Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Pet's Partner in Healthcare
Abingdon Square Veterinary Clinic has been a trusted partner in pet healthcare for over five decades. Our Fear-Free Certified team combines advanced veterinary technology with compassionate, personalized care to ensure the well-being of every pet we treat. We prioritize education, preventative medicine, and transparent communication to empower pet owners while fostering a welcoming, family-like environment.Our commitment to excellence extends through comprehensive services, including urgent care, dentistry, diagnostics, and emergency surgery, all delivered with a focus on reducing stress for both pets and their families. With decades of collective expertise, our veterinarians and technicians maintain rigorous professional standards while emphasizing the human-animal bond that lies at the heart of our practice.
Services
Urgent Care
Wellness Care
Dentistry
Diagnostics
Emergency Surgery
In-House Laboratory
Vaccinations
Pet Travel Exams
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- Over 50 years serving NYC's West Village with compassionate veterinary care
- Fear-Free Certified specialists in stress-reducing pet treatment techniques
- 24/7 urgent care with advanced diagnostic capabilities
- Customized wellness plans for cats and dogs at all life stages
- Expert dental care using state-of-the-art equipment and full-mouth x-rays
Associations and certifications
- Fear Free
What people say
Gold standard care
Compassionate and professional
Best veterinary clinic
Stress-free experience
Excellent follow-up care
Services
Urgent Care
Our urgent care services address non-life-threatening pet health issues with prompt, compassionate treatment. Available during business hours, we handle minor injuries, infections, and acute illnesses using advanced diagnostic tools to ensure rapid recovery while minimizing stress for pets and owners. Our experienced team provides expert care without requiring emergency hospital costs.
Wellness Care
Comprehensive wellness programs focus on disease prevention through regular examinations, vaccinations, and health monitoring. We develop customized care plans for cats and dogs at every life stage, emphasizing nutrition counseling, parasite prevention, and early detection of potential health concerns through bloodwork and physical assessments during annual checkups.
Dentistry
Advanced dental care includes professional cleanings, periodontal disease treatment, and tooth resorption management using digital x-rays and specialized equipment. Our Fear-Free techniques ensure comfortable procedures while addressing tartar removal, dental infections, and extraction needs. Post-operative care instructions help maintain long-term oral health for improved overall pet wellness.
Diagnostics
In-house laboratory capabilities facilitate rapid bloodwork analysis and microscopic evaluations, complemented by digital radiography and ultrasound services. These diagnostic tools enable accurate assessments of organ function, infection presence, and internal injuries, supporting timely treatment decisions and monitoring of chronic conditions through precise, real-time data collection.
Emergency Surgery
Urgent surgical interventions address traumatic injuries, acute internal issues, and life-threatening conditions during business hours. Our equipped surgical suite allows immediate stabilization while coordinating with specialized emergency facilities for after-hours critical cases, ensuring continuous care through seamless referrals and comprehensive medical record transfers to maintain treatment continuity.
People
Shantel
Practice Manager
With decade-long veterinary management experience, Shantel leads our team with commitment to exceptional patient care. Her leadership focuses on creating positive clinical experiences while fostering collaborative workplace culture through transparent communication and staff development initiatives in New York City's West Village.
Markita
Assistant Manager
A Queens native with extensive front-of-house veterinary experience, Markita oversees client relations while advancing team coordination. Her warm demeanor and organizational skills enhance client communication and operational efficiency, supported by five years of specialized training at Manhattan veterinary practices.
Dr. Shorenstein
Veterinarian
Board-certified veterinary specialist with 15+ years experience in companion animal care. Recognized for compassionate treatment approaches and complex case management, Dr. Shorenstein develops tailored wellness plans while mentoring junior staff in Fear-Free handling techniques across cats and dogs of diverse backgrounds.
Dr. DeLorenzo
Veterinarian
Licensed small animal practitioner emphasizing preventative medicine and geriatric care. Dr. DeLorenzo specializes in feline behavior management while maintaining expertise in surgical procedures, combining technical proficiency with patient-centered communication to address both medical and emotional needs of pets and owners.
Dr. Seaward
Veterinarian
Emergency medicine specialist with advanced training in critical care procedures. Dr. Seaward manages urgent cases with precision while maintaining focus on client education, particularly noted for calm communication during high-stress situations and thorough follow-up care instructions for post-incident recovery processes.
Questions
What emergency services do you provide after hours?
We recommend Veterinary Emergency Group and BluePearl Partners for after-hours critical care. Our team coordinates medical records transfers to ensure treatment continuity during any emergency situation.
How should I prepare my cat for annual wellness exams?
Introduce carrier training gradually using positive reinforcement with treats. Maintain familiar scents in transport containers and use Feliway pheromone sprays to reduce stress before West Village clinic visits.
What dentistry options exist for tooth resorption?
Full-mouth x-rays identify resorptive lesions requiring surgical extraction. Our Fear-Free techniques minimize discomfort while using digital imaging to track dental health progress during follow-up appointments.
Do you offer payment plans for veterinary services?
We provide CareCredit financing options for qualified clients. Our financial coordinators explain available payment methods during initial consultations to ensure affordable pet healthcare access.
How do I schedule appointments with specific veterinarians?
Our online system shows real-time availability for Drs. Shorenstein, DeLorenzo, Burdon, and Seaward. Call our West Village clinic for special scheduling requests or urgent care bookings.
