Companions Animal Hospital – Vets in Merrick
Clinic Overview
Companions Animal Hospital is an independent small-animal clinic in Merrick, New York, serving dogs and cats, including puppies and kittens. The hospital lists small-animal medicine and surgery, preventive care, in-house laboratory testing, and complementary options such as acupuncture and laser therapy. It notes AAHA accreditation and New York State Veterinary Medical Society accreditation, and it is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM with a weekday closure from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM; it is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Companions Animal Hospital is an independent small-animal clinic in Merrick, New York, serving dogs and cats, including puppies and kittens. The hospital lists small-animal medicine and surgery, preventive care, in-house laboratory testing, and complementary options such as acupuncture and laser therapy. It notes AAHA accreditation and New York State Veterinary Medical Society accreditation, and it is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM with a weekday closure from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM; it is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Services
- •Small-animal medicine for dogs and cats
- •Small-animal surgery
- •Preventive care plans with medical, diagnostic, treatment, and preventive planning
- •In-house laboratory and clinical laboratory testing
- •Diagnostic work-ups, including pre-anesthetic testing
- •Immediate in-house emergency diagnostic testing
- •Integrated and complementary medicine counseling
- •Veterinary acupuncture
- •Therapeutic laser therapy and laser pain management
- •In-hospital pharmacy
- •Online pharmacy for medication ordering
- •Prescription refills for pickup or online ordering
- •Written prescriptions for outside pharmacies
- •No in-house emergency service is advertised; the clinic lists external 24/7 emergency hospitals for out-of-hours care
Pricing
No published pricing information is available for this clinic.
People
- •Cathy O. Klemenger, DVM — co-founder and veterinarian
- •Azra B. Marghoob, DVM, CVA — co-founder and veterinarian
- •Irene Jimenez — hospital manager
- •Lisa Wilson — front office manager
- •Tracy Stumpf — associate hospital manager
- •Recent reviews also mention Dr. Barnable and vet tech Sydney
Reviews
Google lists a 4.8/5 rating from 133 reviews. A small set of recent written reviews is very positive and describes compassionate staff, thorough exams, clear explanations, and patience with questions. Reviewers specifically mention care for cats, a geriatric cat with repeated medical issues, and a new puppy, with one review highlighting help with learning home fluids and medication administration.

