Prairie Oak Veterinary Center

10/31/2025

Looking forward to seeing how all of our cats and dogs react to the Mad Hatter and the Minions—

Happy Halloween from all of us at POVC!!👻🐈‍⬛🦇🐕‍🦺

10/29/2025

10/01/2025

***1:40 pm update**** the clinicis now completely without power. We are unfortunately unable to do vaccines or any labwork this afternoon. Since our phones and computers are down we cannot acces numbers to reach anyone. If you have an appointment this afternoon please email/stop in to rescedule. Dr's will be here with minimal staff for exams and some treatments.

10/01/25 9:00AM

OUR BUILDING IS HAVING ELECTRICAL ISSUES AND OUR PHONES ARE DOWN.

If you need to reach us you can message us here or email us at

[email protected]

We apologize for the inconvenience!!

07/02/2025

Today we celebrated Zulu's last day of Chemotherapy!! He is a Rockstar!

06/12/2025

Attention!! Our parking lot is being sealed and treated today. We remain OPEN, but be aware that the south side of the lot will need to be used for parking. There is also a lot of very loud noises at this time. Please call ahead if you need assistance coming into the clinic!

06/01/2025

🎆 4th of July is Around the Corner! 🎆

If your pet gets anxious or fearful during fireworks, now is the time to start planning ahead. Many pets experience stress from loud noises, and sedation or anti-anxiety medication can help them stay calm and comfortable.

📞 Please call us as soon as possible if you think your pet may need medication or needs their medication refilled for the holiday. We want to make sure we have enough time to schedule an exam (if needed) and get everything ready before the fireworks start.

Let’s help your furry family members have a safe and stress-free 4th of July! 🇺🇸🐾

04/26/2025

Washington Elementary Career Day
Pontiac, Il 4/25/25

Linda Sax Sutter and hugh….GLASS…JACKSON!!! joined me for the career fair in Pontiac today.

Hugh was amazing as was the always supportive Linda Lou as we shared tales, pics and videos of what’s been a wonderful and wild veterinary career with our youth of the future.

04/03/2025

Little bit of quarterly staff appreciation for a few staff anniversaries including Amelie K’s three year anniversary; Lisa Salazar’s four year anniversary; and pictured here Brandi Read for her 23rd year in our golden fold and Shelly Livey who has been with us for 25 years!!!

There simply are not enough roses of gratitude in this town to thank these folks and all of our staff who provide the concrete upon which we accomplish our mission every day.

THANK YOU AMELIE, LISA, BRANDI AND SHELLY for your 55 combined years of POVC dedication ❤️🙏🙏❤️

03/27/2025

We do quite a bit of raptor rehab at our clinic.

When we encounter injured Bald Eagles, they go straight to the U of I’s wildlife ward where they are licensed to care for them.

Just another day at POVC….

03/20/2025

A medication that does one thing for people does not necessarily do the same for our pets. 🚫💊🐶🐱

During , discover common human medications that can be unsafe for your pet and how you can keep them safe by following these simple guidelines. If you suspect your pet has been poisoned, time is critical! Immediately call your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline. https://bit.ly/2Wfs1Zi

03/12/2025

3/11/25

HAPPY 25 YEARS POVC!!!

I am so very, very proud of everything our clinic has done over the last 25 years.

Our doctors and staff; our clients; our treasured companions domestic and wild — all, in truth, an extraordinary family of purpose, support, and fulfillment of duties and mission.

Below is the original picture I took that was to be the cornerstone of our logo and business card.

The picture is of the best dog I will ever live to see, my ol’ boy “Hobbs”, looking for squirrels beneath one of the largest and oldest “Prairie Oaks” found anywhere in McLean County.

This was a gigantic Bur Oak that was located within Funk’s Grove and both this tree and “Hobbs” were to become my veterinary muses as I moved forward with the Prairie Oak Veterinary Center.

So THANK YOU EVERYONE for making POVC what it is today.🙏

03/08/2025

“Janice” the boa is back at it again, providing top-tier sss-serpent snuggles this Saturday morning.

She swears it’s love, not a strength test… we choose to believe her. 🐍😂