Dr. Hemken worked as an environmental consultant and later as a high school math and science teacher before deciding to attend veterinary school. Since graduation from University of Illinois, she has worked in small animal practices exclusively. She worked in emergency medicine for three years, but has been in her current position since 1986.
VCA Aurora Animal Hospital
2600 West Galena Blvd.
Aurora, IL 60506
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Sometimes sick or injured pets need the care of a veterinary medical specialist. When that happens, VCA specialty hospitals work closely with the general practitioner veterinarians who refer cases to us in order to provide seamless veterinary care to your pet. When your pet is facing any kind of serious illness or injury, our specialty referral hospitals will provide the compassionate and expert care your beloved pet needs.
Our goal is to make sure that when you and your pet are in need that you have access to board certified specialists who are up to date on the very latest developments in their field. In our state of the art hospitals, our specialists also have access to the most sophisticated diagnostic and treatment tools and techniques from ultrasonography and endoscopy to CAT scans and even MRI.
We have over 40 specialty hospitals across the US so there may be one near you. Our specialized services include: behavior, cardiology, critical care, dentistry, dermatology, integrative medicine, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, rehabilitation, reproduction, and surgery.
In case of emergency, please call us immediately. If it is after hours, check with a local animal hospital emergency clinic.
