Capitol Illini Veterinary Services - Springfield

We provide thorough nose-to-tail physical exams during every wellness visit to assess your pet’s overall health, including organ function, mobility, and early detection of potential issues.

We offer specialized puppy and kitten wellness packages tailored to their unique needs, including vaccinations, deworming, parasite prevention, and nutritional guidance for optimal growth and development.

Our senior pet wellness care includes twice-yearly exams, bloodwork profiles (CBC & chemistry panels), urinalysis, thyroid hormone screening, and personalized nutrition plans to support aging pets.

We administer core vaccinations such as rabies, distemper, and parvovirus to protect your puppy or kitten from life-threatening diseases. These are essential for long-term health.

We offer heartworm testing during annual wellness exams and provide prevention medications to safeguard your pet from this deadly parasitic disease, which affects the heart and lungs.

Our clinic provides flea and tick prevention programs, including oral and topical treatments, to protect your pets from parasites that can cause discomfort, allergies, or serious illnesses like Lyme disease.

We offer microchipping services for puppies, kittens, and adult pets, along with registration in national databases to ensure your pet can be safely returned if lost. It’s a permanent form of identification.

Our veterinarians provide personalized nutritional counseling and weight management plans tailored to your pet’s age, breed, and health status to promote longevity and prevent obesity-related diseases.

We perform intestinal parasite screening and deworming during wellness visits for puppies, kittens, and adult pets to eliminate harmful parasites like roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms.

Our clinic conducts in-house bloodwork, including complete blood counts (CBC) and chemistry panels, to monitor organ function, detect early signs of disease, and guide treatment plans.

We provide urinalysis as part of senior wellness exams or diagnostic workups to assess kidney function, detect urinary tract infections (UTIs), crystals, or other abnormalities in your pet’s urine.

Our digital radiography services allow us to quickly and accurately diagnose issues related to bones, organs, and internal structures. We also offer PennHIP and OFA screening for joint health.

We utilize ultrasound imaging (available at our Chatham location) to examine abdominal organs, assess pregnancies, or investigate unexplained symptoms with minimal invasiveness.

Through referral services, we offer allergy testing to identify environmental or food allergies in pets, helping us develop targeted treatment plans for skin irritations and chronic itching.

During dental cleanings, we take digital dental X-rays to assess hidden issues like tooth root infections, bone loss, or fractures below the gum line for comprehensive oral health care.

Our veterinarians perform tooth extractions when necessary, using safe anesthesia and pain management protocols to address severe dental disease, broken teeth, or impacted molars.

We offer spay and neuter surgeries for puppies and kittens starting at 6 months of age (or as recommended by breed/health guidelines) to prevent unwanted litters and reduce health risks.

We surgically remove foreign bodies ingested or lodged in your pet’s digestive tract, respiratory system, or skin to prevent complications like blockages or infections.

Our veterinarians provide wound and laceration repair, including suturing, to treat injuries from fights, accidents, or surgical incisions with careful attention to infection prevention.

We diagnose and surgically remove bladder stones (uroliths) using minimally invasive techniques when conservative treatments fail, relieving pain and preventing urinary obstruction.

We provide emergency stabilization services, including IV fluids, oxygen therapy, and pain management, to critically ill or injured pets until they can receive advanced care or surgery.

For pets requiring overnight care, we offer hospitalization with 24-hour monitoring, ensuring continuous observation and treatment adjustments for optimal recovery.

Our team administers IV fluid therapy to dehydrated or sick pets to restore hydration, support organ function, and aid in the delivery of medications during emergencies or surgeries.

We prioritize pain management with tailored protocols for pre- and post-operative care, chronic conditions, or injuries to ensure your pet’s comfort and swift recovery.

In cases of poisoning (e.g., chocolate, lilies, rodenticides), we provide emergency treatment, including induced vomiting, activated charcoal, or IV support to detoxify and stabilize your pet.

We offer medical grooming services such as sanitary shaves, nail trimming/dremeling, and medicated baths for pets with skin conditions or mobility issues requiring specialized care.

Our veterinarians perform anal gland expression to relieve discomfort in pets suffering from impacted anal glands, a common issue in dogs that can cause scooting or pain during defecation.