Veterinarians near Forest Hills, NY

“The team at the Veterinary Care Group was exemplary. They were able to get the tests done with me in the room to see what was being done. My cat is a feral rescue and she is very vocal but she was calm and was even snoring with her eyes open. I felt very comfortable with this kind and talented team.”

“Dr Chivers was very competent and caring when our dog was dying. The emergency actions she took at 4AM helped our dog live for a bit longer and get access to specialized cardiac care in Manhattan. Her notes were also extensive and very helpful to other physicians.”

“Wespaws provides great service at great prices. They've compounded meds for my cats and dog for some time now, and their delivery people are courteous and come when they say they will. Thanks.”

“Dr. Ruggiero is amazing. Shows so much love and compassion for animals. I truly feel that, to her, this business is so much more than the bottom line. The front desk staff is very friendly and the costs are reasonable. Place is clean and comfortable. They also have other services, like grooming.”

“My doggie needed teeth cleaning and there was a lump growing on one of her mammary glands. I wanted it taken care of so she can be healthy since she's part of the family! Took a while to get an appointment as a new patient I called a few times just to secure one. Once I got a consultation and saw the veterinarian (who is amazing). So I scheduled her teeth cleaning and surgery day. She's a very small dog around 5lbs she was a bit concerned for her. When I picked her up after surgery she was definitely not happy and snapped at me but I understood the ordeal that she thought I put her through even for her own good! Anyways, after a few days giving her meds and cleaning her wound she started perking up and acting like herself which was faster than I expected! Animals are resilient! I am so glad I found Juniper Valley for my furry bf because it's close by home and there's the beautiful Juniper Park which after appts (not surgery) we can go for a nice walk.”

“No long waits for the appointment which is such a plus. It's also possible to get same day appointment if you call opening time (I'm not sure if it's guaranteed though or whether they have separate same day appointment slots).

Doctors and nurses are very patient with you and the pets. They explain everything thankfully.

They also mentioned that you can get prescriptions from chewy when you put their details and once they approve it. I haven't had the need to try this out yet”

“My dog Monty got scratched by a cat during our morning walk and so I ran him to this vet (nearest one open). Despite there not being any available appointments, they were able to get a technician to see my dog immediately.

The front desk people and the technician were very kind and attentive. I sincerely appreciate the quick response and understanding.

Thank you all so much for your kindess today.”

“I’ve had such a wonderful experience with Oradell Vet when bringing in our puppy. From the moment we walked in, the staff has been incredibly caring and attentive—not only toward our dog but also toward us as owners. They always take the time to explain any procedures clearly and offer detailed advice on preventative care. It’s evident that they genuinely care about the well-being of the animals and are committed to helping pet owners feel informed and confident in taking care of their pets. I highly recommend Oradell Vet to anyone looking for a compassionate and professional team for their furry family members!”

“I cannot say enough positive things about Rivergate and Peter Kross. I have been seeing him for all of my furbabies since 1997. Kind, compassionate, knowledgeable, caring and one of the best humans I know. The staff is wonderful as well. Kim, Alex, Leo.. their loyalty to the practice and dedication to the patients is unmatched. Thank you all for all you have done for me and my babies over the last 27 years!”

“Dr. Gilbert was great, and my first visit couldn’t have been any easier. No wait time, super responsive customer service, and reached out after with any forms I needed and to check in on my cat!Would recommend to anyone seeking good vet care in NYC that won’t try to up prices and will be kind and helpful!!”

“Kings bay veterinarian is the place to take your pet. I have a black lab , that has a lot of issues ,since she was a puppy . I went to a few veterinarians in Brooklyn, and I didn’t feel comfortable with them at all.
I’ve been going to kings bay veterinary , since my dog was a few years old. she will be 11 years old in November. Dr max lotovsky is a fantastics doctor, he has a lot of compassion and understands animal's.
Dr max helped my dog so much, I always felt very comfortable with him and his staff.
The staff at kings bay is outstanding , very respectful and very helpful.
I would recommend kings bay veterinary to being the best place for your animal.
I always felt , i could trust them with my dog.
Great Place to go . .”

“My cat is never any vet's favorite patient. Despite weighing in at a mere 6 pounds she's got serious cattitude, which makes vet visits difficult. Because of this, she'd been seeing a vet who makes house calls, but in her old age there have been issues that require same day vet visits at a facility that can properly run tests and address issues quickly. Previously, I had taken her to Bond Vet, where she'd been misdiagnosed. I came to Steinway Court Vet after she'd stopped eating and nothing that Bond did for her would help. Turns out, they had overlooked a critical data point in her bloodwork which the vets here looked into and discovered she had pancreatitis, which had been left unaddressed for two weeks at this point. Thanks to Dr. Ordas, my cat is still alive. She's been back several more times to monitor her bloodwork and an ultrasound which unfortunately revealed signs of cancer. Still, she's doing well on the cocktail of medications we've been given her, and I'm grateful for every additional day I get to have with her. A lot of reviews on here complain about the price. I'm sorry, but anywhere you take your pet (especially in an emergency situation) is going to be costly. If you're a pet owner, be responsible and get insurance. My Nationwide plan has reimbursed 90% of everything I've had done here - I'm talking thousands and thousands of dollars worth of bills all covered by me paying $25 per month to insurance. Absolutely worth it.”

“I am a long-time client of both Riverside Vet South and North. I adopted Jacques and Jolie (siblings) from RVN in 2008. My 15-yo kitty Jacques came in this week to RVS for a dental. The vet was Dr. East who has helped me in very difficult moments with my kitties - and I have to say the experience was beyond my expectations. The staff's communication was spot-on and they clearly had Jacques' best interests in mind. Dr. East (as always , so compassionate) made excellent recommendations and spent a lot of time discussing everything with me. I feel that Jacques is in the best of hands going forward (as is my new kitty Mingus!).”

“I want to thank the doctors who treated my son whose name is Pisco, an adorable Shih tzu. He arrived in very poor health and with the treatment he received he returned to life. Thank you on behalf of me and my family”

“Had such a wonderful experience at the VCG-Glen Oaks. The staff was caring and thorough. They saved my cat’s life with a quick diagnosis where timing was critical. The office staff was always so caring to follow up on her progress after she was admitted to the hospital for emergency care. Cannot thank you enough (special thank you to Ana:) Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!?”

“I am really glad I made the move from where I previously took my pets to PVMG (formerly CVA). The staff is compassionate and caring, which is incredibly important to a pet parent. They are professional and considerate and remember you. It seems this is true for most of the staff at their other locations, even over the phone, helping you make appointments at another clinic to get your pet in if they need more immediate service.

I would like to single out Dr. Frank DeFeis, who is one of the best veterinary doctors I have been to in the 30 years I have been a pet parent. He has treated three of my cats. One was originally diagnosed by two other doctors with cancer due to her nasal bleeding. Because I couldn't afford certain high-priced diagnostics (although the average market price for radiology across NYC vet clinics), he patiently tried various avenues with medicine and tests over a three-month period, and eventually, he found it was a bacterial infection, and cured it. My other cat, who does indeed have bone cancer, has been treated by Dr. DeFeis with love, kindness, and patience to keep him alive with quality of life while explaining everything along the way to me (and dealt with my quasi-hysteria over it). His use of herbology and acupuncture as well as traditional medicine has allowed me more time with my cat, and he has gone above and beyond to help a pet parent with anticipatory grief.

I cannot recommend him highly enough, and the office staff at both the Bayside site and the Forest Hills location have been incredibly compassionate. Thank you.

UPDATE:
I am also very grateful to Dr. Ottenbreit, who is also incredibly kind, caring and knowledgeable. She took over my pets' care when Dr. DeFeis moved to the main location. Her and Muhammad the main Vet Tech/Nurse (Veterinarian Reaident??) and the whole tean made my terminal cat's transition into spirit as loving and good a send off as one would hope. We put him to sleep yesterday, which is two months after my initial post. The staff were rooting for me and my pet family, and the tender care they gave us is forever appreciated.

If you care about your pets, take them here.
(updated 9.23.24)”

“Dr. DeFeis is the best! He has been taking care of my dogs for over 20 years. He is so patient and kind! Drove from LI to Queens just to see him! I really trust his holistic approach!”

“This little guy was peeing blood. And constantly leaking stanky fluids, amongst other issues.
Took him to 2 other vets spent a ton of money and the problem would reoccur. Came to Glendale vets and the staff was super friendly, helpful and funny. Made me feel at ease as we were able to joke a little during a tough time for me. I really thought I was gonna have to put him down. After 13 years with him. So I was in a bad place. Either way, Mr Fidel CatStro, (that’s my furry friend If you didn’t figure it out) left there with no more issues. And 3 months later. He is actually more friendly then he was prior to his visits with this vet and safe to say he back and living his best life. Thanks guys. Really appreciate your work. !!”

“I never write reviews but this one is necessary! Dr. Pozo is truly a gem, she’s so warm and gracious and puts you right at ease! She squeezed me in to see my two newly adopted cats when I found out one of them was given to me sick. She examined them both and prescribed medicine, taking the time to teach me how to administer and tips on how to keep the cats calm and how to prevent myself from getting scratched! She has since been very kind to answer all my follow up worry some questions and has also taken care of my dog. If you’ve been searching for a vet, I highly recommend you put your trust in Dr. Pozo!”

“What a phenomenon animal hospital/vet they make you feel so comfortable and explain to you step-by-step on what’s going on with your pet I highly recommend you bring your fur babies here !!!”

“Great vet for standard check ups. Dr. Kirk is great and the staff are amazing - they truly love animals. Only wish their hours were extended; I have to call off work to bring my dogs here, and there’s always a long wait even with an appointment.”

“I’ve known Ashley for a few years now. I have nothing but great things to say. She has always been so helpful and knowledgeable and compassionate. My 13 year old dog Bowser wasn’t doing so well and it was time to make that hard call. Ashley was there for me and guided me every step when it came down to giving my dog peace. I’m so grateful for Ashley and Dr. E and their practice! Bowser was comfortable up and we had a peaceful passing for him. Thank you Ashley for always being there for me and for him! You loved him so much. Thank you.”

“I absolutely love it here. I have brought my big boy Theodore here for a check up and my new little kitten Rosalie here for her first check up! I absolutely love this place the staff is very nice and Victoria is the absolutely the best. The new kitten WILL be getting spayed by her because I trust her so much. You can tell she truly loves and cares for my pets just as much as I do. I highly recommend and low key wish I could work here. ?
Also, I think it’s important to note. This is a very CLEAN environment as well!!”

“Dr. Kim Rosenthai is an outstanding veterinarian and has years of experience, a personal touch , and “bedside” manner. The office is well run, well staffed, organized, and so nice.”

“Everyone at Nassau Vet is very friendly and helpful to me and to Spencer!
They are also very reasonably priced!
I enjoy bringing Spencer to Nassau Vet! ❤”

“Staff are very professional, friendly with Mya and they answer all my questions. The location is very clear and the doctor toke she time explaining everything to me.”

“I trusted Dr.Cohen and Fresh Meadows Animal Clinic for all of my husky Coby's health needs from the time of our first visit. Unfortunately Coby crossed the Rainbow Bridge last year but Dr. Cohen and his staff were always wonderful with him. He lived a pretty long life for a husky (14 years) and when the time comes to welcome another pet into my life I would definitely use Dr. Cohen again. Thank you to the staff and Dr. Cohen for all the years that they took care of Coby.”

“We love Pure Paws Vets! They take such good care of our little Ruby and are very accommodating when we need urgent care. They are very responsive via email or phone and make us feel very safe having Ruby in their care. Thank you!”

“Everyone here was so kind and they were a huge help. I'm watching my family dogs (from out of the state) and one of them hasn't been feeling well. I was able to bring her in and leave with a diagnosis/treatment, which is such a relief. Definitely considering bringing one of my other dogs (that's with me in the city) here as her primary vet!”

“I recently had an experience with Long Island Veterinary Specialists and I couldn't be more pleased with the care provided to my dog. The staff was incredibly attentive and understanding of my needs, ensuring I was well-informed throughout the process. The surgeons demonstrated exceptional skill and expertise, and it was evident that they treated my dog with extra love and care. Overall, the team at Long Island Veterinary Specialists went above and beyond to provide outstanding service, making a very stressful experience much more comfortable.”