About Us

 

The Cooley family has practiced veterinary medicine in the Calumet region for over fifty years.  Dr. David Cooley opened Cooley Animal Clinic in Highland in 1981.  His son Dr. Tracy Cooley, while practicing in Chicago, began performing the more complicated surgeries soon thereafter.  In 1990, Dr. Tracy Cooley joined his father full time creating a two doctor practice.  Dr. David Cooley retired in 1994 and Dr. Tracy Cooley has been at the helm ever since.  Since then, we at Cooley Animal Clinic have continued to upgrade our surgical capabilities, our technical staff, and our internal medicine practice.  Dr. Melissa Dickinson joined us in 2010, bringing her interest in surgery, exotic pets and animal behavior.

Cooley Animal Clinic is able to treat most medical conditions including cancer, orthopedic problems, chronic skin and allergy issues, heart conditions, endocrine disorders, and many others.  We also put a strong emphasis on annual wellness programs to maintain pet health and help prevent problems.  Our surgical and medical nursing staff has over forty years of experience allowing our clients to feel confident in their pets' surgery and treatment protocols. 

Please feel free to call or e-mail us with any questions or concerns.  Patient care and client communication is very important to us because we understand how special your pet is to you!