Columbus Circle Veterinary Hospital
4.3 (55) 2 Columbus Ave # 3, New York, NY 10023, USAHours:
Monday: 12:00 – 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 – 2:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Columbus Circle Veterinary Hospital
Schedule Regular Vet Visits
One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.
Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions
Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.
Pet Insurance
Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.
How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?
Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | AKC | 895 |
| 4.5 | ASPCA | 12,067 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,675 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,109 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,814 |
| 4.5 | Hartville | 179 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 10,919 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 819 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,413 |
| 4.6 | MetLife | 7,195 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 21,418 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 120 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 14,554 |
| 4.8 | Pumpkin | 2,913 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 10,498 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 58,886 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,601 |
Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask
Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:
Tell me about your experience with [pet type].
Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.
How do you handle emergencies?
You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.
How do you communicate with pet owners?
Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.
Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?
Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.
Do you have any questions for me about my pet?
This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.
Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?
Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.
Reviews from Google
We used Dr. Walsh for our old Dog & Cat when we lived in Manhattan 2000-2103. After a dozen years away in Cape May, we finally returned Home & now she's taking excellent care of our 3-Stooges Japanese Chins and our Kitty Princess! Dr. Walsh had the best knowledge of how to properly take care of all our Pets!
posted: 12/25/2025
Dr. Maureen Walsh has been taking care of my dogs and I can’t recommend her enough. She’s not a young lady, but she’s super up to date and put my dog on Librela as soon as it was FDA-approved in 2023. It made a huge difference in my elderly dog’s quality of life until he passed in the age of 14. A lot of vets, based on what I’ve heard from other dog owners dealing with the same rear-leg issues, never even bring this option up. Also she never had to shave fur to draw blood and somehow always hit the vein on the first try. Dr. Walsh is impressive specialist! Your best choice!
posted: 02/13/2026
I've lived in Columbus circle all my life, I've seen this vet hospital for years. Not many people go there and if they do it's for pure convenience! They open when they want, have files all over the place not to mention, Dr. Walsh needs to hang it up and retire! This woman can barely see let alone diagnose a dog properly. Took my dog to cut his nails once and she was on a walker, couldn't even stand not sure how she still has any clients but the little she has, she milks to pay for the expensive rent. My father took my beloved 16 year old Yorkie to Dr. Walsh with concerns about the itching that ensued and became bloody, she deemed it as allergies and sent him on his merry way with a sensitive skin shampoo for dogs and gave him 3 vaccines (unrelated she figured might as well since he was due), a whopping $400 bill she had no problem charging. Come to find out my poor dog had a tick infestation, bumps my father had initially called out to her and the whole reason he brought him for a checkup. After weeks of using this shampoo she sold us, my parents only found out because they started seeing small bugs everywhere around the apartment which had never been seen before as he is a house dog and doesn't go for walks; he doesn't play with other dogs as he is anxious and attached to my parents. My poor dog had been suffering this whole time, so I called her office to see what can be done and how she could help given she should've caught this weeks ago- the initial appointment was July 24th. Instead of taking some accountability for the quite obvious oversight she doubled down and proceeded to gas light us, asking if we have been hiking and that he likely got it from the park ... AGAIN HE IS A HOUSE DOG! Which she knows because she's cut his nails several times and always comments on how soft his paw pads are, again because he is and has always been a house dog.... She proceeded to pick at the few ticks he had left all to confirm he had ticks, the solution she provided? Make an appointment with her. I wouldn't make an appointment with her to save my life! She is the absolute worst vet ever, she is long overdue for retirement. Please please please, spend your money elsewhere, save your time, money and save your PET! Go to a real vet, Bond Vet, Midtown Pet Hospital or Rivergate Pet Clinic- any other but this one! You'll likely pay the same but at least you'll get actual treatments and a resolution as well as an educated and professional vet that knows how to properly care for your pets and isn't just about dollar signs. This is not to say she gave him ticks because she didn't, but she absolutely could have done a thorough check and caught it earlier so he wouldn't have suffered as long and as much as he did, she didn't care, no sympathy just a lot of questions trying to place blame everywhere else but herself. I would've appreciated her more had she just taken accountability and made it right, given she has seen our dog mostly for his nails whilst knowing his history of him being a house dog; none of this was of concern to her she saw another walk in and potential dollar signs. She also saw our address and was "huh, you guys live across the street?" It was like Mr. Krabs in SpongeBob, dollar signs across her eyes. Never again. And I will be sure to let everyone in the vicinity know as we have lived in this neighborhood for MANY years- since '97!
posted: 09/16/2025
Dr. Walsh is the best! She treated my senior pup so gently and was always super thorough. My dog has since passed but I’ll always appreciate her compassion, especially towards the end.
posted: 08/11/2025
Dr Walsh is great with my blind dachshund and my mini dachshund. I am happy to know her & use her for my pets. Judy W.
posted: 05/27/2025
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