Ellicott Street Animal Hospital

4.7 (377 reviews)

10 pet owners visit this clinic

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517 Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA

Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Ellicott Street Animal Hospital

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.

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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.


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Reviews from Google

4.7

377 reviews

Extremely friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. My puppy is only 12 weeks old so he’s extremely anxious whenever he leaves the house. He warmed up to the staff very quickly and received tons of cuddles and treats the moment we walked through the doors. I recommend this place to anyone who will listen!

Jul 1, 2023

Ellicott Animal hospital SAVED our dogs LIFE. I am a certified dog groomer since 2016. And I've seen a metric s#!+ ton of dogs in all kinds of states... but when my mothers peke mix, max, hurt himself and (no exag) screeeaaamed, just laying on the floor, we turned into a well oiled machine to get him help. Turns out he had somehow injured his neck... long story short, we thought we'd have to put him down, but they saved him. He's 14+ now, and we thank Ellicott every day for the extra time we are getting w him. These people care, they have compassion, and patience (he is not a super sweet dog, he gets nippy), and always call to follow up when needed. Thank you so much, from us, and from Max! Pic from today after a tub, before he was groomed. 🐶🐶☮️❤️

Jul 16, 2023

I love going to this vet. The staff is friendly, the vets are very knowledgeable and work hard to figure out what is wrong with your pet. They will often have follow up calls to check in to see how your pet is doing after the visit. Prices are reasonable too!

Jun 27, 2023

Not sure how the vets are cause I didn't get past the attitude of the receptionist. If you don't want to answer questions about the services and prices then don't be a receptionist. Didn't even ask anything about my dog and said they don't know how much basic annual blood work and such costs. Just kept saying we would have to talk to the vet.

Sep 18, 2023

I had a wonderful experience. Took my dog to get her teeth cleaned and they were so great with her. I also got her fixed here when she was 1 and everything went perfectly. Would highly recommend Ellicott Street Animal Hospital!

Jun 21, 2023