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Dr. Steven Dratch

Dr. Steven Dratch

4.3 (12)

202 E Main St, Bay Shore, NY 11706, USA

Best Pet Insurance in Bay Shore, New York 2024

Hours:

Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

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Tell me about your experience with [pet type].

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Reviews from Google

Leigh-Ann Cortes Urbane Canine

As always Dr. Dratch and his staff attended to my Lucy's needs in a polite and timely manner. As a dog trainer and owner of a senior dog this is important to me. The staff, Dr. Dratch and the other doctors are very attentive and always help me manage her "senior" conditions in a manner such that she is a very happy girl in her 14th year!

posted: 02/24/2023

Ric Hard

Everyone is very welcoming and helpful. I was going to a different vet and my dog needed surgery that they could not do. This lead me to Dr.Dratch. He kept me updated every step of the way. My dog was admitted to the hospital for 4 days. I received a call even on easter letting me know that my dog was doing good. (I never expected that). The whole staff loves what they do and you can tell from the first time you meet them. The building is clean and I never had to wait long before I was called in. Bay shore animal hospital saved my dog's life.

posted: 04/24/2017

Alexa Salzman

Dr. Dratch is the most gentle, kind, knowledgeable, delightful person you will ever meet. The fact that he cares so much for your pet is just a bonus. He has done two ACL's on our Golden amongst other treatments. Any time we call we are able to see him. He is just so wonderful there are no words that can truly describe him and his Bayshore Animal Hospital establishment. Thanks to them our dog his safe, happy and healthy. With gratitude Lacey's Parents

posted: 12/02/2016

Joe Badolato

The front office puts you immediately on hold without even answering the call to let you know that they're busy. Very unprofessional! Takes 3 days to get a prescription approved for chewy after calling no less than three times to have an expedited. My dog has congestive heart failure and is now out of her meds because they have not approved it still!

posted: 05/05/2022

Russ Solow

By far, the best veterinary hospital on the island. After bad experiences elsewhere, I started bringing my pets (2 dogs, 1 cat) to Dr Dratch and Dr J. The care they provide is superior because they actually care. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a good veterinary practice with smart vets who always do the right thing.

posted: 09/07/2020

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