Veterinarian for a Fear Free Certified & AAHA Accredited state-of-the-art privately owned hospital in a western suburb of Chicago   Loyal Companions is unlike any other animal hospital and was built to be a state-of-the-art Fear Free hospital. After practicing in traditional animal hospitals for 22 years, Dr. Vicki Petsche made her dreams come true by opening Loyal Companions in 2016. Dr. Petsche’s mission is to provide comprehensive veterinary health care that is delivered with both excellence and compassion. Our Fear Free approach exceeds the expectations of pets and their people by alleviating anxieties and fears to ensure a calm, pet-centric visit. Our vision is to set the standard for for