Business Details
40 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinarian in Lawrenceville, IL
Since 1986, Lawrence County Animal Hospital has been a trusted provider of comprehensive veterinary care for small animals and equine patients in Lawrenceville, Illinois. As an AAHA-accredited facility, we maintain rigorous standards for medical excellence while offering preventive care, advanced diagnostics, surgical interventions, and dental services tailored to each patient's life stage. Our team prioritizes client education and personalized attention, ensuring pet and horse owners receive actionable guidance for maintaining their animals' health. With state-of-the-art equipment including digital radiography and ultrasound capabilities, we deliver accurate diagnostics and treatment plans.Our commitment extends beyond clinical care through boarding services, emergency support, and specialized programs for senior pets and geriatric horses. We actively collaborate with veterinary specialists for complex cases while maintaining a fully stocked pharmacy for immediate medication needs. Our AAHA accreditation since 1986 reflects our dedication to quality care, evidenced by regular evaluations against nearly 900 veterinary standards. We serve as a partner in animal healthcare, emphasizing preventive strategies to maximize companion animals' longevity and quality of life.
Services
Small Animal Services
Equine Services
Microchipping
Vaccinations
Dentistry
Surgical Care
Emergency Services
Boarding
Geriatric Care
Reproductive Services
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- AAHA-accredited since 1986 with rigorous quality standards
- Experienced team handling complex medical and surgical cases
- 24-hour emergency care for regular clients
- Specialized senior pet and geriatric horse programs
- Collaboration with veterinary specialists for advanced diagnostics
Associations and certifications
- American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
Services
Small Animal Services
Our small animal services encompass preventive care, diagnostics, and treatment for dogs, cats, and pocket pets. We emphasize annual check-ups, senior health screenings, and preventive treatments to maintain optimal pet health. Our surgical suite handles routine and complex procedures with modern anesthetic monitoring and pain management protocols.
Equine Services
We provide comprehensive equine care including wellness exams, lameness evaluations, and reproductive services. Our mobile capabilities support on-site diagnostics like digital radiography and ultrasound. Specialized programs address geriatric horse needs, pre-purchase examinations, and emergency colic treatment with intravenous fluid therapy and rapid lab results.
Microchipping
AVID microchipping offers permanent identification for pets through a safe, minimally invasive procedure. The biocompatible chip provides lifelong identification with no maintenance required. We recommend microchipping during routine vaccinations or spay/neuter procedures for optimal cost efficiency and pet safety.
Vaccinations
Our vaccination programs follow AAEP guidelines for equine patients and AAHA standards for small animals. Services include core vaccines like rabies, distemper, and West Nile virus, with customized schedules based on age, lifestyle, and travel requirements for optimal disease prevention.
Dentistry
We offer comprehensive dental care including cleanings, extractions, and oral surgery for small animals. Equine patients receive specialized dental maintenance addressing eruption rates and malocclusion issues. Advanced diagnostics like intraoral radiography support treatment of complex dental conditions in both species.
People
Mary Jo Collins
Veterinarian
Dr. Mary Jo Collins has served as lead veterinarian at Lawrence County Animal Hospital since its founding in 1986. With decades of experience in small animal and equine medicine, she specializes in preventive care and geriatric management while maintaining AAHA accreditation standards.
Questions
What species do you treat?
We treat small animals including dogs, cats, and pocket pets, as well as equine patients and select exotic species.
Do you offer emergency care?
Yes, we provide 24-hour emergency services for our regular clients with after-hours call instructions available.
Are you AAHA accredited?
Yes, we've maintained AAHA accreditation since 1986 following rigorous evaluations against nearly 900 veterinary standards.
What boarding services are available?
We offer indoor boarding kennels with outdoor walking areas for dogs and supervised hospitalization for medical patients.
Do you handle equine reproductive services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive equine reproduction services including embryo transfers, semen processing, and problem mare management.
