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About The Canine Center

The Canine Center opened in early 2005. We are a dog-only animal hospital that cares for your companion in all stages of life. We are a single-doctor practice with a small but dedicated staff. This affords us the ability to get to know our clients and provide a personal touch.

Clients are seen by appointment only. We have morning, evening, and some weekend appointments available. At the Canine Center, we make it a priority to have our clients seen in a timely fashion. At each appointment, you can expect our entire staff’s full attention.

We value communication with our clients and provide several ways to do so. Please feel free to call, email, or use our app to reach us with any questions or concerns. For urgent matters, please call to ensure your concerns are addressed quickly.

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Meet Dr. Barcus

The Canine Center is owned and operated by Doctor Christina Barcus. She graduated from Tufts University in 1999. Before opening her own practice, she worked in emergency and critical care for over 5 years. During that time, she aspired to open her own dog-only animal hospital and in 2005 her aspirations became reality. Doctor Barcus treats every patient as they are her own and strives on preventing problems before they even begin.

In her free time, she enjoys training and competing in several different dog sports. She has been training in agility for over 25 years and loves the relationship and bond it creates with your canine companion. She also loves exploring and walking the many forest preserves and state parks in the area.