By VetsCompared
About Veterinary Care in Queens
Queens has 82 veterinary clinics with an average Google rating of 4.2/5 across more than 20,000 reviews, giving pet owners a broad field of options. One standout feature is the service mix: alongside standard companion-animal care, Queens also supports companion-plus-exotics needs, though weekend availability is notably scarce.
Top 3 clinics (current town ranking table)
| Clinic | Our Score | Verified | Published prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steinway Court Veterinarian | 42/100 | — | — |
| Juniper Valley Animal Hospital | 41/100 | — | — |
| Rockaway Beach Veterinary Services | 41/100 | — | — |
For pet owners, Queens looks like a genuinely strong place to search rather than a borough with only a few obvious choices. There are enough vets in Queens that many owners can be selective about communication style, species experience, and overall fit instead of simply taking the closest clinic. The depth of review activity also helps: when a town has this much feedback, it becomes easier to separate a clinic with consistently good experiences from one that only looks strong at first glance. The companion-plus-exotics mix is another real advantage, especially for households with rabbits, birds, reptiles, or other pets that often have fewer local options.
The main caution is trust and access. None of the clinic listings are verified, meaning the listing details have not been confirmed by a registered user, so practical information like hours, available services, and emergency arrangements is worth double-checking before you depend on it. Routine convenience also looks weak in Queens: weekend openings are absent, and late-evening access is not showing up either. For owners with standard work hours, that makes advance scheduling more important than usual. The reassuring counterweight is emergency care. With 20 clinics offering emergency or out-of-hours support, Queens does have a meaningful safety net when a problem cannot wait for the next business day.
The best next step is to decide what kind of relationship you need before comparing options. If you want a long-term primary vet, focus on review patterns around follow-up, clarity after appointments, and how staff handle nervous pets or worried owners. If you have an exotic pet, call early and confirm species-specific experience rather than assuming it. If your biggest constraint is time, ask about weekday appointment windows, drop-off options, and what happens when urgent cases come in on a fully booked day.
In a place with this much choice, convenience should be treated as part of quality, not as a separate compromise. A clinic that is realistic to reach from home, work, or your pet's daycare is more likely to become the practice you actually use for vaccines, rechecks, medication questions, and sudden concerns. For many Queens pet owners, the smartest choice will be the clinic that combines strong owner feedback with a manageable weekday routine and a clear after-hours plan.
More Veterinary Practices in Queens
Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
Astoria Animal Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic on Steinway Street in Astoria, Queens. It treats dogs, cats, and exotic pets, with the clinic specifically listing rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, ferrets, and birds. The hospital...
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Little Neck Veterinary Clinic is a veterinary practice in Douglaston, Queens. It has a 4.2/5 Google rating from 107 reviews. Recent written feedback is mixed, with reviews mentioning care for cats and dogs, praise for follow-up after...
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Animal Clinic Of Hollis Court is a veterinary clinic in Flushing, Queens. Google shows a 3.8 out of 5 rating from 277 reviews. Dogs and cats are the only animals mentioned in recent written feedback. Recent comments are mixed, with praise...
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Our Score (26/100)
Low Cost Vet Mobile is an independent veterinary clinic in Fresh Meadows, Queens. It treats dogs and cats and offers routine care, surgery, imaging, hospitalization, and emergency services. The clinic uses a sign-in model, with arrivals...
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Ackerman Fred a DVM is a veterinary clinic in Queens, located at 71-02 35th Ave in Flushing. The clinic lists veterinary services. Fred Ackerman, DVM, is the named veterinarian associated with the practice. In-house emergency services are...
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Our Score (24/100)
Premier Veterinary Medical Group Forest Hills is a veterinary clinic in Forest Hills, Queens, located on Queens Boulevard. It has a 4.2/5 Google rating from 170 reviews. Recent feedback mentions care for both cats and dogs, with comments...
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The Dog & Cat Doctor is an independent veterinary clinic in Rego Park, Queens. It sees dogs, cats, and exotic pets, with reptiles and birds listed on its website. Services include routine care, dentistry, surgery, diagnostics, boarding,...
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Aaa Veterinary Clinics is a veterinary clinic on Northern Boulevard in Jackson Heights, Queens. Recent reviews mention care for both cats and dogs, including vaccinations and dental treatment. Opening hours are not listed, and emergency or...
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Dr Pet MD is a veterinary clinic on Steinway Street in Astoria, Queens. Google reviews list a 3.9/5 rating from 84 reviews. Recent written feedback is mixed, with positive comments about staff friendliness, education, and clear cost...
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New York Veterinary Acupuncture P.C. is an independent veterinary clinic in Queens, New York. The clinic focuses on in-home acupuncture and other integrative services, including Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and rehabilitation...
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Our Score (15/100)
Spay And Neuter Clinic is a veterinary clinic in Queens, New York. It treats dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and other exotic pets. Listed services include routine preventive care, surgery, diagnostic testing, and USDA or international pet...
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Joanna Gardner, DVM is an independent veterinary practice in Queens, New York that offers house-call care for dogs and cats. The clinic focuses on chiropractic, acupuncture, and Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, along with related...
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CVA Group - Boulevard Animal Clinic is located at 107-28 71st Rd in Forest Hills, Queens, New York. Public details about its scope of care are limited, and no opening hours are listed. Google shows a 1.8/5 rating from 9 reviews.
