St. Marks Veterinary Hospital

This veterinary office is so close to my apartment that it's easy when by dog has a problem, but I keep swearing I'll never go back, and really won't this time. It's so expensive that I never get out of there with a bill less than $500. They always recommend tests that my dog doesn't need and guilt you into them. They've charged me $700 to have my dog's teeth cleaned- A CHIHUAHUA! I just had his teeth cleaned by a fantastic vet in L.I. for $250. Don't waste your money.

Pros: close to my apartment

Cons: shockingly expensive

Posted 10/22/09

I adopted a cat from the Manhattan ACC. I was given a certificate which showed Clinics that offered complimentary basic exams with the adoption. There were offices listed on the back, and an additional page I was given that also listed St Mark Vet as one of these clinics. When I set up the appointment on the phone, I was very clear with the receptionist that I had this certificate. After I was ALREADY IN THE EXAM ROOM with the vet, he tells me they don't accept the certificate. Was it ok with me? No. I could have saved time and money with a simple answer from a receptionist. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL. What should I do? Walk out the door, and add more stress to a 10 year old cat who has been put through Hell in the last few weeks? So, I lose 86 dollars to this shady office. I understand pet ownership comes with a responsibility and a cost, but I could have saved myself some cash had they been up front with me on the phone. So much for a good deed. I just moved to the area and considered making this my new vet - I also own two other cats. Forget it. I will not return. I urge you not to go there either. Give your business and hard-earned money to a Vet that actually cares about animal welfare. I can't even get past this issue to tell you any pros.

Cons: Shady Business

Posted 03/27/09

st. marks veterinary - thanks to the wonderful staff at st. marks vet, I am able to enjoy Mothers Day with my parakeet - BUBBA. Dr. Haddock, Dr. Kurowski and the rest of the staff are always caring and dedicated to the health and well being of the pets and their owners. They have convenient hours and the clinic is always clean - they even let you go into the exam rooms with your pet so that you can see what they are doing and keep your pet calm. I think they have outstanding service and would recommend them to every pet owner.

Pros: friendly staff

Posted 05/08/08

I spend 3 hours there, and it wasn't even crowded the day of my appt. And I showed up on time. Then came the bill for tests, etc. that was almost $500. I love my cat, but this seemed excessive. Plus, I'm pretty sure they recommended unnecessary tests. Since then, I've found a talented, loving vet who charges about half what St Marks charges.
If you have an exotic pet, perhaps it's worth it to go to St Marks, but there are skilled, loving vets all over town who don't price gouge.

Pros: skilled vets

Cons: long wait, high prices

Posted 08/30/06