Dr. Nicole was highly recommended by a Client of ours who breeds Frenchies. We have a English Bulldog (Chloe, who's a Senior 9 years old) and a Boxer (Duke, 4 years old). Chloe has arthritis and Duke was losing his hair. Chloe was an easy fix but Duke was in need of a lot of lab work and good thing we did it. We found out Duke is hypothyroid, his hair loss and weight gain was due to his body not producing enough thyroid. After getting Duke on the proper medication he started losing weight and his hair started growing back within two weeks. We are thankful and grateful for Dr. Nicole! She took the time to love our fur babies and get them healthy! Highly recommend!! read more

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The staff was amazing with my very nervous dog. The doctor took the time to thoroughly explain everything. Prices were reasonable.

The staff at GNVC are compassionate and well educated, pricing is very reasonable, and care and is unmatched! They offer new technologies and cutting edge medicine. read more

Great Neck Veterinary Clinic - Sailor had a partial cruciate tear. He received an alpha flo injection in his left knee and has been perfectly comfortable since! - Veterinarians Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

We had specifically made an appointment to see Dr Hallowell. Guess what vet we did NOT see? Our dog Nubi had the Alpha Flow injection in the spring and we wanted to get some advice from Dr Hallowell regarding his after care , etc.... We were told he needed a wellness check to get more Gabapentin, but then we get there and they want to give him a bordatella shot. I was quite confused and felt kind of tricked. I mean Halloween is tomorrow, so maybe that was what happened. I did share my confusion with Dr. Frye and she said she could call Dr Hallowell, but we had already waited past our appointment time and didn't want to wait longer to see the Dr we were told we would see in the first place. :( Dr Frye provided good advice and good care, however we have a rapport with Dr Hallowell and since we made the appointment to work around her schedule, we are frustrated that the clinic did not let us know that we would not be seeing her today. If they had, we could have rescheduled. read more

They don't care about anything except $$$$$$$ They diagnosed my dog with a chronic condition and insist they see her before refill. $$ my dog didn't have any problems before she went there read more

Originally loved this clinic but now will never go back. Went in to have a bump on my dog's mouth and black spot on her tooth looked at. The vet (Dr. Michelle Hoffman), who they called their GSD expert, was extremely cold and made myself and my partner feel like we were being talked down to. She did not even look at the red blemish nor did she ask questions about it but immediately wanted to schedule surgery for it to be removed because a spot on a dog was "extremely concerning." She wasn't even concerned about the spot on the tooth but mentioned our dog's hips as a concern (even though the previous vet we saw at this clinic told us there was nothing to be concerned about her hips). Did she want to have an X-ray done to make sure they were ok? No. We already had one anxiety med for our dog that was fine the previous times we'd come but were now given another. The entire appointment was a joke and centered around a bunch of shots we did not need but felt pressured to get. While the vet techs were sweet, the vet we saw was extremely condescending. After leaving the appointment, calling my partner's mom and doing a deep dive on Reddit, we found out it was acne and were able to clear it up on our own. We then called to cancel the surgery and no questions were asked as to why but my partner shared that information with them and he was met with an "ok." We will absolutely be going elsewhere. read more

We rescued our puppy Harley from Puerto Rico two months ago. This vet has been amazing. They answer every email, call back and even worked us in same day when we were concerned about our pup. The staff is super helpful and all the vets are amazing. You dont feel rushed and they will talk and answer every question. read more

I can't say enough good things about this clinic! We recently got a new 8 week old puppy, and they have gone so above and beyond to make sure he's adjusting well. The vibe in the office is great, and the doctor is so patient (even with my 1000 anxious questions). They call to check on the dog any time they are worried about him, and the doctor even sent us a handwritten card with a photo of the puppy. This just really feels like a genuine, caring staff. They remember all the patients and parents, everyone is so kind and knowledgeable. Unfortunately, our puppy got really sick today, and I called the clinic just to run some questions by them. (Not the first time I've done this, and they're SO gracious and helpful). I called them in the late afternoon and they offered for me to bring him in immediately. We had a different doctor than our usual today, and she was also truly amazing. She spent so much time with us, talked with me several times as test results were coming back, by the time we left there the puppy was in significantly better shape, and we left with everything we needed to get him through the next 5 days. The vet even told me I could text her late night tonight if the dog declines further! I saw a couple negative reviews about pricing- I could not disagree more. Their prices are great compared to other places in town- and the vet actually really goes out of her way to make sure you're not paying for things you don't need. With how sick the dog was today, I was willing to pay for any and every single diagnostic test, but instead they did them one at a time to make sure I wasn't paying more than necessary. The bill was half of what I expected. I'm so grateful to have found this clinic- I wish I could find a doctors office for humans that is as perfect as this vets office read more

Our dog has been a patient at Great Neck Vet Clinic for over a year. He recently started having some issues with constant itching around his eyes to the point that he now has open sores between his eyes and nose. We called to schedule an appointment in the next day or 2. We didn't think this would be an issue because the clinic houses multiple doctors. However, we were told he couldn't be seen for over a week. When we explained that, although the issue doesn't seem like an emergency, it does seem bad enough for us to be concerned about waiting so long before he is seen. We were offered one solution (if you can even call it that): schedule an appointment as a "work in" appointment, which is twice as expensive as a normal visit. We were offered no other solution or advice, it wasn't offered for a doctor to call us to discuss the situation, or even any sympathy. We weren't even offered an apology for not being helpful. We were simply told "pay more, or your dog has to wait a week to be seen." It seems odd that there is built in time on the doctors schedules for these more expensive visits, but not enough time to schedule a normal appointment. The lack of sympathy, help, or guidance has been eye opening to us. This clinic is only out to make as much money as possible -- not the care for the animals. We will be finding a new vet. read more

Dr. Leigh Hofmeister and staff are incredibly helpful, friendly, and compassionate. I was referred to them by two people and so glad that I went! The Doctor spent a lot of time with me and explained everything clearly. I'm very happy with my experience here. So happy to have found a Vet. Thank You to all. read more

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We recently had to take our puppy to Great Neck Vet Clinic late at night. The staff was kind, attentive, and the wait time was not bad at all. Thank you for taking care of our puppy. read more

All this place does it up charge. Took my cat there again JUST to get her annual shots and of course they try to upcharge and add more and more unnecessary items for house cats. I've had healthy cats for 25+ years so I know they don't need the stuff they try to sell. Stay away from this place....they don't care about anything but money. read more

Called around for an hour trying to find somewhere to get my pup in around 8:30 at night, finally tried here and we got there and were out within the hour. They were so amazing and kind to both me and my puppy as I was crying my eyes out waiting for him. Highly recommend and am forever grateful for the women that helped us out. read more

Dr. Hofmeister is best vet ever!!! Our lab mix is VERY anxious and gets aggressive at the vet after some bad experiences in other places as a puppy. Dr. Hofmeister and the techs are always so sweet and willing to work with our boy, and we appreciate them so much! They are amazing! read more

If I could rate 0 star I would. We transitioned the care of our 3 pups and and 2 cats to Great Neck Vet 5 months ago, after 20 years with our prior vet in central va beach. We made the change to be closer to our residence. What a mistake. first of all, the practice is a billing machine. Our First visit for our chihuahua should have been a clear indication of things to come. He had a scheduled teeth cleaning with sedation 3 weeks prior with our old vet and was not eating well. We were concerned that He had another health issue. The office staff at Great Neck attempted to charge us twice what the Great Neck doctor had quoted us for further diagnostic oral care, and and we were placed in the uncomfortable position to have to defend it directly between doctor and staff, before they finally corrected course and honored the doctor's quote to us. Unfortunately, there was no resolution, nor diagnosis as to what was causing his non eating issue, only further shots in the dark at tests, with significant cost but no clear diagnosis. They revealed that he had a liver issue, which his chart had already noted from the prior practice for several years. Great Neck Vet runs itself in an abyss of chaos. There has been a litany of poor diagnostic care. Today, we returned to the practice because of continuing problems with our Chihuahua, only to be told at the end of the visit that we had a credit on the account. When we inquired why we had a credit on the account, we were told because when they tried to order his drugs and they were not available from the distributor, rather than refund my credit card that they charged, they gave us a "store credit" When I approached the manager about it, she said that was their standard practice. We stated, we didn't buy a Tshirt from them and return it for a store credit. We purchased drugs for our dog, which they were unable to obtain, and they should've credited the original form of payment. The manager stated, "we make the assumption the patient will be returning to the practice in the future and will simply have a credit on their account." Very shady. Buyer beware! read more

I can't say enough about how well we were treated by the doctor & staff. Our cat BB had a massive wound on his back that had a history w other vets. Then we took him here due to an emergency. Not only was he taken care of promptly but the doctor called daily to check on BB & was just a phone call away. They told us how to use an APP & collect points & save on bills. They went into detail on care & how to care for BB at home. Today he got his stitches out & recovering nicely. They walked us through his after care, answering all my questions & helping change his meds to me get them into BB who doesn't like pills. Also the costs were greatly reduced by the APP & points. We will be moving the care of our other cats to this vet. read more

This place is filled with super hero's. We called seven vets in an emergency trying to find somebody to take our French bulldog. Without hesitation they said we will see you in an hour. They helped us feel better, helped our little guy feel better and I cannot say thank you enough to this superstar team. If you are looking for a Vet this place is it! read more

We are new patients here and after our first appointment, I just felt so compelled to share our experience! Our little family just moved to the East Coast last year and, unfortunately, our pup hasn't had the best experiences at any of the vets. The Great Neck vet team, however, impressed me in so many ways. I first made them aware that our pup has fear aggression, so they recommended that we come visit sometime before his appointment for a "happy visit." We dropped by the day before his appointment and the team gave us a warm welcome, walked him around the office, and gave him treats the entire time. The next day, they had a welcome sign on the desk with our pup's name. They focused on positive reinforcement the whole time. When it was time to give him his vaccinations, Dr. Hofmeister and Amanda handled him very professionally. They first took the time to ask me a lot of questions about him, his experience at vets and what makes him tick. I felt like helping my pup was a collaborative effort. We would experiment on certain treats and ways to make him feel comfortable until we successfully got his vaccinations. I really appreciated how they made it their top priority to give him an overall positive experience to the vet. Thanks again! We look forward to our next visit! read more

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If I could give a negative star, I would. Mis diagnoses, lost results, incorrect prescriptions, un returned phone calls, lack of customer service....the list goes on. We brought all of our pets to this location.From 1990 to 2009. We moved away 2009 and returned to VB in 2016. I am unsure as to what happened to this once caring team. Get second opinions if you take your pets here. read more

I am very disappointed in this establishment. I wanted to leave Banfield due to the poor service and high cost at my cat's November annual check-up. In March, this vet said they could do my cat's nail trims, without re-doing the annual physical, if they could get my cat's records from Banfield. They got them, i got her nails trimmed. Then today, i made apt for 5 week nail trim for 3 pm, no problem. Until i just got a call back saying nope, not without re-doing the annual physical. Ugh!! They then said they could refer me to someone else, but still have not done so. read more

Outstanding job by Jessica and Dr. Cromwell, thank you both so much! Our lovable puggle Lewey developed a growth on his hind leg, and we noticed it this past weekend. When I called Monday morning they were fully booked for two days but said if we came right away they could squeeze us in, so off we went. The entire staff was so welcoming to see Lewey again, and literally got us into a exam room in five minutes. Although Lewey is gettin older and the prognosis is what it is, Dr. Cromwell explained all of the possible options and was so personable and loving to Lewey, I am just so pleased. And Jessica made it seem like we were the only patient of the day from start to finish. Keep up the great work you all, and thank you so much for your care! read more

I didn't have a problem with the staff. My issue is with them giving my dog EXTRA UNNEEDED vaccinations. They gave my dog the DAP tri (3) year shot. Then ONE year later, they gave her another DAP 3 year shot of the same vaccination she received. They also gave an annual (1 year) Bordetella vaccination. SIX months later, they gave her another annual Bordetella. DOUBLE check before they start giving your animal their shots. I trusted them to double check for NECESSARY shots and communicate with me. read more

I am in town for a short period of time and my dog was having seizures. This was a really stressful situation and I needed help. Great Neck was the closest vet I could find. Dr. Hofmeister and her staff were amazing! They got us in to the office right away (with great Social Distancing Procedures). I got follow up calls over the next two days to check on my dog and offer advice. I would highly recommend Dr. Hofmeister and Great Neck Veterinary Clinic! read more

Awesome, loving, caring and kind staff! They are pet and people friendly! Even take walk-ins!!!

I've taken my sweet pup here for the past six years, and everyone has continuously been great. The entire staff is supportive and the vets are caring and educated read more

I have been going to Great Neck Veterinary for many years. I love every person in there from the front desk to the Vet Techs to the Veterinary doctors! I have several friends that have switched over to them after hearing me talk about them and they all love them too. Their prices are reasonable and they will go over every option that is available to you. I could not ask for a better place to take my babies, and believe me, I've looked! read more

I love Great Neck Vet Clinic, the people that work there are kind, compassionate and knowledgeable! I have been bringing my animals there for years now and could not be happier! I really love that they don't vaccinate for everything under the sun and take into consideration my dogs needs and lifestyle. I HIGHLY recommend this clinic. They are super! read more

I absolutely love this office for my two cats. My one cat had a small emergency in January and they were concerned for her health so they wasted no time referring us to a specialist at another facility. They didn't do any tests that they said they knew the other Vet would do so we wouldn't be made to pay twice. I really feel like they only have my animals and my best interest at heart which is the first time I've felt that way about a veterinary office! They are so reasonably priced too! The front desk girls are so sweet and I am so sad to think when we move out of state that I will have to switch vets! Love this place! read more

Our 10 year old cat was seen at Great Neck Vet on 6/27, she had to be euthanized 10 days later at Baybeach Vet- she had been losing a lot of weight- her only symptom as of 6/27 and was indoor only. She was given a rabies shot (which I didnt keep up to date) by a vet at Great Neck who's "care" of her was not acceptable especially compared to the compassionate, capable vet at Baybeach Vet Emergency Clinic. The vet at Great Neck was visibly pregnant & afraid of our 5.5 pound cat and very blasé, had a hard time giving her a routine shot. It was obvious she either didn't like cats or was just concerned about herself. Also nearby vets were fine treating a cat who wasnt up to date on her rabies shot but Great Neck Vet refused. The vet didnt do a thing to examine our cat- no bloodwork, didn't check to see she was dehydrated or her heart rate which the emergency vet did easily in a matter of seconds. I even weighed my own cat. The front desk staff was very nice and professional but the owner/head vet didn't bother to return my messages to discuss this matter. We are not in any way blaming them for her death but pointing out terrible care and lack of response. Great Neck vet was recommended by friends but we will not be returning. It's our hope this post will prevent others from bad experiences there. read more

Ridiculously expensive. Find another place. Need a flea treatment, supplements, or meds for your dog? Do it yourself and save a bunch of $$$. These people will charge you 3x or more the cost of buying/finding the supplies online or in the pet store. Heck, you can even go to the large retailers/club stores now to buy petmeds instead of using their marked up medicines. Bottom line: Do they have competent staff? Yes. Reasonable pricing? No. Can you do better elsewhere? Definitely yes. And don't let them tell you otherwise. read more

Just out to get your money! Like many vets, these people try to diagnose your dog with numerous life threatening diseases they don't have. I ended up getting a plethora of tests done only to be told my dog was fine $700 later. Then I call to get them one shot and they want to charge $50 per dog plus the cost of the vaccine. I also ask for a refill on flea and tick and they refuse without seeing the dogs and charging even more. Office staff was rude and told me they weren't a pharmacy. Yes I know, I had no intention of not going there anymore but after speaking with that rude client services manager I won't be going back and will take my business elsewhere. read more

We have been using Great Neck Vet for our beloved golden retriever for the last 15years, until losing her earlier this month. I have found the team of individuals working there to be SO sweet! Every single person is a true animal lover. I have never found the staff to miss guide or over charge us. We have received excellent care and we would not take an animal any other place. When we lost our dog, everyone was so kind....we were given honest, caring advice and everyone was so patient with us. I truly cannot say enough about this practice. read more

very kind and caring doctors and staff , a little pricey, but good quality care, and usually make the attempt to fit your pet in , when there is an emergency. Cant say enough wonderful things about dr . Mc Hugh! kind caring compassionate and knowledgeable! read more

We have been clients for at least 20 years. Great Neck Vets have been a part of our animals lives and their last moments. My 17 year old cat passed away on Friday. We were there for 3 hours. Not one mention was made to us during the process that the office had closed an hour earlier and that the doctor, staff and front desk all stayed so that our last moments with Cleo let her feel peace and love. We were comforted and helped beyond measure. Our thanks and gratitude. You get great piece of mind with their care. A particular thank you to Doctor Ladd for his help and to Cathy for getting us in so quickly. Beth Ann Lawson read more

We felt our cat was mis-diagnosed which ultimately led to her death, the cost after all of the bungled wasted tests was over $800. They seem to be fine when it comes to dogs, but I wouldn't take a cat there. read more