***HOLIDAY CLOSURES!*****
We will be CLOSED on Saturday August 31st through Monday September 2nd
to spend time with our families for the Labor Day holiday.
We will reopen on September 3rd.
Thank you and have a wonderful holiday weekend!
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Welcome to Green Paws Veterinary Care! They never hold a grudge. They smile with their whole bodies when you pet them. They’re there for you when you’re sad and are happy when you’re happy. They sleep on your bed. They’re not just pets. They’re furry family members. We get that. And we want them to live as long as you do. That’s why we provide the best veterinary care possible.
You worry when they’re sick. We get that too. We try to communicate with you exactly what’s going on, because when you’re informed, you’ll worry less. We realize that our patients can be scared too, so we work carefully to make each visit as fun for them as possible.
Our building may be old, but we keep our equipment, skills and knowledge current and modern. With an in-house lab, x-ray capabilities, surgery suite, anesthetic monitors, computerized medical records and even a home delivery system for food and medication, we are equipped to handle almost any illness or injury.
We believe that the best way to say thanks for their tail-wagging, unconditional love is to give them the best health care and we can help you do that. We have a passion for what we do. We love our pets. And yours, too.
– Dr. Tina Marcotte, DVM
You worry when they’re sick. We get that too. We try to communicate with you exactly what’s going on, because when you’re informed, you’ll worry less. We realize that our patients can be scared too, so we work carefully to make each visit as fun for them as possible.
Our building may be old, but we keep our equipment, skills and knowledge current and modern. With an in-house lab, x-ray capabilities, surgery suite, anesthetic monitors, computerized medical records and even a home delivery system for food and medication, we are equipped to handle almost any illness or injury.
We believe that the best way to say thanks for their tail-wagging, unconditional love is to give them the best health care and we can help you do that. We have a passion for what we do. We love our pets. And yours, too.
– Dr. Tina Marcotte, DVM
Take a moment to read some of our phenomenal testimonials taken from our
Yelp and Facebook Pages!
"I have traveled between Georgia and Illinois for close to 10 years due to work. My actual home is in IL, but I chose a GA vet to be my primary DR for my animals. I am very particular about how my dogs are handled and that my choices ( raw diet, limited vaccination, tests I request) are at least respected. I have stuck to my GA vet for 10 years, while going through a stack of IL vets just not up to my standard.
I am now exclusively working in IL and was desperate to find an outstanding veterinarian close to home. I am beyond pleased to say that I think I have at Green Paws.
My dogs are handled perfectly. They take their time to relax their nerves and love on them a bit first. The front staff is enthusiastic, polite and competent. The Drs listen and respect your thoughts and concerns. No pushing of anything. I am thrilled."
Susan H.
"'Our first to see Dr. Marcotte for our kitty Princess Eloise. Well, it is now her second home because they have her favorite kitty cookies..who knew? The care for both Wolfman and Princess Eloise was excellent. Dr Marcotte presents us with a warm professional appointment and did not try to sell us on unnecessary treatments but offered them as options. She is very knowledgeable and I actually learned some new things. She was also very down to earth and was easy to talk to. Mandii, well her warm sweet personality is why she does well what she does. He helpful hints and suggestions are very much appreciated and her passion for her field is obvious. Her handling of our pets was gentle and thorough. We really long talking with about her knowledgeable backroud which makes her an superb tech. My first experience was with Michelle who is so kind and patient. On the phone she answered all my questions and concerns. I thought is she was that good then the rest of the staff must be as well! So I made the first appointment based on my experience with her. Last but definitely not least...is Chrissie. She is a lady of many talents that can fill in for every spot and does. Her warm smile and upbeat attitude is infectious and very much appreciated! If your ever having a bad day, even if you don't have an appointment just stop into GreenPaws and just sit a moment. Its cheaper than a shrink and just being in the office is truly a bright spot of sunshine! I just have to say if you need a Great vet, Green Paws is the place to go. You won't be disappointed!!! Thanks from all of us for a job well done!!!!""
Colleen D.
""I took my 9 year old cat Zoe in because she was having severe diarrhea & vomiting.
We saw Dr. Gia Gallegos she sprinkled cat nip on the towel on the exam table to make Zoe more comfortable - that was such a small thing, but for me that spoke volumes as to how compassionate Dr. G. is.
Zoe was given a shot & fluids and sent home with meds. After no improvement we went back to see Dr. G. and had thorough testing done - I was NOT charged for a second office visit because it was for the same problem - WOW ! that's never happened to me before. Dr. G. called promptly with test results and a suggested treatment plan. Everyone from the techs and especially Dr. G.
treated my Zoe as the fur baby she is to me -not just a cat - I really appreciated that !""
Judi W.
""We're still going to Green Paws! I have the benefit of living very nearby, but that is not the reason we go to Green Paws. Dr. Gallegos and Dr. Marcotte are Vets because they love animals. Our pooch is known when we come in, and I feel that both she and I are very well treated. Thankfully, we have not had any dire situations, but whenever I believe there is need for a Vet to take a look at a problem with our dog, I know I am in good hands.""
Claire E.
""They are THE BEST! I took my dog in a few days ago for his annual shots, to get a cyst looked at, and to do something for his allergies (he licked his paws raw and they were starting to get infected).
Upon walking in, the girls at the desk were very helpful and friendly.
Dr. Gallegos is a treat! She has so much energy, is very knowledgeable, and truly loves animals. You can see compassion, not dollar signs in her eyes. She introduced herself and immediately sat down on the ground and started playing with Diesel, my 90 pound lap dog. Diesel loved the attention and didn't even realize he was being examined. They had one other vet tech in the room with her and a sweet girl who was shadowing the Dr. because she's deciding about going pre-Vet.
She was very thorough with the treatment plans, and I was impressed and excited when she recommended several OTC medicines I could try instead of pricey prescriptions (he had to get a few prescriptions to clear up an infection) . My old vet wanted me to put my dog on anti-anxiety meds for licking his paws when all signs pointed to seasonal allergies.
As far as prices go, I thought they were very reasonable, and like I said, she tries to give cheaper alternatives when possible. I got out of there for $290, which included: annual exam, cleaning and treating ear infection, taking fluid out of the cyst, heartworm test, annual shots, topical antibiotics for his paws, and a few other things.
The next day, his lab work came back positive for a tick transmitted disease. They were able to promptly set up an appointment with just a tech so I didn't have to pay the 50ish dollar dr visit fee. The other vet (I cannot remember her name) both thoroughly explained the disease and possibilities why it could have shown up positive as well as explained the next plan of action.
Both vets are very thorough and take time to LISTEN and EXPLAIN things. (For the initial checkup, Dr. G was in the room with me for a full 30 minutes, maybe a little longer, which was impressive as in previous experiences I had seen the vet for 5 minutes after the tech did most everything.)""
Amy P.
""Just a quick update with an example of how awesome these guys are. Our older boxer had pancreatitis a few months ago. He's had problems with it in the past where he's been very sick and it's required hospitalization and resulted in many thousands of dollars in vet bills. We suspected he was having another bout and called Green Paws. Dr. Gallegos took him right in, stayed after closing to finish the exam and administer the meds, and came up with a treatment plan where we'd bring him back over the next few days for treatment. We did not need to have him hospitalized or pay thousands of dollars, and they took better care of him than any other place we've been to. He is doing terrific now and we couldn't be happier. Unlike some other vets who care more about the dollar, these guys do their best to keep the costs down and they genuinely care about their patients. They're very nice and knowledgeable too. This place is a gem.""
Jessica A.
"We recently moved to La Grange and needed to find new vet for our Daschund that was diagnosed with IVDD like week ago, and after reading other reviews on yelp, we decided to give it a try. And we sure weren't dissapointed, in fact i can only confirm this place is indeed a hidden gem. We met Dr. Tina Marcotte, very friendly and knowledgeable person, she used to have daschunds and explained to us all about IVDD disease that daschs tend to suffer from, one of hers even lived up to 21 years - impressive! The thing that stood for us the most was treating us like a family, especially when we made last minute appointment, when they planned to close by 6pm on Halloween night, yet whole staff stayed with us till almost 7:30 pm to make sure our daschund was completely taken care off, for which i am grateful (from X-rays to review on medication from Emergency visit).
And to top it off, they called yesterday just to ask how Siggi was doing! You won't find more friendly place than this, where you will feel like home."
Hans A.
I took my nine week old teacup Yorkie to Green Paws because of all of the great reviews here on yelp. My "regular" vet has retired and I was unable to get a
referral. Anyhow, My first interaction with Green Paws was on the phone with Michelle. She was very energetic, friendly and knowledgeable and gave me a complete rundown of what a first visit would entail and how much it world cost ($52-very reasonable). When I arrived, they were quick to greet me and meet Bailey. The registration was quick and hi-tech (on an iPad then synced to iMac PCs). After a short wait due to one dog ahead of us, we were put in a room and Bailey's vitals were taken. The Dr. came in and introduced herself and asked to handle Bailey. She took the time to get acquainted with Bailey and didn't seem to mind that Bailey licked all over her face and teethed on get fingers. She took Bailey's vitals again and checked her limbs, coat, ears and eyes. She answered all of my questions-I had many-and she gave me tips on caring for such a small dog. I was eager to get Bailey's vaccines, but Dr. Gallegos warned about giving such small puppies too many vaccines in a short period of time. She suggested that I wait two more weeks and bring her back. She told me that I could choose which vaccines I wanted her to have based on where she will be. I had no clue that that was an option and I've had dogs my entire life. I didn't feel rushed and I left there feeling that Bailey will definitely be in good hands. I can't wait until Bailey's next visit. This place is visually understated, but I've never been one to judge a book by its cover. This place is a gem.
LaToya M.
Yelp and Facebook Pages!
"I have traveled between Georgia and Illinois for close to 10 years due to work. My actual home is in IL, but I chose a GA vet to be my primary DR for my animals. I am very particular about how my dogs are handled and that my choices ( raw diet, limited vaccination, tests I request) are at least respected. I have stuck to my GA vet for 10 years, while going through a stack of IL vets just not up to my standard.
I am now exclusively working in IL and was desperate to find an outstanding veterinarian close to home. I am beyond pleased to say that I think I have at Green Paws.
My dogs are handled perfectly. They take their time to relax their nerves and love on them a bit first. The front staff is enthusiastic, polite and competent. The Drs listen and respect your thoughts and concerns. No pushing of anything. I am thrilled."
Susan H.
"'Our first to see Dr. Marcotte for our kitty Princess Eloise. Well, it is now her second home because they have her favorite kitty cookies..who knew? The care for both Wolfman and Princess Eloise was excellent. Dr Marcotte presents us with a warm professional appointment and did not try to sell us on unnecessary treatments but offered them as options. She is very knowledgeable and I actually learned some new things. She was also very down to earth and was easy to talk to. Mandii, well her warm sweet personality is why she does well what she does. He helpful hints and suggestions are very much appreciated and her passion for her field is obvious. Her handling of our pets was gentle and thorough. We really long talking with about her knowledgeable backroud which makes her an superb tech. My first experience was with Michelle who is so kind and patient. On the phone she answered all my questions and concerns. I thought is she was that good then the rest of the staff must be as well! So I made the first appointment based on my experience with her. Last but definitely not least...is Chrissie. She is a lady of many talents that can fill in for every spot and does. Her warm smile and upbeat attitude is infectious and very much appreciated! If your ever having a bad day, even if you don't have an appointment just stop into GreenPaws and just sit a moment. Its cheaper than a shrink and just being in the office is truly a bright spot of sunshine! I just have to say if you need a Great vet, Green Paws is the place to go. You won't be disappointed!!! Thanks from all of us for a job well done!!!!""
Colleen D.
""I took my 9 year old cat Zoe in because she was having severe diarrhea & vomiting.
We saw Dr. Gia Gallegos she sprinkled cat nip on the towel on the exam table to make Zoe more comfortable - that was such a small thing, but for me that spoke volumes as to how compassionate Dr. G. is.
Zoe was given a shot & fluids and sent home with meds. After no improvement we went back to see Dr. G. and had thorough testing done - I was NOT charged for a second office visit because it was for the same problem - WOW ! that's never happened to me before. Dr. G. called promptly with test results and a suggested treatment plan. Everyone from the techs and especially Dr. G.
treated my Zoe as the fur baby she is to me -not just a cat - I really appreciated that !""
Judi W.
""We're still going to Green Paws! I have the benefit of living very nearby, but that is not the reason we go to Green Paws. Dr. Gallegos and Dr. Marcotte are Vets because they love animals. Our pooch is known when we come in, and I feel that both she and I are very well treated. Thankfully, we have not had any dire situations, but whenever I believe there is need for a Vet to take a look at a problem with our dog, I know I am in good hands.""
Claire E.
""They are THE BEST! I took my dog in a few days ago for his annual shots, to get a cyst looked at, and to do something for his allergies (he licked his paws raw and they were starting to get infected).
Upon walking in, the girls at the desk were very helpful and friendly.
Dr. Gallegos is a treat! She has so much energy, is very knowledgeable, and truly loves animals. You can see compassion, not dollar signs in her eyes. She introduced herself and immediately sat down on the ground and started playing with Diesel, my 90 pound lap dog. Diesel loved the attention and didn't even realize he was being examined. They had one other vet tech in the room with her and a sweet girl who was shadowing the Dr. because she's deciding about going pre-Vet.
She was very thorough with the treatment plans, and I was impressed and excited when she recommended several OTC medicines I could try instead of pricey prescriptions (he had to get a few prescriptions to clear up an infection) . My old vet wanted me to put my dog on anti-anxiety meds for licking his paws when all signs pointed to seasonal allergies.
As far as prices go, I thought they were very reasonable, and like I said, she tries to give cheaper alternatives when possible. I got out of there for $290, which included: annual exam, cleaning and treating ear infection, taking fluid out of the cyst, heartworm test, annual shots, topical antibiotics for his paws, and a few other things.
The next day, his lab work came back positive for a tick transmitted disease. They were able to promptly set up an appointment with just a tech so I didn't have to pay the 50ish dollar dr visit fee. The other vet (I cannot remember her name) both thoroughly explained the disease and possibilities why it could have shown up positive as well as explained the next plan of action.
Both vets are very thorough and take time to LISTEN and EXPLAIN things. (For the initial checkup, Dr. G was in the room with me for a full 30 minutes, maybe a little longer, which was impressive as in previous experiences I had seen the vet for 5 minutes after the tech did most everything.)""
Amy P.
""Just a quick update with an example of how awesome these guys are. Our older boxer had pancreatitis a few months ago. He's had problems with it in the past where he's been very sick and it's required hospitalization and resulted in many thousands of dollars in vet bills. We suspected he was having another bout and called Green Paws. Dr. Gallegos took him right in, stayed after closing to finish the exam and administer the meds, and came up with a treatment plan where we'd bring him back over the next few days for treatment. We did not need to have him hospitalized or pay thousands of dollars, and they took better care of him than any other place we've been to. He is doing terrific now and we couldn't be happier. Unlike some other vets who care more about the dollar, these guys do their best to keep the costs down and they genuinely care about their patients. They're very nice and knowledgeable too. This place is a gem.""
Jessica A.
"We recently moved to La Grange and needed to find new vet for our Daschund that was diagnosed with IVDD like week ago, and after reading other reviews on yelp, we decided to give it a try. And we sure weren't dissapointed, in fact i can only confirm this place is indeed a hidden gem. We met Dr. Tina Marcotte, very friendly and knowledgeable person, she used to have daschunds and explained to us all about IVDD disease that daschs tend to suffer from, one of hers even lived up to 21 years - impressive! The thing that stood for us the most was treating us like a family, especially when we made last minute appointment, when they planned to close by 6pm on Halloween night, yet whole staff stayed with us till almost 7:30 pm to make sure our daschund was completely taken care off, for which i am grateful (from X-rays to review on medication from Emergency visit).
And to top it off, they called yesterday just to ask how Siggi was doing! You won't find more friendly place than this, where you will feel like home."
Hans A.
I took my nine week old teacup Yorkie to Green Paws because of all of the great reviews here on yelp. My "regular" vet has retired and I was unable to get a
referral. Anyhow, My first interaction with Green Paws was on the phone with Michelle. She was very energetic, friendly and knowledgeable and gave me a complete rundown of what a first visit would entail and how much it world cost ($52-very reasonable). When I arrived, they were quick to greet me and meet Bailey. The registration was quick and hi-tech (on an iPad then synced to iMac PCs). After a short wait due to one dog ahead of us, we were put in a room and Bailey's vitals were taken. The Dr. came in and introduced herself and asked to handle Bailey. She took the time to get acquainted with Bailey and didn't seem to mind that Bailey licked all over her face and teethed on get fingers. She took Bailey's vitals again and checked her limbs, coat, ears and eyes. She answered all of my questions-I had many-and she gave me tips on caring for such a small dog. I was eager to get Bailey's vaccines, but Dr. Gallegos warned about giving such small puppies too many vaccines in a short period of time. She suggested that I wait two more weeks and bring her back. She told me that I could choose which vaccines I wanted her to have based on where she will be. I had no clue that that was an option and I've had dogs my entire life. I didn't feel rushed and I left there feeling that Bailey will definitely be in good hands. I can't wait until Bailey's next visit. This place is visually understated, but I've never been one to judge a book by its cover. This place is a gem.
LaToya M.
Green Paws Veterinary Care
Dr. Tina Marcotte and Dr. Gia Gallegos
617 S. La Grange Rd
La Grange IL 60525
708-352-1591
Hours by Appointment
Dr. Tina Marcotte and Dr. Gia Gallegos
617 S. La Grange Rd
La Grange IL 60525
708-352-1591
Hours by Appointment