Best Vets in IthacaBest Vets in IthacaBest Vets in Ithaca

Best Vets in Ithaca – Complete Local Guide

Independent rankings powered by real reviews across 13 clinics

Instant Booking
Easy Comparison
Verified Reviews
13 Vet Practices Tracked
4.7 ★ Average Rating
1,245 Reviews In Ithaca
Powered by VetsCompared.com

About Veterinary Care in Ithaca

Ithaca has 13 veterinary clinics, with an impressive average Google rating of 4.7 across 1,257 reviews, making it a strong place for pet owners seeking reliable care. A notable wrinkle is that weekend appointments appear unavailable across the town's listed clinics, even though emergency help is available.

13 clinics4.7 avg rating0 with published prices0 verified

Top 3 clinics (current town ranking table)

ClinicOur ScoreVerifiedPublished prices
Cayuga Pet Hospital42/100
Veterinary Care of Ithaca41/100
Cornerstone Veterinary Hospital38/100

Ithaca looks like a strong town for veterinary care. The combination of a healthy number of options, high average satisfaction, and deep review volume suggests that many local pet owners have found clinics they trust. For dogs and cats, that usually means you can compare for fit rather than defaulting to the only nearby option. The companion-plus-exotics mix is also a useful sign that some owners of rabbits, birds, reptiles, and other less common pets may have local choices instead of needing to leave town immediately.

One limitation is listing transparency. No clinics here are verified, which in this context only means the listing details have not been confirmed by a registered user, not that the care is poor. Even so, it is sensible to double-check hours, doctor availability, and species coverage before you book. Access is the bigger practical tradeoff in Ithaca: weekend openings are absent in this group, so routine care may take more planning, even though several clinics do provide emergency or out-of-hours help when something urgent cannot wait.

If you are choosing between vets in Ithaca, start by matching the clinic to your most likely needs over the next year, not just your next visit. For wellness care and chronic-condition management, prioritize clear communication, appointment lead times, and whether the practice can handle common next steps such as dental work, diagnostics, or ongoing medication monitoring. If you have an exotic pet, call early and ask exactly which species the doctors see and how often, because a clinic that includes exotics may still limit certain cases or ages.

Because weekend access is so tight, one of the smartest moves is to establish care before you need help quickly. Ask how after-hours questions are handled, whether established patients can sometimes be fit in for same-day concerns, and what the clinic recommends if an emergency happens at night. In Ithaca, the overall quality picture looks reassuring; the deciding factor for many households will be convenience, responsiveness, and species fit more than a dramatic gap in reputation.

Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Ithaca, New York

Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews

#1 Ranking
No Prices

Our Score (42/100)

4.8(154)
Treats:
dog
cat
exotic

Cayuga Pet Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic in Ithaca, New York. It treats dogs, cats, and a wide range of exotic species, including small mammals, birds, reptiles, and poultry. The clinic offers preventive, diagnostic,...

Read More

Cayuga Pet Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic in Ithaca, New York. It treats dogs, cats, and a wide range of exotic species, including small mammals, birds, reptiles, and poultry. The clinic offers preventive, diagnostic, surgical, and dental care, and it also provides boarding for cats and exotics only. It does not advertise in-house emergency care and lists Cornell University Hospital for Animals and VCA Colonial Animal Hospital for after-hours emergencies.

#2 Ranking
No Prices

Our Score (41/100)

4.8(520)
Treats:
dog
cat

Veterinary Care of Ithaca is an independent veterinary clinic in Ithaca, New York. It provides routine and medical care for dogs and cats, including wellness care, preventive medicine, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and Fear Free visits....

Read More

Veterinary Care of Ithaca is an independent veterinary clinic in Ithaca, New York. It provides routine and medical care for dogs and cats, including wellness care, preventive medicine, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and Fear Free visits. The clinic also offers after-hours emergency telehealth triage through VetTriage, with coordination to nearby emergency hospitals when needed.

View Clinic
Emergency Services
Independent
Is this your clinic? Claim it now
#3 Ranking
No Prices

Our Score (38/100)

4.8(102)
Treats:
dog
cat

Cornerstone Veterinary Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic in Ithaca, New York that treats dogs and cats. The clinic offers routine preventive care along with diagnostics, surgery, dental care, acupuncture, and end-of-life...

Read More

Cornerstone Veterinary Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic in Ithaca, New York that treats dogs and cats. The clinic offers routine preventive care along with diagnostics, surgery, dental care, acupuncture, and end-of-life counseling. It keeps regular weekday hours, has limited Saturday hours twice a month, and refers after-hours emergencies to Cornell University or Colonial Veterinary Hospital.

Our Score (38/100)

4.6(58)
Treats:
dog
cat
exotic

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine is an independent veterinary clinic in Ithaca, New York. It offers routine care through its Companion Animal Hospital, along with emergency, critical care, and a wide range of specialty...

Read More

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine is an independent veterinary clinic in Ithaca, New York. It offers routine care through its Companion Animal Hospital, along with emergency, critical care, and a wide range of specialty services. The clinic treats cats, dogs, horses, farm animals, exotic pets, and wildlife.

View Clinic
Emergency Services
Independent
Is this your clinic? Claim it now

Our Score (35/100)

4.1(219)
Treats:
dog
cat

VCA Colonial Animal Hospital is a VCA Animal Hospitals clinic in Ithaca, New York, located at 2369 N Triphammer Rd. It treats dogs and cats and lists primary care, specialty care, emergency care, urgent care, boarding, and oncology...

Read More

VCA Colonial Animal Hospital is a VCA Animal Hospitals clinic in Ithaca, New York, located at 2369 N Triphammer Rd. It treats dogs and cats and lists primary care, specialty care, emergency care, urgent care, boarding, and oncology services. The hospital also offers preventive care plans, prescription refills, home-delivery pharmacy support, and 24/7 live chat, and it states that emergency services are available.

View Clinic
Emergency Services
Independent
Is this your clinic? Claim it now

More Veterinary Practices in Ithaca

Additional veterinary clinics serving the area

#1 Ranking
No Prices

Our Score (42/100)

4.8(154)
Treats:
dog
cat
exotic

Cayuga Pet Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic in Ithaca, New York. It treats dogs, cats, and a wide range of exotic species, including small mammals, birds, reptiles, and poultry. The clinic offers preventive, diagnostic,...

Read More

Cayuga Pet Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic in Ithaca, New York. It treats dogs, cats, and a wide range of exotic species, including small mammals, birds, reptiles, and poultry. The clinic offers preventive, diagnostic, surgical, and dental care, and it also provides boarding for cats and exotics only. It does not advertise in-house emergency care and lists Cornell University Hospital for Animals and VCA Colonial Animal Hospital for after-hours emergencies.

#2 Ranking
No Prices

Our Score (41/100)

4.8(520)
Treats:
dog
cat

Veterinary Care of Ithaca is an independent veterinary clinic in Ithaca, New York. It provides routine and medical care for dogs and cats, including wellness care, preventive medicine, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and Fear Free visits....

Read More

Veterinary Care of Ithaca is an independent veterinary clinic in Ithaca, New York. It provides routine and medical care for dogs and cats, including wellness care, preventive medicine, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and Fear Free visits. The clinic also offers after-hours emergency telehealth triage through VetTriage, with coordination to nearby emergency hospitals when needed.

View Clinic
Emergency Services
Independent
Is this your clinic? Claim it now
#3 Ranking
No Prices

Our Score (38/100)

4.8(102)
Treats:
dog
cat

Cornerstone Veterinary Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic in Ithaca, New York that treats dogs and cats. The clinic offers routine preventive care along with diagnostics, surgery, dental care, acupuncture, and end-of-life...

Read More

Cornerstone Veterinary Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic in Ithaca, New York that treats dogs and cats. The clinic offers routine preventive care along with diagnostics, surgery, dental care, acupuncture, and end-of-life counseling. It keeps regular weekday hours, has limited Saturday hours twice a month, and refers after-hours emergencies to Cornell University or Colonial Veterinary Hospital.

Our Score (38/100)

4.6(58)
Treats:
dog
cat
exotic

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine is an independent veterinary clinic in Ithaca, New York. It offers routine care through its Companion Animal Hospital, along with emergency, critical care, and a wide range of specialty...

Read More

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine is an independent veterinary clinic in Ithaca, New York. It offers routine care through its Companion Animal Hospital, along with emergency, critical care, and a wide range of specialty services. The clinic treats cats, dogs, horses, farm animals, exotic pets, and wildlife.

View Clinic
Emergency Services
Independent
Is this your clinic? Claim it now

Our Score (35/100)

4.1(219)
Treats:
dog
cat

VCA Colonial Animal Hospital is a VCA Animal Hospitals clinic in Ithaca, New York, located at 2369 N Triphammer Rd. It treats dogs and cats and lists primary care, specialty care, emergency care, urgent care, boarding, and oncology...

Read More

VCA Colonial Animal Hospital is a VCA Animal Hospitals clinic in Ithaca, New York, located at 2369 N Triphammer Rd. It treats dogs and cats and lists primary care, specialty care, emergency care, urgent care, boarding, and oncology services. The hospital also offers preventive care plans, prescription refills, home-delivery pharmacy support, and 24/7 live chat, and it states that emergency services are available.

View Clinic
Emergency Services
Independent
Is this your clinic? Claim it now

Our Score (34/100)

4.7(156)
Treats:

Briar Patch Veterinary Hospital is a veterinary clinic in Ithaca, New York, on Elmira Road. Its Google listing shows a 4.7/5 rating from 156 reviews. Recent feedback mentions care for dogs and a ferret, with comments noting gentle handling...

Read More

Briar Patch Veterinary Hospital is a veterinary clinic in Ithaca, New York, on Elmira Road. Its Google listing shows a 4.7/5 rating from 156 reviews. Recent feedback mentions care for dogs and a ferret, with comments noting gentle handling and clear communication during visits. Opening hours and emergency availability are not listed.

Our Score (31/100)

4.8(13)
Treats:
dog
cat
exotic

Ithaca Vet House Call is an independent veterinary clinic in Ithaca, New York, focused on mobile in-home care. It treats dogs, cats, and a wide range of exotic pets, including ferrets, rabbits, rodents, birds, and reptiles. The clinic is...

Read More

Ithaca Vet House Call is an independent veterinary clinic in Ithaca, New York, focused on mobile in-home care. It treats dogs, cats, and a wide range of exotic pets, including ferrets, rabbits, rodents, birds, and reptiles. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, with Sunday closed. It also lists emergency services, with Cornell Hospital for Pets and other local veterinary hospitals named for out-of-hours referral.

View Clinic
Emergency Services
Independent
Is this your clinic? Claim it now

Our Score (30/100)

4.5(19)
Treats:
exotic

Cornell Animal Health Diagnostic Center NYS Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory is a veterinary diagnostic laboratory in Ithaca, New York. It offers diagnostic testing and support services rather than general in-clinic veterinary care. The...

Read More

Cornell Animal Health Diagnostic Center NYS Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory is a veterinary diagnostic laboratory in Ithaca, New York. It offers diagnostic testing and support services rather than general in-clinic veterinary care. The center lists testing and resources for multiple species, including birds, canids, felids, equids, bovids, caprine, cervids, ovines, and exotics.

Our Score (26/100)

5.0(3)
Treats:

Empire Equine Veterinary is an independent equine veterinary practice serving the Ithaca area from Dryden, New York. The clinic focuses on ambulatory barn-call care for horses. It is on call around the clock for travel, routine, emergency,...

Read More

Empire Equine Veterinary is an independent equine veterinary practice serving the Ithaca area from Dryden, New York. The clinic focuses on ambulatory barn-call care for horses. It is on call around the clock for travel, routine, emergency, and consultation services, and it also coordinates referrals with Cornell University veterinary specialists.

View Clinic
Emergency Services
Independent
Is this your clinic? Claim it now
Kiss My Face Advertisement