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 (34/100)
Iac Urgent Vets Emergency And Urgent Care Animal Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic in East Elmhurst, Queens, serving dogs and cats. The clinic lists emergency, urgent, primary, and preventive care, and it is open 24 hours a day,...
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Queens Midway Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic in Flushing, Queens, located at 77-46 164th St. It has a 4.6/5 Google rating from 335 reviews. Recent written comments describe caring doctors, friendly staff, and clear explanations,...
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Veterinary Care Group - Astoria is a veterinary clinic in Astoria, Queens, located on Broadway. Google lists the clinic at 4.6/5 from 298 reviews. Recent feedback describes caring staff, courteous service, and veterinarians who explain...
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Premier Veterinary Medical Group Bayside is a veterinary clinic in Bayside, Queens, located on Bell Boulevard. It has a 4.6/5 rating on Google from 261 reviews. Recent written feedback describes caring and professional veterinary care,...
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Noah's Ark Pet Clinic is an independent veterinary clinic in Jackson Heights, Queens, that treats dogs and cats. Its listed services include general medicine, diagnostics, surgery, and dental care for companion animals. The clinic is open...
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The Humane Society of New York is an independent veterinary clinic in New York City, located on East 59th Street. It operates as a full-service hospital for dogs and cats, with wellness care, surgery, dental work, diagnostic imaging, and...
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Cobble Hill Animal Clinic is located at 217 Court St in Brooklyn, New York. Google reviews show a 4.6/5 rating from 1,055 reviews. Recent written feedback mentions care for dogs and cats, including wellness visits, orthopedic surgery, and...
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Pure Paws Veterinary Care of Hell's Kitchen is a veterinary clinic at 506 W 42nd St in New York City. Google shows a 4.5/5 rating from 479 reviews. Recent written feedback describes a clean clinic and staff who are caring, compassionate,...
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Heart Of Brooklyn Veterinary Hospital Flatbush is a veterinary clinic on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn that treats dogs and cats. It is part of PetVet Care Centers. The clinic offers routine care, surgery, dental services, and urgent or...
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Murray Hill Pet Hospital is a veterinary clinic on West 25th Street in New York, NY. It has a 4.7/5 Google rating from 282 reviews. Recent written reviews describe care for dogs and cats, including first visits, ongoing care, diagnosis,...
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Park Slope Veterinary Care is an independent veterinary clinic in Brooklyn that treats dogs and cats. The clinic lists general medical care, surgery, diagnostic imaging, in-house ultrasound and echocardiography, hospitalization, and...
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Lincoln Square Veterinary Hospital is a veterinary clinic in New York, New York, located on West 67th Street. It has a 4.6/5 Google rating from 160 reviews. The clinic does not advertise in-house emergency services. Recent written feedback...
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Vinegar Hill Veterinary Group Brooklyn Heights is a veterinary clinic in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, located at 10 Columbia Place. It has a 4.6/5 Google rating from 112 reviews. Recent feedback describes a calm office, on-time...
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Brooklyn Heights Veterinary Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic in Brooklyn that treats dogs and cats. It offers routine and sick visits, dental care, surgery, pharmacy services, and prescription diets. The practice is USDA...
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Abc Animal Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic at 200 Avenue A in New York, New York, and it treats dogs and cats. Its listed care includes routine and preventive medicine, in-house diagnostic testing, official travel health...
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Hudson Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic at 238 W 61st St in New York, New York. Google lists it at 4.6/5 from 151 reviews. Recent comments describe thorough care, staff who make time for pets, and dependable follow-up communication....
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VCA Park East Animal Hospital is a VCA Animal Hospitals clinic on Second Avenue in New York that treats dogs and cats. The hospital lists primary care, specialty care, emergency care, urgent care, boarding, and preventive care services....
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