Treating small animals in New York City for over a century, The Animal Medical Center provides expert care for cats, dogs, and exotic pets. Open 24 hours a day, every day of the year, the nonprofit facility treats patients in a variety of areas, such as neurology, dermatology, cardiology, dentistry, and radiation oncology. The more than 80 veterinarians at The Animal Medical Center also work in hematology, ophthalmology, respiratory medicine, and other disciplines. In addition, The Animal Medical Center offers such treatments as dialysis, acupuncture, rehabilitation and fitness, and canine sports medicine. At The Animal Medical Center, dermatological care may include blood tests, skin biopsies, allergy testing, or hyposensitization to ascertain an accurate diagnosis. Veterinarians provide comprehensive care for a plethora of skin problems, such as reactions to fleas and parasites, allergies, environmental contaminants, and autoimmune skin diseases. Dermatological experts at The Animal Medical Center also address skin masses and infections. Treatment for such maladies ranges from medications, special shampoos, and dietary trials to immune therapy. The Animal Medical Center offers cardiology consultations to discuss strategies for preventing heart failure and improving quality of life for animals with heart disease. Pets with suspected lung or heart ailments may undergo such noninvasive diagnostic procedures as echocardiography, radiography, or electrocardiography. Blood tests at The Animal Medical Center aid in evaluating kidney and thyroid function as well as other parameters affecting heart and lung function. The facility’s board-certified cardiologists implant pacemakers in dogs and cats as needed and correct other heart defects through interventional procedures. In addition to dogs and cats, exotic pets such as snakes, turtles, birds, and rabbits receive the excellent diagnostic and medical services, such as advanced avian and reptile surgery as well as computed tomography. Other services include endoscopic oral exams, dentistry for rodents and rabbits, and orthopedic and soft-tissue surgery. A board-certified avian and exotic pet veterinarian recognized nationally and internally leads this area of The Animal Medical Center. The Animal Medical Center sees around 50,000 visitors a year.
