By VetsCompared
About Veterinary Care in New York
New York has 299 veterinary clinics, giving pet owners one of the broadest selections in the country, with an average Google rating of 4.4 from 81,850 reviews. A notable feature of veterinary care in New York is its mix of companion-animal and exotic-pet services, alongside meaningful emergency coverage.
Top 3 clinics (current town ranking table)
| Clinic | Our Score | Verified | Published prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Animal Hospital | 42/100 | — | 16 |
| Steinway Court Veterinarian | 42/100 | — | — |
| Westside Veterinary Center | 42/100 | — | 1 |
For pet owners, New York is a strong veterinary market. The city has both scale and depth: enough options to support routine wellness care, more complex medical follow-up, and species-specific treatment that goes beyond standard dog-and-cat practice. The review volume is especially useful here, because it suggests many clinics have been tested by a large number of local owners over time. In practical terms, vets in New York are not hard to find; the more important question is which clinic fits your pet, your schedule, and the kind of care relationship you want.
The biggest caution is not quality so much as day-to-day certainty and access. None of the top-listed clinics are verified, so it is smart to treat listing details as a starting point and confirm current hours, services, and contact information directly. Weekend access looks very limited, which matters for owners who cannot easily leave work or who prefer non-weekday appointments. Emergency care is a clearer strength, with 91 clinics offering emergency or out-of-hours help, so New York is better positioned for urgent situations than for convenient weekend scheduling.
The best way to choose in New York is to narrow the field by need first, then by convenience. For a healthy cat or dog, focus on communication, appointment availability, follow-up habits, and whether the clinic can handle common sick visits without immediately referring out. If you own an exotic pet, ask directly about species experience and how often the team sees animals like yours; New York's service mix is a real advantage, but expertise will still vary by clinic. Because weekend openings are scarce, it is wise to identify both a regular vet and an emergency backup before you need either.
In a market this broad, small operational differences matter more than headline reputation alone. A clinic that is easy to reach, clear about next steps, and organized with records and referrals may serve you better over time than one that looks impressive but is harder to use in real life. New York gives pet owners room to be selective, and that is the city's biggest advantage.
More Veterinary Practices in New York
Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
Our Score (40/100)
West Village Veterinary Hospital is a veterinary clinic in New York, New York. It treats dogs and cats, and its website also mentions other small animals without further detail. The practice offers general wellness care, preventive...
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Greenwood Veterinary Care is a veterinary clinic in Brooklyn, New York, that treats dogs and cats. It offers routine wellness care, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery, and it is part of a corporate veterinary group. The clinic is open...
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Riverside Veterinary Care On Columbus is a veterinary clinic in New York City on Columbus Avenue. It treats dogs and cats and offers general wellness, preventive care, diagnostic testing, and dental services. The clinic is listed as an...
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Alison Animal Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic in Brooklyn serving dogs and cats. The hospital offers routine care, diagnostics, surgery, dental procedures, pharmacy support, and end-of-life services. It is open six days a...
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Abingdon Square Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal practice in New York City that treats dogs and cats. It is part of Veterinary Innovative Partners. The clinic offers routine care, walk-in urgent care, diagnostics, dentistry, and...
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Franklin Ave Animal Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic in Brooklyn, New York, located at 614 Franklin Ave. It treats dogs, cats, birds, and other exotic pets. The clinic lists preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry,...
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Brilliant Veterinary Care is an independent veterinary clinic in New York City that treats dogs and cats. Its listed care includes preventive medicine, sick visits, senior and palliative care, dental services, and selected...
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Hospital for Veterinary Surgery is an independent veterinary clinic in New York that focuses on surgical care for dogs and cats. It offers veterinary surgery consultations along with emergency services. Listed hours are Monday through...
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Bronx Veterinary Center is an independent veterinary clinic in the Bronx, New York. It treats dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, ferrets, pocket pets, and other small exotic pets. The clinic offers general veterinary care, diagnostics, dental...
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Midvale Veterinary Clinic is listed at 70 E Main St in Palatine Bridge, New York. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and the clinic is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. The practice lists a broad range of...
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Animal Kind Veterinary Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic in Brooklyn, New York. It treats dogs and cats and lists care ranging from preventive visits to dentistry, diagnostics, pharmacy services, and emergency care. The practice...
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Northside Veterinary Clinic is an independent veterinary clinic in Brooklyn that treats dogs and cats. It offers routine and diagnostic care, including wellness exams, vaccinations, parasite testing, and in-house laboratory work. The...
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Brooklyn Veterinary Group is a veterinary clinic in Brooklyn, New York that treats dogs, cats, and exotics, including birds, ferrets, and rabbits. Its listed services include routine and surgical care, imaging, lab work, and pharmacy...
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Inwood Animal Clinic is a veterinary practice on Broadway in New York. It sees dogs, cats, exotic pets, and birds, and offers wellness, dental, surgical, urgent, and emergency services. The clinic is open seven days a week and lists Animal...
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Riverside Animal Hospital North is an independent veterinary clinic in New York City that treats dogs and cats. The clinic offers general wellness and preventive care, dental services, urgent care, and walk-in appointments. It is AAHA...
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Animal Hospital Of Brooklyn is a veterinary clinic in Brooklyn, New York. It treats dogs, cats, exotic pets, birds, and reptiles. The clinic lists routine preventive care, dental treatment, surgery, diagnostics, and emergency support...
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West Chelsea Veterinary is a veterinary clinic in New York City that treats dogs and cats. Listed services include wellness exams, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics and imaging, acupuncture, pain management, an in-house pharmacy, pet retail,...
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4 Legged Friends Veterinary Clinic Pc is an independent veterinary clinic in Brooklyn, New York. It treats dogs and cats and offers both routine and surgical veterinary care. The clinic identifies Dr. William Kudman as owner and operator,...
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City Veterinary Care is an independent veterinary clinic in New York that treats dogs and cats. The practice offers routine care, dental services, surgery, and in-house diagnostics, with hours seven days a week. It does not advertise...
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