VCA Berwyn Animal Hospital

Doctors

We invite you to explore the biographies of our doctors and learn more about them. Our doctors have a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.

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    Dr. Tom Turner
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    Thomas Turner

    Medical Director
    DVM, Auburn University
    Departments: Surgery

    Dr. Turner graduated from Auburn University where he obtained his veterinary degree in 1972. He was in private practice in Durham, North Carolina until joining VCA Berwyn of Berwyn in 1975 as Staff ...
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    Jerome Gagnon

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, Université de Montréal
    Departments: Oncology

    Dr. Gagnon obtained is DVM degree from the University of Montreal in 2005. He then completed a small animal rotating internship at VCA Sacramento Animal Medical Group in 2006. He continued his training ...
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  • Frank Norton

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, University of Tennessee
    Certifications: ACVIM
    MS, Purdue University
    Departments: Internal Medicine

    Frank Norton, DVM, DACVIM graduated from University of Tennessee in 1979 and in 1980 completed a small animal internship at Texas A&M University.  Dr. Norton then went on to complete a residency ...
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  • Lynn Schmeitzel

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, Auburn University
    Certifications: ACVD
    Departments: Dermatology

    Lynn Schmeitzel is a 1981 graduate of Auburn University College of Veterinary medicine.  She interned at University of Pennsylvania and was boarded by the American College of Veterinary Dermatology ...
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  • Stephanie Orzyp

    Associate Veterinarian
    DVM, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
    Departments: Emergency/Critical Care

    Stephanie Alexandra Orzyp, DVM attended Western Michigan University on a teaching assistant scholarship in Medical Anthropology when she decided to put her graduate studies on hold when she was accepted ...
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Departments & Doctors

HOW TO REACH US

VCA Berwyn Animal Hospital
Phone: 708-749-4200
Fax: 708-749-749
2845 South Harlem Ave.
Berwyn, IL 60402
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BUSINESS HOURS

Mon-Thu 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Fri 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sun Open 24 hours

We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency services.
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General Practice

We have over 540 animal hospitals in 41 states that are staffed by more than 2,000 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians, with more than 200 being board-certified specialists. The nationwide VCA family of general practice hospitals give your pet the very best in medical care, providing a full range of general medical and surgical services as well as specialized treatments*: Wellness, Spay/neuter, Advanced diagnostic services (MRI/CT Scan), Internal medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Neurology, Boarding, Grooming

*services may vary by location.

Our family of pet hospitals stands out by delivering the greatest resources in order provide the highest quality care available for your pets. By maintaining the highest standards of pet health care available anywhere, we emphasize prevention as well as healing. We provide continuing education programs to our doctors and staff and promote the open exchange of professional knowledge and expertise. And finally, we have established a consistent program of procedures and techniques, proven to be the most effective in keeping pets healthy.

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Emergency Care

Call 708-749-4200 if you have any questions or concern regarding your pet.

We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for any emergency , including all holidays.  Veterinarians are on the premises around the clock.

Some symptoms that may indicate your pet may need to be seen on an emergency basis include:

  • Difficulty Breathing and/or pale or blue gums or tongue
  • Heavy Bleeding - apply direct pressure to the wound
  •  Major Trauma - if your pet has fallen, been hit by a car or has multiple wounds
  • Gaping Wounds
  • Collapse/Loss of Consciousness
  • Paralysis
  • Lacerations and Bite Wounds
  • Poisoning
  • Infections - or if your pet suddenly gets worse while on medication for an infection
  • Difficulty Urinating - Frequent attempts to urinate that don't produce a normal urine flow could indicate infection or obstruction - especially in male cats!
  • Eye Problems - redness, tearing, pain, squinting or eyelid spasms
  • Prolonged or multiple episodes of vomiting or Diarrhea

 

 

  

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