Animal Speciality Center

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9 Odell Plz
Yonkers, NY 10701

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(914) 457-4000
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Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
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Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
Animal Speciality Center - Yonkers, NY
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Leading edge technology and Doctors combined with best in class care and compassion. Our dog Riley was like a child to us. He became very sick very suddenly and after many test...

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*Breathtakingly* expensive. If you're not prepared to part with 4 figures don't risk making the appointment. Get estimates for *everything* up front. I really liked Dr. Pilny...

Thank You Dr. Joseph and Staff! 8/17/2011

We were there on Tuesday with our dog Kobe. Dr. Joseph examined Kobe after doing an extensive history. He then did an MRI and spinal tap. His manner was professional and compassionate to both Kobe and us. His knowledge seemed to be extensive. Other than my personal vet I have never been made to feel so secure to know how well my baby was being taken care of. Dr. Joseph also went above and beyond by keeping my personal vet in the loop of everything going on with tests and results. The other employees we dealt with were great too, not only making us feel at ease and calm, but telling us where we could grab something to eat and any other info we needed since we are from southern NJ and not familiar with the area. The hospital was very clean and did not smell like an animal hospital. Thank you Dr. Joseph and staff for everything you did! Renee, Mike, and Kobe And no I do not work there, I do not live in the area, and yes I would use Dr. Joseph again. more
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Cat Lovers Beware! 8/15/2011

this is a factory - like operation, with your pet treated like an object rather than a living thing. And when your read the rosy reviews about these people, they're probably written by their employees and friends, so ignore them. If you don't, you'll probably have one of the worst days of your life because of what happens to your pet. Wish I could give "0" stars. more
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My Pug and I had a great experience with ASC 7/20/2011

My vet at Smith Ridge in South Salem recommended an MRI for my pug, who showed signs of IVDD. She sent me to ASC, where Dr Joseph, the Neurologist, agreed with the diagnosis and showed me the MRI, taking longer to explain my dog's condition to me than any of my human doctors (including Hospital for Special Surgery!) spend with me. Nurse/technician Emily took care of my little pug, held her and made me so comfortable that my baby was in good hands. A short course of steroids was suggested by Dr. Joseph, he sent us home, and he monitored her reaction over the next few days by phone with me. Steroids did not improve her walking. The decision to do surgery on my pug's spine weighed heavily on me. My vet at Smith Ridge agreed with Dr. Joseph that surgery would be best. But it is a terrible risk, and it was all on me to decide. I went ahead, and on the day of surgery, I left my sweet baby angel again in the arms of the same nurse/technician, Emily. Her love for my baby allowed me to leave. The staff were wonderful, taking my anxious phone calls and getting status for me throughout the day, up to the wonderful news that she woke up from anasthesia, and even up to 10PM reporting that she took steps! she ate! And was resting comfortably. During her 3 day hospital stay, technicians and Doctors Berkl and Berg filled me in on her progress. She is home now, with a big zipper-like set of sutures running down her back, but happy and recovering every day more of her mobility. Nurse Emily taught me how to monitor the condition of the incision. My bill was in the range of what was quoted. and frankly, for all the staff, building, and equipment they need, I think it is a fair price. I was told both by Dr Joseph and by my vet, that anasthesia is a risk. this surgery is a risk. It was a fearsome, hard decision. I asked my vet why I should go to ASC for this surgery, and she said, ""We send our pets there."" I don't want to ever have to live through this again. but if my sweet baby angel ever has to, I will go back to ASC. more
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Don't Trust Animal Specialty Center 7/3/2011

I have to agree with the previous reviewers who had problems at ASC. They don't seem to care very much about the pets in their care. And they definitely have a big problem with their factory operation, especially when it comes to general anesthesia. The doctors like Joseph are busy chasing skirts instead of caring for their patients. A total ripoff. more
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RIP OFF AND KILLED MY CAT! 6/22/2011

Do not take your pets to this hospital If you do, you may never see them again! Our vet recommended the more
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DEVIOUS VET TECH RUN HOSPITAL 6/20/2011

Thanks Adrea for your review, I had the same experience. Appears this in not an animal hospital any more but a VET TECH run emergency room. The techs do anethesia, no doctor around, the overnight hospital is death to your pet, they possibly will give your pet enough water so it lives long enough for you to pay the MYSTERIOUS ESTIMATE that in itself is shadey at best. If you only require services from a VET TECH by all means this is the place, you won't find a doctor, maybe an intern. Too busy counting their money. One star is too much for this place and pity the poor animals. The techs are rough, the physical therapist is hurting more than helping. Dont Go- more
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Nightmare on Odell Place 4/24/2011

I had a neuro exam for my dog with Dr. Berg. The tech was harsh and unkind to my pet during blood draw that I asked for someone else. And then more attitude. Then down hill from there. I am told my pets MRI appointment was with Dr. Berg. I get there and find out he just gives the anesthesia and can not be bothered to sit for the hour study. Some tech monitors the anesthesia. They want you to sign all release forms talored for them, I asked to have the consent made pertinent to my pet and tech gets hot and nasty with me. I am asked to sign a consent that says I was given time for questions.I said I wll not give full control. The release infers that Dr Berg can do what tests he feels necessary and I AGREE TO PAY THE BILL! I said my bill will change if my dog codes. I want to discuss all treatment. If the doctor sees something on the MRI that my dog needs and spinal tap he can speak to me. Well I am told it is not good for the dog to be under anesthesia for extended time for that. It could take the doctor 20 minutes to come to speak with me. I told the tech those 20 minutes are worse than the 2 minutes I asked for. The tech gets nasty again. I ask who will do the spinal tap , that never gets answered. I later find out that Dr Berg is doing surgery. So who was going to do the spinal tap. Bottom line is to much deception and misinformation. I think the practice is slippery and out for the buck. I ask to speak to the doctor and he is not available. The MRI report states I refused the spinal tap and I did not. It was a circus to get the reports faxed to me. I was put on hold for 20 minutes, was hung up on. I was told on tuesday report would be faxed friday. I call at 3 pm on friday and staffer with isipid laugh states she does not know what is going on. After being on hold for so long I had no patience with her. It should not take 20 minutes tohave a report faxed to me.Then states she has to get it approved. I ask to speak to the manager or doctor and she hangs up on me. After 1/2 hour of incompetence I had to go there and pick my report up and his medical records. The doctor still will not speak with me. A bunch of useless and incompetent staffers. I will never bring my dog back to them. I will educate and enlighten all to dangerous practice. I went to the NYS Department Education website ( has all pertinent regs and standards)and the doctor is to be visible and available. I believe there are violations so I am calling to check that out further. Possibly file a complaint. I called when I got home and asked to speak to the doctor he left early for Easter weekend.Nice he can leave early and still not speak to me. I see the high standard, caring and compassionate care started at the top. And he is still hiding behind his staff. I asked to see my dog one hour after MRI while recovering from anesthesia and they would not let me. You can see you family in the PACU in a hospital. What are they hiding. Something is not right. I added a testimonial to their website and it will not post. Only the positive ones get on there I see. There is a video worth watching on \r \r Westchester News Magazine about them, see the quality of the pregnant staffer cursing in the parking lot. Here is the link (google.Westchester news magazine ) She's gonna kiss her baby with that mouth. That is the type of people hired to care for the pets. So so very sad the high tech equipment is there and pathetic people working there. Why are dogs dying there under anesthesia? Is it inadequate monitoring/ inavailability of the doctor? KEEP YOUR PET SAFE....GO ELSEWHERE! \r more
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DEATH TO YOUR PET 4/7/2011

If you ever read anything positive about Animal Specialty Center is it written by the owner or employees desperate to gain some clients back after poor reviews all over the internet regarding their negligance with pet after pet. This place is only about money and Dr. Joseph's exploitation of animals and their loving owners will be his own downfall. All the horror stories you read are all true, the staff is learning and experimenting in the back on your pet. There is poor staff ,they are losing so many clients after many of us have been lied to and our pets died in this facility. The bills are never what you are told they will be, and the care is horrible. Vet techs are rough with the pets, overnights a horror, bills padded and if that's not enough don't know what it. AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS more
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Don't Trust ASC or Dr. Joseph 4/5/2011

We had a terrible experience at ASC and with Dr. Joseph. He seemed totally out of it as he was examining our cat, misdiagnosed her condition, and caused us to spend a ton of money for the wrong treatment. We then went to a neurologist on Long Island who was the exact opposite - very professional and competent. Don't go to ASC or joseph - and don't believe the canned rosy reviews that you may see elsewhere - they're being planted by the ASC employees. more
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Amazing facility and wonderful staff. 4/3/2011

Our 12 year old Sheltie was recently diagnosed with a meningioma brain tumor. Living were we do left us with little options to treat him so our local oncologist referred us to the ASC and their world class facility and home to the only Cyberknife robotic radiosurgery system for animals. The entire process and experience was absolutely amazing. Dr. Joseph and his team were able to see us immediately so we packed our little baby and took the nine hour drive to Yonkers on a Sunday and by Friday we were on way home. Dr. Joseph could have rushed the treatment but he was more concerned with our pet?s safety and recommended we stay the extra day to avoid any unnecessary complications. We've already seen a renewed zest in our pet and he's more playful and energetic than before the treatment. We know he will not be with us forever but thanks to Dr. Joseph we are hopefully that he'll be with us for a few more enjoyable years. If not than we know that we gave him the best medical treatment possible. more
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Best Vets EVER 3/29/2011

I have known Dr Berg and Dr Joseph for about 7 years. I think they are the best Vets I have ever met, and I have met a lot of vets in caring for special needs dogs. I will not say their hospital is inexpensive, but I know if my dogs/ cats are sick this is where i am running to. PERIOD. and there is NO WAY any one there dragged a dog anywhere. Period.. I am there often, I have had them help me out on a rescue often and they will go the extra mile. I have Brachy dogs so I need a place that understands about short nosed dogs. Dr Berg has been nothing short of an Angel and a brilliant vet . Dr Heuter has changed my once sickly dogs life into a strong and happy girl. They are the best ...I wish my kids could go to them as their DR's!!. more
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**MY CAT PEBBLES 2/4/11 2/5/2011

Hi i won't recommend this place to my worst enemy!! **They don't care for the animals this place is the biggest ripped off artist in the tri state area. They just don,t care !! they only care about the $$$ do your research before going there!! Spent over $2500 for my cat to be put to sleep!! "what a shameful place!!!! BEWARE!!!$$$ more
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Dr. Joseph = Death to Your Pet 1/30/2011

Our pet was referred to Dr. Joseph and ASC for a routine test. But he came home in a box instead! The negligence of Dr. Joseph and the staff at ASC directly led to his death. It was the worst day of our lives! Joseph was more concerned with flirting with his assistant rather than paying attention to the basics of veterinary care. Don't go there!!!! more
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Dr Wagner and the team at ASC were amazing! 1/18/2011

My 3 1/2 year old chihuahua had a seizure last night for the first time. I rushed her over to ASC after speaking with one of their helpful phone staff. They triaged her and took her in right away. Dr Wagner performed a thorough nuerological exam and answered all of our questions. She gave us a lot of helpful information and was gentle and affectionate to my dog. Her calm demeanor not only calmed my dog but it also calmed me! more
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Great, Emergency Care 24 hrs. in a snowstorm! 1/17/2011

My dog woke up whimpering 2:30 in the morning and went completely lame. Wasn't sure if he had a stroke, seizure or heart attack...drove in a snow storm to my local, 24-hr. vet who referred me to ASC for an MRI among other tests. ASC & Dr. Joseph took amazing care of my dog, and me, as we went through all the possible scenarios and tests. Cheap? No. But good medical care, never is. If you want to take the guess-work out of a diagnosis, go to ASC. I'm sorry if every story you read doesn't end perfectly, but that's life. ASC has State of the Art Technology and experienced doctors of every discipline in the vetinary field. You'll be hard-pressed to find better. I watched emergency after emergency walk through their doors while I waited and each pet and person was treated amazingly. Happy clients seldom write reviews...mostly the angry, disappointed and heartbroken ones do....anger needs a target....and it's sometimes unfair. Thank you, Dr. Joseph and ASC for taking care of us. more
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We Hate ASC and Dr. Joseph 1/10/2011

ASC and Dr. Joseph are the worst of the worst. Our beloved pet went there for a routine test and came home in a box due to the numerous mistakes made by Joseph and his staff. If you don't believe us just do a search on the net and you'll see the many other horror stories about this place. We wish we had done that, but now it's too late. But it's not too late for you and your pet. Please don't make the same mistake we made - which we're still paying for every day. more
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Stay Away from Animal Specialty Center 1/10/2011

After the horrible experience we had at ASC and Dr. Joseph we would never go back there or recommend them to anyone. Our beloved pet was killed by the negligence and malpractice which seems to be the norm at this facility. They misdiagnosed our pet's condition, then made mistake after mistake until our dog was dead. What should have been a routine test instead ended up with our dog in a box. Please listen to this and don't make the same mistake we made. more
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Christmas Miracle! 1/5/2011

Our dog chica was hit by a car during the Christmas holidays. She was found in a coma and paralized. The care she required was more than our wonderful local vet could provide. ANIMAL SPECIALTY CENTER was highly reccommended. Chica was seen and assesed immediately by Dr. Joseph with his vet intern. To watch him work was to see a professional at his best. He was focused and serious. Chica had a state of the art MMRI in which we discovered she could walk again. She was taken to a climate controlled large , clean, room to be supervised 24 hrs/day. She was taken care of lovingly by several vet techs. They phoned me when she first ate and when she tried to move. Dr. Joseph kept me up to date with all progress. I was given the opportunity to visit and I always found Chica immaculately clean.I was taught how to rehailitate her and today Chica is walking ! more
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Saved My Dog's Life Too! 12/27/2010

Our Goldendoodle, Dixie, became very ill when she turned 2 years old. Our vet wisely he referred us to Dr. Berg and Dr. Joseph at Animal Specialty Center. They were everything that our dog needed and more. They were knowledgeable, passionate, caring, and (don?t discount this!) great with dogs. They diagnosed the problem, and devised a program where Dixie could first heal and then later we could control her condition. They have a state of the art facility with the latest diagnostic and surgical equipment. The facility was specially designed for veterinary medicine right down to their spacious reception area. Their support staff is equally as professional and caring. Dixie just turned seven, something that was not a certainly when we first arrived at Animal Specialty Center. Since that time, we have also consulted with other doctors on their staff about other health issues, and were equally as delighted and reassured that we were getting the best treatment for our dog. more
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Saved My Dogs' Life 11/19/2010

Dr. Joseph and the ASC staff saved my dogs' life. Last year my dog Snuggles was paralyzed. My Vet. referred me to Dr. Joseph at ASC. I was hysterical when I went there and Dr Joseph was very compassionate. Snuggles was paralyzed and unless they could figure out what was wrong, I was going to have to put her to sleep. That would have destroyed me. He advised me he was going to give her this shot, and if she got up he knew what the problem was.. She did get up and he was correct in his theory. She has Myasthenia Gravis and a year later, at age 15, she is on the meds and walking again.. I will never forget when she got up after he administered the injection. It was the happiest day of my life. If it wasn't for Dr. Joseph and the ASC staff, I would not have my best friend right now. Thank you Dr. Joseph for saving Snuggles life. Sincerely, Michele C. more
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  • We offer an unparalleled level of comprehensive care in many important specialties: 24/7 emergency medicine; critical care; internal medicine; neurology; cardiology; medical and radiation oncology; surgery; physical therapy; dentistry; dermatology; avian and exotics; acupuncture; and pet behavior. Our facility is equipped with advanced technology. We are the only veterinary facility in the world with the CyberKnife Robotic Radiosurgery System, a new technology used in hospitals to treat human cancer patients. We also feature the Toshiba Aquilion 16 slice CT scanner, which isn't available at any other regional veterinary CT scan center. Additional state-of-the-art equipment on site includes Mri; digital radiology; digital fluoroscopy; and ultrasonic aspirator. We offer emergency care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Comprehensive specialty medical, surgical, and support services are available by referral from primary care veterinarians. Please call us for further information.

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