Tender Care Animal Hospital

MORTON:

(309) 266-1182

300 E. Courtland

PEORIA:

(309) 243-1755

9809 St. Route 91

News

Check this page often to learn what's making news at Tender Care. We are always changing, growing and looking ahead. We welcome your comments and suggestions, too.


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2023 Viewer's Choice Award Winner
Tender Care Animal Hospital is proud to again receive the 2023 WEEK Viewers' Choice Award for Veterinarians. WEEK viewers' nominated and voted on businesses as who they thought were top in their field. Congratulations to our staff and thank you to our clients!


Welcome Dr. Whittington
Please welcome Dr. Candace Whittington to Tender Care Animal Hospital of Peoria! Dr. Whittington's love for caring for her family pets helped to grow her passion for animals. She graduated from San Diego State University and then from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts with her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. Her medical interests include surgery, diagnostic imaging, and marine mammals. Dr. Whittington is a veteran of the U. S. Marine Corps, and now back home from California, she enjoys spending time staying active and with her family. Her little companion, Tucker, often keeps her busy when not at work, too!


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Voted #1 in Boarding
Tender Care Animal Hospital is proud to be Voted #1 in Boarding from the Peoria Journal Star Media's 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 Best of The Best. Well Done!!


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2021 Viewer's Choice Award Winner - Five years in a row!
Tender Care Animal Hospital is proud to again receive the 2021 WEEK Viewers' Choice Award for Veterinarians. WEEK viewers' nominated and voted on businesses as who they thought were top in their field. Congratulations to our staff and thank you to our clients!

 


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2020 Viewer's Choice Award Winner - Four years in a row!
Tender Care Animal Hospital is proud to again receive the 2020 WEEK Viewers' Choice Award for Veterinarians. WEEK viewers' nominated and voted on businesses as who they thought were top in their field. Congratulations to our staff and thank you to our clients!


Now Accepting CareCredit
We now accept 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.


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The staff at Tender Care is now Fear Free certified.
We are excited to announce that our staff is Fear Free certified. The mission of Fear Free is to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress in pets by inspiring and educating the people who care for them.


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2019 Viewer's Choice Award Winner - Three years in a row!
Tender Care Animal Hospital is proud to again receive the 2019 WEEK Viewers' Choice Award for Veterinarians. WEEK viewers' nominated and voted on businesses as who they thought were top in their field. Congratulations to our staff and thank you to our clients!


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2018 Viewer's Choice Award Winner - Two years in a row!
Tender Care Animal Hospital is proud to again receive the 2018 WEEK Viewers' Choice Award for Veterinarians. WEEK viewers' nominated and voted on businesses as who they thought were top in their field. Congratulations to our staff and thank you to our clients!


Member of The Dog Guru community since 2017

We joined The Dog Gurus community!
We are excited to be part of a membership group that is focused on raising the bar of safety in off-leash dog play. We want to make your dog's time at Tender Care Doggie Daycare the best experience ever. We want you to know your dog's care is in the hands of professionals with a commitment to ongoing learning and access to the latest industry trends. The Dog Gurus is the pet care industry leader in the creation of resources with the goal of keeping all dogs safe.


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2017 Viewer's Choice Award Winner
Tender Care Animal Hospital is proud to again the 2017 WEEK Viewers' Choice Award for Veterinarians. WEEK viewers' nominated and voted on businesses as who they thought were top in their field. Congratulations to our staff and thank you to our clients!


Grooming Available
Did you know we have professional groomers on staff? So why not treat your family pet to a spa day. Appointments are available Monday through Friday. Call today to schedule.


Get your Reservations in early!
Please keep in mind during the busy summer and holidays boarding reservations and grooming appointments should be made at least two (2) weeks in advance.


Keep in Touch
Don't forget to make us a friend on Facebook!


Events

Morton Pumpkin Festival Parade Photo

2017 Morton Pumpkin Festival Parade
What a beautiful day for a parade! Thank you to all who joined our fun group! Check our Facebook page for photos!


2016 Holiday Open House & Photos with Santa
Visitors enjoyed food, raffles, adoptions, face painting, vendors, and lots of FUN! Plus, Santa visited Tender Care and posed for photos. Check out some of the smiling faces on Facebook.


2016 Morton Pumpkin Festival Parade
We had a fun time walking in the parade. Check our Facebook page for photos!


Warm Hearts for Cold Noses