Call Ahead Vet

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penelope vlahos

I had the most horrific experience with my 21-year-old cat. My daughter found that the cat had a cyst, and since I didnt want to wait until my regular vet opened up the next morning, I took her to Call Ahead Vet. The doctor that examined her was extremely rude to me and rough with the cat. He sprayed the exam table with antiseptic and just plunked her down, not even wiping it dry. I should have left then, especially when I asked him how the cyst developed and he answered brusquely, "How should I know?" Rather than giving her an oral antibiotic after seeing how frail she was and knowing her age, he gave her an injection, poking her roughly. She screamed in a way that I never heard a cat scream before and never want to hear again, and FELL DOWN DEAD ON THE TABLE. All he said was "I didnt know this would happen." Then, as I stood there crying hysterically, he asked me to pay him! Avoid this "veterinarian" at all costs! He has no compassion whatsoever for humans or animals! If you love your pets, dont bring them there! All he cares about is money!

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Norman Tiller

I noticed my poor cat constantly in the squatting in his litter box and trying to urinate tonight. Even though it was 9:30 p.m., I called Call Ahead Veterinary and spoke directly with Dr. Novick. He said to come right on over. I brought both cats with me since the other one was due for his annual checkup. Dr. Novick saw the two cats promptly with no waiting. For the cat with the urinary problems, he diagnosed it quickly and gave meds. The other cat received an exam and was fine. I am giving this clinic an excellent review because of the circumstances (emergency visit) and because I liked how there was no nonsense with time wasting gate keepers/receptionists/vet techs. Also, an important consideration for a lot of people out there -- Dr. Novick was very budget friendly. I thought Id be eating cat food alongside my cats for the next month but his services were very reasonable. All around, a very good experience and my cats now have a new vet.

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TrifectaDare

I can see why some of the Yelp ratings were hesitant about this clinic because it is a real hole in the wall. However once the vet came out and started working on my cat I instantly relaxed and just felt so grateful that he had been able to agree to take us on short notice. He was not only completely professional, but you can see that he has a genuine love for the animals that he sees. Everything was done by hand, instead of a computer, but it moved faster that way and I can see that he keeps all of his paperwork in order. He treated my cat, issued me medication with a demonstrative instruction on how to adminster it, warnings to follow, and even through in a second smaller dose of ear mite treatment for my dog so that they wouldnt spread ear mites between each other. He was amazing and at a fraction of the cost other clinics were attempting to charge me. I think Ive found my cat a regular vet finally!

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Andrea Cremese

After trying a few other vets in the area my opinion is that you should bother going anywhere else. Period. Dr Novick is very competent and patient. He has the heart of a teacher and explained in detail our Dogs situation. Where other vets in the area had advised on a much more extensive, expensive and risky procedure, he did solve the situation without putting our dogs health at risk. He also showed us what to do in the future in order to prevent the issue form happening again. I cannot be more pleased with his services and will go back to him without thinking twice. If you absolutely need to have the fancy office and the frills, this is not the place. But dont judge a book from its cover: if you want a reliable professional that does not charge you the moon and is very straightforward, do not bother calling anyone else.

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bittr nyc

This has been the best vet experience I have had in Park Slope. The Doctor is very experienced & noligable. The Doctor will help your pet for the problem at hand and not try to sell you everything in vetrinary industry The office does not look like much but was sterile. The Doctor to seems to be available all the time. There was no problem getting an appointment on a Sunday. My cat was a ball of mush on Saturday and Sunday at 3:00pm he is back to his old self (He only had a bladder infection) I wont be taking my cats anywhere else. Dr. Novick is my new Vet.

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Olynthia Whyte

My male cat was peeing blood. I went online and got the doctors number. When I called the doctor he was very polite and patient. He also gave me an estimate of what I will beHes great with pricing very affordable. After an hour taking my cat to him I can saw great improvement thanks to great doctor I wish we had more like him in this world that its not all about the money.

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Kylia Ardrey

Very rude over the phone. I asked a simple question about their services and did not receive a straight forward answer. Then, they hung up on me! Very unprofessional. I will not be taking my animals here.

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