The Village Animal Clinic

I split time between NYC and Albany. My 13 yo dachshund has always been seen in Brooklyn by a local vet but when my dog needed to be seen for what I thought was an abscessed tooth our vet wasn't available, and the swelling was unrelated to dental abnormalities. So I sought care in the Albany area and discovered Dr. McCarthy and the team at Village Animal Clinic. VAC is top notch care. I can't recommend them highly enough. I truly believe you get what you pay for so there is that (good pet medical care isn't cheap) but removing a growth in my dog's mouth (for a dog with a heart condition) went remarkably well. I felt 100% secure that my dog was in capable and loving hands. The team is wonderful. The environment is wonderful. Can't recommend them highly enough and I've decided they are my vet of choice Read Less

Such an amazing vet. The doctors really care, the staff are friendly and helpful and they genuinely care about your pets and you as well. I came to them because of the exotics experience (I have pet rats) but had such a positive experience with them for years, medically and surgically that I now bring my dog as well. Best vet in the area! Read Less

For quite some time I was looking for a vet for my two parrots. After spending months researching offices and trying to find a good place to bring my birds, my search for a vet is finally over, we’ll certainly be back here when it’s time for another check up. The building is clean and beautiful inside and out, and the staff is lovely. Thank you to Doctor McCarthy and all of the wonderful staff members that helped us today! Read Less

Love this place!!! Dr. Mile is awesome....been taking care of my babies for 17 years couldn't ask for a better doc fur my 4 legged babies!!! And kudos to the staff so very pleasant and accomadating to ur pets needs...never feel like ur being rushed out the door💜🐾💜🐾💜🐾💜 Read Less

You can clearly see the other reviews, these guys are as good as it gets. I have 5 cats and I also had a rabbit. I was searching for a vet in the area to take a look at him since I could tell he wasn't feeling well. 7 phone calls later and desperation I was told to call the Village Animal clinic. Not many vets take exotic pets in the area and I was kind of shocked when I had been told no and to call up to Saratoga. Animals don't usually like car rides so I really needed a place that was somewhat close by. Once I was there I saw Dr. Bevilaqua and I was more than happy with her. So happy that I switched all 5 of my cats over to them. Sadly my bunny had to be out down recently but it was done with so much compassion and care. I'm actually leaving in 10 mins to bring my cat for post op care and have her stickers removed. She's 14 and had a large tumor. Anyways, I'm rambling but couldn't be happier and it's only 15 mins from Albany. Read Less

I have 5 cats and a bunny and we were looking for a vet who treated rabbits. After coming here for my bunny we switched vets and now all my animals go here. The staff is amazing, compassionate and the most understanding people. I have gone there in tears and they made me feel so much better. I can't say enough good things about this place. It's not just cats and dogs, they treat exotic animals as well. Dr. Bevliaqua is amazing. I was told my rabbits were both male when I got them and we ended up having babies so they sexed them at no charge and told me they would help find homes for the babies if needed. I highly recommend this place. I drive 25 mins when there are at least a dozen vets within 5 miles of me, I would never go anywhere else. EDIT * On Wednesday before Thanksgiving we had to put our bunny down. Dr. Bevliaqua was so amazing throughout this process. We had to rush him there the day before and as soon as we got him there he was fine. The next day he went downhill fast and she noticed he was exhibiting symptoms of a brain disease so we had to do what was best. RIP Foobert Humperdinck. You were the best bunny anyone could ask for. Read Less

I moved to the area recently and found The Village Animal Clinic via Google and customer reviews. I am extremely happy with the kind and proffessional service they provide to my fur baby. He is my pride and joy and am very particular about who he goes to for care. Thank you to every staff member for making visits go so smoothly for me and my dog Frisbee! I highly recommend this clinic! Read Less

Dr. Mike and all the staff are wonderful. They are extremely friendly and knowledgeable. When I bring my Maltipoo in for any reason she is taken care of like she is a queen. They treat my little Sidney like she was their own. I recently had to bring Sidney in to have her eye checked. Dr. Mike and his assistant made Sidney feel very comfortable while they checked her eye. Dr. Mike took the time to explain to me what tests he was going to perform and what he was looking for. Dr. Mike really cares about his patients. This is evident by the way he cares for Sidney. Read Less

dr.kristen hellreich has been taking care of my three cats the last couple of years.they have not received better care. dr.hellreich is an outstanding vet. there is no one else i would want to treat my pets than dr.hellreich. dr.hellreich has outstanding bed side manner. she is an excellent listener. very generous with her time. she is very understanding about your questions and concerns.as great a vet that dr.hellreich is she is a better person. Read Less

I protected a stray cat and brought it here to check whether it's boy or girl. They are very kind and friendly, and checked it for free - then gave me an estimate about vaccinations. I really appreciated it. Read Less

I have owned over 30 animals so far, been to many vets before. The Doctors at the Village Animal Clinic were the only ones in my lifetime that have been truthfully and brutally honest about my animals conditions. If they were unsure or could not find the underlying cause of a problem, they knew where to send you. They would not take you on a ride just for the sake of making more money. They truly care for the animals well being.They are a fully equipped veterinarian service for almost all animals.It seems everyone in our town thinks the world of them. They will not let your animals suffer. You can't find better than that. Read Less

After a horrible experience with a vet clinic in the area I was in need of a new vet. I called them about possibly switching to their services and right away the receptionist was extremely friendly and helpful. I explained that my cat was diagnosed with giardia but the vet I had last seen did not think my cat needed treatment which seemed weird to me. She put me on hold and consulted a vet technician as well as Dr. holly herself to get their opinions which I thought went way beyond expectations (my old vet acted annoyed the second you answered the phone and would not answer questions instead saying they'll call you back only to never call back).I was worried about Boots so even though they were booked for appointments they were able to take her as a dropoff the next day which again was very helpful and accommodating! After Boots's visit she was given treatment and now she is acting better than ever!Also their prices seem very fair $25 for a fecal sample and I think $50 for a checkup. Read Less

If you have a small pet like a hamster, rabbit, guinea pig, rat, or parakeet, many other vets take the "It only cost $5 go get another one" approach. Not here. They recognize that every pet is loved and a family member. They have excellent knowledge of "exotic" animals such as chinchillas and iguanas and you are sometimes astounded by the animals waiting in the waiting area - chickens, owls, bearded dragons, etc.I was a very satisfied client when I had elderly rabbits - they lived to be 11 and 12 and thanks to the wonderful care received here, lived very happy and healthy lives. And when the time came to humanely end their lives due to old age health conditions that caused suffering, the reverence, compassion, and peace that was exhibited was far beyond the professional call of duty. They love animals, they know a lot about them, and they care a lot about you. Worth the trip from anywhere. Read Less

this past november i started taking my three cats to the village animal clinic.since i started coming to the practice they have been under the outstanding care of dr.kristen hellreich. words cannot describe how wonderful dr.hellreich has been to us.the decision to leave their  medical care with dr.hellreich is the best decision i have ever made as a pet parent.i know with all my heart that blossom,jules &zanni are very lucky to have such a wonderful veterinarian as dr.hellreich. there is no one i would want to treat my cats other than dr.kristen hellreich. as great a veterinarian as dr.hellreich is she is even a better person. Read Less

There is a reason we switched vets...to access the amazing skill, knowledge and compassionate care that is given each and every step to our companion dog. When we brought Amadeus to Dr. Mike he was a pretty broken and misdiagnosed dog with a cancerous tumor and 2 blown hind knee caps. After back to back surgeries and a long recovery he is now cancer free and able to move with no visible limp. But the story didn't end there. Amadeus has had life long, severe skin allergies, with chronic skin lesions, ear infections, and chewing to the point of leaving him raw and bleeding; his quality of life was greatly reduced. VAC has done everything they could to manage it but the allergies were winning. Now they have moved heaven and earth to find a new medicine that is like a miracle drug. We have our dog back in every sense of the word -- he is wagging his tail, going on walks again and enjoying life with renewed vigor. Dr. Mike and team VAC just don't take no for an answer! They find a solution. Read Less

I've been through multiple vets in the area, most of whom either lie to me, were extremely lacking in nutritional knowledge, or they wanted to charge me an arm and a leg. The Village Animal Clinic is wonderful. My first visit was with Dr. McCarthy to look at one of my snakes at the time. He is one of the few exotic vets in the area(and the only one I've met with any sort of bed side manner). He was wonderful and compassionate. Told me exactly what I needed, did not try to tack on extras. The total visit I believe was around $120 and that included the exam fee(first time patients, exam fee I believe is $50 and then any time after that it is $45).After that visit I started bringing my senior cat to Dr.Cheever, the other vet on staff. Dr Cheever is phenomenal. Randy, my senior cat, had many many many health issues. Dr Cheever never tried to bleed my wallet dry but at the same time was honest and to the point about what we needed to do. She was always right with her diagnosis. Eventually we had to bring Randy to be put to sleep. Dr.Cheever took us in right away. She cried with me as she put him to sleep and even said a prayer over him, I'm personally not religious, but I was very touched by the sentiment. They also sent me a sympathy card signed by the entire staff, and his pawprint and the rainbow bridge poem. After Randy passed, we adopted a younger cat who ended up having a neurological issue, again, off we went to Dr.Cheever, who was awesome and admitted that unfortunately she wasn't specialized in neurology and referred me to pet neurologist down in Latham(who was also awesome). I really appreciated her honesty instead of what I've experienced with a lot of vets who would have loaded my cat on meds and done unnecessary testing to get more money.Most recently, I have taken my newly adopted greyhound there. I saw Dr.Kristen this time who is the newest vet on staff. She was also very good and thorough.The Village Animal Clinic also does pro bono work for wildlife and other animal rescue organizations. They also refuse to do cosmetic surgeries. For these reasons alone, they will always get my business. Sometimes there is a little bit of a wait time but it's worth it, and the receptionists are very friendly and offer you coffee or soda.Wonderful clinic that really cares about the animals first! Read Less

The warmth and compassion for your pets start as soon as you walk in the door. The staff make you feel like you're the only one there and they always take time to acknowledge your animals. The vets are second to none and their experience, knowledge, and caring nature are the reason I chose The Village Animal Clinic. One of my rescue dogs has anxiety and he adores Dr. Holly. She has a special way with animals that I've witnessed on more than one occasion. Although we primarily see Dr. Holly, I have had the pleasure of meeting all the vets and I would highly recommend them too! If you don't have a vet or are considering changing, don't hesitate, this is the only place I trust to care for my four-legged family members. Read Less

As good as it gets! From the second you walk in the door, you will feel at ease.  The office staff is pleasant and always willing to help.  Dr. Cheever is a sweet, wonderful, caring woman and always goes the extra mile.  You will not feel rushed.  She will answer any question we have about our sweet dog, and always calls us back if we are having a problem.Extra bonus - the office has great hours to accomodate our hectic schedules AND the prices are fair and well explained.Cannot say enough good things about The Village Animal Clinic and Dr. Holly! Read Less

I love how both my dogs are happy to see the doctors and staff of The Village Animal Clinic when we visit. They have had problems for a number of years and I have brought them to two other vet offices, with no success. My daughter told me about how the doctors at the VAC were really great and I should take them there. At this point, I was desperate as one dog had such bad loose movements, he was having accidents in my home. I brought them to the VAC and thanks to the knowledge and research done by the doctors, "Frosty" doesn't have house accidents anymore and he is well again and so is my other dog, "Pixie". I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the love and caring all the staff has given to my animals. As long as I have animals, you will always be the vets I take my pets to! Read Less

Highly recommended! I recently got my first puppy! Knowing nothing about dogs, I was pleased with all the information and guidance I received from the village animal clinic. Dr. Holly answered my entire list of questions on our first visit! Since then I have had a few minor health issues with my puppy. Dr. Holly took time to speak directly on the phone with me and follow up on how he is doing. The staff is very welcoming and my puppy even enjoys going there! Read Less

Being an overprotective dog parent, I average at least 3 vets every time that I move. It is hard to find a vet who is knowledgeable, friendly, reasonably priced and loves my dog almost as much as I do.I first went to Drs. McCarthy and Cheever when they were with the Animal Hospital. When they left I followed them because I wasn't crazy about some of the new staff at the Animal Hospital. While we usually see Dr. McCarthy, Dr. Cheever is equally as good.With our three dogs, plus two that passed away, we have used just about every service that they offer, from surgery to well visits to emergency treatment, and they have excelled at everything. In fact, a couple of years ago when we found out that our beloved dog had severe, end stage aggressive cancer, Dr. McCarthy came to the emergency clinic late on a rainy Saturday to give us a second opinion and, ultimately, do the euthanization. That is the kind of commitment that he has to both his animal patients and their human families.I work in dog rescue and have had a few of the Village Animal Clinic clients adopt from our group. All of them rave about the service that they receive and a few of them travel over an hour to take their dogs there. The only problem that I have run into is that sometimes they can run behind and I have waited up to an hour past my appointment time. Of course, I usually make appointments late in the day where I get the cumulative effects of smaller delays throughout the day. Having been the cause of an emergency or two that had put them behind schedule in the past, I am more than willing to wait. I wouldn't bring my dogs to anyone else. Read Less

My female bearded dragon has been a patient of Dr. Michael McCarthy for 4 years.  We started out seeing him when he was at The Animal Hospital and now at this new practice.  I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. McCarthy.  He is kind, thorough and very knowledgeable.  All of the support staff are also extremely friendly and helpful.  I wish I could also bring my cat there but the 45 car ride is just too traumatic for her! Read Less

The village of Voorheesville is thrilled to have Dr Mike McCarthy and Dr Holly Cheever as their local veterinarians. They are wonderful doctors as well as wonderful people. We would never take our three pets anywhere else. Read Less