Business Details
36 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinarian in Naperville, IL
Wheatland Animal Hospital has been a family-owned veterinary practice in Naperville, Illinois since 1990. Our mission focuses on raising veterinary care standards through innovation, transparency, and compassionate service. We prioritize stress-free experiences for pets and owners, offering specialized facilities like a cat-only waiting area and private entrances for anxious animals. Our team of six doctors and experienced staff deliver comprehensive care, including preventive medicine, surgery, rehabilitation therapy, and biologic treatments. With decades of combined experience, we build personalized partnerships with pet owners to address individual needs.Our fear-free philosophy ensures calm, positive visits while maintaining rigorous medical expertise. We emphasize ongoing client education through workshops and accessible follow-up care. As one of Naperville's longest-standing veterinary practices, we combine tradition with modern advancements to serve pets and their families. Our commitment to community extends through educational resources, mobile app accessibility, and dedicated client support. Every interaction reflects our core belief that pets deserve care as thoughtful as they receive at home.
Services
Vaccines
Diagnostics
Pet Dentistry
Rehabilitation Therapy
Surgery
Kitten Care
Puppy Care
End of Life Care
Biologic Therapies
Urgent Care
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- Family-owned practice with 30+ years of Naperville service
- Specialized cat-friendly facilities and anxiety-reducing design
- Veterinary team with decades of combined experience
- Comprehensive care from wellness exams to advanced therapies
- Fear-free philosophy for stress-free pet visits
What people say
Amazing care
Thriving after treatment
Compassionate team
Successful rehabilitation
Stress-free experience
Services
General Veterinary Care
Our preventive medicine program includes wellness exams, vaccinations, and parasite prevention tailored to your pet's life stage. Experienced veterinarians perform comprehensive health assessments to detect early disease indicators. We provide personalized care plans combining medical expertise with lifestyle considerations for optimal pet health.
Pet Dentistry
Advanced dental services address oral health through professional cleanings, extractions, and periodontal treatments. Digital radiography identifies hidden dental issues while specialized equipment ensures precise treatment. Our team educates owners on home care techniques to maintain oral health between professional visits.
Rehabilitation Therapy
Post-operative recovery and chronic condition management utilize hydrotherapy, laser treatments, and therapeutic exercises. Certified rehabilitation specialists develop customized programs to improve mobility and reduce pain. Underwater treadmill sessions and massage therapy accelerate healing while maintaining muscle strength during recovery.
Specialty Diagnostics
In-house diagnostic laboratory provides rapid bloodwork analysis for immediate treatment decisions. Advanced imaging includes digital radiography and ultrasound for detailed internal organ assessment. Complex cases benefit from partnerships with board-certified specialists for expert second opinions and specialized testing.
Cat-Friendly Services
Dedicated cat-only waiting areas and pheromone-infused blankets reduce feline stress during visits. Veterinarians trained in feline-specific medicine address unique health requirements. Fear-free handling techniques and specialized equipment create positive experiences for cats and their owners.
People
Dr. Roger Dupuis
Founder
Dr. Dupuis established Wheatland Animal Hospital in 1990 after graduating from veterinary school. He pioneered the practice's fear-free philosophy and continues mentoring staff on compassionate care techniques. His leadership focuses on combining medical excellence with pet owner education.
Dr. Chris Dupuis
Veterinarian
Dr. Chris specializes in surgical procedures and rehabilitation therapy. With 15+ years at Wheatland, he developed the hospital's stem cell treatment program. He emphasizes clear communication to help owners understand complex medical conditions affecting their pets.
Dr. Faith
Veterinarian
Dr. Faith focuses on internal medicine and weight management programs. She has worked at Wheatland for a decade, earning recognition for improving quality of life in senior pets. Her approach combines nutritional counseling with targeted medical interventions.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer?
We provide preventive care, surgery, dentistry, rehabilitation therapy, and specialized diagnostics. Our services include cat-friendly care, urgent treatment, and chronic condition management.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Book through our Otto mobile app, website, or by calling (630) 904-2020 during business hours. We offer same-day appointments for urgent cases.
Do you handle emergency pet care?
We provide urgent care during operating hours. For after-hours emergencies, we recommend contacting a 24-hour specialty hospital.
Are payment plans available?
We accept major credit cards and CareCredit financing. Payment is required at time of service but can be submitted to pet insurance providers for reimbursement.
What makes your hospital different?
Our fear-free philosophy, cat-specific facilities, and decades-experienced team create stress-free visits. We combine personalized care plans with advanced medical treatments for comprehensive pet health.
