We had an emergency with our dog and couldn't find a place to go to. After a phone call to the Animal Hospital of Chelsea we were told we could come right away. Dr. Simon was very friendly and professional. He took a look at our dog, did what was required and sent us on our way with instructions to follow and call him the next day. Very good experience considering the stress of the situation. Very recommended. Only one thing that wasn't perfect was the fact that their machine did not accept international credit cards and we had to run out to get cash Read Less

Centrally located, this animal hospital is extremely attentive and does an excellent job caring for your dog or cat. I have used them for years with 3 different dogs and 2 cats and they give excellent care. The doctor knows his work and I trust him to not only care for my current kitten, but to proactively discuss options and possible issues with me, and to call to follow up. It is a small office with only one doctor and some assistants. Read Less

Dr. Simon and his staff are the best. Dr. Simon, unlike so many other vets, is mindful and compassionate. He remembers her (my cat) and always asks me a lot of questions about her and really seems to know what is going on and what to try. He did not recommend a myriad of diagnostics on my 13 year old cat, but a step-by-step approach to care. Highly recommend him! Read Less

I was in NY for a week, staying around the corner at the new Marriott Edition hotel. This hotel is across from Washington Square Park. Apparently,  my service dog, Biscuit,  caught some type of virus and it was 10 am on Friday and what to do. I called this place first and was slotted in ASAP. The staff and Dr Simon were fabulous, with Biscuit. We got a few cans of food, meds, and a discount. Not bad for last minute.I recommend this vet, he cares and is extremely thorough.  Technician was nice and helpful, I didn't hv to pick Biscuit up or anything to get him on the exam table. Receptionist even called me back, to inform me that I would be receiving a credit, due to discount!! Read Less

I got a really bad experience with a female doctor in the clinic. The hospital charged $105 (with $30 first timer discount) for just exam fee and they wanted to charge me another $1000 for further examination. It's very pricey, don't go if you are under limited budget. I don't feel like they care about my dog, but money.Read Less

Both the vet and the assistant were extremely helpful and acommodating getting an urgent care appointment for my dog on the morning I called. The vet was lovely with my dog, gentle an caring and was good at explaining everything to me, including follow up care. Read Less

Our most recent visit was very good. I always find Dr. Simon to be very knowledgable - caring - and patient. I always have pleasant experience with any members of his staff and everything is explained to me. I really think that my most recent visits with Little Squeak have helped us to take better care of her Read Less

Precious was in for a yearly check-up. All of the staff is polite and professional. As is always the case, Dr. Simon took great care of Precious (and me). He is always thorough and takes the time to answer all of my questions and concerns. Read Less

No one to see my dog at 3:00pm on a Friday afternoon! I ran with my dog because he was crying from terrible pain... I got to the hospital and receptionist told me they didn't have anyone who could see him! DO NOT GO TO THIS VET! Read Less

Always a pleasure visiting Dr. Simon! He and Carl were terrific with Joy! Front desk staff (I believe her name is Finola/Finula??) was most helpful and efficient. We'll see you all again in a few weeks for her next round of shots! Read Less

I have been delighted and impressed with the service and attitude and medical attention my cat, Ed Feder, received in the Animal Hospital of Chelsea. Dr. Simon is an exceptional vet with exceptional attitude and compassion to animals. The supporting staff have been very friendly and helpful and attentive. Highly recommended. Read Less

I have always felt that Dr. Simon is not only incredibly effective as a vet, but that he genuinely likes the animals who are his patients. I currently have two cats under his care and initially had a third who passed away. He has always been very clear and informative with the course of treatment in each case when I've had to bring someone in. Right now, he has a great staff as well and they make an overall fantastic team. There have, in the past, been a couple of partner vets who were capable but I didn't feel as comfortable with. But Dr. Simon himself is the best. Read Less

Dr. Scott Simon is caring, gentle, thorough and professional. He takes time to patiently explain all testing and results and always has a gentle approach and quiet voice that comforts our cats. His years of experience have made him an excellent Vet. who cares deeply for his work and our pets. I recommend him and his office in Chelsea without hesitation. Read Less

I have been taking my small dog here his whole life - at this point over 8 years. This is a no frills vet. The office is modest and dated. The staff is small (although I have never found scheduling to be a problem). All of which keep the pricing competitive for a NYC vet. I have found Dr. Simon to be great for us. For example, how I first found him: when other vets tried to put my doctor under to have his baby teeth extracted in surgery (high risk and high cost for a puppy), Dr. Simon suggested a dog bone and a tug and that took care of it. He has a common sense approach. We have come here for both routine and urgent care and left confident every time. Read Less

I don't have enough good things to say about Dr. Simon. Everyone in his office is nice and getting an appointment for our dog has always been easy. I particularly appreciate that he has built a rapport with our dog so that while she typically hates going to the vet and groomer, she doesn't mind visiting Dr. Simon. Read Less

Have had a great experience at Animal Hospital of Chelsea with my cat. Dr. Simon has a great bedside manner and is very knowledgable. He is also a realist and never pressures us to get unnessecary treatments. The office is a bit old fashioned but it's clean and efficient. Every time we come in we are seen right on time and are in and out quickly. They are open on Saturdays and it's never difficult to get an appointment even last minute. Highly recommend Animal Hospital of Chelsea and Dr. Simon. Read Less

Dr. Simon is a great vet.  I've been going to him for over 4 years now.  My yorkie was only a bit over 1lb when I got him, he's now 4 1/2 year old.  Dr. Simon is always gentle with him when we go.  Even though we moved across the hudson, we still go to Dr. Simon for his yearly visits.  He calmed my nerve as a new owner and still does the same each year I'm there.  His staff are very friendly as well.  Only had 1 not so great experience when we went on a day he was not there and another vet saw my dog bc it was an emergency.  Have no plan of going to another vet anytime soon. Read Less

Do NOT go to this place with your pet unless you want bad service. The two times I came here, I saw two different people and neither one is a vet. They are technicians or assistants, but NOT vets. The first time I came here, the woman didn't even bother weighing my puppy- can you believe that? She didn't even weigh him! I had to ask her to weigh him since it was his first time at the vet with me and I didn't know how much he weighs. I was a new pet parent, so I prepared a list of questions ahead of time to ask. She literally said just enough to answer the questions I had and nothing else. She was stone cold. Not one smile from her.Then, the 2nd time I came in with my puppy, we saw a new person, but not a vet. And this time, I want to microchip my puppy. The woman literally jab my dog with the needle and the appointment was over. She didn't even so much as weigh him or do a basic checkup. He was a growing puppy. And they don't even check to make sure he is alright. Needless to say, both times I was charged a lot of money. The microchip itself was $90, which is ludicrous! I take my baby to The Humane Society of New York now, where he gets AMAZING care. It was like night and day. The first time I took my puppy to the Humane Society, they checked his eyes, his hips, his ears, listened to his heart, weigh him, and they provided me with so much information about raising a puppy. This is what going to the vet should be like, and yes, I saw a VET at the HSNY. Now, I always take my dog to the HSNY for non-emergencies. For emergencies, we go to Heart of Chelsea - they have great service there, too. Read Less

My dog was WAS a patient there. Last year for her check up, they decided to give her all her shots at once instead of doing it in two visits like they are supposed to.She ended up becoming very very loopy and about 10 minutes later took a diving leap off our landing in the pouring rain and broke her back right leg. Terrified I carried my 50lb dog in my arms back to the vet. They told me where the closest emergency vet office was and the vet apologized when I told them she was "loopy" after getting too many shots at once.So off we went...I never heard from them. No call to see how their patient was doing. No check in...nothing. Now my dog was whining in pain, bleeding and all 3 of the people at the office (the vet, the male assistant, and the front desk woman). You would think that they would have some sort of concern about this considering the fact that they "care for animals" for a living.Well they don't care. I will never bring my animal back to this office and I recommend that no one else does either. There are plenty of great vets in the neighborhood but this is NOT one of them. Read Less

I brought my dog to the Chelsea Animal Hospital (Scott Simon, DVM) for 4 years, and while my dog always received great, professional care, I was never ecstatic about this vet office. Don't get me wrong- the staff there is incredibly friendly, it's easy to book appointments, and Dr. Simon always made my dog 100% better when she was sick and kept her up to date on yearly appointments and shots.Maybe I'm just one of those crazy dog people that expects a vet, especially if the health of my adoring, sweet, loyal dog is at stake, to be an outwardly affectionate, gentle, other crazy dog person as intent on making their "patients" better as their owners. I never felt comfortable that my dog was handled as just another day's appointment. Maybe I'm expecting too much out of a vet, but in a city this big with so many options, I'm going to keep looking for another animal center who shows they understand how important and precious a pet can be. Read Less