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    Guardian Veterinary Specialists

    3.0 (229 reviews)
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    The physicians, nurses, and staff at Guardian are absolutely incredible -- extremely knowledgeable, caring, and genuinely committed to getting to the root of the problem. We felt completely safe and in good hands the entire time. The pricing was also very reasonable for an emergency vet; honestly, I think I would've paid double at my regular clinic. Guardian is such a special place. I even had to put my first dog down there, and although it was one of the hardest moments of my life, the team made it a truly beautiful experience. They showed so much compassion and respect throughout the process. If you're looking for a place you can truly trust with your pets, take them to Guardian. Your animal will receive the most incredible care from truly special people. The doctors communicate clearly and with such kindness -- I can't recommen

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    The entire staff was incredibly kind, supportive, professional and sensitive. They made one of our most difficult decisions easier.

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    Katonah Bedford Veterinary Center

    Katonah Bedford Veterinary Center

    (97 reviews)

    I have had to use them twice now for two carts, brothers, about a year and a half apart. They are…read moregreat, I love that they are 24 hour. They are kind and compassionate. No complaints. Here's something to consider. When Oreo was euthanized I took him here and requested a private cremation, paw clay print and fur, all included in the price. Jeter passed away at home so it was a private cremation only. I ordered the paw clay print too. The new thing was I had to call Final Gift (https://www.finalgift.com/) the following morning and tell them that I wanted his fur. When I called Final Gift told me it would cost $25 to get me some fur. Seriously? The amount you give for $25? Had I know this prior I would have cut all the hair I wanted for free. They get you through their grief. I gave this feedback to both Final Gift and the hospital, it's only right that people know this before hand so they can make the decision. So cut your pet's hair before you bring him in to the animal hospital if you don't want to pay this.

    We had the most delightful experience at Katonah Bedford VCA! To codify the visit as such says a…read morelot, given that we'd schlepped there regarding an unresolved, terribly worrisome medical issue (recurrent ear infections causing vestibular issues) experienced by my otherwise purrfect, sweet, ebullient albeit occasional douchebag of miracle of a cat, Faunti (little Lord Fauntleroy, AKA Homeslice). We drove from Brooklyn to see DR. TIM CHAN, THE DERMATOLOGIST, because the excellent ER vet we saw at VERG, the best ER in Brooklyn, recommended him (he was a resident at Tufts when she was a grad student there). Hot tip: Dr. Chan is newish to the practice so at present you can get in with this brilliant, research-oriented yet utterly humanistic, thorough AF, compassionate, personable dermatologist much quicker than you can at NYC specialist clinics like Blue Pearl (obviously if you're local, even better!). It took us an hour and 15 minutes to get to VCA from Park Slope, Brooklyn (it would taken us an hour to get to the Upper East Side after parking so it's not that much of a further schlep after all). After going to Dr. Chan, I wouldn't feel comfortable going to anyone else for my animal's dermatological care (who knew that veterinary derms were ear specialists)? We'd been through the wringer when we got to VCA. Three generalist vet appointments and two ER visits and I felt nothing was resolved prior to the visit. Initially, there had been just a clear discharge and some head shaking but when the ear infection recurred, our little bunny of a pussycat was suffering from vestibular issues (extreme dizziness causing constant falls, bugged out eyes, and a head tilt) and the ER doc at VERG had strongly recommended we visit Dr Chan given that every time he went off an antibiotic, he'd immediately become symptomatic again. Dr. Chan went over pros and cons of different treatment options. He detailed the condition of Faunti's ears so throughly. He used a video otoscope to examine Faunti's ears. Generalists don't have this equipment and they were repeatedly unable to detect the state of one of Faunti's eardrums (whether it was in tact or completely ruptured) and Chan was able to determine its condition (if the eardrum is ruptured, ear cleaning at home isn't possible) and to get more literal insight into what was informing the recurrences. Chan has a delightful bedside manner and he conveys things cogently and intelligibly to dumbasses like myself. He knew so much about the anatomy of the ear of course and took into account every last variable of the backstory to make his recommendations. I was so so impressed by this doctor! I kind of wish he also practiced general veterinary medicine cause I'd schlep up to VCA for my little strudel's general vet care. A great thing about VCA is that they have an on-site CT scan should one be needed. I'd discovered that not every dermatologist I was considering had a CT scan on-site. If they don't, the animal has to go under anesthesia twice at two separate facilities should a CT scan and then a deep ear flush be warranted. VCA is a one-stop shop, as they have all diagnostic radiological equipment on-site. The nursing/vet tech, and front desk staff at the practice are absurdly wonderful. The place is also spotless. Shout out to Adriana and Kristina (nursing/vet techs) who are GEMS. They made our elderly cat feel like he was the belle of the ball, even while he was undergoing a fairly uncomfortable ear-cleaning. By the end, I felt hurt and embarrassed that Faunti didn't seem to want to stop hugging Kristina in order to go home with us! I'm like, "Bitch, make it seem like you love us as much as we love you!" But seriously, Adriana did a very comprehensive intake with us (sorry I babbled, you were so patient and asked such great questions) and was so gentle with Faunti. Kristina gave us great pointers on how to best dose, clean ears, and clip nails at home. VCA manages your expectations regarding billing (they send you an estimate, which includes a high and low of what you can expect to pay) and I was not shamed when I asked if there was a less expensive treatment option. Regarding cost, I didn't feel like anything was tacked on to pad the bill (and I have felt that way at times at other veterinary offices). What we were charged was totally fair if not on the low end of what I was expecting to pay given the quality of care and Chan's technical capabilities. We also have a very detailed estimate of what the next possible procedure will cost if Faunti suffers another recurrence. We've been in a two and half month nightmare with this situation and we finally found someone who could guide the ship to safer waters and for that we are infinitely grateful! Sorry for this dreadfully boring and meandering review if you read this far. I think it's safe to say I'm a fangirl of this doctor and his practice.

    Newtown Veterinary Specialists

    Newtown Veterinary Specialists

    (153 reviews)

    I first took my cat here to see an opthamologist last summer. I had taken him to 2 separate vets…read morefor issues with his eye due to allergies and scratching. (We tried a new vet local to us since moving, but decided to go back to the one we trusted, an hour away). Both vets prescribed prednisone drops among trying other things. Our regular vet suggested it was time for a specialist. I'd called several places and no one had an available appointment for months. Some had an office visit charge of $400+ and insisted on doing bloodwork although he already had recent bloodwork done. Finally I called Newtown and got him an appt for the same week, and it was under $300 for the exam. The opthamologist we saw that day is no longer there, but our experience was a positive one. I found out his eye issue was a herpes infection that was not resolving due to the prednisone. Something completely missed by the regular vets. She also recommended entropion surgery for his eyelid that was turned in (later discovering his eyelash had fused to his eye). Fast forward to last week... I brought him back to the vet because of changes in the appearance of his eye. He had a "corneal sequestrum" which is dead scar tissue from trauma. We were monitoring it to make sure it didnt become an issue. Back to the opthomologist in Newtown - this time we saw Dr Crabtree. The cost of the visit was only $202, billed as a followup from last year. I feared surgery, but she told me his eye was attempting to heal itself by pushing out the dead tissue, which was a good thing. Surgery would be $4000, but she is confident he wont need it. She prescribed antibiotics drops but didnt make me buy them there, since I had some at home already. The plan is to recheck him in a few weeks, and remove any loose tissue at that time. Such a relief to hear good news. My worry woth specialists is that they want to do expensive procedures and testing, but this was not the case here. Contrary to another review I read, my cat was treated with care by all staff we encountered.

    I got a cut and paste response to this second post after my call and hold . Apparently what I wrote…read morewas not read or responded to personally. Wow. "Pet Wellness Team S. Business Owner Apr 9, 2026 Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Rodney. We are pleased to hear that you have confidence in our doctors, but we understand your frustration with the communication issues you've encountered. Your feedback is important, and we are committed to improving our service. Please call (203) 270-8387 and ask to speak to our hospital manager so we can address your concerns directly. We appreciate your patience and hope to provide a better experience in the future." So I called the next day and was on hold to 7 minutes before being to that you were in a meeting and could not speak with me. They could not have known that in less than 7 minutes? This is exactly the sort of service that is so poor and beneath the level of medical care. Let's see if I get a call back as promised?

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    VEG ER for Pets

    (26 reviews)

    We found an injured baby rabbit on our patio - the neighbors cat had bitten it and it was bleeding…read more We called many organizations and rehabbers in CT and NY but only got machines as it was after hours. A rehabber from NY got back to us and recommended VEG. They immediately took the baby in and began working on it and promised to call rehabbers to take it once it was cleared to leave. They were very gentle and you could tell they really cared. I am happy to know they are there and highly recommend them

    To the incredible team at VEG ER,…read more I'm still at a loss for words and overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible care you all provided Wally last weekend. Watching him fight for his life was one of the hardest things I've ever been through, but your team never gave up on him. I'm a firm believer in the power of positive energy and love, and I truly felt that at VEG. Beyond the teams incredible intelligence and skill, you provided a sense of peace even while I was completely distraught. You are all so personable that I actually found myself enjoying little moments with you, which made such a nightmare situation feel a little less dark. Wally is my absolute world, my best friend and my biggest source of happiness, seeing the compassion you poured into him means everything to me. Thank you for not giving up on him and for giving us more years of life together. You are all truly angels on earth and will have a permanent place in my heart. I wish you all the biggest blessings. With so much love, Wally's mom :)

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    VEG ER for Pets

    (71 reviews)

    My cat had a urinary blockage- crystals. I had to bring him in the VEG at midnight (because my vet…read morewas closed). The vet there was spot on. He also told me right away how much this treatment cost and if we had insurance. They fixed my poor suffering cat. He stayed there for two days and I could take him home. I am very thankful that my cat survived. Thank you! The staff was very patient with me as well. I had thousands of questions but they were very patient with me. Again, my cat is alive and if I would have an emergency I would bring my pet there again.

    I've had to bring my small dog in for 2 emergency visits related to seizure activity and had great…read moreexperiences each time. All the staff were friendly, helpful and good with my dog. Both visits was because it was during off hours hence my primary vet was closed. We were seen quickly and all my questions were answered to my satisfaction. I never felt rushed or stupid for asking questions. My most recent visit, I had to rush my dog in and they saw him right away. I had initially called as I was unsure if his behavior warranted a visit so they had me send a video clip to make sure and they did recommend him to be seen. During his stay, they called to update me on any happenings which thankfully there were none. At discharge, they supplied me with medication and a script to get a little more in case I couldn't get a quick follow up visit with my primary vet. Though it is pricey (each visit I opted for several hours of observation), I expected it but you aren't pressured to do anything. They will print out an estimate and breakdown of what and how much everything would cost. Then as the pawrent, you decide. They have a free private parking lot and 24 hour visiting hours or you can stay with your pet. There's always someone there so I felt confident my furbaby was safe.

    Guardian Veterinary Specialists - vet - Updated May 2026

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