Business Details
31 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted NYC Veterinarian for Comprehensive Pet Care
Since 1995, Downtown Veterinary Clinic has been a trusted full-service veterinary practice in New York City, dedicated to proactive pet care for cats and dogs. Our team of experienced veterinarians, including Dr. Janet Ficarra and Dr. C.W. Schaubhut, provides comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, and behavioral services tailored to each pet's unique needs. We prioritize compassionate care, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment while offering flexible solutions like house calls and workplace visits.With specialized expertise in senior pet monitoring and advanced dental care, we combine modern medicine with holistic approaches such as homeopathy and chiropractic adjustments. Our commitment to community extends to rescue work and educational resources, ensuring pets receive lifelong support in a pet-friendly environment that respects owners' decisions and schedules.
Services
Veterinary Care
Laser Therapy
Dentistry
Surgical Procedures
House Calls
Microchipping
Behavioral Consultations
Urgent Care
Skin Therapy
International Travel Certificates
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of veterinary experience with personalized treatment plans
- Our house calls bring quality care directly to pets' comfortable environments
- Specialized in advanced dental care and senior pet monitoring
- We utilize state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment technologies
- Combining modern medicine with holistic approaches like homeopathy and chiropractic care
Services
Veterinary Care
Our full-service veterinary care includes wellness exams, vaccinations, and preventive treatments tailored to cats and dogs of all ages. We emphasize early disease detection through regular check-ups and bloodwork while providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and behavioral services. Our team creates personalized care plans that respect pet owners' preferences and budgets.
Laser Therapy
This non-invasive treatment uses light energy to accelerate tissue healing, reduce inflammation, and relieve chronic pain. Ideal for pets with arthritis, joint issues, or post-surgical recovery, our laser therapy sessions promote natural healing without medication side effects. Our experienced veterinarians customize treatment plans for optimal results.
Dentistry
We provide complete dental services including cleanings, extractions, and periodontal treatments to maintain oral health. Regular dental evaluations prevent serious systemic diseases while addressing pain from dental issues. Our advanced equipment ensures thorough examinations and treatments for maintaining pets' dental wellness.
House Calls
Our mobile veterinary service brings professional care directly to pets' familiar environments. This service includes wellness exams, vaccinations, and basic diagnostics performed in the comfort of your home. Particularly beneficial for anxious pets or owners with busy schedules, house calls maintain quality care without clinic visits.
Surgical Procedures
We perform routine and complex surgical procedures using modern techniques and equipment. Our surgical services include spay/neuter operations, soft tissue surgeries, and emergency interventions. Pre-anesthetic bloodwork and post-operative care ensure patient safety while our pain management protocols support comfortable recoveries.
People
Dr. Janet Ficarra
Veterinarian
Dr. Ficarra has practiced veterinary medicine since 1984, holding licenses in New York, California, and Washington. With 30 years of experience in NYC, she specializes in compassionate care and house calls while focusing on city-pet relationships.
Dr. C.W. Schaubhut
Veterinarian
Dr. Schaubhut brings over 40 years of veterinary experience, practicing both modern and homeopathic medicine. He joined the practice in 2011 after years on Eldrige St and co-runs an animal rescue program with his wife.
Questions
What services does Downtown Veterinary Clinic offer?
We provide comprehensive veterinary care including wellness exams, dental services, laser therapy, surgical procedures, house calls, and microchipping for cats and dogs in NYC.
Do you offer house call services?
Yes, we provide house calls for pets requiring care in familiar environments, including wellness exams, vaccinations, and basic diagnostics.
What are your clinic hours?
We're open Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-4pm, and alternate Saturdays 9am-2pm. We're closed on Sundays.
Do you handle emergency pet care?
Yes, we offer urgent care services for pets experiencing pain or medical emergencies during our regular business hours.
What payment methods do you accept?
Please contact our clinic directly to confirm current payment options and discuss financial arrangements for veterinary services.
Reviews (5)
Jeffrey Farber
Dec 16, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,Value
best vets i've ever been too. they go the extra mile and CARE.
best vets i've ever been too. they go the extra mile and CARE.
Pamela Glenn
Dec 07, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,Value
Dr Ficara has been my veterinarian for close to two decades. Always caring and knowledgeable.The staff is extremely personable, and a love of animals is uppermost in attitude and application of service. I can,with confidence, say that Dr. Ficara would be my veterinarian of choice,even if she did not practice in Chelsea, where I live.
Dr Ficara has been my veterinarian for close to two decades. Always caring and knowledgeable.The staff is extremely personable, and a love of animals is uppermost in attitude and application of service. I can,with confidence, say that Dr. Ficara would be my veterinarian of choice,even if she did not practice in Chelsea, where I live.
Ehsan Alikhani
Nov 20, 2021
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Always professional and polite, they helped me with my cats vaccine and documentations required for domestic flights
Theodore King
May 01, 2021
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Scam artists and liars. Only fishing for money. No care for the pets they attend to. Do not trust them!!!!!
Robert Ochiltree
Oct 18, 2020
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The doctor and staff were so kind to me on my 20 year old Benji's last day January25. 2020. I appreciated the sign they posted in the waiting room "EUTHANASIA IN PROCESS PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL", thank you to the staff for making a truly devastating time a little more bearable.
