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
Manhattan Veterinary Group is a veterinary clinic at 240 E 80th St in New York, New York, and it is part of VCA Animal Hospitals. Public details here do not specify the types of animals treated, emergency availability, or opening hours....
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Westside Animal Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic in New York City that treats dogs and cats. Its services include routine preventive care, diagnostics, dental care, surgery, and emergency treatment during regular business...
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Our Score (32/100)
Cooper Square Veterinary Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic in New York City that treats dogs and cats. Its listed care includes wellness visits, diagnostics, dental services, emergency and critical care, and end-of-life care....
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Upper East Veterinary Center is an independent veterinary clinic on East 94th Street in New York that treats dogs and cats. Its listed care includes routine wellness visits, puppy and kitten exams, senior pet care, sick visits, surgery,...
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All Saints Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic in Staten Island on Rossville Avenue. It sees small animals as well as exotic pets, including birds, rabbits, hamsters, and reptiles. Listed services cover preventive care, dentistry,...
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4 Legged Veterinary Clinic Kings Highway is an independent veterinary clinic in Brooklyn, New York, treating dogs and cats. Its listed care includes routine preventive services as well as surgery, dentistry, imaging, and in-house testing....
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Hope Animal Hospital is a VCA Animal Hospitals clinic at 390 Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn, New York. It treats dogs and cats. The VCA/myVCA platform connected to the clinic includes appointment scheduling, access to health records,...
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Our Score (31/100)
Clinton Hill Animal Clinic is an independent veterinary clinic on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. It treats dogs, cats, and other small companion animals, including birds and reptiles. The clinic offers routine and urgent veterinary care, and...
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Veterinary Care Group - Greenpoint is a veterinary clinic located on Manhattan Avenue in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. It has a 4.4/5 rating on Google from 89 reviews. Recent written reviews describe care for cats and dogs, with repeated mention...
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Our Score (31/100)
Riverside Veterinary Clinic is a veterinary clinic at 4151 Broadway in New York that sees dogs, cats, and exotic pets. Listed species include dogs, cats, rabbits, pocket pets, reptiles, and birds. Its listed care includes preventive...
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Richmond Hill Veterinary Care is a veterinary clinic in South Richmond Hill, New York, located at 104-11 120th St. It has a 4.8/5 Google rating from 302 reviews. Recent reviews mention care for both dogs and cats, including routine...
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Animal Clinic of Canarsie is a veterinary clinic on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. Its website names Dr. Gusmorino as a veterinarian. The clinic does not advertise in-house emergency services, and the animals it treats are not listed. On...
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Lenox Hill Veterinarians is located at 1504 2nd Ave in New York, New York. Google lists the clinic at 4.3 out of 5 from 84 reviews. Recent written reviews mention care for dogs and a hamster, including general visits, end-of-life support,...
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Downtown Veterinary Clinic is located at 244 9th Ave in New York. Recent written reviews describe gentle handling, organized visits, and caring support staff. The clinic has a 4.5/5 Google rating from 78 reviews, and the reviews mention...
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Sutton Animal Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic on 1st Avenue in New York City that treats dogs and cats. Its focus is routine and preventive care, along with services such as travel certificates, microchipping, bathing, and...
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Petcare Animal Clinic is located in Flushing, Queens, at 43-73 156th St. It has a 4.3/5 Google rating from 538 reviews. Recent comments describe kind, direct communication from Dr. Chew, friendly front-desk interactions, and a welcoming...
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The Veterinarians at Court Square is a veterinary practice in Long Island City, Queens. Google lists it at 4.5/5 from 193 reviews. Recent comments describe attentive, thorough care from some veterinarians, while a smaller number of recent...
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Our Score (30/100)
The Sunnyside Pet Healthcare And Dental Center is an independent veterinary clinic in Sunnyside, Queens. It treats dogs, cats, birds, and other exotic pets, and offers routine care, diagnostic work, surgery, dentistry, and laboratory...
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Our Score (30/100)
