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Your Trusted Veterinarian in Oswego, NY
Tara Animal Hospital has dedicated itself to providing exceptional veterinary care since its establishment. Our mission focuses on educating pet owners, strengthening the human-animal bond, and delivering comprehensive medical solutions tailored to each patient's needs. With a team of experienced professionals, we offer preventative care, advanced diagnostics, and compassionate treatment for cats and dogs. Our commitment to transparency ensures clients understand all available options while receiving honest guidance about costs and care plans.Decades of service have solidified our reputation for handling emergencies with urgency and offering personalized follow-up support. The practice emphasizes empathy in every interaction, whether managing chronic conditions, performing surgeries, or providing end-of-life care. This approach has fostered lasting relationships with families who trust us with their pets' well-being across multiple generations.
Services
Preventative Care
Surgical Procedures
Dentistry Services
Emergency Treatment
Chronic Condition Management
Pet Wellness Exams
Diagnostic Imaging
Pain Management
Euthanasia Services
Pharmacy Access
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of intergenerational veterinary experience
- Our team provides transparent cost explanations and treatment options
- Emergency cases receive immediate, life-saving interventions
- Personalized follow-up care for chronic condition management
- Compassionate end-of-life support with emotional presence
What people say
Tender hearts
Knowledgeable staff
Saved our puppy
Personalized attention
Compassionate care
Services
Preventative Care
Our preventative care programs include comprehensive physical exams, vaccinations, and parasite prevention tailored to your pet's life stage. We conduct blood work, fecal testing, and urinalysis to detect early disease indicators. Senior pets receive specialized screening for age-related conditions through our wellness profiles.
Surgical Procedures
We perform soft tissue surgeries including spays, neuters, and mass removals using modern anesthetic monitoring equipment. Emergency surgical interventions address trauma cases and internal blockages. Post-operative care includes pain management and follow-up checkups to ensure proper healing.
Dentistry Services
Our dental care covers routine cleanings, extractions, and oral health assessments. Digital radiography helps identify hidden dental issues beneath the gumline. We provide home care guidance to maintain oral health between professional cleanings.
Emergency Treatment
We handle urgent medical situations during business hours including poisoning, trauma, and acute illness. Critical cases receive immediate attention with diagnostic testing and stabilization measures. Our team communicates treatment plans clearly while providing emotional support during stressful situations.
Chronic Condition Management
We develop long-term management plans for pets with diabetes, kidney disease, and other chronic conditions. Regular monitoring through lab work and physical exams helps adjust treatment protocols. We educate owners about home care and symptom tracking.
People
Dr. Gretchen Schlientz
Veterinarian
Dr. Schlientz has practiced veterinary medicine for over 15 years. She purchased Tara Animal Hospital in 2014 after working in various veterinary roles since age 16. A CNYVMA member and past president, she specializes in compassionate patient care.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer?
We provide preventative care, surgery, dentistry, emergency treatment, chronic condition management, and diagnostic imaging for cats and dogs.
Do you handle pet emergencies?
Yes, we treat urgent medical situations during business hours with immediate diagnostic testing and stabilization measures.
How do you communicate treatment costs?
We discuss all available options with clear explanations about costs and care plans before proceeding with treatment.
Do you care for senior pets?
Yes, our wellness profiles include specialized screening for age-related conditions through blood work and physical exams.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards and cash payments. Payment plans may be available for extensive treatments.
Are you available on weekends?
Our Oswego location operates Monday-Friday from 7am-6pm and is closed weekends.
Reviews (5)
Renee Marie
Dec 15, 2021
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We moved to NY recently and mid-pandemic. They worked really hard to squeeze us in due to both of our dogs being ill. One of them has now been diagnosed with Cancer and Dr. Gretchen has been a dream to work with. She doesn't sugarcoat, gives you all the facts, listens as much as explains, and cares about all the animals under her care. I am so glad I waited and pushed to be a client here. They have us for life.
Anna Laurion
Aug 31, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,Value
I took my puppy, Gina, to Taras today! The staff was so welcoming and kind to me and my dog. They made everything easy and fun for Gina at her first appointment! Gina didnt even flinch when she got her shot! I would highly recommend this wonderful place! Thank you so much for making this first appointment great!
I took my puppy, Gina, to Taras today! The staff was so welcoming and kind to me and my dog. They made everything easy and fun for Gina at her first appointment! Gina didnt even flinch when she got her shot! I would highly recommend this wonderful place! Thank you so much for making this first appointment great!
Charlie Baldwin
May 30, 2021
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The Vets and staff are always there for my dog's needs. They have his best interests at heart. They care and it shows. It's the only place I go.
Mindy Todd
May 21, 2021
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Tara Animal hospital has been taking excellent care of my animals sine 2010. The new facility is beautiful. My only complaint is they don't take emergencies and they don't offer Saturdays.
Scot Crego
Sep 15, 2019
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Anyone who cares for pets the way these guys do deserve 5 stars. Also kind and friendly and extremely polite whenever I have an appointment for my babies.
