Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinarian in Slingerlands, NY
Our family-run veterinary practice has served the Capital Region since 1974, prioritizing personalized care through a deliberate focus on a smaller client base. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to treating companion animals, exotic pets, wildlife, and endangered species with a commitment to cutting-edge veterinary medicine while upholding hometown values. We emphasize preventive care, early diagnosis, and tailored treatment plans to ensure the long-term health of our patients. Our hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic tools and surgical technologies, including digital radiology and laparoscopic surgery.We maintain Fear Free certification to minimize stress for pets during visits and offer 24/7 emergency referrals to specialized facilities. Our longstanding accreditation by the American The Animal Hospital Association reflects our adherence to rigorous quality standards. We actively engage in community outreach, including wildlife rehabilitation and annual adoption events, to support both pets and their owners.
Services
Wellness Exams
Vaccine Protocols
Geriatric Care
Laparoscopic Surgery
Dental Services
Digital Radiology
Emergency Care
Behavior Counseling
Nutritional Counseling
Wildlife Rehabilitation
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- Weve served pets in the Capital Region with personalized care since 1974.
- Our team includes Fear Free certified professionals dedicated to stress-free visits.
- We offer advanced diagnostics and surgical technologies, including laparoscopy.
- We treat exotic pets, wildlife, and endangered species alongside companion animals.
- Our 24/7 emergency referral partnerships ensure critical care outside regular hours.
Associations and certifications
- American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
- Fear Free Certified
What people say
Kind, courteous, clean, and professional
Loyal customer
Wonderful way to adopt pets
Friendliest nicest vets ever
Dog happy to visit vets
Services
Wellness Exams
Annual wellness exams prevent disease and enable early diagnosis through tailored risk assessments, diet discussions, and weight tracking for pets' longevity. Exams address exercise levels, exposure risks, and lifestyle factors to optimize health. Our veterinarians monitor aging patterns unique to each species and breed.
Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopic procedures reduce pain and recovery time by using small incisions for abdominal organ visualization and biopsies. This technology aids accurate cancer evaluation and safer spays/neuters in dogs. Advanced applications include gastropexy to prevent life-threatening bloat in large breeds.
Dental Services
Digital dental radiography and ultrasonic cleanings detect hidden pathology below the gumline, preventing systemic bacterial infections. Our team performs extractions, repairs, and periodontal treatments under monitored anesthesia to ensure oral health. Regular dental care extends pets' lifespans.
Emergency Services
Critical patients receive oxygen therapy and intensive monitoring during regular hours, with 24/7 referrals to specialized hospitals for trauma care. Our crash cart and trained staff handle emergencies efficiently, transferring detailed records to referral centers for continuity of care.
Geriatric Care
Comprehensive geriatric programs address age-related changes in organ function, mobility, and cognition through blood tests, dietary guidance, and behavioral monitoring. Tailored interventions manage arthritis, dementia, and other conditions to maintain quality of life for senior pets.
People
Dr. Lexi
Veterinarian
Dr. Lexi assumed leadership of The Animal Hospital in 2014, continuing her fathers legacy of personalized veterinary care. She specializes in advancing hometown medicine while maintaining deep community ties. Her practice emphasizes preventive care and innovative treatment adoption.
Dr. Ed Becker
Wildlife Veterinarian
Dr. Ed Becker has served as a consulting veterinarian for New York States Endangered Species Unit for over 25 years. His expertise in wildlife rehabilitation includes bald eagle reintroduction programs and caring for injured raptors in our state-of-the-art flight cages.
Questions
What services are available for senior pets?
Our geriatric program includes wellness exams, blood tests, dietary guidance, and pain management tailored to age-related conditions like arthritis.
Do you offer emergency veterinary care after hours?
We refer urgent after-hours cases to two level-one trauma centers while remaining available for emergencies during regular business hours.
How does laparoscopic surgery benefit my pet?
Minimally invasive laparoscopy reduces pain, shortens recovery time, and enables precise abdominal organ diagnostics and procedures like spays.
Are your veterinarians Fear Free certified?
Yes, all doctors hold Fear Free certification to ensure stress-reduction techniques during exams for anxious pets.
What wildlife rehabilitation services do you provide?
We care for injured raptors, orphaned animals, and endangered species in specialized habitats as part of state conservation programs.
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