bring any medical records, bloodwork, diagnostic testing, radiographs with you to your intial appointment. Also, and just as important, please bring any labels from foods, supplements, and a complete list of medications that are being given.
We address the need for other therapies – acupuncture, underwater treadmill, massage or other treatments. Any Western medical recommendations for diagnostics or treatment will be relayed to your regular veterinarian. The initial consult fee includes a treatment with whatever modality is most needed. New clients may request a type of appointment, but the Dr. has the final say based on the medical condition of the animal.
The first session is the longest – lasting about an hour, regular treatments generally take about 30 minutes.
Please note that cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice will be subject to a late cancellation fee.
All hours by appointment only.
If you’re visiting the web site outside of normal hours and need immediate medical care, please contact your regular veterinary hospital or if need be one of these emergency clinics (for guidelines on what situations warrant immediate medical attention, visit the Emergency Veterinary Services page):
National Animal Poison Control Center (NAPCC):
1-900-680-0000 ($20 for 5 min. & $2.95/min. thereafter) or 1-800-549-2423 ($30/case – credit card only)
Chicago Veterinary Emergency Centers
and 24 hour Facilities:
Animal Emergency and Treatment Center of Chicago
3927 W. Belmont
Chicago, IL 60618
773-516-5800
Open 24 Hours
Chicago Veterinary Emergency Services
3123 N. Clybourn
Chicago, IL 60618
773-281-7110
Open 24 Hours
Veterinary Specialty Center
1515 Busch Parkway
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
847-459-7535
Open 24 Hours
Animal 911
3735 Dempster
Skokie, IL 60076
847-673-9110
Open 24 Hours (exotic pets welcome)
Midwest Animal Emergency Hospital
7510 W. North Ave.
Elmwood Park, IL 60707
708-453-4755
Emergency services open overnights and weekends (exotic pets welcome)
Animal Emergency and Treatment Center
1810 E. Belvidere Rd.
Grayslake, IL 60030
847-548-5300
Open 24 Hours
Arboretum View Animal Hospital
2551 Warrenville Rd.
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Emergency services open 24 hours
Animal Emergency and Referral Center
1810 Skokie Blvd.
Northbrook, IL 60062
Open 24 Hours
VCA Berwyn Animal Hospital
2845 S. Harlem
Berwyn, IL 60402
Emergency services open overnights and weekends
630-963-0424
Open 24 Hours
