Bronx County Animal Hospital

I have had inconsistent experiences with this Vets office. The difference is in the Vet on duty. Dr. Soliman is definitely the more knowledgeable and best choice to see your pet for serious issues. Dr. Kearney is good for routine check ups only. Both doctors are very friendly, and handle the animals well. Either way if there is a serious issue, get informed before committing to any treatment. The staff has rotated, but the Vet assistant’s have always been good, personable, and helpful. The front desk has been hit or miss over the years, but for the most part, the majority handles their jobs. I had a really good experience this week with making a last minute appointment and following up on appointment times. This is a good option for the neighborhood.

I must say that I have gone to various Vets, some were insensitive and others really wanted to give me high end estimates. My Yorkie (Daimondgirl) had a huge mammary tumor that had to be removed via surgery ASAP. I found this office in error, it was after hours but there was someone in the office. I went in and the receptionist took care of me immediately. She scheduled an appointment for me the following day. She was attentive, helpful and understanding. The following day I saw Dr. Soliman — a wonderful Vet over 40 years of experience. He was wonderful, caring attentive and extremely understanding. They proceeded to give my baby her yearly vaccines, drew blood and said they will not perform surgery if their was any abnormalities. I was called immediately advising me of Diamonds blood results and surgery was scheduled. The Doctor was more than reasonable. a god send. Thank you. I will keep coming back.

I’m annoyed that I have to give this place even 1-​star. I am taking the time to write this review so anyone who loves their pet can avoid this place.
My 8 year old dog (female, spayed) developed a huge lump on her nipple overnight. My initial fear, of course, was that she had a tumor. Logically, however, I realized that tumors don’t grow the size of a large grape overnight, so I figured it was some kind of cyst. That is the first thing I told the vet, «It appeared over a 12 hour period so I’m assuming it can’t be a tumor.» Before even looking at my dog he gave me a response of, «No, you just didn’t notice it was there before.» In an unlit room he had his assistant hold my dog up and in 2 seconds told me it was a tumor and it’s probably cancer. Immediately, I was upset. I wanted to know what the next steps were, what my options were, how much it would cost, etc. etc. THE only option provided to me was a $ 1400 option of blood work, biopsy, tumor removal surgery and additional costs for treatment if the cancer had spread. I again asked what my options were and rather than presenting me with them, the vet looked at me like I was a monster and asked why I wouldn’t pay. I told him point blank that I may not have $ 1400 and I’m not sure how much my husband would be willing to spend on a dog with cancer. The vet then asked if I had a job and when I said I did he told me I could fill out paperwork for a loan. I left furious and emotionally distraught.
The next day, after taking time to think about it, I took my dog to the vet further up Morris Park Ave, near Williamsbridge Ave. The vet had a LIT office and started by taking my dogs temperature, weighing her, and giving her a physical exam (NONE OF THIS WAS DONE AT BRONX ANIMAL HOSPITAL!) before he looked at the dogs nipple and said it was a CYST, not cancer. He took some of the contents of the cyst out to assure me that it was not a tumor. My dog had an infection and needed 10 days of antibiotics. The cyst is now totally gone and my dog is back to normal.
Do NOT support this business! I am convinced that had I laid down my credit card, my dog would have been operated on unnecessarily in the name of making money! I paid $ 80. FOR WHAT? I left with zero information and my dog wasn’t even given the check up I paid for! FOR SHAME BRONX COUNTY ANIMAL HOSPITAL!