Address 875 Saw Mill River Road Ardsley, NY 10502 Westchester County
Deangelis Martin, DVM
914-693-2626
Address 875 Saw Mill River Road Ardsley, NY 10502 Westchester County
Gaarder James, DVM, DACVO
914-674-4141
Address 875 Saw Mill River Road Ardsley, NY 10502 Westchester County
Veterinary Eye Specialists, PLLC
914-674-4141
Address 875 Saw Mill River Road Ardsley, NY 10502 Westchester County
"Find conscientious veterinary eye care for your pet by board-certified veterinary ophthalmologists at Veterinary Eye Specialists PLLC, Ardsley, in Westchester county, New York. Our ophthalmologists have more than 25 years of combined experience in all aspects of veterinary ophthalmology, from examination to diagnostics and advanced microsurgery. We can provide complete and professional eye care for your dog, cat, or other small animal in a personal setting."
Village Animal Clinic
914-693-2626
Address 875 Saw Mill River Road Ardsley, NY 10502 Westchester County
"At Village Animal Clinic, your pet’s health, safety and comfort are our utmost priority. As the founder and owner of Village Animal Clinic, Dr. DeAngelis has been part of the Ardsley community for more than 25 years. Pet owners from Westchester County and well beyond have come to rely on Dr. DeAngelis for his expertise in orthopedic surgery, cancer-related surgery, laser surgery, neurosurgery and soft-tissue surgery, and for his compassionate treatment of their loved ones. In addition, the veterinary community worldwide recognizes Dr. DeAngelis as the innovator of what is the best practice for the extracapsular surgical technique in the repair of cranial cruciate ligament ruptures, which has improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of animal owners and their pets."
Address 709 Bedford Road Bedford Hills, NY 10507 Westchester County
Hypurrcat Westchester
914-864-1631
Address 29 Haines Road Bedford Hills, NY 10507 Westchester County
"The Animal Endocrine Clinic is separated into three divisions, each offering you and your cat or dog the best in highly specialized and compassionate veterinary care. All three of our specialized divisions are world-class in their respective fields, offering you and your pet access to top-of-the-line diagnostic and medical care in a kind, personalized, and comforting environment. As animal owners and pet lovers ourselves, we understand how important your cat or dog is to you. We strive to be mindful of your pet’s happiness during their stay with us, never forgetting to treat him or her as if they were our own."
Ravich Michelle, DVM
914-864-1414
Address 709 Bedford Road Bedford Hills, NY 10507 Westchester County
Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics (VCBE)
914-864-1414
Address 709 Bedford Road Bedford Hills, NY 10507 Westchester County
"We care exclusively for birds, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, chinchillas, smaller rodents (rats, mice, gerbils, hamsters, degus), reptiles, amphibians, and less commonly seen exotic species such as sugar gliders, hedgehogs, wallabies, kinkajous, fennec foxes, and opossums (we do not treat dogs or cats.) Everything at the Veterinary Center was designed with the special needs of birds and other exotic pets in mind. Dr. Hess, the Center’s board-certified bird specialist, who is one of only about 150 bird specialists in the world."
Address 49 Round House Road Bedford, NY 10506 Westchester County
"Bedford Greenwich Animal Hospital is a well-established, full-service, small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care, as well as boarding and grooming. We provide a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and the use of external laboratories. We also work closely with local practices when special diagnostic procedures are required. The facility includes a well-stocked pharmacy, in-hospital surgery suite, in-house x-ray, ultrasound, and endoscopy capabilities, a closely supervised hospitalization area, and indoor boarding kennels with outdoor walking areas."
Bedford Village Veterinary Hospital
914-234-9231
Address 406 Old Post Road Bedford, NY 10506 Westchester County
Address 438 North State Road Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 Westchester County
Briarcliff Animal Hospital
914-941-4040
Address 33 Old Route 100 Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 Westchester County
SPCA of Westchester - Briarcliff Manor
914-941-2896
Address SPCA of Westchester 590 North State Road Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 Westchester County
"Originally, the SPCA of Westchester was affiliated with the ASPCA of New York City, but became an independent organization in the 1920s. Today, it is the only humane society in Westchester County empowered to enforce laws relating to animal cruelty. Despite this, the SPCA gets no federal, state, or county funds. So we rely solely on the financial support of people who care about the welfare of animals. If you care about animals, we need your help and welcome donations.
"The SPCA of Westchester is located on several acres, with four separate kennel areas for dogs, a cattery and feline pavilion for cats, and the Simpson Spay/Neuter Clinic. At the present time, the Shelter is equipped to house over 100 dogs and many, many cats. Unfortunately, we usually have a full house. We are especially proud of the SPCA's Simpson Spay/Neuter Clinic."
Westchester Mobile Veterinary Service, PLLC
914-432-7868
Address 1858 Pleasantville Road Briarcliff, NY 10510 Westchester County
Address 1 Dogwood Road Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 Northern Westchester County
"At Cortlandt Animal Hospital we are always upgrading our equipment to provide our patients with the most advanced technology and safest care. This includes using the most up to date anesthetics and total comprehensive pain controls for your pets comfort. With our digital radiology unit, we can obtain higher quality images in a fraction of the time needed for traditional film radiographs. Now we can have a working diagnosis with our in-house laboratory and digital radiography within an hour. We are also very excited about our new Therapy Laser to reduce pain, inflammation, and a variety of conditions ailing your pet such as osteoarthritis, neurological issues and skin condition."
Kim Connie, DVM
914-736-9500
Address 2068 East Main Street Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 Northern Westchester County
Maus Paul, DVM
914-736-9500
Address 2068 East Main Street Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 Northern Westchester County
North Westchester Veterinary Office
914-736-9500
Address 2068 East Main Street Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 Northern Westchester County
"From your pet's first annual wellness exam, you will meet our staff of caring, compassionate animal care professionals, and receive a tour of our newly expanded and renovated facility. Our team members include 3 full-time veterinarians, 4 licensed (or license-eligible) technicians, experienced and friendly receptionists, and energetic assistants who will love your animals like we love our own."
Pasquariello Peter, DVM
914-737-2620
Address 1966 Crompond Road Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 Northern Westchester County
Peekskill Animal Hospital
914-737-2620
Address 1966 Crompond Road Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 Northern Westchester County
"Located in Cortlandt Manor the veterinarians at Peekskill Animal Hospital are committed to your pet's health. Peekskill Animal Hospital, founded in 1951, excels in the science of Veterinary medicine. Peekskill Animal Hospital offers the Cortlandt Manor and Peekskill animal community emergency veterinary services as well as medical, surgical, and dental veterinary care. With an in-house pharmacy, diagnostic testing lab, and access to specialists, our facility offers a one stop for your pet's health and medical care."
Slavin Julie, DVM
914-736-9500
Address 2068 East Main Street Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 Northern Westchester County
Swanson Roger C.,DVM
914-737-2620
Address 1966 Crompond Road Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 Northern Westchester County
Address 810 Route 35 Cross River, NY 10518 Westchester County
"Cross River Animal Hospital is a full service veterinary hospital, and boarding facility that also provides doggy daycare. Dr. Edward Mayland established the hospital in 1976 and has been practicing medicine ever since. At our facility we care for all different kinds of pets providing routine and preventative care."
Greyhound Rescue & Rehabilitation
914-763-2221
Address 42 Winterberry Circle Cross River, NY 10518 Northern Westchester County
"Greyhound Rescue & Rehabilitation (GRR) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit adoption/placement organization comprised of volunteers, dedicated to raising public awareness about the ex-racing Greyhound; their gentle & loving nature, wonderful disposition and suitability as pets and companions. Our geographic focus is Westchester, Putnam, Duchess, Rockland, Orange and Ulster Counties, NY and Fairfield County and Litchfield County, CT."
Address 7 South Riverside Ave (Rt 9A) Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 Northern Westchester County
"Our goal as your primary care veterinary hospital is to provide comprehensive examination, diagnostic and treatment services and to do so in a compassionate and sensitive manner. Installation of on-site ultrasound equipment with full telemedicine capabilities enables our professional staff to obtain diagnostic studies and transmit these images over high speed data link to specialists for immediate consultation. Digital dental radiography has increased our early detection of dental disease processes below the gum line."
Croton-on-Hudson Veterinary Clinic
914-271-5442
Address 401 South Riverside Ave. Croton On Hudson, NY 10520 Northern Westchester County
Montrose Animal Hospital
914-271-4157
Address 2018 Albany Post Road Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 Northern Westchester County
Address 35 Tuckahoe Ave. Eastchester, NY 10709 Westchester County
"Established in 1977, Animal Health Care PC is dedicated to providing quality, accessible veterinary care to all animals. Our animal hospital in Eastchester, New York, combines the modernized, state-of-the-art care of a larger clinic with a level of personalized caring you simply won't find anywhere else."
Dirusso Nicholas, DVM
914-961-4045
Address 35 Tuckahoe Ave. Eastchester, NY 10709 Westchester County
Address 7 Harrison Ave. Harrison, NY 10528 Westchester County
"WHS is a non for profit entity with a 501c3 status. After 20 years, there is new management at the Westchester Humane Society dedicated to providing cats and dogs with a safe and comfortable environment. The Westchester Humane Society is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and adoption of companion animals. WHS is committed to providing a safe environment for homeless pets and finding them permanent homes. To achieve its mission, WHS assists families in choosing the right pet through education and screening, promotes spay/neuter to reduce pet overpopulation, and maintains a network of volunteers working in alliance with shelters, rescues, and humane societies. WHS supports the battle to end animal cruelty and embraces the No Kill philosophy seeking to end the euthanasia of healthy and treatable companion animals."
Address 546 North Bedford Road (Route 117) Bedford Hills, NY 10507 Westchester County
"VCA Animal Hospitals is a division of VCA Antech Inc. VCA Antech is the leading provider of pet health care services in the country with a nationwide clinical laboratory system and over 520 free-standing animal hospitals, operating in 41 states. VCA Animal Hospitals employs more than 1,800 fully-qualified veterinarians."
Address 1960 East Main Street Mohegan Lake, NY 10547 Westchester County
Westchester Veterinary Group
914-528-5000
Address 1960 East Main Street Mohegan Lake, NY 10547 Westchester County
"Westchester Veterinary Group is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Mohegan Lake, NY. The professional and courteous staff at Westchester Veterinary Group seeks to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for their highly-valued patients. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients."
Address 6 Weaver Street Larchmont, NY 10538 Southern Westchester County
Gallo Loretta, BVSc
914-833-3600
Address 6 Weaver Street Larchmont, NY 10538 Southern Westchester County
Larchmont Animal Hospital
914-834-0199
Address 2061 Palmer Ave Larchmont, NY 10538 Southern Westchester County
"We provide a full range of medical and surgical services at Larchmont Animal Hospital. Our fully modernized facility offers a full in-house laboratory, radiology, pharmacy and a modern surgical suite with extensive monitoring equipment. Our state-of-the-art digital radiography system allows us to take x-rays significantly faster and more accurately than film x-rays. This technology helps reduce exposure to radiation for both patients and technicians, allows us to reduce your pet’s time spent in the hospital, and helps our doctors to make faster diagnoses and treatment decisions."
Parke Laura, DVM
914-834-0199
Address 2061 Palmer Ave Larchmont, NY 10538 Southern Westchester County
Village Animal Hospital
914-833-3600
Address 6 Weaver Street Larchmont, NY 10538 Southern Westchester County
"We distinguish ourselves within the community by offering exceptional, personalized care for each pet. Each veterinarian and staff member takes the time to listen to you and carefully formulate a personalized treatment plan for your pet's veterinary care. At Village Animal Hospital, we see how painful dental disease can be to pets. It can also lead to infections in the joints, kidneys and heart. Brushing your pet's teeth and feeding a diet formulated to keep teeth and gums healthy are great ways to maintain oral care for your pet. Yet many pets still require yearly dental cleanings to keep their teeth and gums healthy. Our hospital is equipped with a digital dental X-ray system for dogs and cats, which allows our veterinarians to detect injury and disease under the gum line."
Walsh Fullerton, Donna, DVM
914-834-0199
Address 2061 Palmer Ave Larchmont, NY 10538 Southern Westchester County
Address 152 U.S. 202 Lincolndale, NY 10540 Northern Westchester County
Lincolndale Veterinary Center
914-248-5050
Address 152 U.S. 202 Lincolndale, NY 10540 Northern Westchester County
The Lincolndale Veterinary Center is a 1,600 square foot facility that opened its doors in April of 1991. Our full time staff consists of two veterinarians and three veterinary technicians. We also employ two part time veterinary receptionists. We are designed, equipped and staffed in order to provide every level of medical/surgical care necessary to insure your pet's health. More importantly, our dedication to blending experience, compassion, and practical patient management will certainly become apparent to you with each patient visit.
Sarfaty Deborah, DVM
914-248-5050
Address 152 U.S. 202 Lincolndale, NY 10540 Northern Westchester County
Address 126 Library Lane Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Southern Westchester County
"Pet Mend + Animal Hospital is the holistic veterinary practice of Dr. Noelle DeMasi. In addition to traditional medicine and surgery, Dr. DeMasi and associates offer a holistic veterinary hospital including acupuncture, homeopathy, herbal remedies, glandulars, Bach flower remedies, nutraceuticals and diet for our animal friends. We also carry a large variety of healthy and organic pet foods and supplements. Our facility offers an in house pharmacy, radiology, laboratory, hospitalization, dentistry, surgery, boarding, geriatric care, and alternative medicine. We are located in Mamaroneck, New York."
Address 1621 Harrison Ave. Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Southern Westchester County
Antiaris Gina, DVM
914-698-1756
Address 1621 Harrison Ave. Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Southern Westchester County
Community Veterinary Hospital
914-698-1111
Address 1500 East Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Westchester County
Lockhart Carol, DVM
914-698-1111
Address 1500 East Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Westchester County
Miller Clark Animal Hospital
914-698-1756
Address 1621 Harrison Ave. Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Southern Westchester County
"Miller Clark Animal Hospital, established in 1903, is honored to be known as one of the longest running practices in New York. It is our commitment to provide quality veterinary care throughout the life of your pet. Our services and facilities are designed to assist in routine preventative care for young, healthy pets; early detection and treatment of disease as your pet ages; and complete medical and surgical care as necessary during his or her lifetime."
Pinckney John, DVM
914-698-1756
Address 1621 Harrison Ave. Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Southern Westchester County
Willimann Rein, DVM
914-698-1111
Address 1500 East Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Westchester County
Address 231 Saw Mill River Road Millwood, NY 10546 Westchester County
Millwood Animal Hospital
914-941-1801
Address 231 Saw Mill River Road Millwood, NY 10546 Westchester County
"Millwood Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital serving pet owners throughout Millwood, Yorktown Heights, New Castle, Ossining, Mount Kisco, Chappaqua and Westchester County New York. In all that we do, it is our goal to nurture the bond you share with your pet while providing him or her with the best chance at a long and healthy life. This means we take preventative care very seriously and see it as important to preserving the health of your pet as well as reducing the risk of a damaging and costly illness. We also offer a wide range of veterinary medical services -diagnostic, surgery, and internal medicine - should your cat or dog become ill or injured."
Tubbs Jeremy, DVM
914-941-1801
Address 231 Saw Mill River Road Millwood, NY 10546 Westchester County
Address 140 Mount Vernon Ave. Mt Vernon, NY 10550 Westchester County
Beverlie Animal Hospital
914-664-2784
Address 17 West Grand Street Mount Vernon, NY 10552 Westchester County
"The Beverlie Animal Hospital is open 6 days a week for appointments. It provides complete veterinary services for dogs, cats and reptiles. These include medical surgical treatments and boarding. Dr. Paul Raiti is board certified in reptile and amphibian medicine and surgery. He is a past president of the Association of Reptilian & Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV) and has authored numerous scientific papers and textbook chapters on reptile medicine & husbandry."
Meyer Alan, DVM
914-699-8180
Address 142 Mount Vernon Ave. Mount Vernon, NY 10550 Westchester County
"I have worked in both large and small practices and have come to realize that I much prefer to be in a small practice. It allows us to really get to know our patients and clients. I have worked with multiple generations of both clients and pets. I think our high level of care, attention to detail, and the relationships that we have developed over the years are what keeps our clients and their pets coming back year after year. My interests are in dermatology, dietary management of disease and chiropractic treatment."
Noah's Park
914-699-8180
Address 142 Mount Vernon Ave. Mount Vernon, NY 10550 Westchester County
"Noah's Park is a full service boarding and grooming facility just across the parking lot from our clinic. Cathy Astapczyk operates Noah's Park and will take care of your pets as if they were her own."
Address 1 Cottage Place New Rochelle, NY 10801 Westchester County
"While working as the head of surgery at a large animal hospital, Dr. Surgeon observed that there was a strong correlation between an animal's oral health and its overall health. Research at the time was also beginning to make the same observation. Intrigued, Dr. Surgeon decided to specialize in the field of veterinary dentistry. A few years later he became one of the leading authorities on Veterinary Dentistry in the world."
Jogodnik Richard, DVM
914-632-1269
Address 61 Quaker Ridge Road New Rochelle, NY 10804 Southern Westchester County
New Rochelle Animal Hospital
914-636-8106
Address 98 North Ave. New Rochelle, NY 10801 Westchester County
"At New Rochelle Animal Hospital we strive to offer not only sound advice, but also optimal veterinary care, thus allowing you the enjoyment of your companion for a maximum number of years. Our job is not only to treat your pet when he or she isn't feeling well, but also to help you learn how to keep your best friend happy and healthy. We provide a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and the use of external laboratories. We also work closely with local practices when special diagnostic procedures are required. The facility includes a well-stocked pharmacy, in-hospital surgery suite, in-house x-ray capabilities, a closely supervised hospitalization area, and indoor boarding kennels with outdoor walking areas."
Address 70 Portman Road New Rochelle, NY 10801 Southern Westchester County
"Founded in 1911, the New Rochelle Humane Society is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing individual loving care for lost, abandoned, injured, and mistreated animals. We service 17 communities in Westchester County including Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Eastchester, Elmsford, Greenburgh, Harrison, Hartsdale, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington, Larchmont, Mamaroneck Village, New Rochelle, Pelham, Pelham Manor, Rye, Rye Brook, Scarsdale and Tarrytown, and rescue over 500 dogs and 900 cats each year."
Post Road Veterinary Hospital
914-632-6525
Address 41 East Main Street New Rochelle, NY 10801 Southern Westchester County
Stamen Animal Hospital
914-632-1269
Address 61 Quaker Ridge Road New Rochelle, NY 10804 Southern Westchester County
Surgeon Thoulton, DVM, Diplomate AVDC
914-235-8770
Address 1 Cottage Place New Rochelle, NY 10801 Westchester County
Address 46 Grace Lane Ossining, NY 10562 Westchester County
"At Gracelane Kennels, each dog will stay in a large, private, indoor stall, measuring 4 feet wide and 6 feet long. Each stall features its own outdoor paved dog run, measuring 24 feet long and 6 feet wide. During the day, the doors between the stall and the run are left open, allowing the dog the freedom to move from one to the other at will, and also providing room for your furry friend to burn off some energy! We also have larger accommodations for those families with more than one pet that would prefer to share the same stall and run. We know that cats and dogs rarely mix, so our feline friends are boarded in their own recently renovated cat sanctuary apart from the dog."
Address Peekskill, NY 10566 Northern Westchester County
"We started our journey back in 1993 - rescuring, rehabilitating and finding loving permanent homes for homeless and abandoned animals in our community. We are a no-kill, all volunteer, non-profit animal rescue group serving Northern Westchester County. We average around 40 volunteers who do everything from cleaning and feeding, fostering, adoptions, fundraising, running our thrift shop and more. Our orphans come to us in many ways - someone has strays in their backyard, a neighbor has moved away and abandoned their animal, an owner has passed away or needs to move to a nursing home, a family member is highly allergic - LOA will take them in and provide vet care and fostering until a loving home can be found. Your support is vital to our cause."
Address 74 Lincoln Ave. Pelham, NY 10803 Southern Westchester County
Pelham Animal Hospital
914-738-2665
Address 74 Lincoln Ave. Pelham, NY 10803 Southern Westchester County
"Pelham Animal Hospital, located at 74 Lincoln Avenue in Pelham, has been providing quality veterinary services including diagnostics, wellness vaccinations, boarding, grooming and treatment of illnesses and injuries to pets of all types. At Pelham Animal Hospital, we understand that your pet is more than just an animal – your pet is a part of your family and we are committed to providing them the quality care they deserve, and that you expect."
Address 479 Marble Ave. Pleasantville, NY, 10570 Westchester County
"Pleasantville Animal Hospital provides full diagnostic and surgical veterinary services to Pleasantville, NY and Westchester County. When your pet needs its regular check-up, isn’t feeling well, or needs surgery, our certified team can handle all of your pets needs."
Sabatini Jeremy, DVM
914-769-3700
Address 479 Marble Ave. Pleasantville, NY, 10570 Westchester County
Schreier Alan, VMD
914-769-3700
Address 479 Marble Ave. Pleasantville, NY, 10570 Westchester County
Address 170 North Street Rye, NY 10580 Westchester County
"Our experienced doctors and staff provide the diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical services your pets require in a clean, newly renovated and expanded state-of-the-art facility. The hospital is equipped to do laser surgery, endoscopy, ultrasound, (including echocardiograms), and digital radiography. We offer full dental services (including dental radiographs), orthopedic and general surgery, as well as advanced soft tissue surgery when needed."
Sabatini Jeremy, DVM
914-921-2000
Address 170 North Street Rye, NY 10580 Westchester County
Yarnell Gary, DVM
914-921-2000
Address 170 North Street Rye, NY 10580 Westchester County
Address 317 Ardsley Road Scarsdale, NY 10583 Westchester County
"We have seven experienced, full-time veterinarians on staff, as well as elite status as one of the few veterinary hospitals accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association."
Scarsdale Animal Hospital
914-723-0290
Address 741 White Plains Road Scarsdale, NY 10583 Westchester County
"When it comes to taking care of your furry friends, you don't want to trust them with just any pet hospital. You want an animal hospital with a reputation for providing quality care. An animal hospital staffed by fully trained professionals backed by years of treatment experience. An animal hospital that truly cares about you and your pet. You want the Scarsdale Animal Hospital."
Address 340 North Broadway Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 Westchester County
"Probably the most important thing we do is to help you to preserve the daily health of your pet. From the initial physical exam to the selection of appropriate vaccinations, from the identification of parasites to discussions about nutrition, we strive to provide the most effective veterinary services available anywhere. From the moment you enter Sleepy Hollow Animal Hospital, you are comforted with the obvious feelings of care and compassion by the entire staff."
Address 1310 Route 35 South Salem, NY 10590 Northern Westchester County
Leitner Arnold, Veterinarian
914-763-3123
Address 1310 Route 35 South Salem, NY 10590 Northern Westchester County
Richards Isabella, Veterinarian
914-763-3123
Address 1310 Route 35 South Salem, NY 10590 Northern Westchester County
South Salem Animal Hospital
914-763-3123
Address 1310 Route 35 South Salem, NY 10590 Northern Westchester County
"We know your pets are members of your family and we want to be your family doctors. We practice exceptional medical, surgical and dental care. Our staff is devoted to caring for all of your pets. We are a modern, high-tech animal hospital with a State-of- the-art surgical suite. We treat DOGS and CATS as well as birds, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, rodents, iguanas, lizards, pot bellied pigs, pet goats and pet sheep. In fact, we’ve never turned away any kind of animal in need of medical care."
Address 20 Depot Square Tuckahoe, NY 10707 Westchester County
Meglino Anthony, DVM
914-395-1500
Address 20 Depot Square Tuckahoe, NY 10707 Westchester County
Tuckahoe Animal Hospital
914-395-1500
Address 20 Depot Square Tuckahoe, NY 10707 Westchester County
"Tuckahoe Animal Hospital has been serving Westchester, New York City, and the surrounding area for over a decade. The hospital is staffed by an experienced team of veterinarians, including Board Certified specialists in surgery, medicine, cardiology, radiology, and more. Certified Veterinary Technicians, Receptionists, and Veterinary Assistants help make Tuckahoe Animal Hospital a professional facility of which we are all proud."
Address 2 Columbus Ave Valhalla, NY 10595 Westchester County
Klock Arthur, DVM
914-949-2190
Address 2 Columbus Ave Valhalla, NY 10595 Westchester County
Muoio Angela A., DVM
914-949-2190
Address 2 Columbus Ave Valhalla, NY 10595 Westchester County
Valhalla Animal Hospital
914-949-2190
Address 2 Columbus Ave Valhalla, NY 10595 Westchester County
"Westchester County based Valhalla Animal Hospital has been performing veterinarian medicine and compassionate animal care in the Westchester County New York area for many years. Valhalla Animal Hospital is a full-service Animal Hospital. We provide the highest standard of quality and compassion in veterinary care for our patients and welcoming, informative, and supportive service for our clients, while maintaining a superior working environment for our employees. Valhalla Animal Hospital offers Westchester County New York's animal community emergency veterinary services in addition to standard medical, surgical, and dental veterinary care. Because we have an in-house pharmacy, lab and radiology capabilities, our facility enables you to make one stop for your pet's medical care."
Address 36 Pleasant Ave. White Plains, NY 10605 Westchester County
Aspros Douglas G., DVM
914-949-8860
Address 250 Central Ave. White Plains, NY 10606 Westchester County
Bond Animal Hospital
914-949-8860
Address 250 Central Ave. White Plains, NY 10606 Westchester County
Dr. Elihu Bond opened a small clinic on the first floor of his residence at 250 Central Park Avenue. Central Avenue was a sleepy, tree-lined street in those days, and Dr. Bond would sit on the porch and visit with passers-by. Fast forward through sixty years of renovations, innovations, and updates: Bond Animal Hospital is still a family-style practice, privately owned and managed. Over the past 30 years, Dr. Aspros and Dr. McKenzie have lived up to the high standards Dr. Bond set for service, compassion, science, and ethical practice. We celebrate the joys of sharing our lives with pets every day, and are privileged to treat each and every patient as a member of our practice family.
Dakota Veterinary Center
914-421-0020
Address 381 Dobbs Ferry Road White Plains, NY 10607 Westchester County
"Dakota Veterinary Center and Animal Hospital provides quality veterinary services including diagnostics, wellness vaccinations, medical boarding, grooming. Dakota Animal Hospital provides treatment of illnesses and injuries to your domestic and exotic pets. Our experienced staff understands that your pet is a part of your family. Dakota Vet is committed to providing your pets with the quality care they deserve and you expect at our Veterinary Hospital in White Plains."
Greenridge Veterinary Office
914-946-0558
Address 55 Greenridge Ave. White Plains, NY 10605 Westchester County
Knollwood Animal Hospital
914-949-5696
Address 578 Tarrytown Road White Plains, NY 10607 Westchester County
Martin Eve, BVSc, MRCVS
914-949-8860
Address 250 Central Ave. White Plains, NY 10606 Westchester County
McKenzie Geoffrey I., DVM
914-949-8860
Address 250 Central Ave. White Plains, NY 10606 Westchester County
Meadow Veterinary Hospital
914-949-1115
Address 1600 Mamaroneck Ave. White Plains, NY 10605 Westchester County
Moore Robert, DVM, DAVP
914-949-8860
Address 250 Central Ave. White Plains, NY 10606 Westchester County
Silva Angela, DVM, CVA
914-949-8860
Address 250 Central Ave. White Plains, NY 10606 Westchester County
Stanzione Gil, DVM
914-421-0020
Address 381 Dobbs Ferry Road White Plains, NY 10607 Westchester County
Veterinary Emergency Group
914-949-8779
Address 193 Tarrytown Road White Plains, NY 10607 Westchester County
"The Veterinary Emergency Group provides animals and their families with timely medical care for acute problems at times when they need it most - nights, weekends and all major holidays. Established in 1988, we are a cooperative facility founded and supported by leading area veterinarians, doctors who recognized the need for emergency and urgent pet care in our community."
"A Cause for Paws is a 100% volunteer, non-profit organization that rescues dogs and cats from the streets of NYC and surrounding areas, as well as from the city's kill shelters. On average, we rescue 60 dogs and cats per year from the streets and shelter system. We provide our rescued animals with veterinary care, including spaying and neutering. Our rescues also receive behavioral and obedience training to address any issues they may have and help to prepare them for their new life in a permanent, loving home. We have no shelter of our own, so they are placed in foster homes until they are adopted by a new family through a thorough screening process."
Animal Specialty Center
914-457-4000
Address 9 Odell Plaza Yonkers, NY 10701 Southern Westchester County
"Animal Specialty Center provides a wide variety of state-of-the-art care that includes services such as advanced orthopedic surgery, physical therapy, and even truly cutting-edge treatments as stem cell therapy. In addition, Animal Specialty Center's advanced oncology services utilize the CyberKnife Radiosurgery System, the only one of its kind in the world for pets."
Berg Jason, DVM
914-457-4000
Address 9 Odell Plaza Yonkers, NY 10701 Southern Westchester County
Bonczynski Jennifer, DVM
914-457-4000
Address 9 Odell Plaza Yonkers, NY 10701 Southern Westchester County
Budgin Jeanne
914-457-4000
Address 9 Odell Plaza Yonkers, NY 10701 Southern Westchester County
Charney Sarah, DVM
914-457-4000
Address 9 Odell Plaza Yonkers, NY 10701 Southern Westchester County
County Animal Clinic
914-779-5000
Address 1574 Central Park Avenue Yonkers, NY 10710 Southern Westchester County
"In addition to the traditional services you'd expect from a veterinary hospital, we offer pets and pet parents a selection of specialized veterinary services such as surgeries, dermatology, laser declaws, digital radiography, dental radiography, ultrasonograpy and endoscopy. Medical and nonmedical boarding services are available as well. If you are interested in a service not listed, please ask us. If we don't already offer it, we can refer you to one of our sister animal hospitals in the area or one of our veterinary specialty hospitals."
Givan Gerald, DVM
914-965-0557
Address 526 Saw Mill River Road Yonkers, NY 10701 Southern Westchester County
Howell John, DVM
914-965-0557
Address 526 Saw Mill River Road Yonkers, NY 10701 Southern Westchester County
Joseph Richard, Medical Director
914-457-4000
Address 9 Odell Plaza Yonkers, NY 10701 Southern Westchester County
Maggiolo Angelo, DVM
914-779-5000
Address 1574 Central Park Avenue Yonkers, NY 10710 Southern Westchester County
Mendelsohn Christina, DVM
914-965-0557
Address 526 Saw Mill River Road Yonkers, NY 10701 Southern Westchester County
Pereymybida Nazar, DVM
914-779-5000
Address 1574 Central Park Avenue Yonkers, NY 10710 Southern Westchester County
Yonkers Animal Hospital
914-965-0557
Address 526 Saw Mill River Road Yonkers, NY 10701 Southern Westchester County
"At the Yonkers Animal Hospital we know your pet is very important to you: a companion, a friend, a confidante. In a very real sense, your pet is a member of your family. Like any family member, your pet deserves the finest possible healthcare, so we have set our standards high. We always strive for excellence because we know you want peace of mind when it comes to the care of your companion. Come in and see for yourself why so many pet owners trust Yonkers Animal Hospital. Let us keep your pet happy, healthy and comfortable for years to come with quality care and a personal touch."
Young Brian, DVM
914-779-5000
Address 1574 Central Park Avenue Yonkers, NY 10710 Southern Westchester County
Address 271 Veterans Road Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Northern Westchester County
Freedman Philip, DVM
914-962-3111
Address 271 Veterans Road Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Northern Westchester County
Heights Hospital for Animals
914-962-5579
Address 1865 Commerce Street Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Northern Westchester County
Kasanofsky Steven, DVM, CVA
914-962-3111
Address 271 Veterans Road Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Northern Westchester County
Kasovsky Jane, DVM
914-962-3111
Address 271 Veterans Road Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Northern Westchester County
Raclyn Phillip, DVM, CVA
914-962-3111
Address 271 Veterans Road Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Northern Westchester County
Yorktown Animal Hospital
914-962-3111
Address 271 Veterans Road Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Westchester County
"While our veterinarians at Yorktown offer a full range of high quality medical, surgical and dental services, we also offer Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine, and many other types of Alternative and Complementary Veterinary Medicinal services as well. Our veterinarians at Yorktown believe that a cure is a cure, and relief from disease can take many different forms and methods. The more tools we have in our toolbox to heal your pet, the more successful we will be in that endeavour."
The New York State Veterinary Medical Society (NYSVMS) is located at 9 Highland Ave, Albany, NY 12205 in the Capital District. NYSVMS is the professional association representing the more than 3,500 veterinarians registered to practice in New York State.
The NYSVMS promotes the practice of veterinary medicine, animal well-being, and public health, and offers a broad scope of programs and services to keep veterinarians and the public informed about issues, laws and regulations affecting veterinary practice.
Address 1506 Western Avenue Guilderland, NY 12203 Albany County
"Our friendly, courteous healthcare team seeks to provide the best quality medical, surgical and dental care for the pets of Albany and Schenectady County and the Capital District Area. Our patients include not only dogs and cats, but rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, other small mammals and reptiles. We treat every pet as if it were our own. Please take a moment to contact us today, to learn more about our veterinary practice. Find out why ACVH is Albany's Choice for Veterinary Healthcare."
Homeward Bound Dog Rescue of New York is located at PO Box 5782 Albany, NY 12205 in the Capital District.
About Homeward Bound "Homeward Bound is a not for profit volunteer organization. Our volunteers come from all walks of life and share one common passion - we love dogs, all kinds of dogs. We were formed because we saw many young, happy, healthy puppies and young dogs being euthanized in shelters because there was no foster space or other rescue groups with room to take them until their forever home could be found. Our focus is finding those family dogs who just need a little more time and exposure, and helping them find their way home."
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The Capital District Humane Association is located in Loudonville, NY 12211 in Albany County.
The Capital District Humane Association "We save pets' lives. We do everything we can to save animals from destruction. We take in handicapped animals who would not be adopted without our 'special' help; and we ask that if you cannot keep your pet, you please consider us instead. . . . we will not destroy an animal unless it is deemed absolutely necessary by one of our veterinarians."
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The Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA is located at 125 Humane Society Road, Hudson, NY 12534 in the upper-Hudson River Valley. This year (2011), the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA is celebrating 55 years of caring for animals in need.
Press blue button to find out the details on how we became a longstanding, integral part of the Hudson Valley and greater Capital District community.
Address 393 Main Street Beacon, NY 12508 Dutchess County
Roosevelt Vet on the Hudson
845-202-7129
Address 393 Main Street Beacon, NY 12508 Dutchess County
"We are proud to offer our local communities veterinary hospitals that provide reasonably priced pet vaccinations, such as the rabies vaccine and spays and neuters for cats and dogs. We also provide full animal hospital services from wellness exams to dentistry, digital imaging and surgery. We recognize that due to the recent economic downturn, many families are currently struggling with finances. Our practice feels that all pet owners should have the option of altering their pet, and to reflect this we have significantly reduced the cost of spays and neuters. We do not want price to be an impediment at our hospitals."
Address 1078 Route 82 Hopewell Junction, NY 12533 Dutchess County
"A Cause for Paws is a 100% volunteer, non-profit organization that rescues dogs and cats from the streets of NYC and surrounding areas, as well as from the city's kill shelters. On average, we rescue 60 dogs and cats per year from the streets and shelter system. We provide our rescued animals with veterinary care, including spaying and neutering. Our rescues also receive behavioral and obedience training to address any issues they may have and help to prepare them for their new life in a permanent, loving home. We have no shelter of our own, so they are placed in foster homes until they are adopted by a new family through a thorough screening process."
Dutchess County SPCA is located at 636 Violet Ave, Hyde Park, NY 12538 in Dutchess County.
Our Vision We envision a community in which there are caring, compassionate, respectful relationships between humans and animals, and all adoptable animals have loving homes.
Our Mission We rescue, shelter, and secure permanent homes for adoptable companion animals; advocate for the highest standards of animal care; and enforce animal cruelty laws throughout Dutchess County.
Press blue button for the Dutchess County SPCA website. Learn about adoptions, services, special events and more.
Address 6450 Montgomery Street Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Dutchess County
"We have based our growth and reputation on our desire to find the correct answer in every case. The veterinarians and staff at Rhinebeck Animal Hospital spend an extensive amount of time researching, talking with specialists and consultants and discussing cases together so that we may cover all aspects of your pet's treatment. Follow-up examinations and communication with you, our valued client, is the hallmark of our veterinary hospital."
Address 11 Airport Drive Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 Dutchess County.
"We are your pet’s family doctor. Our animal hospital is small, warm, personal and yet we are conveniently full service. You might be eager to confirm your pet’s health or worried about your pet’s condition. Young puppy or elderly cat. Medicine for pain. Vaccines for health. Grooming for beauty and comfort. Boarding for peace of mind. Yearly appointments become reunions. Exams a mixture of serious consultation and friendly banter. Compassion. Respect. Love. Skill. Trust."
The Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA is located at 125 Humane Society Road, Hudson, NY 12534 in the upper-Hudson River Valley. This year (2011), the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA is celebrating 55 years of caring for animals in need.
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The Hudson Valley SPCA - Orange County is located at Little Britain Road, New Windsor, NY 12553 in Orange County. The Newburgh SPCA was chartered in 1889 by the State of New York to serve Ulster County. During its initial 119 years the shelter serviced the Newburgh & New Windsor area almost exclusively.
The Hudson Valley SPCA of Orange County is a no kill shelter.
Press blue button for the new Hudson Valley SPCA and its role in Orange County animal law enforcement, rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption.
Address 1515 Route 22, Suite D-3 Brewster, NY 10509 Putnam County
Goldstein Loren, DVM
845-207-5153
Address 1515 Route 22, Suite D-3 Brewster, NY 10509 Putnam County
Middlebranch
845-278-8000
Roosevelt Veterinary Center
845-207-5153
Address 1515 Route 22, Suite D-3 Brewster, NY 10509 Putnam County
"We are proud to offer our local communities veterinary hospitals that provides reasonably priced pet vaccinations, such as the rabies vaccine and spays and neuters for cats and dogs. We also provide full animal hospital services from wellness exams to dentistry, digital imaging and surgery. We recognize that due to the recent economic downturn, many families are currently struggling with finances. Our practice feels that all pet owners should have the option of altering their pet, and to reflect this we have significantly reduced the cost of our spays and neuters. We do not want price to be an impediment at our hospitals."
Mid-Hudson Veterinary Practice is located at 394 Route 52, Carmel, NY 10512 in Putnam County. "We are a six veterinarian equine ambulatory practice. We provide 24-hour service to horse owners in the lower to mid-Hudson valley region of New York State. Our practice area includes Putnam, Dutchess and Westchester counties, some eastern areas of Orange County and southwestern Connecticut."
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The Rensselaer County Humane Society began as an animal cruelty task force created by the Rensselaer County Legislature under the auspices of the District Attorney’s office in 2007 to “provide the police with a list of individuals who could be called upon to assist with investigations.” The initial Resolution read as follows: “The Animal Protection Coalition will be comprised of individuals, including but not limited to veterinarians and members of law enforcement, who will not only be familiar with Anti-Cruelty Laws, but also possess knowledge regarding a variety of species of animals, including dogs, cats, farm and exotic animals.”
In May 2011, due to the overwhelming support of the citizenry, and upstanding, important work we had done, we became incorporated as the Rensselaer County Humane Society.
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Address 250 West Sand Lake Road North Greenbush, NY 12198 Rensselaer County
"4 Paws Animal Hospital is a full-service small animal veterinary medical facility. The goal of our professional and courteous staff is to practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and with an emphasis on client education. We understand the special role your pet plays in your family and we are dedicated to becoming your partner in your pet's health care. Our entire team is committed to providing personal attention to the unique concerns of each individual pet owner. Our services are designed to assist in routine preventive care for young, healthy pets; early detection and treatment of disease as your pet ages; and complete medical and surgical care as necessary during his or her lifetime."
Address 49 Congers Road New City, NY 10956 Rockland County
"County Animal Hospital is an organization dedicated to providing the highest quality compassionate health care to pets in an inviting well maintained facility by emphasizing preventative medicine, behavioral counseling, client education, advanced diagnostic capabilities, telemedicine, modern pain management and personal service provided by well-trained, empathetic doctors and support staff."
Address 200 Route 59 Suffern, NY 10901 Rockland County.
"Airmont Animal Hospital is located in Suffern, New York, one mile from the Mahwah, New Jersey border. We are a companion animal (cats and dogs) hospital serving both Rockland and Bergen County since 1988. Our organization is dedicated to providing the highest quality compassionate health care for your pets. Our services are designed to assist in routine preventative care for young healthy pets, and allow for early detection and treatment of disease as your pet ages."
The Ulster County SPCA is located at 20 Wiedy Road, Kingston NY 12401 in Ulster County. The Ulster County SPCA is an independent no-kill shelter, not affiliated with any other SPCA, and does not receive funding from Ulster County government.
"Our mission is to prevent cruelty to animals by providing temporary shelter and finding adoptive homes for homeless, abused and neglected animals; conducting cruelty investigations; eliminating the crisis of homeless animals by providing low-cost spay/neuter services for cats and by spaying and neutering all animals offered for adoption; providing humane education; and by working to improve laws to end animal cruelty."
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Veterinary | Veterinarians
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Find a list of the best veterinarians in Westchester, New York at Westchester Veterinarians. Find a qualified and experienced doctor for your pet. Visit Westchester pet hospitals and pet clinics and speak to the doctors and staff on how they give your pet or large animal the best care available. Search this list of veterinarians by name, address, and phone number in Westchester County.
Before looking for a doctor for your pet; learn about veterinary medicine and how a good veterinarian can help you take care of your pet. Set up appointments with two or more veterinarians. Learn what to look for in a doctor of veterinary medicine, what questions to ask, and how a veterinary will help you care for your family pet.
What is a Veterinarian?
A veterinarian is a doctor who specializes in the treatment and care of animals. They diagnose, treat, or research medical conditions and diseases of pets, livestock, and animals in zoos, racetracks, and laboratories. The tasks that a veterinarian performs on the job will vary depending oh the vet's medical specialty and where the vet practices. An old fashioned country veterinarian may have a practice that includes house calls to all of the local animals. A veterinarian that practices in an area with many horse farms, such as North Salem, New York, may specialize in equine reproductive services and services more specific to horses.
Before your first appointment, compile a list of questions that are important to you and to the care of your pet. If you decide to hire a veterinarian in a single practice, be absolutely sure the doctor has coverage when he/she is not available or away on vacation.
About Veterinarians
Veterinarians are typically responsible for the following:
Examine animals to diagnose health problems
Treat and dress wounds.
Perform surgery on animals.
Test for and vaccinate against diseases.
Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments.
Prescribe medication.
Euthanize animals.
Veterinarians work in one or more of the following areas:
Large Animals
Large animal veterinarians focus on farm animals like sheep, goats, horses, and cattle. They generally offer large animal services.
Small Animals
Small animal veterinarians typically care for pets such as cats and dogs.
Exotics Animals
Exotic veterinarians specialize in snakes, lizards, unusual birds, and if the vet works in a zoo their specialty may be elephants, lions, or other animals traditionally found in a zoo.
Find a Veterinarian for Your New Pet
Before bringing your new puppy, kitten, bird, or exotic pet home, be sure to first talk to a veterinarian. Look for a veterinarian with whom you are comfortable and whom you trust. An experienced vet will be able to advise you on what you need for your pet and how to care for your new pet at home. Find a veterinary practice with skilled and experienced vets. One of your most important decisions as a pet owner is selecting a quality health care provider for your pet.
There are many experienced veterinarians throughout Westchester. To find the best doctor for your pet, meet with several and review the services each will provide. Check that the vet is up-to-date on the latest techniques and treatments available for your pet. A good veterinarian will treat your pet with respect, integrity, and compassion in a caring and professional setting.
To find the best vet, ask a friend for a recommendation or check
Veterinarians in Westchester. You can also reference the American Animal Hospital Association list of veterinarians (AAHA). The AAHA evaluates veterinary practices on the quality of their facilities, staff, equipment and patient care. Before making a final decision about a veterinarian for your pet:
Arrange to meet the veterinarian before you bring your dog or cat home.
Checkout the vet's facilities for cleanliness, organization, and consider if the vet appears to be up-to-date on the newest treatments and technology for treating your pet.
How many vets are on staff? Be sure there is coverage if your vet is on vacation or away from the office.
Be sure you are comfortable with the vet and his methods of treating an animal.
If you live in Westchester, select a local veterinarian in your town or nearby.
What is Veterinary Medicine?
Doctors of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), are medical professionals who play a significant role in the health care and welfare of animals, human public health, medical research, and public safety. They have a broad-based medical background and serve in many capacities.
A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) diagnoses and treat diseases and dysfunctions of animals. They care for the health of pets, livestock, and animals in zoos, racetracks, and laboratories. Some veterinarians use their skills to protect humans against diseases carried by animals and conduct clinical research on human and animal health problems. Others work in basic research, broadening our knowledge of animals and medical science, and in applied research, developing new ways to use knowledge.
Veterinarians give blood tests, x-rays, and other tests, looking for clues about an animal's illness. Then, vets decide what kind of treatment or medicine the animal needs.
Veterinarians prevent problems by giving vaccinations and check-ups and fixing teeth. They also teach owners how to feed and train their animals.
Veterinarians use special tools to perform surgery. They fix broken bones, take out tumors, replace knees and hips, and more. Vets also treat and cover wounds.
Most Veterinarians treat small pets such as dogs and cats. But a few focus on large animals, such as sheep, cows, and horses. Large-animal vets usually drive to ranches and stables where their patients live. They check for infections in the animals and give advice to the animals' owners. Often, they help when the animals give birth.
In addition to helping sick animals, Veterinarians can work as animal inspectors, checking to make sure that farm animals are healthy and that their living spaces are clean. Another option for vets is doing scientific research and discovering new medicines.
Where does a Veterinarian Work?
Veterinarians work in many different places. Vets who do research, work in clean, dry laboratories. Most vets who take care of animals work in small clinics and hospitals. Some vets work in large hospitals with the most advanced equipment. Veterinarians who work with large animals often work outside in all kinds of weather and conditions.
Many Veterinarians supervise technicians and assistants in a Veterinarian Hospital; other vets may choose to own their own business.
Some Veterinarians work in zoos and aquariums. They may care for zebras, sharks, and other wild or endangered animals.
Because animals can get sick at anytime, vets often work long hours. Those in group practices may take turns working weekends or evenings and dealing with emergencies.
Requirements to become a Veterinarian
All Veterinarians need to go to college. The first step for most vets is to get a bachelor's degree, which usually takes 4 years. They study biology, chemistry, physics, nutrition, and animal science. They also need to take math and English classes. Many people also get experience by working at animal hospitals or shelters.
The next step is to go to veterinary college for 4 more years. Getting into veterinary college is competitive.
In veterinary college, students learn more science. They also learn how to work with animals, do surgery, and do laboratory tests with microscopes and other equipment.
Many people also decide to learn more about a specific kind of illness or animal. They work with experienced vets during a 2-year internship. They might focus on surgery, dentistry, or wild animals, for example.
After college, a Veterinarian student takes a test in order to obtain their license to practice. After finishing school, nearly all Veterinarians keep taking classes about new diseases and treatments in order to stay current and up-to-date in their field.
Veterinary Jobs and Future Opportunities
Employment of veterinarians is expected to increase as fast as the average for all occupations over the 2004–14 projection period. Despite this average growth, very good job opportunities are expected because the current 28 schools (as of 2004) of veterinary medicine, even at full capacity, result in a limited number of graduates each year. However, as mentioned earlier, there is keen competition for admission to veterinary school. Pets are increasingly viewed as a member of the family; and pet owners are increasingly willing to spend on advanced veterinary medical care, creating further demand for veterinarians.
Pet owners are becoming more aware of the availability of advanced care and are more willing to pay for intensive veterinary care than in the past because many pet owners are more affluent and because they consider their pet part of the family. More pet owners even purchase pet insurance, increasing the likelihood that a considerable amount of money will be spent on veterinary care for their pets. Many pet owners also will take advantage of nontraditional veterinary services, such as preventive dental care.
Jobs taking care of small animals are expected to increase quickly, especially jobs taking care of cats. There will be more jobs for vets who can have advanced training and can give special kinds of care, such as dentistry.
The number of jobs for large-animal veterinarians is likely to grow more slowly than that for veterinarians in private practice who care for companion animals. Nevertheless, job prospects may be better for Veterinarians who specialize in farm animals than for companion-animal practitioners because of low earnings in the former specialty and because many veterinarians do not want to work in rural or isolated areas.
Continued support for public health and food safety, national disease control programs, and biomedical research on human health problems will contribute to the demand for veterinarians, although positions in these areas of interest are few in number. Homeland security also may provide opportunities for veterinarians involved in efforts to minimize animal diseases and prevent them from entering
the country. Veterinarians with training in food safety, animal health and welfare, and public health and epidemiology should have the best opportunities for a career in the Federal Government.
Related Occupations
Veterinarians prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases, disorders, and injuries in animals. Those who do similar work for humans include chiropractors, dentists, optometrists, physicians and surgeons, and
podiatrists. Veterinarians have extensive training in physical and life sciences, and some do scientific and medical research, similar to the work of biological scientists and medical scientists. Animal care and service workers and veterinary technologists and technicians work extensively with animals. Like veterinarians, they must have patience and feel comfortable with animals. However, the level of training required for these occupations is substantially less than that needed by veterinarians.
In conclusion, before meeting your Westchester veterinarian, make a list of questions and requirements that you want your veterinary to have. In this way, you can get the best pet hospital, pet clinic, and veterinarian, to care for your family pet.