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 (35/100)
Instavet Urgent Care and Wellness is an independent veterinary clinic in Long Island City, Queens, that treats dogs and cats. It offers walk-in urgent care without an appointment as well as wellness and preventive care. The clinic lists...
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Forest Hills Cat Hospital is an independent feline-only veterinary clinic in Middle Village, Queens. It treats cats and offers routine care, diagnostics, surgery, alternative medicine, boarding, and daycare. The clinic is open on Saturdays...
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Our Score (35/100)
Austin Veterinary Care is a veterinary clinic in Forest Hills, Queens, serving dogs and cats. The clinic offers routine care, diagnostics, surgery, and end-of-life services. Emergency and same-day urgent care are available during business...
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Village Animal Hospital of Jericho is located at 24 Jericho Tpke in Jericho, NY. Recent reviews mention care for dogs, puppies, and cats, and describe a team that pet owners found kind, caring, and responsive. Follow-up phone calls and a...
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Petopia Animal Clinic is a veterinary clinic in Flushing, Queens, serving dogs and cats. The clinic lists integrative veterinary medicine, routine preventive care, dental cleaning, and pet travel documentation among its services. It does...
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Veterinary Emergency Group is located at 1215 2nd Ave in New York, New York. It has a 4.6/5 Google rating from 945 reviews. Recent written feedback describes kind, patient communication during stressful visits and mentions owners leaving...
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The Center For Avian And Exotic Medicine is a veterinary clinic on Columbus Avenue in New York City that focuses on birds and other exotic animals. Its listed services include preventive care, internal medicine, surgery, orthopedics,...
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The Village Veterinarian is a veterinary clinic in New York, New York, located on East 11th Street. Google lists the clinic at 4.6/5 from 452 reviews. Recent written feedback describes clear communication from Dr. Meltzer, a gentle and...
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Harlem Animal Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic in New York, located at 193 Malcolm X Blvd. It treats dogs and cats, and its site also mentions other pets without naming specific species. The clinic offers routine care as well...
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Gotham Veterinary Center is a veterinary clinic on Columbus Avenue in New York. The clinic does not advertise in-house emergency services. Google reviews show a 4.6/5 rating from 307 reviews, and a recent written review describes gentle...
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Center for Veterinary Care is a veterinary clinic at 236 E 75th St #2 in New York, New York. It has a 4.7/5 rating across 184 Google reviews. Recent comments mention kind staff, brief waits, and visits that do not feel rushed. A recent...
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ASPCA Community Veterinary Clinic By Appointment Only is a veterinary clinic in Brooklyn, New York, located at 464 New Lots Ave. It treats dogs and cats and offers general veterinary care along with spay/neuter, vaccination, and other...
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The Cat Practice is an independent veterinary clinic in New York that treats cats only. It offers feline-exclusive general and diagnostic care, along with surgical and dental procedures. The clinic is open seven days a week, with...
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Oceanside Animal Clinic is an independent veterinary clinic on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. It treats dogs and cats, and also sees small mammals and other exotics. The clinic lists both routine veterinary care and emergency services, with...
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Englewood Veterinary Center is a small animal clinic at 25 S Van Brunt St in Englewood, New Jersey. It treats dogs and cats and lists general medical care, dental services, senior wellness care, orthopedic support, and allergy management...
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Veterinary Care Group - Williamsburg is a veterinary clinic in Brooklyn, New York, located at 105 S 5th St. It has a 4.6/5 Google rating from 244 reviews. Recent written feedback mentions kind, patient care, quick appointment availability,...
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Prospect Heights Animal Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. It treats dogs, cats, birds, and other exotic pets. The clinic lists preventive care, diagnostic testing, specialty-focused medicine,...
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Canarsie Animal Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic in Brooklyn, New York, located on Flatlands Avenue in Canarsie. It treats dogs and cats and offers a mix of routine preventive care, diagnostics, some surgery, hospitalization,...
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Our Score (34/100)
