Welcome to Animal Medical Clinic of St. Charles
The Animal Medical Clinic was established in 1990 by Robert Cook, D.V.M. All doctors on staff are experienced veterinarians dedicated to providing the finest medical, surgical and preventative health care for your pet. They are members of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association. The doctors are supported by a highly skilled staff of professionals who treat your pet as diligently and compassionately as their own. We believe the human companion animal bond improves the health and well being of our society.
Dr. Cook has limited his practice to surgery and consultations on potential surgical conditions. Valley Veterinary Surgery is a surgical referral practice associated with the Animal Medical Clinic. Dr. Cook's main surgical interests are in orthopedics and minimally invasive surgery.
Dr. Linda Palmer joined the clinic in 1994 and practices all types of medical and surgical care with a special interest in dermatology and internal medicine. She enjoys all facets of veterinary care for dogs and cats.
Dr. Amy Rudigier joined the practice in 2001. Dr. Rudigier graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery in Arizona. She also enjoys all facets of veterinary care.
Dr. Rebecca Campbell joined the clinic in 2007. She discovered her love for veterinary medicine while working under the guidance of Dr. Cook and Dr. Palmer as a high school intern. She went to the University of Illinois earning her Bachelors of Science and ultimately her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. Her areas of interest include internal medicine and cardiology.
Dr. Julie Kroll attended the University of Illinois where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree, and then fulfilled a life long dream by receiving her Doctor of
Veterinary Medicine. Following graduation, she completed a one-year small animal internship at VCA specialty animal hospital.
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Pet Insurance Explained As the amount of money spent on pet health care increases steadily at an estimated rate of 40% a year, and as pets become more like family, owners are looking to spend a little more for their pets. Ma...
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Home Dental Care Home dental care for your cat or dog has the same goal as home dental care for yourself, to remove dental plaque. Plaque is the sticky, whitish film with the bad taste and offensive odor that accumula...
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Food Allergies Food allergies occasionally occur in dogs and cats. They usually manifest themselves as itchy skin, ear infections, chronic vomiting, or diarrhea. If you suspect that your pet may have a food allergy,...
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Rabies- Not a Disease of the Past Did you ever think that your pet's rabies vaccination wasn't all that important? Did you know that if your cat or dog is not current on its rabies vaccination, and a stray or wild animal bites your pe...
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Pet Care During Tough Times Studies have repeatedly shown that a large majority of pet owners consider their pets as a family member. We spoil them with birthday parties, presents, and all manner of toys and treats to keep them ...
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Helping Dogs with Low Vision or Blindness As veterinary medicine advances, dogs are living longer and longer. With advancing age, more geriatric diseases are becoming prevalent. Problems with vision, such as occurs with cataracts, glaucoma, a...
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