A New Type of Pet Care In Chicagoland

Taking your pet to the vet can be a very stressful ordeal, especially with elderly dogs, evasive cats or otherwise anxious pets.

VIP Vet Visit takes the hassle and stress out of the dreaded vet appointment by traveling to your home. This added in-home convenience is just the tip of the iceberg, as we were surprised to learn about the modern offerings and unique initiatives VIP Vet Visit is bringing to pet parents in the Chicagoland suburbs.

The approach they take in this traditional market revolves around their mission to help pet owners create more memories and deeper connections with their pets.

Every in-home exam gives pet parents about 1 hour of quality time with a veterinarian and includes a behavior consultation, in addition to a weight/nutrition consultation with a customized diet plan as complimentary services.

Dr. Karie Johnson, co-founder of VIP Vet Visit said, “We believe in helping pet parents build better human-animal bonds, develop a deeper understanding of their pets behavior, and provide the knowledge and insight into how to strengthen that relationship – all at no extra charge.”

With hundreds of pet food options in today’s market and a lot of debate about the health benefits or safety concerns with speciality diets, Dr. Karie added, “Providing the proper diet and nutritional intake for your pet can increase their life by up to 2 years, according to research studies.”

Extending the longevity of a pet’s life through personalized nutrition guidance seems like an obvious priority that is often overlooked or not covered altogether during a normal vet appointment. However, VIP Vet Visit makes nutrition a primary focus during every visit.

For pet parents dealing with behavior issues with their dog or cat, the complimentary behavior consultation can also come in handy.

Ever wonder how to get your dog to stop chewing up everything in your house or why your cat is peeing outside the litter box? Dr. Karie told me, “In home vets can evaluate a pet’s actual environment and their normal behavior, allowing them to provide personalized recommendations that are specific to the pet’s unique home and personality.”

While this level of convenience and elevated care seems like a luxury, you'll be pleasantly surprised to hear their prices are comparable to a traditional vet and even more affordable in many cases.

Their recommended option that provides the best preventative care is a membership that allows pet parents to divide the total cost into 12 monthly payments. Their current membership includes an annual in-home exam, all core vaccines and boosters, annual fecal & heartworm tests, annual full blood panels, an annual urinalysis, along with the complimentary behavior and nutrition consultations for only $39/month during their grand opening (normally $49/month).

Additional pets only cost an extra $20/month, saving pet parents with lots of furry family members even more money.

One of the most biggest benefits of the membership is you can chat directly with your vet through their app. Have a quick question for your vet? Concerned about your pet’s health? “VIP Pet Parents,” as Dr Karie calls them, receive free unlimited access to communicate with their veterinarian, which can help catch serious issues early or save hundreds in unnecessary trips to the ER for non-critical health matters.

VIP Vet Visit aims to make vet care not only more informative but also more interactive and fun, which is why their membership includes a private “VIP Pet Parent” community. This is an extra perk that gives members even more tools, resources and fun activities such as, meet-ups at local parks and play areas in the south Chicago suburbs, monthly live videos on popular pet topics and a private Facebook group that fosters relationships between pet parents.

If you would like to experience the “VIP Difference,” a term Dr. Karie coined, you can schedule an appointment with them online. Their 1st visit special includes an in-home examination, behavior consultation and nutrition consultation for only $49 with the promo code “VIPACCESS” that gives you 50% off the normal cost of $99.