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River Valley Veterinary Hospital

4.7 (13 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Services - River Valley Veterinary Hospital

Pet physical or wellness exam

Pet vaccinations

Pet hospice

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10 months ago

Clean, caring veterinary service. They take thir time and do not rush you. Recommended by my long time, retired vet.

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8 years ago

Love this Hospital.. I bring my babies here for everything.. they are so kind and helpful. They are all very professional!!!

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If I could give her 5,000,000 stars, I would. My pets are my children and they mean the absolute…read moreworld to me. She has helped two of them cross over the rainbow bridge, and knowing that their last moments were full of peace and calm in the comfort of their own home means so much and has really helped with my grieving.

Dr Dale Krier was extremely accommodating, compassionate and respectful during this stressful time…read more She gave my 15.5 year old best friend the dignity that she deserved on her final day. Her wisdom and forethought went above and beyond my expectations, and believe me, I had rehearsed this terrible day many times in my head. My call was promptly returned, a convenient time scheduled, and the process discussed. During this time of social distancing, some special accommodations needed to be made, but they in no way interfered with the love my dog received that day. Dr Dale played music made for dogs ears only and was extremely comforting to me as well. She made a clay print of my dogs paw, which I will cherish forever. The support Dr Dale gave that day extends far beyond as she checked in on me and provided access to support groups. When I picked up my dogs remains, they where surrounded by meditation gardens and considering the circumstances (pandemic restrictions) I couldn't have asked for anything more comforting and reassuring that my dog was truly loved and that I had made the right decision. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Kathy Bremer at XTerra Dalmatians

Paws at Peace At Home Pet Euthanasia

Paws at Peace At Home Pet Euthanasia

(86 reviews)

East Harlem

Dr. Huang and the entire team at Paws at Peace made this incredibly difficult experience as caring…read moreand peaceful as possible - I could not recommend them more. So much compassion, from making the appointment to giving space & time during the visit to all the follow-up/check-in messages. Dr. Huang was so kind and patient, and he delivered all the services with so much grace. In-home euthanasia was easily the best option for me, as Mochi never liked going to the vet so there was no way I would make that his last moment. I also love that end-to-end services are offered, which reinforces the thought and care they put into their practice. The plaster paw print, fur clippings in the glass vial, the sympathy card with forget-me-not seeds, and also the donation in Mochi's name to PAWS NY are all so treasured, and the aquamation service (via Compassionate Care Pet Aquamation) was also top notch. I have considered their grief counseling services as well but am still working through a lot of life adjustments without Mochi. As hard as it's been after 15+ years with him, I'm grateful to have worked with Paws at Peace for his last journey.

Zasu (19) it was her time Didn't want to have it done at a…read morecold vet office so I found P at P thru a neighbor These was the best choice Had a 10:30 appointment at my home Dr Jennifer was on time introduced herself to Zasu. Sat with me explaining the process and she took it from there. The transition was so peaceful and at the same time comforting to see my long time friend at peace. Letting go isn't easy. But this experience made it so much easier.

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Comforted Companions Veterinary Care

(25 reviews)

I can't say enough about Alexis who so gracefully single handedly runs comforted companions. I…read morefeel blessed to have had her by my side to help me make what felt like the most heart wrenching impossible decision. You will not find a more kind and compassionate person . Making the decison to say goodby to Origami was one of the most painful and confusing times in my life. Alexis gave me so much of her time and showed so much compassion and kindness at a time when breathing felt hard. If you are struggling to help your pet transition in a pain free way and would like to do it in your home with the most gentle and kind person, please choose Alexis. I will miss my sweet sweet Angel for the rest of my life but I feel grateful knowing she wasnt afraid and felt safe and loved in her last moments. Thank you Alexis

Dr. Alexis is not only a true professional but one of the most caring and compassionate doctors…read morethat I have ever met. This was an extremely difficult decision to make for our baby, Bosco, who was 13 when we had to say goodbye. We had been in communication more than once with Dr. Alexis before we had made the final decision. She was extremely patient and understanding with us as well as guided us through the process and explained everything thoroughly . It felt sad as anything to say goodbye but she made it a peaceful process while celebrating his life. Cannot thank Dr. Alexis enough and if anyone ever needs end of life care, I would highly recommend her.

At Home Veterinary - Dr. Leshanski making sure one of his favorite patients is ready for her big trip to California! Bone voyage sweet P!

At Home Veterinary

(121 reviews)

Upper East Side, Yorkville

Thank you so much! Even though they're out of the area in NY I needed help in, the lady on the…read morephone was so kind as to refer other vets that might be able to help me. This small detail just makes the world of the difference. Thank you so much, you can really see that they care (evidenced by them sharing info of other vets to help), and also hear that they care, they took the time to wish me well. Again small things that make the world of a difference. Thank you! Had been calling different vets for quite some time with no luck, then I came across your vet and just wanted to say thanks and leave this review.

Dr Leshanski had been taking care of my girl for the last five years. And I can't believe I never…read moreleft a review. I was recommended him my girl's old vet in Queens who didn't do visits in Manhattan and I cannot begin to say how lucky we are to have found him. I have been to so many vets over the years with my fur babies, some who look at you like a checkbook, to the point of telling me "maybe you should go elsewhere" when her nerves got the best of her (I'm looking at you Animal Medical Center) and others who put the needs of the animal above all else. He not only put my Leia's needs front and center but his care and compassion for the pet's companions, I can't say we're owners, was above and beyond. He gave my girl five more good years of life. Dealt with all my stupid questions and emails with patience and care. And he was here to gently ease her on her way. Anyone who needs a vet to take care of their furbaby. Please reach out to him. You can not find better.

Heal At Home Pet Care

Heal At Home Pet Care

(3 reviews)

I was first introduced to Liz through a mutual friend. She gave me tools through patience, guidance…read moreand demonstration to care for my cat Fred and bring him to a full recovery. She allowed me to have many more years (he lived for 20) with my beloved furry companion. Now many years later she has helped me once again with a dog I inherited named Luna. She is a 7 yr old Chihuahua mix who suddenly started to suffer seizures, and became very wobbly and twitchy. Within the first couple of days the symptoms appeared we brought her to 2 different vet practices. They both drew the same conclusions of neurological issues (after ruling out toxins, injury, and tick borne diseases), but could not give a definitive answer without pricey diagnostics. So we started to medicate for one possible issue at a time to see which one would work (or not work) so we could rule out as we went along. In the meantime I contacted Liz looking for some guidance. I had a conversation explaining symptoms as well as sending her short videos during different activities. Immediately she recognized the involuntary movements, Luna was most likely suffering from cerebella ataxia. This made total sense to me as I have worked with cats that lived with feline cerebellar hypoplasia. Liz gave me a list of herbals for specific symptoms. Knowing I have some experience with natural medicines, she told me to "play with them" until I hit the right combination. I will not lie, I was reluctant to stop Luna's prescription from the vet as the pills seemed to be working; even though it was explained to me how the side effects may be preventing her from improving to the full extent. Then it happened, I accidentally dosed Luna twice one evening with her prescription meds. Luckily there was no harm done, but it was scary...and just the catalyst I needed to make the switch. Even though the first 2 nights she seemed to regress, I trust Liz. I told myself what I always told my customers, give it time. By the end of the 1st week, I started to see improvement. Over the past month I have tweaked her herbals (sometimes accidentally), and she is a completely different dog. She has not had a seiziure, nor does she twitch or wobble like she did a few weeks ago. She is now capable of eating, playing, walking on a leash and going to the bathroom like she did before the big seizures occurred and major symptoms appeared. Liz worked her magic once again...I used to trust Liz, now I have straight up faith in her!

Liz Stewart worked as a Vet Tech at Oradell Animal Hospital for many, many years. She's an at Home…read moreVeterinary Technician with a holistic approach as well as providing nursing services. I first met Liz last April (2016) when my Boxer became ill. She helped him and myself in many ways. Making his life comfortable in my home with her care. She was able to draw his blood here at home and then drop the vials off to my Veterinarian. This made a huge difference in me having to get my dog in/out of the car etc. Truly she reduced most of the stress. She worked with my Vet so that my boy could have the best of both worlds. She provides IV fluids and acupressure among many other services. Over time Liz has worked with all three of my dogs. Sally Rodriguez Hamm (FurMom)

Vet in the house - Bentley sharing a bed and some body warmth with Fifi a few days before she transitioned over the rainbow bridge.

Vet in the house

(15 reviews)

This is the second time my family has used Dr. Lisa within the last two years to help our pets over…read morethe rainbow bridge within the comfort of our home. Dr. Lisa was very understanding and compassionate and my wife and I are very appreciative of what she does. For our latest pet Bentley, he had multiple complex issues to include anemia, diabetes and cancer and was recently discharged from a 24/7 veterinary hospital. Rather than let him transition at the hospital we knew we could reach out to Dr. Lisa and request those services within our home. This was more comfortable for him and for us to have the ability to say goodbye in the place he had called home with his family. Dr. Lisa was very transparent on her pricing each time we called upon her. And each time we made that phone call to her we knew it was only a day or so away before we would have to say goodbye to our fur baby. My wife and I are very appreciative of the services offered as well as Fifi and Bentley. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.

Dr Lisa was very kind and professional when she visited our home. She helped our pet feel…read morecomfortable and get the rest they ultimately needed. We are grateful to her and not having to stress our cat out in a vet's office at the end of their life. She even noted that for some pets, getting in the car to go to the vet can cause anxiety. She explained what to expect with euthanasia and we are immensely grateful. Highly recommend!

River Valley Veterinary Hospital - vet - Updated October 2026

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