Veterinary Care of Ithaca

I have been very pleased with the care my dogs have received at Veterinary Care of Ithaca. Dr. Meixell and Dr. Barnes have both taken the time to sit down and listen to my concerns so that they can offer the best possible care and advice. I appreciate that the staff always gets down on the floor with the dogs to help put them at ease. They have been extraordinarily kind and gentle during difficult times, and fun and upbeat during wellness visits. Their prices are very reasonable, particularly in comparison to other vets I have been to, and they always explain exactly what the costs will be so that there are no surprises. Best of all, they have given helpful information and genuinely have the dogs’ best interests at heart. more

My cat is 16 and has serious health issues, and Dr. Meixell has given me excellent advice for many years to keep my cat comfortable. I trust Dr. Meixell's suggestions. She always listens to my concerns, and when I call with a question, she is always available. The entire staff is friendly and professional. I am entirely satisfied with the care my cat gets. more

Friendly people, all with a caring touch! They take the time to answer any and all questions i have and i feel at ease with there treatments. I wish my kids pedatric office was as nice and helpfull as vet care of ithaca staff is. If i could, i would have them do all of my kids and my own health care needs! They make sure there are no hidden costs too! After the exam, the doctor show's you all prices of the treatment they would like to do. If that doesn't work for your pocketbook, they are happy to adjust the treatment/cost. They are just soo very helpfull! more

Went here for a check-up for my dog, there was a lot of waiting time and not nearly as much vet/check-up time. At a different time, I had to take my dog to get some vaccinations. They took her out of the room to give her the shots. I mention this because I much prefer this to be done in my presence. At the cornell vet school, everything that could be done in your presence are, and you can see that your pet is not being restrained with excess force. This is also true at most other vets I've used in the past. The last time I went here was when my cat started having a lot of discharge in the nose/eyes. They performed no tests, told us it was an upper-respiratory infection and just gave us broad-spectrum antibiotics, aka really really powerful antibiotics. These are only given to people as a last resort. A few months later, this cat started getting discharge in his eyes again, went to the Cornell vet school animal hospital. They actually did some tests and checked him for a number of eye diseases, the conclusion is that he has a viral infection from the same family as distemper. This virus is much less symptomatic, and the symptoms (discharge) are caused by stress on the animal. Bacterial infection is a result of the discharge building up in a bacteria-friendly environment. Compare the service for yourselves, I will not be taking my animals here anymore simply because there is a much better alternative. more

The Ithaca Small Animal Hospital is an excellent veterinary practice located within walking distance of the town center. I take our dog yearly for his shots and check-ups and have always been pleased with the professionalism, quality of care, and respect and gentle touch of the veterinarians and staff towards the animals. I also appreciate that the vets will give phone advice and suggestions when the situation is not urgent. The Ithaca Small Animal Hospital is a full-range practice, including surgical procedures. The front office staff are also friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. This practice is located right behind the Ithaca Bakery (there is also ample parking for those that drive). more