ASPCA Community Veterinary Clinic - By Appointment Only

4.4 (558 reviews)
501 E 161 St, Bronx, NY 10451, USA

Hours

Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at ASPCA Community Veterinary Clinic - By Appointment Only

Preventive care

Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.

Compare prescription pricing

Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.

Consider pet insurance

Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.

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4.4 ASPCA 12,227
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Getting to Know Your Veterinarian

Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.

Experience

Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.

Emergency Care Procedures

It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.

Communication Preferences

Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.

Breed Specific Health Considerations

Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.

Facility Tour

If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.


Final Note

Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.

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Reviews from Google

4.4

558 reviews

Brought my precious boy Ouken here for vaccines. Everything went smoothly. I was serviced quickly and offered Flea and Tick control which I will always say yes to (-: no complaints. My advice is to show up ON TIME, they will reschedule you.

Aug 9, 2023

When I brought my puppy in I was a little discouraged because although he was in pain they said they couldn't see him for the next 2 weeks. The receptionist handed me a paper with alternative places that could see him as an emergency. I decided to call the clinics while there, and before the phone could even ring 3 good times, the receptionist stood up and said she just had a cancellation and that she could put me in for 1pm that day. 🙌🏿. The entire staff was AMAZING! I RATE THEM 10/10. They tried to make both me and my puppy feel comfortable.

Aug 25, 2023

I am very impressed how the front desk is very professional. They’re nice and respectful. As soon as I walked in they said hi and didn’t ignore me at all. They helped me with registration of my cat and moved me to billing department so they can discuss my situation and tell me what’s next. Also Billing department was so nice especially Ashley she was so helpful and attentive with my situation. Overall experience was amazing. Nurses and doctors are so careful and friendly with yoshi! Thanks to you guys yoshi is still here with us. I am beyond grateful!

May 8, 2023

I'm physically ~mentally ~emotionally exhausted right now, still... First off I discovered that my cats nipple was inflamed Tuesday evening. When I went to inspect it puss and blood came pouring out. I called the ASPCA immediately but it was after they were already closed. I was able to leave a message. So the next day at 8 am when they opened I called. I was told via recorded message that there were 30 people ahead of me. After 10 minutes the message then stated that there were 41 people ahead of me. From that time the amount of people ahead of me started going down. After 1 hour and 17 minutes they answered the phone. Nobody said anything. So I said " hello hello. Is anyone there. I can't hear you. Is anyone there. Exactly 25 seconds later they hung up. Of course I called back and I got it recording that the appointments were filled for the day. So yesterday ~Thursday ~ I called again and thankfully got through and got an appointment for 1:30. I took my cat in and the Dr. said that she has cancer throughout and it's the kind that goes into the blood. Here's where it gets more stressful. I was prepared to let her go. The Dr stated that she was uncomfortable. Now there was nothing that could be done for her except to give her medication that would act as a slight sedative to ease her discomfort. And she gave me wipes to clean the infected area... The Dr, who was very nice by the way, then stated~ "well she is eating, drinking, and going to the bathroom, I don't see why you shouldn't take her home." I was thrown for a loop at this point. The Dr also said "why don't you pick a date to have her put down. Like give it a week." So now I have my cat home with me and I get to watch her deteriorate until I pick a date to bring her back to put her down... I have no other comment about this right now. This was my experience... Take it as you want...I've been to the ASPCA a few times and regardless of the results I've never had a bad experience. Everyone was always very nice and everything had always been fully explained to me. I do not want to put out anything negative, but again, this threw me off...

Aug 11, 2023

The Vets were very professional, they give the owner a brief n good explanation of the treatment needed. It's very convenient when you need fast n good treatment for your pet, n it's some what a little less then walking into a vet clinic. You can also pick up at the store anything else you need for your pet. I was very pleased.

Jun 22, 2023