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 (39/100)
Small Friends Veterinary Clinic Dr Olga Korobkova is an independent veterinary clinic in Brooklyn, New York, serving dogs and cats. Listed services include wellness exams, vaccinations, dentistry, radiology, surgery, and broader wellness...
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University Animal Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic in New York City that treats dogs and cats. It provides routine veterinary care as well as same-day urgent and emergency care during regular business hours. The clinic is open...
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Aadobe Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic on Forest Avenue in Staten Island, New York, and is part of PetVet Care Centers. It treats dogs and cats and offers preventive care, dentistry, surgery, and urgent care during regular weekday...
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Greenwich Village Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic in New York City that treats dogs and cats. The clinic offers routine wellness care, diagnostics, dental services, and sick visits during weekday hours. It is open Monday through...
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Seaport Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic in New York, New York, at 80 Beekman St. It lists care for dogs and cats, with services covering preventive medicine, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, and cardiology. Appointments are...
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Tribeca Soho Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic in New York City that treats dogs and cats and is part of DVMH Group. Its listed care includes routine wellness and preventive services, dentistry, diagnostics, allergy care, and...
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Heart Of Chelsea Veterinary Group Lower East Side is a veterinary clinic on Eldridge Street in New York City that treats dogs and cats. The clinic offers routine, medical, surgical, dental, and diagnostic care. Hours are Monday through...
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Canine Rehab Of New York is a veterinary rehabilitation clinic on Columbus Avenue in New York that treats dogs and cats. Its stated focus is rehabilitation care, including orthopedic and neurologic evaluations, physical therapy, and...
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Pleasant Plains Animal Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic in Staten Island that treats dogs and cats. It offers routine care, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, dermatology, urgent care, and emergency services....
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Liberty Animal Clinic is a veterinary clinic in Ozone Park, Queens. It treats dogs, cats, birds, exotic pets, and other small animals, and offers both routine and more advanced medical services. The clinic is open Monday through Thursday...
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Court Square Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic in Long Island City, Queens, that treats dogs and cats. It is part of the West Hills Family of Veterinary Practices. Services listed include wellness and preventive care, vaccinations,...
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VEC - Long Island City is a veterinary clinic in Long Island City, Queens, located at 5 Ct Square W. Ownership is not identified. The clinic does not advertise in-house emergency services, and its posted information does not specify the...
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Mobile Veterinary Animal Clinic is a veterinary practice in Queens, located at 105-06 Metropolitan Ave in Flushing. It treats dogs, cats, small animals, and exotic pets. Listed services include preventive care, diagnostics, dental work,...
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ASPCA Community Veterinary Clinic By Appointment Only is an ASPCA veterinary clinic in Long Island City, Queens, that treats dogs and cats. Listed services include medical exams, surgery, wound treatment, dentistry, spay/neuter,...
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Bond Vet Cobble Hill is a veterinary clinic on Court Street in Brooklyn that treats dogs and cats. Listed care includes urgent visits, wellness and preventive care, vaccinations, sick visits, in-house diagnostics, digital X-rays, an...
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Pure Paws Veterinary Care Of Clinton Hill is a veterinary clinic in Brooklyn that treats dogs and cats. Listed services include routine wellness care, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, dermatology, vaccinations, and acupuncture. Urgent...
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