Wow, I can't say enough about my experience with CHAC. I took my Shih poo to a Clinic in Virginia for her allergy nothing worked. I decided to take her to CHAC and they found a cyst and a hernia which Virginia did not find. They performed the surgery and she is doing well. The staff is so caring and thorough. My baby didn't want to leave. Even though I live in Virginia, CHAC is her permanent clinic! read more

Don't believe the review average - Dr. Dendtler and her team at Clinton Hill Animal Clinic are terrific. I just switched, and I'm already a total convert. Dr. Dendtler is, by far, the most knowledgeable and diligent vet I've ever encountered. She leaves no stone unturned. Dr. Dendtler treats my animal with love and concern far beyond what other primary care providers have. Dr. Dendtler's staff are all incredibly professional and polite, and a joy to work with. Her facilities are the cleanest I've seen. Everyone is a kind soul at CHAC. Individual prices are all fair, and probably better than your current vet. That being said, Dr. Dendtler is extremely thorough, and your total bill may reflect that. This is, to my way of thinking, a good thing. The value is there. read more

Clinton Hill Animal Clinic - A very happy CHAC patient. - Veterinarians Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I have been using Clinton Hill Animal Clinic for about 13 years now and not regretted one visit. With two cats that have needed long term medical care she and her staff have been amazing in handling the cats and my emotional concerns. Try them and see how much you will be glad you did. read more

We've been taking our two senior cats to Clinton Hill Animal Clinic for a couple of years now for their annual checkup and various small digestive issues (thanks to the recommendation from a friend who takes their dog), and have always had a good and easy experience at their office. The entire staff is *always* kind and knowledgable and beyond empathetic when dealing with everything from the scheduling to the breakdowns of everything involved in payments/invoicing/insurance, to, of course, the actual care. This we have known, but over the past couple of weeks we developed an even greater admiration and gratefulness for Dr. Dendtler and her staff when they literally saved our cat's life after urging us to bring him in ASAP when we called about an issue he was having at home. Over the course of a couple scary weeks spent taking our cat back and forth from the office, hospitalizing him for a worsening issue, scheduling surgery, and then recovering from it, the whole staff kept us informed with multiple daily calls about our cat's changing prognosis, clear explanations about what exactly they would need to do to make him better, and detailed breakdowns of the treatment costs (not to mention assisting us with insurance reimbursement and giving us options for other kinds of payment plans). It's so clear how much everyone there cares not only for our pets, but for us. They comforted us when we thought the worst was coming, and celebrated with us when our cat made it through A-OK. Why would we ever trust our cats with anyone else?!?! read more

@"some stories here are just real bad.." is NOT a review of the business this guy NEVER EVEN WENT TO and gave 1 star. Who needs a silly troll who defames somebody for the fun of it? Other sites remove garbage like this. The non-review should be removed. I've been going to Dr Dendtler since 1983. She and Dr Maddox (retired) are the only vets my friends and I would even consider going to in NYC. She is experienced, knowledgable and open-minded. If you check out her bio, she has successfully worked with creatures large and small. She has saved my animals' lives and been with them at the end, doing a very good job the whole journey. I am glad she is still in practice because vets like her are not easy to find. read more

Dr. Dentler is one of the most knowledgeable and caring veta I've ever known. She saved my dog's life and no mistake.

Hi Dr.Dentler, just wanted to thank you for taking such awesome care and sharing our concerns about our little Moony (Rabbit). You are the only one who can get him to behave like a gentleman, Destinee and I (Lyn) believe it's because of your tender touch, passion and love for our little furry friends. For that and many more reasons, we love you and your staff. Keep up the amazing work. Lyn, Destinee and Moony Thomas (Moony the rabbit). read more

I have read every single review here and can't shake the feeling that Dr. Dentler and the staff are running "a shady auto repair shop" as one of the other yelpers so aptly noted. There are way too many negative experiences expressed especially by cat owners, the extra charges, over-testing, prescirption food promotion.   My elderly cat was 14 at the time I brought her in last year and had only seen a vet once before about 8 years prior- she is a healthy indoor cat and has never been ill. She is quite temperamental with other people, and is definitely the cat that will be DIFFICULT at the vet. In fact, I had brought this up with CHAC when I made the appointment and asked if there was any way she could be slightly sedated, and addressed it again the day of the appointment and was told this was not necessary. Regardless, I felt it was time for a check-up in her old age. Nothing prepared me for the insanity that ensued, two vet techs held her down with large leather-like gloves that covered their arms and put a towel over her face as Dr Dentler got to work. My poor cat was hissing and scratching trying to get away- it felt like a moment from the exorcist, I was worried that she was going to have a heart attack. She was so stressed out she shit herself on the examining table. I was in tears. Dr Dentler was asking me along the way if I wanted this or that tested for and quickly quoted me prices as my cat was being held down and clearly in distress-  I said yes to everything just to be done with the exam. Also figuring since she hadn't been to the vet in ages that it couldn't hurt to get tested for all the things Dr Dentler brought up. $1000 later, after what I thought would be a regular check-up, going through the bill I noted that in the frantic commotion during the examination as Dr Dentler was quoting prices, she had misquoted one of the tests- it was for checking a lump to see if it was a tumor, basically a biopsy (the most expensive item she quoted so it definitely stuck out in my mind even during the chaos of the examination). I really got into this with the male receptionist and later with Dr Dentler over the phone. Neither conversation was pleasant at all, raised voices, condescending language, close to tears again. She ended up taking $50 off the bill. Not bad for what I thought was going to be a $200 visit. Right? My cat's tests turned out well, aside from Dr Dentler noting that she had the beginnings of renal failure and would need a special prescription diet. So now she has been on the Hill's Kidney Care dry food and we have a regular order through Chewy delivered every 7 weeks. I have received 1-2 notices in the mail from CHAC that my cat needs to come in for a check up. And to be honest the LAST thing I want to do is put her through the stress of another visit to the vet when it is unnecessary- I mean she literally shit herself!  She is 15 years old and although healthy, I don't think her heart and mind can take that kind of stress again. After a year of getting this special prescription food it stopped arriving. I called Chewy and they said that CHAC told them to stop calling them until I bring my cat in for a check-up. The Chewy rep had that in her notes, apparently they had called CHAC one too many times. So they are not only rude to customers, but Chewy reps as well!  I am pretty shocked that Dr Dentler wouldn't renew my cat's prescription diet a year later knowing how traumatic bringing her back in would be. She is elderly and she is not sick, so I see no reason to put her through the trauma. Am sure CHAC would like nothing more than to do another round of needless $1000 tests and vaccinations. No thanks. read more

My dog ate a poisonous chocolate bar with xylitol and I called there desperate, and they just referred me to call an unaffiliated animal poison control hotline. So I called them paid a $65 fee, wasted 20 minutes for the hotline to tell me nothing useful except that I have to take the dog into a vet. So I call Clinton Hill back and then she says "we're closing sorry." These people are awful, did not care about my dog and I am so worried, while I desperately call around a bunch of other random animal hospitals in BK. DON'T COUNT ON THIS PLACE FOR ANY KIND OF EMERGENCY. read more

I had a long draft in my mind for a review, but I realized it wasn't the quantity of the words but rather the quality of the words. Quite simply, I've been coming here for many years, most recently the last eight with my two cats. The care, concern and the level of personalized service provided by Dr. Dendtler and her very dedicated staff rivals what I receive from my own doctor. I can't think of any higher praise than that. read more

I love this clinic. Dr Dentler and her staff were kind and communicated well with us. My bunny needed surgery and Clinton Hill Animal Clinic was the perfect place to go to. They did an amazing job of taking care of him. I'm so glad I bought him there. Also, the staff was professional even though I was going crazy and a nervous reck on the day of surgery, their professionalism calmed me down. 10/10 will recommend. read more

Clinton Hill Animal Clinic - Moony after surgery. - Veterinarians Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Thank you Dr Pam & staff for helping our cat Brooklyn !! Dr Pam is so compassionate and professional. Also, thank you L.J. for putting us at ease. Brooklyn is fine and thriving today thanks to you guys!! Mireille & Blake Soper-Snowden. read more

Animal lovers!! Read the terrifying reviews before you go here!!! And notice how many of them there are. And how the vet just doesnt see fit to respond to their own customers. Some reviews are truly heartbreaking. Having said that - don't make the mistake of going to Pure Paws nearby. They killed my cat. Banfield is great. And much cheaper and transparent with fees. read more

If I could give this place a 0 star I would. I've been here twice, and it's been shitty both times. It's shady, so much attitude, and just very over priced for absolutely nothing. I went for 1 issue that was easily fixable and they decided they needed to run so many test and then proceeded to tell me when I asked about it out of confusion "it's the law to run these test" LOL. There is no interaction with the doctor, and they don't seem to really care about you or your animals. Just the money you're about to spend. PICK A DIFFERENT VET. Trust, it'll save you money and a headache. Oh and the guy receptionist, someone needs to check her good. read more

The only thing these guys know how to do is jack up the price of anything. You can get almost the same "generic" branded items that are prescribed to your animal on Amazon for 1/4th of the price CHAC is providing. The vet treated me like I was an idiot. She was also 30 minutes late to our appointment. Even if you live close, I don't recommend going to this place at all. read more

I love these guys. Warm, patient and super helpful with my kitty Henrietta. We got everything taken care of in no time and I gotta tell ya I wouldn't mind hanging out in their waiting room considering all their adorable clientele. Nothing but great things to say and only a few blocks away! read more

could not be happier with my experience here! the staff is knowledgeable and very thoughtful in their care. they ask all the right questions and take their time in explaining how to care for my kitten. so happy they're the closest vet to us. highly recommend! read more

Everyone at this clinic is incredibly helpful, thorough and kind. My previous vet seemed mystified by my cat's skin condition, but the doctor here diagnosed it quickly, treated her and she is doing really well. I can't recommend them highly enough. read more

Dr. Dendtler is a fantastic vet. She has been taking care of our cat for the past 10+ years. Dr. Dendtler accurately diagnosed our cat's diabetes & worked tirelessly with us to get him on the right dose of insulin. Her care, concern and communication with us throughout that ordeal was extraordinary-above & beyond. In addition to being a great vet Dr. Dendtler is a warm and caring person. Her staff (especially L.J., John & Leticia) is equally wonderful - both professional & personable. We highly recommend Clinton Hill Animal Clinic for any and all veterinary care! read more

I recenlty took my dog tynk tynk to the Animal Hospital he had fleas he needed his shots he needed a flea bath amongst other things first off I didn't have an appointment they made it possible for me to bring him in and he got treated I am so grateful to Clinton Hill Animal Clinic, for their hospitality for the warm welcome that was given to me and my dog ,I will come again thank you for all your help and generosity Tracey J read more

Clinton Hill Animal Clinic - This is my dog tynk tynk - Veterinarians Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The first time we took our kittens here seemed fine. We had to get an injection for one of our cats and the other cat had worms so we had to get that treated. We administered the worm medicine as prescribed and the medicine didn't work at all. She now has worms again and we will be treating it elsewhere. They also tried to convince us to do all of these expensive tests and treatments, even though our kittens are very healthy and happy. Our bill was astronomical just for an injection, worm medicine and nail clippings for both of them. Also the receptionist was EXTREMELY rude to us every time we have called. Would not recommend this place for your pet! read more

Dr. Denture has been my family's vet for years. Her attention to detail, bedside manner, & compassion for her patients is hard to find these days. Thank you to Her and her staff for quickly diagnosing and treating my 4 legged family member. read more

If 0 stars were possible that's what I would give. They open at 9 am and we had a 930 am appointment. We arrived at 9:25 am and it was closed! We waited for about 15 mins and no one showed up. We just left because it was cold out and our kitten was not happy. I went to work and called them around 10:45 am to see what happened since neither of us received a phone call to explain why THEY missed our appointment. The receptionist was like "oh... the doctor was late" and then silence... there was no "sorry we missed your appointment" or "sorry let us try to make it up to you (with a discount or something)". All she said was "can you come in later?" and obviously the answer was no. I scheduled the appointment because that's the time I was available. If they had tried to call us to explain what happened I would've rescheduled but if they don't care about their business I'll take mine somewhere else. read more

i wish i found her 3yrs ago. today was my first visit and she broke everything down to help my dog who suffers from severe allergies. i've been to more expensive vets than dr. dendtler and never got the treatment, the care, and the information she gave me. never got a plan of action. this dr, loves the pets. other customers i met while in the waiting room love it here and have been coming to her for yrs. i'm glad i found her. read more

This place is awful. They overcharge you, and treat you with no respect. I was told, after asking about payment plans since I had already dished out $800 and needed to spend more, "I'm sure you understand this is a business, I have mouths to feed at home too" !!!! WTF?! Who says that to a person that is on the verge of losing their beloved pet? And did the doctor really wanna compare her wages to my unemployment check?! I also heard them talking about my cat and I in the hallways. I think the staff forgets they don't have sound proof walls. They were awful. Stay away. I am tempted to spit on their windows every time I walk by them (I live extremely close by). read more

They were habitually late for appointments, regularly recommended unnecessary and expensive treatments, charged exorbitant prices for every little thing, and failed to diagnose a fairly common condition in my cat (interstitial cystitis). I suggest staying away. read more

I hate this place. I can't give it less than 2 stars because my dog is alive and well after 6+ years of going here, but I am officially making the switch. The receptionist takes his job much too seriously. He is not a doctor, but acts as though he is doing very important work behind that window. I have never seen him smile, and the wait time is ridiculous. I loathe the way he closes the glass to talk on the phone - writing down appointment details as if he is solving world hunger, and reluctantly calls me over when he is complete with his task. He has no ability to multi task or prioritize, and is insanely arrogant. As for the doctors - they are fine. We have seen a few at this point but Dr. Dentler, most consistently. She is good - thorough and knowledgable - but has no sense of humor and makes you feel like the worst pet owner for questioning some of the vaccines and tests. But I must warn you...if you don't question the necessity, your bill will be outrageous!!! They totally take advantage of the little amount people know about pet medicine, and make every single thing seem urgent and necessary. And how am I supposed to know?! I love my dog and want him to be healthy, so I normally agree, but always always leave there feeling like I was taken advantage of. This is especially true of emergency visits, of course. So why have I continued to go for 6 years? It is very close to my apartment, they have all of my dog's records, and I really like to support local business. But I'm out. See ya.c read more

I really wanted to like this place since it's a clean, local Vet office and not a big corporation. The service here is terrible and the Veterinarian's information is conflicting. No one seems to talk to one another internally and is easily confused. It's almost as if they expect the owner to know everything about Vet practice - when actually that's why you are going to one! I felt "nickeled & dimed". Every visit was about a week apart and each routine exam ran between 45-75$ Plus whatever cost you had the appointment for. They would never give me a clear amount as to what I would look at paying... They are really disorganized, and with modern computers and Google these days, there's no excuse for poor communication, planning, booking, etc. They snail-mail reminders for appointments and use a written ledger for appointments. Which would be OK if they stayed on top of things. I walked in for an appointment and they didn't know why I was there since the person writing it in only penciled in half my information..! This happened a few times. They don't like to plan appointments in advance. Appointments were always confusing; eg, they don't plan out a vaccination schedule for you. And when you arrive for your appointment they don't know why you are there! We had a previous record from a Vet and they couldn't understand how to amend it to our pet's current records. It was so confusing for them. And forget about asking for records to send to other offices or trainers! I received chicken scratch on paper. It's a shame because the people are nice, but really clueless and disorganized, and expensive!!! They want you to come in all the time to make money. We've since moved to Banfield Animal Hospital; part of PetSmart. Really happy we did. read more

This is the most overpriced and uncaring vet I have ever been to. They are far more focused on collecting money than caring for your pets. I came in with an emergency, my dog was barely conscious and they made me pay $95 before even letting me fill out an intake form. By the time I left the bill was $500 and they couldn't even tell me what was wrong. The receptionist is such a miserable passive aggressive jerk I cannot comprehend how they are still in business. read more

Charlie is my 7 month old, 60 lb puppy. Being a shelter dog, we have NO IDEA what breed he is, but, based on his size and weight, we are starting to gather that he's a big boy. He is a seriously loving dog who still thinks he is a tiny, rotisserie chicken sized puppy... which can be daunting when all 60 lbs of fur is trying to crawl into your lap and lick your face. Needless to say, his exuberant personality and his girth do not make him the easiest dog to take to the vet. Dr. Dentler, however, didn't bat an eye. She was calm, knowledgeable not only about what kind of dog he might be, but about what he needed and should be eating and how fast he's growing. It was a welcome change from the disorganized vet at the place he was adopted from. We've been somewhat gun-shy about vets, and it was a fantastic experience. I should note that we had to wait a half hour past our appointment time before we were seen... but the receptionist was nice, and offered to call us when they were ready to see us, which was a classy way to handle it. read more

Hello wonderful new vet! I am so glad I made the switch from Cobble Hill Animal Clinic to here. Clinton Hill Animal Clinic is conveniently located, clean, and the staff is fantastic. The front desk gal was superb, the tech amazing (very thorough and well informed and informative) and the vet, Dr. Johnson, was great! I have a medically involved geriatric dog, and for once a vet didn't look at her as a cash cow. She said, much to my delight, "at this point it is all about making her comfortable!" Hallelujah! There was no condescension, no "I am the expert and you are the layperson," just a pleasant, professional rapport, and a genuine level of care for both my dog and me. They deal with PetMeds directly and have a full stock of Hill Science Diet Prescription Food, and convenient hours (M-F 9 to 7, Sat 9 to 5, I think). Did I mention how clean the facility is? If you live in the Fort Greene/Clinton Hill area, I highly recommend Clinton Hill Animal Clinic! read more

The front desk receptionist seems like a nice person but he takes forever with very simple tasks, I've shot myself with an imaginary gun about a thousand times dealing with him. He's just not very good with multitasking, but he's polite. As for the vet, she's a bit careless "oh you're concerned about your dog? You're overreacting, relax". She's told me that I'm overreacting when I mentioned some notable concerns about my pup after a recent surgery. Yeah my dog would probably have died if I relaxed when she had bladder issues, bleeding when she peed etc. Had I relaxed then I'd have nothing to worry about cause she'd probably no longer be with me. Thanks "doc", I'll relax knowing another doctor acknowledges my concerns, responds and takes good care of my pup. read more

After I brought her home from the shelter 16 years ago, my 17 year-old cat, Celie, had never set a paw in a Vet's office until this spring. She was clearly ill and was doing a lot of very unhappy verbalization. A while before, I'd noticed the new Vet's office around the corner while walking up and down Myrtle Avenue and took her there for care and they were great with her. We found out that she had the beginnings of feline kidney disease, which meant fluids every other day for the rest of her life. Shortly after that, she developed a cyst under one eye. The whole process was traumatic for her and me, but once again the doctors and staff at Clinton Hill were great with the both of us. I travel a lot for work and take a two-week vacation every summer. Generally, I have been able to have someone look after Celie or house-sit when I'm gone for an extended period of time. However, before my summer vacation, I knew that with Celie's new medication needs, couldn't ask a friend to try and take care of her. In addition, while I was gone, my contractors were going to be starting renovations on my bathroom, so the apartment would be a mess. So for the first time ever, I decided to board Celie. When I got back from vacation, the apartment resembled some sort of hazmat facility and it was clear that I couldn't bring Celie back home. In short, I had to change her return date twice - two weeks later than initially scheduled. With all of the back and forth and rescheduling, the staff at Clinton Hill Animal Clinic was great - they let me visit her, let me know how she was doing, told me stories about what she'd been up to while she was there...it was great. I was so worried and stressed about having to board Celie, but they made it so easy and pleasant. This afternoon, I brought Celie home, and she's just fine and settled right in. Unfortunately, as I was waiting for the staff to bring Celie out for me to take home, another client was loudly having a difficult time with the decisions she had to make about her pet. I was so focused on getting my baby back that I really only took note that something was happening. However, a little bit after I got home, Christian from the Clinic called to make sure I wasn't upset at what had occurred, and the Vet got on the phone to apologize for what had happened with the other client and also for not having had a chance to say hello to me and goodbye to Celie. Frankly, I couldn't believe how thoughtful they were. Clinton Hill Animal Clinic is a great resource for the neighborhood and Brooklyn. I couldn't recommend them and higher. read more

I've read through the reviews but I've had a great experience at the Animal Clinic. Yes it's overpriced but so is the neighborhood. I'd rather invest in quality preventive care for my dog versus paying expensive medical bills in the long run. Pets are expensive and if your not willing to invest in your animal then this is not the place for you. The doctor and staff are extremely helpful and knowledgable! I'd recommend this establishment ! read more

Garbage people behind the desk/over the phone, stay away. good that we have more options these days and not only one Clinic in town. Good luck paying your rent. read more

WE LOVE YOU DR. DENTLER! For the 1st time in 5 months I was given answers for my 8 month old puppy that didn't include pumping him full of antibiotics and sending him home. The staff was kind and the doctor knew what she was doing and was thoughtful. A little pricier than our other vet that we used, but the cleanliness and answers made up for it. Nothing is too pricey to treat my little boy (frenchie puppy). I have to take off 1 star because my appt was @ 1130am and I we were not seen until a little after 1230pm. We took him on Christmas eve and had some tests run. Monday morning we have a snow storm and the doctor was already calling us by 12pm to check in and see how puppy was doing. Good Stuff. Sticking with them. Thanks! read more

I'm also at a loss for all the negative reviews. Dr. Dentler was the only one (after seeing three other vets) to diagnose my cat correctly. She was the only vet to take me into the back and have a look at X-rays for my cats intestines. I completely trust her and the staff. During examinations Dr. Dentler is great with my cat and takes the time to listen to me with patience about his history. The technicians are friendly and great with my cat. Yes, it can be pricey, but the add ons are what helped diagnose my cat with different issues on two separate occasions. Dr. Dentler and the staff of CHAC totally rock and is the only place I'd ever take my Peetee. I moved out of Brooklyn and to Long Island and I still travel to CHAC. read more

Don't go, unless you have no where to spend your money. They charge too much for each things and doctor still can't figure out what's wrong with my cat. To be honest they are really nice both the staff and doctor but the price is insane and use your vulnerability to convince you to do all the test. Worst part is they still can't find what's wrong with my cat and FYI they charge extra $10 for items that you can get cheaper on amazon. read more

Professional, respectful, and patient are three words I'd use to describe this office. I always feel comfortable knowing that my pet is in good hands that care about his well being and my piece of mind. Are they pricey...yes but I don't mind paying for the level of service I expect from a veterinarian that is taking care of my baby. I always walk in knowing that my pet is the most important one in the room and that they will work to take care of him. read more

Dr D has been caring for my dog for 6 years. My dog recently had a tumor removed from her paw and a few months later she is as good as ever. I would recommend to a friend without hesitation. Friendly staff too! read more