How to Request an Appointment at Westside Veterinary Center

You can request an appointment at Westside Veterinary Center in two ways: use the online appointment request form on the practice's website, or call the office at (212) 580-1800. Both routes are open to new clients as well as existing ones — the site explicitly welcomes new clients and invites them to call to discuss their pet's care. The online form is a request, not a confirmed booking, so expect the team to follow up to settle the date and time.

Option 1: Request online

1. Go to the Westside Veterinary Center website and find the Request an Appointment link (it appears in the main navigation and again in the "Request An Appointment Today!" section of the homepage).
2. Fill in the form with your contact details, your pet's information, and the reason for the visit.
3. Submit it and wait for the practice to respond. The site describes the process as quick and easy but does not state a response time, so if your pet's situation is urgent, call instead.

This route suits routine visits — wellness exams, vaccinations, dental checks — where you can be flexible about timing.

Option 2: Call the office

Dial (212) 580-1800. This is the better choice when:

• You are a new client and want to talk through your pet's needs before booking — the site specifically invites prospective clients to call and discuss care.
• Your pet needs emergency or urgent care, which is listed among the practice's services.
• You need to confirm details the website doesn't cover, such as availability or what to bring.

If you are already a client

Existing clients have a separate Client Portal with a log-in link on the site. The portal is described as being for existing clients who have set it up; the page does not explain what tasks it supports, so use it for account access and use the phone or request form for scheduling unless you find booking options inside.

What the practice treats

Knowing whether your animal is seen here saves you a call. The service list covers:

The practice also offers acupuncture, digital X-rays, ultrasound, in-house laboratory work, allergy testing, boarding, microchipping, health certificates, and international travel information — useful if your appointment is tied to travel paperwork rather than illness.

Before you book: two things worth knowing

It's an independent practice. Westside Veterinary Center describes itself as one of the few private practices in NYC — owned, managed, and operated by the people who work there, rather than a corporation. If supporting independent practices matters to you, that's a relevant factor.

It has been AAHA-accredited since 1985. The site presents this as a marker of its standards and long history on Manhattan's Upper West Side.

Common snags

• Submitting the form and assuming you're booked. The form is a request; wait for confirmation before rearranging your day.
• Using the portal without an account. The log-in is for existing clients who have already set up portal access.
• Leaving urgent problems to the form. For emergencies, call (212) 580-1800 directly.
• Not saying what kind of animal you have. Since birds, pocket pets, and exotics are handled, mention the species when you call so the team can match you to the right appointment.