Schenectady Animal Hospital

hollyhclark

2023-09

We brought our kitty Emily in for a state mandated rabies shot - (yes, she is an indoor cat.) It was our first visit here, and we couldn't have been more impressed. We were warmly greeted by the lovely receptionist, then met Dr. Taksin. He was kind, friendly, very knowledgeable and considerate. He spent a lot of time with us advising the best way to care for our old girl. He is conservative, gentle, old school and concerned about the health of animals. His relaxed demeanor and dry sense of humor was a pleasure to experience. We will recommend him to all of our pets owners, and we will be back.

Dee Anne

2023-11

Would give 0 stars if possible. I just left this office. Very disappointed with the obvious money grabs and lack oflistening on the part of this vet. I have a very healthy 13 yeat old mid size dog. I live on a farm and am veryinformed when it comes to animal care and health. Occasionally I need to see a vet because obviously I am not able toobtain any scripts without Vet. So I brought my healthy dog here because occasionally she plays a little too hard withmy younger dog and her back leg gets a little sore. Typically I give her a previcox and the next morning she is perfectagain. So I ran out of this and needed to get established closer to my new home. I explained all of this to the vet andhe proceeded to try to charge me for nearly $500 for things that my dog did not need in any way.

Victoria O'Milne

2023-10

Dr. Taksir is one in a million! He is caring and he listens with the mind of a doctor and the heart of a good human being. He does everything he can to help his patients and the families who love him.

Elisha Van Kampen

2023-06

If I could give negative stars I would. Place is outdated and only out for a payday.He uses scare tactics to have you spend way more money then necessary on items that your pet doesn't actually need (confirmed by new VET).Any time we visited He would out a rope around my puppys neck and tie her up on a table. The rope would get so tight you could tell she couldn't breath and multiple times had to reach around him to make sure she was safe.My sheltie/boarder Collie mix needed blood drawn. He shaved her whole neck and poked her about 20+ times before coming to get one of us to help. She ended up unnecessarily brused. He proceeded to tell me if she scratched this huge spot he shaved and it broke skin I needed to rush her back to him for antibiotics or else she'd die.STAY AWAY. Please be smarter then I was and don't even allow then to see your animal!!

Denise Zimmerman

2023-05

There is no experience. They were closed. I had called the day before asking for an appointment to euthanize my cat. They couldn't accomodate us for 3 days. My cat passed the next day and I drove over with the cat hoping they would send her out for cremation but they were closed. I had taken all of my cats there. I was disappointed in them especially when I tried to ask how I could make her comfortable and I was berated. I am very sad for the loss of a decades old partnership in caring for my cats.

deborah alotta

2024-03

Always takes excellent care of my pets. Highly recommend!

Ryan Greene

2022-05

Great veterinarian. Dr. Taksir is very thorough, takes his time to ensure he has covered everything that you've brought your pet in for. He then tells you why the ailment may have occurred to prevent it from reoccurring. He then treats it and explains how and why while he does, then educates you on how to maintain treatment on your own. Doesn't push any unnecessary treatments or tests, appropriate pricing. 10/10, will be my dog's permanent vet. If you are local go check him out, you won't regret it.

Crystal Wagner

2023-05

Called with a sick pup and was able to be seen that day and he was a new patient. Dr. was very personable, caring, and informative. Gave 4 instead of 5 because I felt it was a bit pricey but great through ser service.

Jon

2023-05

Was told my visit would be $90, then at the end of the visit they told me nearly $900!! This was never mentioned at any time during the appointment. I left feeling extremely ripped off. Definitely will not visit ever again.

Debra J. Harper

2021-05

I brought my 18+ year old cat Stevie there recently. She was quite sick, and had lost a lot of weight. The vet gave me a few different options, but there was nothing that would have prolonged her life much longer. So, I had to say goodbye to my little Stevie. Her health deteriorated so fast, it caught me by surprise. Thanks to the vet, she isn't suffering anymore. (I only wish that I had brought her to him sooner.)

Leslie O

2018-05

Dr. Taksir and his wife are very special people who love and care about your animals, and provide extremely thoughtful options - he is a trustworthy, wonderful doctor, and they have very reasonable prices. Thank you, Dr. T! I am so glad you've been there through the good and bad times - you are appreciated.

Nicole Sheroka

2023-05

I had to give 1 star but if it was up to me I would of gave none… brought my 10 year old dog to him and he was very unprofessional had my dog raised up on a table chocking her with a rope..my dog could not breath we told him to loosen up the rope and he kept it tight to the point that my husband took her right off the table.. also had to stick my poor baby 2 times due to the fact that he didn’t get the bloodThe first time. He also lowered the table right down on my leg leaving a marks n bruises.. He kept talking like it was time to put my dog down… even over talking us trying to talk us into putting her down.. WE FOUND A WONDERFUL VET THAT ALL SHE NEEDED WAS ANTIBIOTIC THAT HE REFUSED TO GIVE US AND GUESS WHAT SHE IS RUNNING AROUND LIKE SHE IS 6 months old BEWARE I WOULDNT TAKE A Squirrel there pretty sad

Lamar Williams

2019-05

I have a small dog with kidney failure that requires subcutaneous fluids 3 times a week. Because of this and the fact that the little booger won't let me do it myself I have to stop at various vet clinics all around the country. Most are understanding and say to bring him right in without hesitation. Especially once I explain that I have all of the fluid and equipment and simply require a vet tech to take the ten minutes to administer the fluids. Most charge me the office minimum which is anywhere from $10 - $30 dollars averaging about $20. About 1 or 2 out of 10 try to pull the old "initial visit" bs in an effort to squeeze every nickel out of their "customers" for no legitimate medical reason. It's not like they're gonna cure his incurable kidney failure or do anything except simply end up giving him his fluids like I requested in the first place. Unfortunately this makes it easy to distinguish between clinics that actually do care about animals and those that simply care about money. All records from the original diagnosing clinic are mere seconds away by fax to dispel any possible uncertainty but no. A "new patient" fee to do nothing but give him his fluids is much more profitable than simply helping a little dog. Fine. Their clinic, their right to run it how they wish but they shouldn't pretend to be about anything other than profit since that's their position. Two stars instead of one only because they at least didn't give me the run around trying to get me in first like some other clinics have done, so there's that at least.

Johnny Frank

2017-05

This is an amazingly talented and smart doctor. He exams your pet and YOU need to decide what is best for you when he recommends MEDS, vitamins, treatments, etc. don't give him a bad review because you are unsure of what you want when you go there and you don't like your bill. Get pet insurance instead of complaining. I have heard Healthy Paws is superb and pays everything, minus a 10% deductible.If this doc was a pediatrician or a primary doc, you would never complain about the care. I hate reading people's reviews saying they were ripped off. That is just not true. Dr. T does his job, and with care and tlc. He is a great clinician. Very smart and always right on with his diagnosis.

Michelle Czwakiel

2017-05

Dr Taksir is the best Dr. for your fur babies. I know first hand because i used to work for him and i seen how he cares 110 percent about the animals and the animals guardians. I bring my animals there and always will.

Jason Welter

2022-05

Great vet and service. He takes his time to give a very thorough exam and explains all your options. No rush or overselling whatsoever. Highly recommended.

Tammy Jewell

2021-05

My heartfelt thanks to Dr & Mrs. for not only caring for our girl Nina, but us as well. Your kindness and compassion was immeasurable at such a difficult time.The Santuccione'sNina 2009-2020

The Clean Sweep Store, LLC

2017-05

Wonderful and caring people. They love the animals that they are caring for and do everything to ensure they get the best treatment. We have been with dr t for years and would never go anywhere else.

A

2019-05

Terrible do not get your pet cremated here the box is a joke.I was told the box was cherry wood it is not it's a painted red box.Then on top of that we had the paw print done and it's so upsetting how bad it came out it looks like a child did it.This cat meant so much to my family and I it was my brother's cat who has passed away in 2011 and my mom took his cat.I explained this to the lady and she said oh it will be fine but it's not $210 for a dollar store box and a print that you can't even see what it is.This place took something we can never get back I'm beyond angry about this.I feel we got we should get the 60 dollar refund for the paw print that also has human nail marks in it plus it made out of foam so it would stay:(

leon hess

2019-05

Best vet I've ever been to. Knowledgeable and compassionate. Been going to for five years.

Timothy Doran

2020-05

Dr Taksir and Orit are the most caring vets we ever had and are always there when we need them .

Olga Bradley

2019-05

Highly recommend. Very knowledgeable, experienced, flexible and excellent customer service.

Jason

2020-05

Great practice, honest polite vet!

lc sf

2022-05

never went there cant guve review yet

Mark Matteo

2023-05

Very nice people

Kim Arroyo

2022-05

They seem to be all about selling products.

Sarah Khoury

2021-05

We love them