Illinois: Find an Evaluator

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Chicago/Northern IL Area

Dr. Ellison Bentley, DVM, DACVO 

 Locations in Crestwood (10418 S Cicero Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453) 

and Des Plaines (near Chicago) 

Phone: (708) 423-3646 

 https://www.animaleyeconsultants.com

Notes: Board-certified; performs OFA breeding eye exams; part of a team offering comprehensive ophthalmic services.

Chicago/Northern IL Area

372 S Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling, IL 60090 

Phone: (847) 215-3933 

https://www.thrivepetcare.com/locations/illinois/wheeling/eye-care-for-animals-wheeling 

Notes: Network of DACVO specialists; provides eye care including OFA certifications for dogs, cats, and exotics.

 St. Charles/Western Suburbs Area

2002 W Main St, St. Charles, IL 60174 

Phone: (630) 584-0909 

https://www.thrivepetcare.com/locations/illinois/st-charles/eye-care-for-animals-st-charles

Notes: Board-certified ophthalmologists offering diagnostics, surgery, and OFA eye exams.

 St. Charles/Western Suburbs Area

2002 W Main St, St. Charles, IL 60174 

Phone: (630) 584-0909 

https://stcharlesveterinaryclinic.com 

Notes: Provides both PennHIP and OFA evaluations for canine hip dysplasia.

Rolling Meadows/Northwest Suburbs Area

420 E Higgins Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 (serves Rolling Meadows) 

Phone: (847) 364-6200 https://arlingtonparkvet.com 

Notes: Performs OFA radiographs to detect hip joint irregularities.

O'Fallon/Southern IL Area

2006 W US-50, O'Fallon, IL 62269 

Phone: (618) 632-7297 

https://fourpaws-vet.com 

Notes: Offers PennHIP and OFA evaluations for hip dysplasia.

Downers Grove/Western Suburbs Area

2551 Warrenville Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60515 

Phone: (630) 963-0424 

https://vcahospitals.com/arboretum-view

Notes: Provides OFA x-rays for hip dysplasia identification.

Peoria/Central IL Area

 2105 W Townline Rd, Peoria, IL 61615

 Phone: (309) 691-4411 https://brownanimalhospital.com

Notes: Offers orthopedic services, including hip evaluations.

Kansas City Area (Overland Park/Mission)

Dr. Michelle Keil, DVM, DACVO  

Address: 10203 Leavenworth Rd, Kansas City, KS 66109 (main); also serves the Mission, KS area 

Phone: (913) 927-3724 

 https://keileyevet.com

Notes: Board-certified Diplomate of ACVO; over 20 years experience; specializes in ocular surgery and medical treatments for pets; worked in KS since 1999.

Kansas City Area (Overland Park/Mission)

1950 W 110th St, Overland Park, KS 66210 Phone: (913) 381-3937 

https://www.thrivepetcare.com/locations/kansas/overland-park/eye-care-for-animals-overland 

Notes: Network of board-certified veterinary ophthalmologists providing eye care for dogs, cats, and other pets; handles diagnostics, surgery, and OFA exams.

Kansas City Area

7860 Washington Ave, Kansas City, KS 66112 Phone: (913) 334-1200 

https://vcahospitals.com/welborn

 Notes: Submits x-rays to OFA where three board-certified radiologists review and score based on breed, age, and conformation.

Kansas City Area

6700 W 119th St, Overland Park, KS 66209; other sites in Shawnee and Olathe 

Phone: (913) 345-1111 (Overland Park) 

https://animaldoctorks.com 

Notes: Offers OFA certification testing for hips, elbows, and patellar luxation; accepts referrals.

 Wichita Area, Kansas

3233 N Rock Rd, Wichita, KS 67226 

Phone: (316) 636-1101 

https://northridgevet.com 

Notes: Offers PennHIP and OFA testing to assess hip health and joint integrity; focuses on accurate positioning for reliable results.

 Wichita Area, Kansas

5301 E Central Ave, Wichita, KS 67208 

Phone: (316) 686-7659 

https://www.eastcentralvet.com 

Notes: Provides OFA and PennHIP hip evaluations; experienced in orthopedic screenings for breeding dogs.

 Manhattan Area (Kansas State University)

Phone: (785) 532-5690 

 https://www.vet.k-state.edu/vhc/services/ophthalmology

• Dr. Jessica Meekins, DVM, MS, DACVOClinic: Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center Address: 1800 Denison Ave, Manhattan, KS 66506
• Notes: Associate Professor and board-certified; provides comprehensive eye care including CAER exams; part of a teaching hospital with advanced equipment.

• Dr. Amy Rankin, DVM, MS, DACVOClinic: Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center  
• Notes: Professor and board-certified; focuses on ocular diseases in small animals; offers free vision exams for service/working animals in May as part of ACVO events.

• Dr. Catherine Schmidt, DVM, DACVOClinic: Veterinary Eye Specialists (affiliated with KSU) 
• Notes: Board-certified; specializes in veterinary ophthalmology; may see patients through KSU or private practice.

Topeka Area, Kansas

2619 SW 17th St, Topeka, KS 66604 

Phone: (785) 233-3200 https://animalclinicoftopeka.com (affiliated) 

Notes: Provides radiographic screening for hip evaluation; categorizes based on breed, conformation, age, and sex.

Topeka Area, Kansas 

1515 SW 29th St, Topeka, KS 66611 

Phone: (785) 267-3322 

https://vmshoftopeka.com 

Notes: Offers PennHIP evaluations (objective laxity measurement) and can handle OFA submissions..

Garden City, Kansas 

2604 E Mary St, Garden City, KS 67846 

Phone: (620) 276-2213 

https://gardencityvetclinic.com 

Notes: Forwards radiographs to OFA for board-certified radiologist evaluation and grading.

 Rockford/West MI Area

1050 10 Mile Rd NE, Rockford, MI 49341 

Phone: (616) 863-9390 https://roguevalleyvet.com/services/ofa

Notes: Offers OFA evaluations for hips and elbows; certified in PennHIP analysis.

Williamston/Central MI Area

 1148 E Grand River Ave, Williamston, MI 48895

 Phone: (517) 655-2777 

 https://www.eye-vet.com

Notes: Board-certified ophthalmologists providing comprehensive eye care, including OFA CAER exams for breeding animals.

 Grand Rapids/West MI Area

Address: 6810 Plymouth Rd NE, Rockford, MI 49341 (serves Grand Rapids) 

Phone: (616) 874-7387 

 https://plymouthanimalclinic.com/services/hip-dysplasia

Notes: Performs OFA hip x-rays at 2 years of age; submits to board-certified radiologists.

Traverse City/Northern MI Area

Dr. Alex Schenk, DVM, DACVO

844 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686 

Phone: (231) 938-9500 

https://bayareapethospitals.com/ophthalmology

Notes: Board-certified; offers advanced diagnostics and surgery for ocular conditions; performs OFA eye certifications.

 Grand Blanc/Eastern MI Area

 5490 Ali Dr, Grand Blanc, MI 48439 

Phone: (810) 695-6090 

http://animaleyesolutions.com

Notes: Board-certified ACVO member; specializes in veterinary ophthalmology, including OFA exams for genetic eye diseases.

Grand Rapids/West MI Area

 6555 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 

Phone: (616) 575-6520 

https://familyfriendsvet.com/services/ofa-and-pennhip-certification

Notes: Provides OFA and PennHIP certifications for joint health evaluations.

East Lansing/Central MI Area (MSU)

Comparative Ophthalmology Service Team

736 Wilson Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824 

Phone: (517) 353-4523 

 https://cvm.msu.edu/hospital/services/ophthalmology/genetic-eye-screening

Notes: Offers genetic eye screenings and OFA certifications; board-certified specialists and residents available.

 Hamburg/Southeast MI Area

 6150 Bennett Lake Rd, Fenton, MI 48430 (Hamburg services) 

Phone: (810) 629-9500 

https://vcahospitals.com/countryside-hamburg/services/advanced-care/ophthalmologyNotes: Board-certified veterinarians providing eye care, including OFA evaluations.

Honor/Northern MI Area

9875 Honor Hwy, Honor, MI 49640 

Phone: (231) 325-2655

 https://plattelakeveterinaryclinic.com/pet-health-screening-tests-honor-mi

Notes: Offers OFA hip x-rays at 2 years; submits for dysplasia evaluation.

 Dundee/Southeast MI Area

2006 W Monroe Rd, Dundee, MI 48131 

Phone: (734) 529-3900 

https://hahvet.com/pet-breeder-services-dundee-mi

Notes: Uses OFA views to evaluate for osteoarthritis and dysplasia.

 Allendale/West MI Area

  4895 Pierce St, Allendale, MI 49401 

Phone: (616) 895-7941 

 https://vcahospitals.com/allendale/services/advanced-care/ofa-x-rayNotes: Specializes in OFA x-rays for hip dysplasia identification.

Kansas City Area

Dr. Michelle Keil, DVM, DACVO

10203 Leavenworth Rd, Kansas City, KS 66109 (serves MO side) 

Phone: (913) 927-3724

https://keileyevet.com

Notes: Board-certified; provides OFA eye certifications; experienced in pet ophthalmology.

Strafford/Springfield Area

110 S Old Hwy 125, Strafford, MO 65757 

Phone: (417) 736-3131 

https://www.straffordvetclinic.com/ofa-testing

Notes: Offers OFA certifications for hips, elbows, cardiac, and thyroid; part of reproductive exams.

 St. Louis Area

Dr. Jennifer Welser, DVM, DACVO 

 10328 Manchester Rd, Kirkwood, MO 63122 

Phone: (314) 966-2111 

https://animaleyeassociatesstl.com 

Notes: Board-certified specialist; performs OFA eye screenings for breeding dogs.

 St. Louis Area

 9418 St Charles Rock Rd, St. Louis, MO 63114 

Phone: (314) 426-0770 

https://rockroadvets.com/services/pennhip-and-ofa-certifications

Notes: Certified for PennHIP and OFA hip evaluations; one of few in the area for PennHIP.

Columbia/Central MO Area

 900 E Campus Dr, Columbia, MO 65211 

Phone: (573) 442-2411 

https://vhc.missouri.edu/small-animal-hospital/ophthalmology

Notes: Board-certified ophthalmologists; offers CAER/OFA eye exams as part of university services.

Cape Girardeau/Southeast MO Area

2652 Independence St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 

Phone: (573) 339-1818 

https://lacroixpethospital.com/services/hip-dysplasia

Notes: Performs OFA hip x-rays at 2 years; submits to OFA for evaluation.

Blue Springs/Kansas City Area

1201 US-40 Hwy, Blue Springs, MO 64015 

Phone: (816) 229-1544 

https://www.bluespringsanimalhospital.com/about-us/staff/veterinarians/veterinarians/dr-joe-rodier

Notes: Dr. Joe Rodier is PennHIP certified and performs many OFA/PennHIP hip evaluations annually.

 St. Charles/St. Louis Area

2006 W Main St, St. Charles, MO 63301 

Phone: (636) 723-3322 https://stcharlesveterinaryclinic.com/services/PennHIP-Evaluations

Notes: Offers both PennHIP and OFA evaluations for canine hip dysplasia.