The Old Animal Hospital

Arlington Heights Animal Hospital was opened in 1946 by Drs. Prasnikar and Lynn. At that time Arlington Heights and the surrounding area had a large farming community, and large animals were a major part of the practice. The small building at the corner of Golf and Arlington Heights Road (State Road, then) had originally been an auto repair garage/wayfarer tavern. Once converted, it was more than adequate to meet their small-animal needs: much of their "day" was out on farm calls anyway. As the area grew and changed, so did the practice, and the large-animal portion grew smaller and smaller. It no longer exists.

Drs. Camp and Sefcik were working together at another clinic for five years. They purchased the Arlington Heights Animal Hospital when it was located at the southwest intersection of Golf and Arlington Heights Roads in April of 1978. At that time Dr. Camp, Dr. Sefcik, another part-time veterinarian, and a small group of employees, ran the very family-like business.The practice continued to grow, and we knew we needed to do something about our physical plant, but, reluctant to change, didn't. Then the State of Illinois "took" one-third of our property for road widening. This finally forced us to move. In November of 1993 the animal hospital moved to its current building at 412 W. Algonquin Road: a considerably bigger building. When we look back, we wonder how we were able to do so much good in such a terribly cramped old building. That is a true reflection on the quality of our people.
In the spring of 2004, Dr. Sefcik retired, and Dr. Camp continues guiding the Arlington Heights Animal Hospital into the next chapter of it's life.

With continued community support, Arlington Heights Animal Hospital will continue to provide excellent veterinary care far into the future. It is up to us to maintain the standards we've set.

The old animal hospital outdoor runs.

The Old Animal Hospital

The state took 1/3 of our property to widen both Golf and Arlington Heights roads. Impossible for us to remain in business. This shows the bite it took on one of the two sides.

The old animal hospital waiting room.

Two (÷) of the old animal hospital's exam rooms.