Rusty Ridge Animal Center

Rusty Ridge Animal Center Rusty Ridge Animal Center is Minooka, Illinois' only locally-owned complete full service veterinary

At Rusty Ridge Animal Center we want our clients and patients to feel at home and welcome! As pet parents ourselves, our team understands and treasures the bond between you and your animals. We believe in providing every service your animal needs all under one roof. We offer a large range of services and therapies that make our facility unique. These include preventative care, diagnostic screening

s, soft tissue and orthopedic surgical procedures, digital radiography, ultrasonography, pain management, and more. We take pride in having the most luxurious pet accommodations in the area! We passionately cater to dogs and cats of all breeds and sizes. Whether you want your pet to have a weekend getaway or just spend a day with their friends - we have you covered! Thank you for trusting us with such an important part of your family as we welcome you and your animals to ours!

’Twas the week of Vet Tech Appreciation, and all through Rusty Ridge,Not a creature was napping — not even the cats!The ...
10/13/2025

’Twas the week of Vet Tech Appreciation, and all through Rusty Ridge,
Not a creature was napping — not even the cats!
The scrubs were all ready, the stethoscopes too,
Our vet techs were prepped for what they always do!

From calming the anxious to snuggling the scared,
To cleaning up everything (and we mean everything!) with love and care.
They monitor, medicate, comfort, and cheer,
They’re the heartbeat of our hospital — every day of the year. 💚

But this week we shout it louder, with extra treats and cheer,
Because our vet techs deserve to know how much they’re loved here!
In a world full of corporate clinics, we’re proud to say,
We’re family-owned — and that means our techs are family every day. 🐕🐾🐈

So here’s to our techs — the unsung heroes of it all,
From dentals to diagnostics, from big dogs to small!
We couldn’t do it without you (and we wouldn’t want to try!),
You’re the reason tails wag and worries pass by. 💙

Happy Vet Tech Appreciation Week to our amazing crew —
We love you like family, because that’s exactly what you are! ❤️

TPLO’s, Bladder Stones, and Danishes - just another Friday at Rusty Ridge!Thankful for our amazing team and our loving c...
10/10/2025

TPLO’s, Bladder Stones, and Danishes - just another Friday at Rusty Ridge!

Thankful for our amazing team and our loving clients ❤️

We’re Hiring! 🐾 Part-time and full-time positions available!We’re growing our Rusty Ridge family one amazing team member...
10/09/2025

We’re Hiring!

🐾 Part-time and full-time positions available!
We’re growing our Rusty Ridge family one amazing team member at a time—and if you think you’d be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you! We’re looking for someone awesome to join our team!

We’re a fast-paced, hands-on practice offering advanced diagnostics and referrals, and we take pride in being locally owned and operated. Every day we’re working hard to provide top-notch care to the pets (and people) in our community - and we’re building a team that shares that same passion

We’re currently hiring for a Client Service Representative position. Experience is definitely a big plus, but most of all, we’re looking for someone who’s friendly, dependable, and ready to be part of something meaningful

📩 Send us your info and let’s chat!
Come be a part of a team that truly makes a difference

Couldn’t be more thankful for our clients - thinking of us on another crazy day! We appreciate you so much ❤️❤️(These li...
10/08/2025

Couldn’t be more thankful for our clients - thinking of us on another crazy day! We appreciate you so much ❤️❤️

(These little Bundt cakes lasted about as long as the camera flash 😋)

The response to our two monthly specials has been nothing short of incredible — and we are so grateful!We know times are...
10/07/2025

The response to our two monthly specials has been nothing short of incredible — and we are so grateful!

We know times are tough. Inflation, bills, and life’s curveballs don’t skip anyone - not even small, family-owned businesses like ours. But that’s exactly why we created these specials. This is our way of giving back, of saying we see you, and of offering real help where it’s needed most

Whether it's a pet in need or a family juggling too many expenses, we’re here — with no hidden fees, no corners cut, and no changes to our gold-standard anesthesia protocols. Just genuine, high-quality care for those who need it.

If you or someone you know could benefit, please spread the word. Share this post. Tag a friend. You never know who might be silently struggling. If we can help even one pet get the care they need — then it’s all worth it to us!

❤️ Your Rusty Ridge Team

At Rusty Ridge Animal Center, we’re more than just your veterinary care team, we’re your neighbors, your friends, and pa...
10/06/2025

At Rusty Ridge Animal Center, we’re more than just your veterinary care team, we’re your neighbors, your friends, and part of this community. We see firsthand how challenging kitten season can be, especially when unexpected litters show up on your front step and there aren’t enough homes for our furry friends

While it’s nice to just tell you to spay and neuter your pets… we’re actually doing something about it! This is about helping our neighbors and making a real difference for the pets and people we care about

All October long, we’re offering discounted feline spays and neuters to help control the population, reduce stray numbers, and support the families right here in our community

🐱 With National Cat Day just around the corner, there’s no better time to give back and celebrate your feline friends with compassion, action, and community support - especially before the colder months

📞 Give us a call today to schedule your cat’s appointment and be part of something that truly helps our hometown!

🎃🦷 October Dental Spooky Special! 🦷👻Don’t let your pet’s howl-itosis send you running for the hills!This October, treat ...
10/02/2025

🎃🦷 October Dental Spooky Special! 🦷👻
Don’t let your pet’s howl-itosis send you running for the hills!

This October, treat your furry friend to a spook-tacular smile with our Dental Spooky Special - because bad breath should never be the scariest thing in your house! 🐶🐱💀

🪥 This fang-tastic deal includes:
✅ Pre-surgical bloodwork
✅ Dental radiographs
✅ Full dental cleaning & polishing
✅ Inhaled anesthesia

All pets must be current on their exam and rabies vaccine - no skeletons in the closet, please!

Hurry! This boo-tiful deal is only available through October 31st. Spots are limited, and they’re vanishing faster than a ghost at sunrise! 👻

📞 Call us today to book your pet’s dental day — and make sure those teeth are more fang-tastic than frightening! 🦇

# Dentalspecial

We may not be a shelter or a rescue, but when tiny paws are in trouble… the Rusty Ridge crew can’t look the other way!So...
09/30/2025

We may not be a shelter or a rescue, but when tiny paws are in trouble… the Rusty Ridge crew can’t look the other way!

So if you notice a few extra “observers” during your pet’s exam — don’t worry, it’s just our newest (and fluffiest) interns. Totally normal, no kitten 😹

From your locally owned, family-run veterinary team:
We’re here for your pets — and the little ones who might just need a little help along the way ❤️❤️❤️

09/30/2025

Your Rusty Ridge Crew has been hearing some wild tales lately…who knew the rumor mill worked harder than our coffee machine, on no less! So let’s clear the air ☕🐶
❌ No, we’re not closing down forever
❌ No, we’re not reducing services
❌ And nope, we’re not packing up and moving 3 hours south (who started that one? 🤔)

✅ We ARE moving… a whopping 1.5 miles north. That’s like…5 minutes in the car, or 15 minutes if you feel like getting your steps in!

✅ Even bigger news: we’re also planning our secondary location in Morris, with construction starting next week!!

And about our current building: we don’t own it, so we don’t know what it will become after we move out. Hopefully, for the sake of our neighbors, it’s something that keeps that country-home charm and not something industrial

Don't worry - our hours aren’t changing, our services aren’t shrinking, and we’re not going anywhere except to a bigger, better facility in Shorewood. In fact, we’re adding NEW services you can’t find elsewhere in the area. Because being locally owned means we’re here to grow with our community, not away from it❤️

So keep calm, laugh at the rumor mill, and Roll Tide! 🐘❤️- Your Team at Rusty Ridge

A week filled with foreign bodies, GDVs, and even a splenic torsion thrown in… what a week it’s been! Cases like these a...
09/26/2025

A week filled with foreign bodies, GDVs, and even a splenic torsion thrown in… what a week it’s been! Cases like these are a big reminder of how quickly pets can need urgent care—and how important it is for our community to have access when emergencies strike.
We’ve heard from so many pet parents about the long wait times, sometimes 12+ hours, or the struggle to even be seen when your furry friends need help. That’s why we’re extending our walk-in hours Monday through Thursday, 8 am – 4 pm.

As a locally owned practice, we’re not just here to provide veterinary care - we’re here for our neighbors, our community, and the pets we all love. By making ourselves more available, we hope to ease some of the stress and make sure your pets can get the care they need, when they need it

Because to us, it’s simple: pets are family, and family comes first! ❤️🐶🐱

09/25/2025

Why Being Locally Owned Still Matters 💙

Family-owned veterinary practices are disappearing across the country, replaced one by one by corporations backed by billionaire investors and equity firms. Entire cities and even states are being taken over, and with that takeover comes a dramatic shift in what veterinary medicine truly means.

Unlike these corporations, small practices don’t have massive investor discounts or endless marketing budgets. Corporate practices buy their supplies at huge discounts—sometimes paying only a fraction of what we do. Add in corporate marketing budgets undercutting local practices, cold-calling campaigns, and teams dedicated to buying five-star reviews, and you can see why small, independent clinics are fighting uphill battles every day.

Medicine, however, should not be reduced to numbers on a spreadsheet. At a locally owned practice, you’re not just a client ID number. Your pet isn’t just another appointment slot. You’re family. We know your pets’ quirks, their stories, and the deep bond you share with them. When your pet hurts, we hurt right alongside you. When you celebrate milestones, we celebrate too.

Ask yourself: what happened to the heart of veterinary care? Think back to Doc McStuffins—the little girl with the dream of helping her toys through kindness and compassion. That is what veterinary medicine was built on. Corporate-run medicine, however, is rewriting that story - replacing dreams and heart with profit margins and investor dividends.

Here at your local, family-owned veterinary practice, we don’t ask you to pay subscriptions to be seen. We don’t upsell unnecessary treatments. We don’t answer to shareholders—we answer to you, our community. Supporting small practices means keeping the dream alive: veterinary care rooted in compassion, connection, and heart.

From our family at Rusty Ridge to yours—thank you for standing with small, independent clinics like ours. Together, we can keep Doc McStuffins’ dream - and the true heart of veterinary medicine - alive. 🐾❤️

Miss Luna (or Looney Tunes as we lovingly call her) and the special treats she brought for the whole crew ❤️😍
09/23/2025

Miss Luna (or Looney Tunes as we lovingly call her) and the special treats she brought for the whole crew ❤️😍

Address

949 Bell Road
Minooka, IL
60447

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+18152557300

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