Long Island City Veterinary Center

I cannot say enough about the wonderful service and high level of veterinary care at LIC Veterinary Center. My wife and I knew Dr. Manning from his practice in midtown Manhattan and were thrilled to find out a few years ago that he was opening a new practice in our neighborhood. Our French Bulldog Remy has always received great care.
We had a very scary incident occur a few days ago. An aggressive dog attacked Remy without provocation in the Vernon Dog Park. The much bigger dog bit off a portion of his ear and gave him two seriously deep puncture wounds in his neck. Thankfully, the dog park is right across from LIC Veterinary. Dr. Kulick quickly treated Remy and prevented further damage and loss of blood. She kept us informed on everything we needed to do to care for Remy, how to follow up on the attack and lots of other helpful information.
Dr. Manning saw Remy on Wednesday and was able to reshape his ear after removing some of the dead tissue. It almost looks the same (just a bit smaller). What an artist!
I do not know what we would have done if it wasn’t for the talented doctors and caring staff at this fantastic practice. Thanks you so much!

This is the first Unilocal review I have ever written, and I am writing it so no other pet owners go through the heartache that I went through this past summer after the care my new bulldog puppy received from them, which I believe was outright malpractice. I would never take another one of my animals here and especially not a bulldog, which require very knowledgeable and caring veterinarians to understand their unique health issues especially in regards to their breathing. It is my belief that LIC Vet put their own financial interests ahead of a poor little bulldog puppy that, through their negligent care, wound up dying at just 10 weeks old and even worse, suffered for days to breathe. The breeder I had gotten the puppy from had a special contract with this vet that allowed for one free year of hospitalization.
When we first got Arnold he had a slight cough but otherwise was playful. A few days later he seemed lethargic so I brought him to LIC Vet. They took an x-​ray and found that he had fluid in his lungs. Being a first time bulldog owner, I was unaware of just how serious a pneumonia diagnosis in a puppy bulldog was. Being someone not in a healthcare field, I was not even told he had pneumonia just «fluid in his lungs» which I did not realize was synonymous. The decision was made to treat the puppy as an outpatient with oral antibiotics, cough medicine and nebulizer treatments. He received treatment with a nebulizer for 3 consecutive days then was cleared for travel to Philadelphia with no re-​X-​ray to determine the progression of his condition. Putting my trust in this vet, I assumed that Arnold was in the clear even though he did not seem right to me, but I was simply told that he was recovering. I trusted them because this was my first dog, and I had no reason to believe that they did not have his best interests at heart. Looking back, I am convinced that if I had been paying for his treatment, hospitalization would have (and should have) been the first suggestion. There is an inherent conflict of interest in LIC Vet acting as both the provider and insurer of care. If it were up to me, I would have readily paid for his hospitalization (especially considering I wound up paying $ 4,000 for his subsequent care at UPenn).
When Arnold arrived in Philadelphia, he was making the same awful retching sound that he had made throughout the duration of his care at LIC Vet, which I was told was normal. My girlfriend’s father, who is not even a veterinarian but a human physician, immediately realized that he was struggling to breathe, using his accessory muscles and tiring himself out. I am incredulous that someone whose job is not to treat animals realized how dire the situation was when someone entrusted with Arnold’s care apparently did not. We then took him to the emergency room at the University of Pennsylvania hospital. Immediately discerning the seriousness of his condition, the veterinarians there placed him in an oxygen tank and started him on IV antibiotics. He had a chest x-​ray taken that showed SIGNIFICANT progression from his last x-​ray at LIC vet. He stayed overnight in the ICU but the next day the vet called me and said his condition was so bad that he was tiring himself out, so we made the decision to put him on a ventilator, He remained on the ventilator for two days before we had to take him off, realizing that he was not going to get better. Had he been started on IV antibiotics 4 days earlier when initially brought to LIC Vet, I believe he would not have died and most importantly would not have suffered. it seems to me that if any competent veterinarian had listened to his lungs the last day that he was at your practice, Arnold never would have been deemed healthy enough to consider no further action. It is really heartbreaking thinking about such a young puppy suffering and not receiving the proper care. Every other vet that I talked to and the vets at UPenn that took care of him after we realized how serious his condition was said this was an egregious lack of care. The most aggressive action should have been taken from the start. After this incident in July, we got another bulldog puppy in October, who also got pneumonia. We immediately took him to UPenn where he was started on IV antibiotics right away, and he recovered in 4 days. I hope that in future situations you will not let financial conflicts of interest interfere with your responsibility as a veterinarian to provide the optimal care for your patients.

Awful experience, starting from rude receptionist and ending with non professional, non competent and careless veterinarian. Not to mention their outrageous prices staring from exam fee into the lab fees and treatment cost (the owner of this clinic has another clinic in Manhattan, that’s why he is charging so much like we live in Manhattan). My dog had a yeast infection and instead of treating it with the appropriate anti yeast, he kept giving my dog lots of medicine for about 3 months, eventually I went to City vet (the clinic few blocks a way on Vernon blvd, paid $ 39 for exam (which is less than half of the fee at this clinic) and a test to check for what type of ear infection, treat it with proper anti yeast and case closed. Will never come back, if u love ur dog and don’t want to spend thousands of dollars on unnecessary tests and treatment, don’t go to this vet.

Best vet i have been in 8 yrs, i would highly recommend, very very clean, nice office

I ended up going to this vet after being FOOLED by city vet. *** please read my review on city vet, they are paying clients for Unilocal reviews which is why I was duped into trying them first. In short, I have moved several times over the years and had to try numerous vets and this one is as good as any I have tried. The office is clean and professional looking, the staff was extremely nice and Dr. Kulick was as friendly and knowledgable as any I have had the pleasure of meeting. I am hoping that this can help at least one other loving pet owner to make the right choice to come to this great facility before being tricked into trying city vet based on a lot of Unilocal reviews.

Great caring Vet. Very understanding and did not have to wait long in the waiting room.
You can tell that they all really care about their patients!

Hows this for a horror story? So our kitten was screaming as if he was dying. Turns out he had urinary issue. Went in this place and was made to believe that if they didn’t go to work on him right away he would die any minute. Turns out, they were lying. Yes if untreated for a WHILE he would eventually pass if it got worse, but he wasn’t going to die right away. After all that they told us that if he didn’t urinate then he was probably going to pass. He did not urinate. We brought him back and the vet basically told us that was it, but not to feel too bad because one of the receptionists felt so bad that she was going to take over since we could no longer afford to pay for unsuccessful care. We went in the next day and the receptionist completely changed her mind. «Sorry». So the doctor sold us a false dream, and the receptionist changed her mind right in front of us. We took our cat and ran out of there. We ended up taking him to ASPCA where they took pity on our situation, made a great payment plan for us, and gave him surgery. He is sitting here with us happy, healthy, and alive. NO thanks to this horrible vet!

Fool me once shame on you fool me twice shame on me. After taking a cat there multiple times and spending $ 1500 I have realized they basically do nothing there but take blood say they are waiting on a lab and never get back in touch. Also what kind of vet can’t check for worms? They charge you for a fecal sample ($ 65 on top of the $ 80 check up bc hey checking for worms isn’t part of a check up???) then they give you a pill bottle and say bring shit here tomorrow… because it’s so great to base my very next day around picking up my cats shit and bringing them some. Here is an idea get the fecal sample with a fecal loop like any other vet in America. Listen if you want to be screwed really hard forget a hooker go here!!!

Pets can be a best friend, a sibling or even a child to people. Because of that, you would want the best for them. If you want an experienced, well organized, caring, passionate and hard working people who loves animals to examine your pet then you found the right one.
We were blessed to find such a great place with kind loving staff who cares about each pet that walks through their door. My experience with them was excellent, though it was hard times for us, they were there every step of the way and I can’t thank them enough!
So to everyone who is either new to LIC or just wants a great affordable Veterinary Center this is the place for you.

took my dog here once~ everyone was helpful and friendly. Dr Keith Manning was also very nice and informative. they performed a lot of tests for my dog’s routine physical — not sure if all of it was truly necessary, and the visit ended up being really pricey since it all adds up! but overall great experience.
they also offer grooming services, i have yet to try it though!

I have cats and do trap-​neuter-​return (TNR) as well as rescue and foster ferals and friendlies and have used several vets in the city. After moving to the area, for convenience and occasional emergencies we have brought a few cats here, and I am impressed by the level of service and attention afforded by the staff.
Firstly, they are extremely accommodating. They are easy to schedule appointments with, and even when we brought in a cat an hour late to a check-​up and SNAP test because we couldn’t get her in the carrier, they worked with us to at least do testing so we could find out her status ASAP. They are also excellent about follow up calls and test results– always next day.
Secondly, I found the staff to be quite knowledgeable. We’ve brought ferals here and everyone from the front desk to the doctors seem to completely understand TNR and rescue. They are willing to at least try to work with a difficult cat and are very kind about it. I especially recommend Dr. Gorman whom we saw who tried so hard to save a feral kitten we brought in, and was so kind and realistic about treating him.
I also find that they do not push extra procedures to rack up costs, and comparatively their prices are fair. They have always been realistic and willing to discuss potential treatments. Overall, I am super impressed by these guys!

Very good experience. They were very accommodating with the appointment on a short notice. My cat was treated with utmost care by Dr. Kulick. She explained everything that was going and what she will do. Definitely recommend!

I have had really good experiences with the past couple of times I have been here. The two times that I was really stressed about getting my dog in on really short notice I have been accommodated and they saw my dog that day. I don’t live in the area anymore but I would still keep coming back if I lived in the area. It’s tough to find a vet that you trust and that knows your dogs history so I would come back if my dog needed something done.

Looking for a primary care doctor that you feel comfortable with is challenging. Finding a vet office for your 8 week old puppy is even more challenging. After calling 3 offices in the area, I settled on this one because of Alex. She took our call at 8:40am and answered all 101 questions that come with being first time puppy parents before we felt comfortable enough to make an appointment– she was incredibly informative, transparent about their rates and care plan, and clearly cared about animals. Luckily for us, Alex was a genuine representation of the quality of care this office provides as the front desk staff and Penny’s vet were amazing! We intend to meet with the other vets on staff for her upcoming puppy vaccines so I will check in to update my review then!

Great experience from start to finish. I can not thank them enough for what they did.

I have been taking my 2 cats here since they opened and I have never had a problem. I’ve seen 4 or 5 different doctors over the years and they have all been top notch. The veterinary assistants are all great too.

Hello fellow furry friends of LIC!
I’m Morgan, a 7 year old female cockapoo. My mom and dad adopted me from a shelter earlier this year, and brought me here after doing research on all the local vets.
My first visit: I was so nervous that I pee-​peed on the nurse. Oops, sorry! He was so cool about it though and didn’t get mad at me, whew. Mom noticed that since coming from the shelter, I was more scared around male humans, so my mom mentioned that to them. So 2 female nurses came to meet me, and they were sweethearts too.
Then I met Dr. Kulick! I like her! She is down-​to-​earth, friendly, gentle, honest, and you could really tell she is an expert in her field. She was so nice, and even trimmed off the chunks of fur under my ears that were getting matted from not being groomed for a long time.
I’ve gotten all my shots and vaccinations up to date here, as well as many poo-​poo tests (my mom is a hypochondriac).
I should also mention that the gals who work in the front desk are also all very nice and patient. :)
All in all, I’m very happy to have LIC Vets in our neighborhood.

It’s hard to find a vet you can trust. I found her here. Dr. Kulick is great. We’ve seen her twice for annual check-​ups and I’ve been happy.
She’s kind and patient and well spoken. She doesn’t beat around the bush but she’s also not aggressive. She doesn’t try to pressure me with buying products. Boomer likes her — of course important. She takes time with us so I don’t feel rushed at all.
The facilities are modern and clean. The location is convenient off the 7 train and there is street parking. The staff is friendly and accommodating. There are sometimes deals with Frontline and other products if you’re into that stuff. They also offer grooming though I’ve never used these services.
There’s not much to say when a place is just right. As long as we live in Queens, I’ll be bringing my fur baby here.

We love this place! Everyone is so nice and welcoming. Our Puppy loves everyone and we think they love her too :). We had her first grooming there with JOHN. HE WAS AMAZING! Great cut and she was happy! We recommend LIC Vet for a vet and for grooming (groomed & gorgeous).

I love this place! I recently adopted my dog Dash through a rescue group, and needless to say he’s had his share of health issues.
Dr. Manning has been awesome! He’s knowledgable, helpful, and even calls me back promptly if I need a bit of over the phone advice.
All of the people that work here are friendly and welcoming. My dog is fearful of everything and struggles with aggression because of it. They don’t make me feel bad about this, they work with me and give me tips to continue to ease his transition into our family. I also have a 14 year old cat and I bring her here as well. She doesn’t like it one bit, and they do everything they can to make her as comfortable and happy as possible.
I will say the prices are a bit higher than a couple other places in the area, although not extravagantly so. The price is completely worth the great service we receive.
I love LIC Vet and I would recommend them to anyone!