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Monday 9am - 3:30pm Tuesday 9am - 3:30am Wednesday 9am - 3:30pm Friday 9am - 3:30pm

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Great Lakes Veterinary Treatment Facility, 305 A Street, Bldg 43H, Great Lakes, IL (2026)

03/19/2026

Unfortunately, we must deactivate this account in accordance with “Army Directive 2025-25 Streamlining and Clarifying Army Social Media Use for Organizations”. While we are sad to see this page shut down, our gmail (greatlakesvtf@gmail.com) and phone number (224-610-8552) remains fully functional and we are always welcome to answer any in person questions. Thank you all for your continued support of the VTF 💕

02/06/2026

HAPPY FRIDAY ✨🐶🐱

We are looking to redecorate our halls with pictures of your fur babies. If you would like to submit photos, you may bring those in at any time/day the clinic is open.

Here are our hours for this coming week:

Monday, February 9th - 9:00AM - 3:30PM (OPEN for medication pick up only and CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)
Tuesday, February 10th - 9:00AM - 3:30PM (CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)
Wednesday, February 11th - 8:30AM - 3:30PM (CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)
Thursday, February 12th - CLOSED
Friday, February 13th - CLOSED

We are accepting towel and blanket donations. You may drop those off at any time that the clinic is open. Please do not bring us bed sheets as we have no use for them.

When coming to the clinic, please make sure to bring your pet on a leash or in the carrier, ALWAYS. There is wild life surrounding the clinic and we want to ensure everyone’s safety.

Please call (847-688-5740) or email (greatlakesvtf@gmail.com) prior to medication pickup and to schedule appointments. We do NOT honor appointment requests made through Facebook.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we try to schedule you on a first come, first serve basis.

Please note that in terms of running late to your scheduled appointment, we are allowing a 10 minute grace period. If you are more than 10 minutes late, we are going to ask to reschedule you. Unfortunately, it causes all our other appointments to run later than the scheduled time.

As always, we can’t thank you all enough for your support! The Great Lakes VTF staff and Bambi hope that you have an amazing weekend ❤️

01/30/2026

HAPPY FRIDAY ✨🐶🐱

We are looking to redecorate our halls with pictures of your fur babies. If you would like to submit photos, you may bring those in at any time/day the clinic is open.

Here are our hours for this week:

Monday, February 2nd - 9:00AM - 3:30PM (CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)
Tuesday, February 3rd - 9:00AM - 3:30PM (CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)
Wednesday, February 4th - 8:30AM - 3:30PM (CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)
Thursday, February 5th - CLOSED
Friday, February 6th - 9:00AM - 3:30PM (OPEN for medication pick up only and CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)

We are accepting towel and blanket donations. You may drop those off at any time that the clinic is open. Please do not bring us bed sheets as we have no use for them.

When coming to the clinic, please make sure to bring your pet on a leash or in the carrier, ALWAYS. There is wild life surrounding the clinic and we want to ensure everyone’s safety.

Please call (847-688-5740) or email (greatlakesvtf@gmail.com) prior to medication pickup and to schedule appointments. We do NOT honor appointment requests made through Facebook.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we try to schedule you on a first come, first serve basis.

Please note that in terms of running late to your scheduled appointment, we are allowing a 10 minute grace period. If you are more than 10 minutes late, we are going to ask to reschedule you. Unfortunately, it causes all our other appointments to run later than the scheduled time.

As always, we can’t thank you all enough for your support! The Great Lakes VTF staff and Rocky hope that you have an amazing weekend ❤️

01/23/2026

HAPPY FRIDAY ✨🐶🐱

We are looking to redecorate our halls with pictures of your fur babies. If you would like to submit photos, you may bring those in at any time/day the clinic is open.

Here are our hours for this coming week:

Monday, January 26th - 8:30AM - 3:30PM (CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)
Tuesday, January 27th - 9:00AM - 3:30PM (CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)
Wednesday, January 28th - 8:30AM - 3:30PM (CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)
Thursday, January 29th - CLOSED
Friday, January 30th - CLOSED

We are accepting towel and blanket donations. You may drop those off at any time that the clinic is open. Please do not bring us bed sheets as we have no use for them.

When coming to the clinic, please make sure to bring your pet on a leash or in the carrier, ALWAYS. There is wild life surrounding the clinic and we want to ensure everyone’s safety.

Please call (847-688-5740) or email (greatlakesvtf@gmail.com) prior to medication pickup and to schedule appointments. We do NOT honor appointment requests made through Facebook.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we try to schedule you on a first come, first serve basis.

Please note that in terms of running late to your scheduled appointment, we are allowing a 10 minute grace period. If you are more than 10 minutes late, we are going to ask to reschedule you. Unfortunately, it causes all our other appointments to run later than the scheduled time.

As always, we can’t thank you all enough for your support! The Great Lakes VTF staff and Eevee hope that you have an amazing weekend ❤️

01/09/2026

HAPPY FRIDAY ✨🐶🐱

We are looking to redecorate our halls with pictures of your fur babies! If you would like to submit photos, you may bring those in at any time/day the clinic is open.

Here are our hours for this week:

Monday, January 12th - 9:00AM - 3:30PM (CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)
Tuesday, January 13th - 9:00AM - 3:30PM (CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)
Wednesday, January 14th - 9:00AM - 3:30PM (CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)
Thursday, January 15th - CLOSED
Friday, January 16th - CLOSED

We are accepting towel and blanket donations. You may drop those off at any time that the clinic is open. Please do not bring us bed sheets as we have no use for them.

When coming to the clinic, please make sure to bring your pet on a leash or in the carrier, ALWAYS. There is wild life surrounding the clinic and we want to ensure everyone’s safety.

Please call (847-688-5740) or email (greatlakesvtf@gmail.com) prior to medication pickup and to schedule appointments. We do NOT honor appointment requests made through Facebook.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we try to schedule you on a first come, first serve basis.

Please note that in terms of running late to your scheduled appointment, we are allowing a 10 minute grace period. If you are more than 10 minutes late, we are going to ask to reschedule you. Unfortunately, it causes all our other appointments to run later than the scheduled time.

As always, we can’t thank you all enough for your support! The Great Lakes VTF staff and Mocha hope that you have an amazing week ❤️

01/05/2026

HAPPY MONDAY ✨🐶🐱

FYI: Gate One will be closed from 9:00AM - 2:00PM on Tuesday, January 6th. While Gate One is closed Gate Five will be open for incoming and outgoing traffic.

Here are our hours for this week:

Monday, January 5th - 9:00AM - 3:30PM (CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)
Tuesday, January 6th - 9:00AM - 3:30PM (CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)
Wednesday, January 7th - 9:00AM - 2:00PM (CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)
Thursday, January 8th - CLOSED
Friday, January 9th - 9:00AM - 3:30PM (CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)

We are accepting towel and blanket donations. You may drop those off at any time that the clinic is open. Please do not bring us bed sheets as we have no use for them.

When coming to the clinic, please make sure to bring your pet on a leash or in the carrier, ALWAYS. There is wild life surrounding the clinic and we want to make ensure everyone’s safety.

Please call (847-688-5740) or email (greatlakesvtf@gmail.com) prior to medication pickup and to schedule appointments. We do NOT honor appointment requests made through Facebook.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we try to schedule you on a first come, first serve basis.

Please note that in terms of running late to your scheduled appointment, we are allowing a 10 minute grace period. If you are more than 10 minutes late, we are going to ask to reschedule you. Unfortunately, it causes all our other appointments to run later than the scheduled time.

As always, we can’t thank you all enough for your support! The Great Lakes VTF staff and Piper Taco hope that you have an amazing week ❤️

12/29/2025

HAPPY MONDAY ✨🐶🐱

✨ Happy New Year from all of us at GLVTF! ✨
Thank you for trusting us with your pets’ care. We’re excited to continue keeping your furry family members healthy and happy in the year ahead 🐾💙

Here are our hours for this week:

Monday, December 29th - 9:00AM - 2:00PM (CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)
Tuesday, December 30th - 9:00AM - 2:00PM (CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)
Wednesday, December 31st - CLOSED
Thursday, January 1st - CLOSED
Friday, January 2nd - 9:00AM - 3:30PM (CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)

We are accepting towel and blanket donations. You may drop those off at any time that the clinic is open. Please do not bring us bed sheets as we have no use for them.

When coming to the clinic, please make sure to bring your pet on a leash or in the carrier, ALWAYS. There is wild life surrounding the clinic and we want to make ensure everyone’s safety.

Please call (847-688-5740) or email (greatlakesvtf@gmail.com) prior to medication pickup and to schedule appointments. We do NOT honor appointment requests made through Facebook.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we try to schedule you on a first come, first serve basis.

Please note that in terms of running late to your scheduled appointment, we are allowing a 10 minute grace period. If you are more than 10 minutes late, we are going to ask to reschedule you. Unfortunately, it causes all our other appointments to run later than the scheduled time.

As always, we can’t thank you all enough for your support! The Great Lakes VTF staff and Chuy hope that you have an amazing week ❤️

12/22/2025

HAPPY MONDAY ✨🐶🐱

🎄🐾 Paws, purrs, and holiday cheer! Wishing all our patients and their humans a season full of cuddles, treats, and wagging tails. Thank you for trusting us with your fur family all year long. ❤️

Happy Holidays from all of us at Great Lakes Veterinary Treatment Facility!

Here are our hours for this week:

Monday, December 22nd - 9:00AM - 2:00PM (CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)
Tuesday, December 23rd - 9:00AM - 2:00PM (CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)
Wednesday, December 24th - CLOSED
Thursday, December 25th - CLOSED
Friday, December 26th - CLOSED

We are accepting towel and blanket donations. You may drop those off at any time that the clinic is open. Please do not bring us bed sheets as we have no use for them.

When coming to the clinic, please make sure to bring your pet on a leash or in the carrier, ALWAYS. There is wild life surrounding the clinic and we want to make ensure everyone’s safety.

Please call (847-688-5740) or email (greatlakesvtf@gmail.com) prior to medication pickup and to schedule appointments. We do NOT honor appointment requests made through Facebook.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we try to schedule you on a first come, first serve basis.

Please note that in terms of running late to your scheduled appointment, we are allowing a 10 minute grace period. If you are more than 10 minutes late, we are going to ask to reschedule you. Unfortunately, it causes all our other appointments to run later than the scheduled time.

As always, we can’t thank you all enough for your support! The Great Lakes VTF staff, Nora, and Charlie hope that you have an amazing week ❤️

12/15/2025

HAPPY MONDAY ✨🐶🐱

Here are our hours for this week:

Monday, December 15th - 9:00AM - 3:00PM (CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)
Tuesday, December 16th - 9:00AM - 3:00PM (CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)
Wednesday, December 17th - 9:00AM - 3:00PM (CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)
Thursday, December 18th - CLOSED
Friday, December 19th - 9:00AM - 3:00PM (CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)

We are accepting towel and blanket donations. You may drop those off at any time that the clinic is open. Please do not bring us bed sheets as we have no use for them.

When coming to the clinic, please make sure to bring your pet on a leash or in the carrier, ALWAYS. There is wild life surrounding the clinic and we want to make ensure everyone’s safety.

Please call (847-688-5740) or email (greatlakesvtf@gmail.com) prior to medication pickup and to schedule appointments. We do NOT honor appointment requests made through Facebook.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we try to schedule you on a first come, first serve basis.

Please note that in terms of running late to your scheduled appointment, we are allowing a 10 minute grace period. If you are more than 10 minutes late, we are going to ask to reschedule you. Unfortunately, it causes all our other appointments to run later than the scheduled time.

As always, we can’t thank you all enough for your support! The Great Lakes VTF staff and Toby hope that you have an amazing week ❤️

12/07/2025

HAPPY SUNDAY ✨🐶🐱

International Day of Veterinary Medicine is celebrated on December 9th. This day recognizes and celebrates the important work veterinarians and animal care professionals do to protect animal and public health. At our clinic, we are proud to work alongside incredibly skilled and compassionate veterinary professionals. Their dedication to healing, comforting, and advocating for animals inspires us every day.

Here are our hours for this coming week:

Monday, December 8th - 9:00AM - 3:30PM (CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)
Tuesday, December 9th - 9:00AM - 3:30PM (CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)
Wednesday, December 10th - 9:00AM - 3:30PM (CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)
Thursday, December 11th - CLOSED
Friday, December 12th - 9:00AM - 3:30PM (CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)

We are accepting towel and blanket donations. You may drop those off at any time that the clinic is open. Please do not bring us bed sheets as we have no use for them.

When coming to the clinic, please make sure to bring your pet on a leash or in the carrier, ALWAYS. There is wild life surrounding the clinic and we want to make ensure everyone’s safety.

Please call (847-688-5740) or email (greatlakesvtf@gmail.com) prior to medication pickup and to schedule appointments. We do NOT honor appointment requests made through Facebook.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we try to schedule you on a first come, first serve basis.

Please note that in terms of running late to your scheduled appointment, we are allowing a 10 minute grace period. If you are more than 10 minutes late, we are going to ask to reschedule you. Unfortunately, it causes all our other appointments to run later than the scheduled time.

As always, we can’t thank you all enough for your support! The Great Lakes VTF staff and Buddy hope that you have an amazing week ❤️

11/28/2025

HAPPY FRIDAY ✨🐶🐱

🎁 Give a Little, Help a Lot! 🐶🐱
We’re collecting pet food and toy donations to help local pets in need stay happy, healthy, and full of love this season ❤️
Drop off your donations at our clinic anytime this month — every little bit makes a big difference! 🐾✨

Here are our hours for this coming week:

Monday, December 1st - 9:00AM - 3:30PM (CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)
Tuesday, December 2nd - 9:00AM - 3:30PM (CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)
Wednesday, December 3rd - 9:00AM - 3:30PM (CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)
Thursday, December 4th - CLOSED
Friday, December 5th - 9:00AM - 3:30PM (CLOSED for lunch 12:00PM - 1:00PM)

We are accepting towel and blanket donations. You may drop those off at any time that the clinic is open. Please do not bring us bed sheets as we have no use for them.

When coming to the clinic, please make sure to bring your pet on a leash or in the carrier, ALWAYS. There is wild life surrounding the clinic and we want to make ensure everyone’s safety.

Please call (847-688-5740) or email (greatlakesvtf@gmail.com) prior to medication pickup and to schedule appointments. We do NOT honor appointment requests made through Facebook.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we try to schedule you on a first come, first serve basis.

Please note that in terms of running late to your scheduled appointment, we are allowing a 10 minute grace period. If you are more than 10 minutes late, we are going to ask to reschedule you. Unfortunately, it causes all our other appointments to run later than the scheduled time.

As always, we can’t thank you all enough for your support! The Great Lakes VTF staff and Whiskey hope that you have an amazing weekend ❤️

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Tuesday	9am - 3:30am
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