What Types of Pets Does Westside Veterinary Center Treat?

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Westside Veterinary Center treats dogs and cats through its small animal services, and also lists separate services for birds, pocket pets, and exotic pets. If your pet falls into one of those groups, the site's service list suggests the practice is set up to see it — but for any species beyond dogs and cats, call (212) 580-1800 to confirm before booking, since the site does not detail which individual species each category covers.

Dogs and Cats: The Core Small Animal Services

The practice's small animal services cover the routine and advanced care most dog and cat owners look for:

  • Wellness exams and preventative care
  • Vaccinations and heartworm prevention and treatment
  • Dental care
  • Spay and neuter, plus orthopedic surgery
  • Advanced digital X-rays, ultrasound, and in-house laboratory work
  • Allergy testing, pain management, and geriatric care
  • Acupuncture
  • Flea and tick treatment and parasite prevention
  • Microchipping, nutritional counseling, and health certificates
  • Boarding, pharmacy, and emergency and urgent care

Puppy and kitten care is listed separately, so new pet owners can start with age-specific visits.

Birds, Pocket Pets, and Exotic Pets

The site lists bird services, pocket pet services, and exotic pet services as distinct categories. That structure implies the practice accepts pets beyond dogs and cats, but the page does not name the specific species within each category. If you keep a rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, parrot, reptile, or another exotic species, treat the listing as a signal to inquire rather than a guarantee — a phone call is the fastest way to confirm your pet is seen and to ask about any species-specific limits.

What to Expect From the Practice

Westside Veterinary Center describes itself as one of the few private practices in NYC — owned, managed, and operated by the people working there rather than a corporation. It has been AAHA-accredited and serving Manhattan's Upper West Side since 1985. The team frames every staff member as part of the health care delivery team, which fits a practice handling both routine wellness and more involved surgical and diagnostic cases.

How to Book or Confirm Your Pet Is Seen

  1. Call (212) 580-1800 to ask whether your pet's species is treated and to discuss care.
  2. Or use the online appointment request form on the site.
  3. Existing clients can log in to the client portal; new clients are invited to contact the practice directly.

The site does not publish pricing, so ask about costs and any species-specific requirements when you call. For dogs and cats, the service list is broad enough to cover most needs; for birds, pocket pets, and exotic pets, confirmation by phone is the practical first step.