Animal Hospitals near Little Neck

“Dr. Kwasnik at Animal Medicine & Surgery of Little Neck is everything you hope to find in a veterinarian—and then some. From the moment we walked in as new clients with our puppy, we felt genuinely welcomed and completely at ease.

Dr. Kwasnik’s care went far beyond a routine visit. He took the time to truly get to know our puppy, explained everything clearly and thoughtfully, and never once made us feel rushed. As first-time clients, we had plenty of questions, and he answered each one with patience, compassion, and a depth of knowledge that immediately inspired confidence.

What stood out most was how present he was—he listened, he explained, and he made sure we understood not just the “what,” but the “why.” It’s clear that he doesn’t just practice veterinary medicine; he cares deeply about the animals and the families who love them.

We left the appointment feeling reassured, informed, and grateful to have found a veterinarian we trust. Dr. Kwasnik is a true professional and a rare find. We are incredibly thankful to have him caring for our puppy and highly recommend him to anyone looking for exceptional veterinary care.“

“Great experience from front staff all the way to the Drs. Highly trusted with my senior cat.“

“The staff and docs are friendly, helpful and are obviously dog (animal) lovers in general, and are not just technicians. Love this place.“

“- Excellent doctors (recommend Dr. Bassman), excellent techs, excellent front office staff, excellent management. No exceptions, which is rare.
- Facility is kept immaculate without feeling sterile.
- Very transparent pricing.
- Their “Fear Free” handling can really make a difference, especially for older or vulnerable cats that can actually get sicker from stress.
- Management and staff have always been responsive to even minor feedback.
- Handling of insurance is seamless. Never have to even think about it.

After 5+ years of having 3 cats at Heart of Chelsea (2 routine/healthy cats, one who went through an uncommon illness) we couldn’t be happier and have never been disappointed.

It’s a 25 minute trip for us, but easily worth it.

If you want to keep a healthy pet healthy, or have excellent, expert care for an aging or ill pet, I highly recommend Heart of Chelsea.

Thanks Carlos, Rebecca, Dr. Bassman & Adrianna!“

“We found Dr. Solomon last summer. Our first visit was for our cat, Loki, to be neutered. I was impressed with how much time Doctor Solomon took with us to explain everything during the consultation. Much different atmosphere than my previous vet. Everything also went great with the neutering and the cost was very affordable. Our second visit was with my senior dog, who after having a couple bad experiences at the previous vet was a little skittish of the vet and they were no longer even able to get blood work from her without her whining and crying. This is a dog that doesn’t typically cry over anything. Dr. Solomon took this into consideration, shaved the area, used calming petting and other techniques to keep her calm and was able to get blood. All the vet techs at the office genuinely love animals and you can tell they love their job. We have recently had some health scares with Loki and Dr. Solomon has been so good at explaining everything and giving us options. He’s always also given multiple options for a treatment when possible in case cost is a factor. His front desk staff is very professional and friendly. I am so glad that we found Bronx County animal Hospital. We plan on continuing bringing our present and future furry children to him!“

“I am so happy to have found Dr. Hardoon. I appreciate that she practices traditional medicine while also incorporating holistic preventative measures, which I think are incredibly important. Her philosophy aligns perfectly with the wellness lifestyle I have planned for my new puppy. Thank you Dr. Hardoon.“

“This pet dentistry helped with all the paperwork and tests needed for my cat to return to my home country. They were very patient and professional. Communication was smooth, and they can speak English, Korean, and Chinese.“

“Dr. Sorge is the absolute best! She was so compassionate and knowledgeable. She communicated all of our options, answered our questions, and gave us time to think. I am so happy I found Dr. Sorge- what a gem!“

“When I lived in Long Island I used Dr Wexler.i moved to Pennsylvania and no comparison to Dr Wexler. She was knowledgeable and a pleasure. I just might have to go see her again from Pennsylvania.“

“Great clinic! Everyone is friendly, my Harley’s annual exam was quick and well-priced. Booking was super convenient, and I loved being able to schedule by text ?“

“Dr. Hugo, Dr. Cortes, and Juan are great.
Thankful for this local, neighborhood vet office that knows what they’re doing and genuinely cares for my boy. They don’t pressure you into having your dog go through unnecessary procedures like so many private-equity owned vet offices these days. Please support them.“

“DR. A is absolutely amazing. My dog has been diagnosed with diabetes and in bad shape. Dr. A helped me get my baby chuck back to himself. I thank you and your staff for all the great work and compassion that is always giving. Thank you for all your help. Best veterinarian ever!!“

“Great! We’ve gone to them for over 10 years. Very professional helpful and reasonable with the care of our pups.“

“Wonderful doctors, wonderful staff. I work in specialty veterinary medicine and come here for all my family’s pets’ primary care needs!“

“We LOVE Dr.Landefeld is so thorough with her examinations and is clear with everything. We took in a stray kitten and brought him in to be seen and have been following through with his care with the great staff here at feline veterinary hospital. Will be recommending to all friends and family who have feline companions“

“The entire team is incredibly kind, patient, and knowledgeable. They truly care about the animals and take the time to explain everything clearly, which is so reassuring. I always feel confident that my pet is in good hands. Highly recommend this office.“

“I know Dr Hendrickson is both a graduate of Cornell and probably the only vet that has attended Cornell for its entire prestigious vet school for miles on the island. Yet a degree can not measure empathy and it made me cry when Dr Henrickson occasion would call me after my dog passed and see how I was holding up and this occurred for months. Dr I really appreciate your empathy it is priceless“

“I can’t recommend Dr. Farmiloe and this entire practice enough! My sweet cat had bladder stones, and they were able to see her immediately, perform the surgery, and have her back home safe and sound. The team was incredibly thorough, kind, and compassionate. Even in such a stressful situation, they made us feel supported every step of the way. Truly an amazing veterinary practice — thank you all so much!“

“I take my 3 year old Rottweiler Kane there and they were very gentle with him being a big dog and all he had his shots done and his nails clipped with no issues he even gave one of the vets a kiss afterwards love this place I highly recommend them for your pet“

“Dr Tell is the BEST vet! He is well informed and is happy to answer my many questions, takes his time to examine my dogs and makes thoughtful recommendations. Dr Tell never suggests unnecessary visits, tests and treatments to make an extra buck, which I really appreciate (my previous vet was the opposite). He is also marvelous with dogs. My Teddy is always happy to see Dr Tell. I’m so grateful to this practice for taking such exceptional care of us. My dogs are in great hands.“

“Dr. Chew is truly such a wonderful vet and our Mochi was taken care of every single time we went and he always returned our calls. Only thing that prevents me from giving the clinic a 5 star rating is that they are very old school and don't do email correspondence, so if we need Chewy to verify a med, we need to go to the clinic to pick the physical prescription and or copies of records. We made the difficult choice to switch to somewhere closer to us as we are in Forest Hills. If you're fairly local to this clinic, we absolutely recommend Dr. Chew.“

“Dr Perkins is the height of veterinary care, and her years of experience have created a gifted diagnostician. She should know how many people and animals she has helped that otherwise wouldn't have been able to afford care.“

“My horse, Prome, seemingly has made it his mission to show the world how amazing the Ruffian team is. Our Ruffian experience started in 2020 when my guy had to be seen twice in one year for horrible colic. The first colic was particularly scary yet Dr. Pigott and his team remained diligent and saw Prome through that, getting him well and finally able to come home. Dr. Pigott came to the rescue again in February 2023 when Prome required “dorsal spinous process surgery” for “severe thoracolumbar kissing spine”. Not only did Prome come back after that surgery but he absolutely thrived, moving the best he ever had. In fact, he did so well that we were able to do a hunter derby in late fall 2023 and planned to get on the show circuit this summer. Unfortunately, Prome’s body had other plans and he experienced another horrible colic at the end of June 2024, which was his first since his 2020 episodes. This time Dr. Mejia came to our rescue. Here again there were very scary moments, but Dr. Mejia and his team got my guy through it and well enough to undergo laparoscopic nephrosplenic space ablation on 07/02/2024. Prome has since recovered so well that you cannot tell he had any surgery at all! I don’t imagine I’ll ever be able to thank this group enough for what they have given Prome and me. They’ve brought him back from the brink multiple times now and kept us in the saddle. Beyond the exceptional medical care, I’m always so grateful for their level of communication, with the surgeons calling and texting multiple times each day to give updates. The entire team goes above and beyond, even to the point of grooming my guy each day and always welcoming me on my daily visits. While I always joke that we love seeing them but hope to not need them for another decade or more, I rest easy knowing they are down the road.“

“Dr.Rana is really a good dr. I love how he treats his patients and he’s really educated…..“

“I have been going to Lefferts Animal Hospital for about 25 years and highly recommend them for the care of your pets. Although all the staff are great there, Dr. Acevado is my main go to vet. She has always gone the extra mile in treating my past cat and now Smokey. She is extremely kind, caring and knowledgeable and I thank her immensely for making my cat well again.“

“I brought our family’s 16-year-old senior cat, Sonny, here for the first time after he hadn’t been to a vet in years, and overall we had a positive experience.

The wait wasn’t long, which we really appreciated. The clinic itself is a bit older in appearance, but the staff was very kind and welcoming. Julie in particular was wonderful — she made us feel at ease, didn’t pressure us into anything, and was so patient while handling our very spicy senior cat.

Dr. Papak was knowledgeable and thorough, and we really appreciated that she is bilingual. That was a big plus for our family since Sonny lives with my Spanish-speaking parents, and it helped ensure everything was clearly understood. We were also happy to hear that, at 16 years old, Sonny’s teeth and overall condition looked great.

At one point, the communication in the exam room felt a little tense, and I just hope staff interactions can always feel as supportive as the care they provide, especially since the techs were doing such a great job with a difficult patient.

Overall, Sonny received good care, the team was kind, and the location is very convenient for us, so we would return.“