Veterinarians near Altamont, NY

“Great customer service. Bella, our dog has being going here for years. I am so happy with the way the vet and team are there. Starting from the entrance to check out, you feel how much there care and the positive vibes. Just a great environment which allows for a nice place to visit with your pet. They are genuine about the care they give her and the customer service. Everyone goes above and beyond to make sure our pet needs are met. Thank you very much.”

“Just Cats is wonderful. It’s a much more calm experience for my cat than a traditional vet. During any procedures they are so gentle with her and speak in soft voices. They explain things thoroughly, don’t recommend unnecessary interventions just for money, respect my decision making, and send a comprehensive visit summary after the appointment. I trust them 100%!”

“We moved upstate four years ago and had a hard time getting into a new vet. We have been going to one that we didn’t love and recently stumbled upon The Village Animal Clinic on a google search. They came with very high reviews and we strongly agree. I would highly recommend them to anyone. Their online website and booking capabilities is very user friendly and so convenient for a working animal parent. I was able to get everything situated for the first appointment through text which was so helpful. We have a rescue that is very timid at the vet and has a hard time with new people in that setting. They were so welcoming, encouraging and compassionate. From the front desk team to the vet and the vet tech. Everything was done in front of us and was one of the best vet experiences we have encountered. Their compassion and love for the animal and their well being is very evident through the entire process. Being able to pay inside the exam room was the icing on the cake as that is usually difficult with our easily excitable lab mix. We can’t say enough and look forward to developing more of a relationship with this vet office.”

“Overall, my experiences here have been quite pleasant when bringing my cat in. The staff is very kind, and by my second visit the receptionist already recognized us and greeted my cat by name, which I really appreciated.

There were only a couple of things that gave me pause. My cat’s bloodwork came back great and showed she was very healthy, which was reassuring. She needed an annual exam and bloodwork prior to being spayed. Initially, a urinalysis was planned, but her bladder was empty at that visit. After that, it was never completed, and I was told it wasn’t necessary since her bloodwork looked good. However, given that she is an older cat and this was her first experience with a veterinarian — something I made clear — I did feel that a more complete workup, including the urinalysis, would have been appropriate.

Another concern was that I never met with the surgeon prior to her spay, which would have given me some peace of mind. Veterinary care is new for both my cat and me, and while she’s been seen there about three times, I’ve only met with the doctor once.

I’m a former nurse, and while I’ve never practiced veterinary medicine, I do have a background in healthcare. Because of that, I feel that bedside manner and both animal-centered and owner-centered care could be improved a bit. During our second visit, I mentioned that my cat had lost a little weight and wasn’t eating much after a recent food change. The technician relayed this to the veterinarian, but the veterinarian did not come in to speak with me directly. While I appreciated the follow-up through the tech, I felt that concerns like this — especially with an upcoming surgery — would have been better addressed directly by the doctor.

That said, this will still be my veterinary practice, and overall I am satisfied with the care provided. I appreciate that they offer surgeries in-house, have an on-site pharmacy, and that the facility is easy to access. I would still recommend this practice to others.”

“Staff is amazing!!! Friendly & professional. My dogs didn't like their former vet, they love these people. The Veterinarian speaks so you understand without all the medical terms. Big plus, this place doesn't cost an arm & a leg. Highly recommend.”

“Best Vet(s) in the 518!!! I highly recommend The Animal Hospital, Vets and staff are excellent, caring and compassionate. I have been taking my furbabies there for years!??♥️”

“Dr Hernas and her entire staff are just wonderful. They all seem to be devout animal lovers who genuinely care. I’ve been taking my 5 lb tiny, sensitive, toy poodle Dominique there since she was a puppy, now 12 years. Dr. Hernas diagnosed Dominique with Epilepsy when she was five during a very stress-filled period of difficult to describe seizures. Dr. Hernas and her staff and continue to monitor her and as a result, it’s been very controlled ever since. I’ve known Dr. Hernas before using her veterinary services and am here to tell you that her compassion for animals along with her skilled medical and surgical experience is second to no one. I wouldn’t go anywhere else!”

“We love Banfield in Niskayuna. Our latest visit was great! The dr noticed my pet had dry skin and said it was time 2 feed him senior food. Well just a few feeds and his dry skin is all better, It is a relief to me as well as my pet. I appreciate the attentive care my pet receives. Thank you!”

“Dr. Hartman and his medical staff have been very good to my pets. I appreciate his knowledge and care of my four legged kids.
One cat has been having issues and we had to make an emergency visit there today and he was very kind.”

“I was very appreciative that Dr. Taksir was available on Sunday of a holiday weekend to first guide me by phone, then create an appointment within a few hours to see my cat. He was very upfront about costs and options I could pursue and allowed me time to think about it before making decisions. He and staff were kind and he did his best to assess my cat's issue (my cat is not cooperative). The office is a bit outdated but that was insignificant to the speed in which I was given an appointment and service (the other Albany Animal Hospitals open on Sunday had 10 hour waiting periods). I would recommend Dr. Taksir!”

“Great vet services, very friendly and knowledgeable. They always get me in if my animals are having any trouble and help get it resolved. I moved a half hour away and still bring my pets here because I trust them and they provide such great care.”