About Veterinary Care in Yonkers
Yonkers has five veterinary clinics, and the town's overall review picture is strong, with an average Google rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 3,634 reviews. The standout local pattern is that emergency care is available, but routine weekend access is unusually limited, so timing may matter as much as quality when choosing a vet.
Top 3 clinics (current town ranking table)
| Clinic | Our Score | Verified | Published prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cat Care Clinic of the Nyacks | 37/100 | — | — |
| Animal Specialty Center | 36/100 | — | — |
| County Animal Clinic | 36/100 | — | — |
Yonkers gives pet owners a meaningful but not overwhelming set of choices. With five clinics, this is not a market where every need will have many local alternatives, yet the overall review picture is strong enough to suggest that plenty of owners are finding dependable care. For most dog and cat owners, Yonkers looks like a solid place to compare a few credible options rather than a town where you have to settle for whatever is nearest.
The bigger issue in Yonkers is convenience rather than basic availability. None of the leading listings are verified, which means online details should be treated as a starting point, not a guarantee that hours, services, or intake status are current. Access is also uneven: no clinics are open on weekends, and none stay open past 7pm, so routine appointments may be harder to fit around work schedules. Emergency or out-of-hours help is available at three clinics, though, which creates a useful safety net when a problem cannot wait.
For pet owners choosing between vets in Yonkers, the best next step is to match the clinic to the kind of care you actually need. If you want a long-term primary vet, pay close attention to reviews that mention communication, continuity, ease of scheduling, and how staff handle nervous pets and worried owners. If your pet has a more serious condition or you want a clear backup plan for sudden illness, call ahead and ask how urgent cases are handled, whether referrals are common, and what happens after normal business hours. In every case, it is worth confirming current hours, new-patient availability, and species treated before you book.
One useful way to read the Yonkers field is to look past the headline star rating alone. In a town this size, there can be a real difference between a clinic with a smaller number of very enthusiastic reviews and one with a much deeper track record across many cases. Neither pattern is automatically better, but it can help you decide whether you value a more intimate feel or broader evidence of consistency.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Yonkers, New York
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Our Score (37/100)
Cat Care Clinic of the Nyacks is an independent veterinary clinic on South Broadway in Nyack, New York. The clinic focuses mainly on cats and kittens, while also listing limited or occasional dog care and small animals. It offers routine...
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Cat Care Clinic of the Nyacks is an independent veterinary clinic on South Broadway in Nyack, New York. The clinic focuses mainly on cats and kittens, while also listing limited or occasional dog care and small animals. It offers routine veterinary care, surgery, hospitalization, urgent visits when possible, and emergency care during open hours.
Our Score (36/100)
Animal Specialty Center is a veterinary emergency and specialty hospital in Yonkers, New York, treating dogs and cats. It offers around-the-clock emergency care every day of the year. Listed services include inpatient hospitalization, ICU...
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Animal Specialty Center is a veterinary emergency and specialty hospital in Yonkers, New York, treating dogs and cats. It offers around-the-clock emergency care every day of the year. Listed services include inpatient hospitalization, ICU care, multiple specialty departments, surgical services, and oncology treatment.
Our Score (36/100)
County Animal Clinic is a VCA Animal Hospitals clinic on Central Park Avenue in Yonkers, New York. It treats dogs and cats and lists primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, and boarding. The clinic also notes oncology...
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County Animal Clinic is a VCA Animal Hospitals clinic on Central Park Avenue in Yonkers, New York. It treats dogs and cats and lists primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, and boarding. The clinic also notes oncology support through VCA Pet CancerCare Centers, preventive care plans through CareClub, and online prescription services through myVCA.
Yonkers Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic at 526 Saw Mill River Rd in Yonkers, New York, and it is part of Thrive Pet Care. Recent comments discuss dog care and describe friendly staff, knowledgeable veterinary attention, and...
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Yonkers Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic at 526 Saw Mill River Rd in Yonkers, New York, and it is part of Thrive Pet Care. Recent comments discuss dog care and describe friendly staff, knowledgeable veterinary attention, and follow-up after visits. Some feedback also raises concerns about higher costs and says the clinic has felt different since Dr. Howell left. The clinic does not advertise in-house emergency services.
More Veterinary Practices in Yonkers
Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
Our Score (37/100)
Cat Care Clinic of the Nyacks is an independent veterinary clinic on South Broadway in Nyack, New York. The clinic focuses mainly on cats and kittens, while also listing limited or occasional dog care and small animals. It offers routine...
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Cat Care Clinic of the Nyacks is an independent veterinary clinic on South Broadway in Nyack, New York. The clinic focuses mainly on cats and kittens, while also listing limited or occasional dog care and small animals. It offers routine veterinary care, surgery, hospitalization, urgent visits when possible, and emergency care during open hours.
Our Score (36/100)
Animal Specialty Center is a veterinary emergency and specialty hospital in Yonkers, New York, treating dogs and cats. It offers around-the-clock emergency care every day of the year. Listed services include inpatient hospitalization, ICU...
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Animal Specialty Center is a veterinary emergency and specialty hospital in Yonkers, New York, treating dogs and cats. It offers around-the-clock emergency care every day of the year. Listed services include inpatient hospitalization, ICU care, multiple specialty departments, surgical services, and oncology treatment.
Our Score (36/100)
County Animal Clinic is a VCA Animal Hospitals clinic on Central Park Avenue in Yonkers, New York. It treats dogs and cats and lists primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, and boarding. The clinic also notes oncology...
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County Animal Clinic is a VCA Animal Hospitals clinic on Central Park Avenue in Yonkers, New York. It treats dogs and cats and lists primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, and boarding. The clinic also notes oncology support through VCA Pet CancerCare Centers, preventive care plans through CareClub, and online prescription services through myVCA.
Yonkers Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic at 526 Saw Mill River Rd in Yonkers, New York, and it is part of Thrive Pet Care. Recent comments discuss dog care and describe friendly staff, knowledgeable veterinary attention, and...
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Yonkers Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic at 526 Saw Mill River Rd in Yonkers, New York, and it is part of Thrive Pet Care. Recent comments discuss dog care and describe friendly staff, knowledgeable veterinary attention, and follow-up after visits. Some feedback also raises concerns about higher costs and says the clinic has felt different since Dr. Howell left. The clinic does not advertise in-house emergency services.






