MORTON:
(309) 266-1182
300 E. Courtland
PEORIA:
(309) 243-1755
9809 St. Route 91
Peoria:
Morton:
Full Service Veterinary Clinic
Two Locations - Morton & Peoria!
Welcome to Tender Care Animal Hospital - AAHA Accredited & Fear Free Certified
Tender Care Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary clinic and hospital, located in Morton and Peoria, Illinois.
Our veterinarians (Mark Larson, DVM (owner); PJ Klopfenstein, DVM; Dr. Janelle Lyons, DVM; Bryana Mitchell, DVM; and Candace Whittington, DVM) along with the professional and courteous staff at Tender Care Animal Hospital seek to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for our highly-valued patients. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care, and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. Our facilities also offer dog grooming, doggy daycare and pet boarding as well as obedience training classes! Tender Care Animal Hospital strives to offer excellence in pet care to Morton, Peoria, and surrounding areas.
The Tender Care staff is now certified in Fear Free - "Taking the pet out of petrified."
Tender Care now accepts the CareCredit credit card for your pet’s care. It’s easy to apply online and get an instant credit decision at carecredit.com/vetmed.
Animals and COVID-19
Can COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) infect my pets? Can pets spread COVID-19? Can the virus live on my pet’s fur? Is it safe to walk my dog? Pet owners have a lot of questions during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has answers.
Thank You!
Congratulations to our staff and thank you to our clients!
Tender Care Animal Hospital is proud to receive the 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2023 WEEK Viewers' Choice Award for Veterinarians.
Tender Care Animal Hospital is proud to be Voted #1 in Boarding in the 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 Peoria Journal Star Media's Best of The Best.
Veterinary Care
Trust Your Pet's Health to Tender Care Animal Hospital
As a full-service veterinary facility, TENDER CARE ANIMAL HOSPITAL seeks to provide the best possible medical, surgical, and dental care for our highly-valued patients. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients.
Wellness Plans
Tender Care offers optimum health wellness plans designed by age to prevent, detect, and treat disease more effectively using vaccinations, parasite screenings and protection, yearly bloodwork, and dental care.
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Surgery
Tender Care has state-of-the-art surgical facilities where our doctors perform routine procedures such as spays, neuters, and mass removals in addition to more complicated procedures such as emergency intestinal surgery.
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Online & On-site Pharmacies
Both Tender Care locations are equipped with an online and on-site pharmacy eliminating the need to make an additional stop on the way home. We stock several forms of injectable medications for pets that may be difficult to administer medication to.
Read moreMeet Our Veterinarians
Our veterinarians offer top-notch, loving care to their patients.
Additional Services
Take a look at what else Tender Care Animal Hospital can do for your pet.
Doggy Daycare
Is your pet lonely while you're at work or school? Give your companion the personal attention he or she deserves throughout the day by enrolling them in Doggy Daycare at our Peoria location. We are a member of The Dog Guru Community!
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Pet Boarding
Let us take care of your pet while you're away. We offer individualized care, nurturing, and plenty of tender, loving care, such as brushing and cuddling.
Boarding in Peoria Boarding in Morton
Pet Grooming
Professional grooming is now available! So why not treat your family pet to a spa day? Appointments are available Monday through Friday.
Grooming in Peoria Grooming in Morton
Dog Training
Learn to earn your dogs respect through leadership by establishing clearly and consistently what is and what is not acceptable behavior.
Read moreGiving Back to the Community
Tender Care is proud to work with these community organizations.
T.A.P.S. Paws for Independence Operation Safe
Peoria County Animal Protection Services (PCAPS) Pets for Seniors Rhodesian Ridgeback
NEW PUPPY?
New Puppy Tips
Tender Care can help you start your puppy on a healthy path. Plus, get a free "goodie bag" filled with puppy essentials at your puppy's first appointment.
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HAVING FUN
Activities and Events
Check out the many activities going on at Tender Care during the year, such as Photos with Santa. You'll also find us participating in many local events.
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Tips & Tails
Ask "Big Red"
Tips & Tails by "Big Red" is a column published monthly in 50+ News & Views. Find out what Big Red has to say about many common pet questions!
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