Uptown Veterinary Associates

I’ve been taking my cat to Dr. Sullivan for several years now. She always takes great care of my cat, and is very thoughtful about explaining things to me. The office is also very well run: clean, on time, and all the staff is so nice. Definitely recommend!

We love Uptown. We have been going to see both Dr. Obernesser and Sullivan with our two dogs for nearly 8 years now. The doctors are always professional, thorough, provide a lot of options and show real personal care, warmth and attention to us and our pups. We’ve had situations where we need to see them immediately and they have always been available. Their staff always call us to follow up and see how the dog are doing after a visit. I can’t say enough good things.

Decent, but overpriced and unfriendly. I’ve seen better, and I’m not going back. At least I don’t accuse them of malpractice.

This office is the best. They all really care about your pet. They call and check on them after their appointment, they send reminders when shots or tests are due, and they are so great to your pet.

Finally, a great vet experience in NYC. No waiting (honest, they see you at appointed time) and personal service (Dr Obernesser spent a lot of time with us and our new puppy). Everyone was friendly and professional, and the price was affordable by NYC standards. Go and see for yourself. I highly recommend it.

Uptown Veterinary Associates are both professional and superbly helpful. They truly love the animals they care for and have gone above and beyond helping my yorkie-​poo. When I was about to leave town and he got sick, Dr. Obernesser personally called me to discuss my options (fortunately pooch was better a few hours before I had to leave). Another time, the place where I was to kennel him for the holidays wanted a particular document that was not usually issued, but they happily went out of their way to prepare it and email it to me. I highly recommend Uptown Veterinary Associates!

Since moving into Manhattan a year ago, I hadn’t needed a vet so far for my cat. Well on Monday 11/​9, my cat was limping so I called Uptown as they were highly recommended by my roommate who takes her bulldog there. I was able to get a same day appt to see Dr. Sullivan who took an xray and diagnosed my cat with a torn Achilles tendon. Surgery was required and although she was not the surgeon, she recommended a great one in midtown. Throughout the entire terrible week, Dr. Sullivan and her team consistently checked in on us and answered all of my questions and eased all fears. I could not have asked for a better vet for my cat and we will be seeing everyone at Uptown once a week for the next 6 weeks for bandage changes. Thank you Dr. Sullivan and team!

Dr. Obernesser and Dr. Sullivan are amazing vets! They are caring, knowledgable, and truly love their profession… you can tell. Going there is a pleasure because they take the time to answer any question and explain in laymans terms what’s going on with your pet. The technicians are great too, and they always call the next day after your visit to see how your pet is doing. I have never experienced that anywhere else! The BEST!

These guys are fantastic. they are super professional and i can tell they genuinely care about my cat. I highly recommend.

I cannot possibly express how impressed I am with this practice’s combination of competence, compassion, and communication skills. Both Doctors Obernesser and Sullivan are incredibly kind, approachable, smart, and engaged. It was such a relief to find my cat doctors whose advice I could really trust.

Dr. Sullivan was incredibly helpful, direct, and empathetic with me and my cat, Buttercup. She is an excellent diagnostician and was honest about the prognosis without being unemotional or cold like other vets can be. When my cat passed away, she stopped in to give her condolences. I would absolutely return back to Uptown Vets should I get another pet soon. If people doctors behaved with even an iota of the compassion that the staff of Uptown Vets does, the world would be a much better place.

Highly recommended! Doctors are very friendly, caring and knowledgable. My cat had bladder problem but cured completely :) Upper west pricing but it’s Manhattan so I can’t complain. Rx food is easy to get too, online ordering, approval and delivered. No hassle!

First time writing a review on Unilocal and I MUST do so in order to absolutely PRAISE this amazing veterinary Clinic. I can honestly say I will NEVER be going back to my old vet.
I had the pleasure of seeing Dr. Ina Obernesser who is absolutely an angel sent by god himself. She was so incredibly thorough and took her time and was so incredibly patient with my bulldog puppy. We were not at all rushed and she took the time to explain absolutely everything to me. Dr. Ina took the time to explain any and all possible scenarios with Cleopatra’s health given her breed and took the time to explain all of my potential options as she continues to grow. She really took the time to connect with Cleo and it was so apparent how much more comfortable Cleo was with Dr. Ina. When it came time to clean her ears and apply medication– her staff took the time to do so in front of me while teaching me and properly explaining how to do the entire process properly. From the second Cleo started connecting with Dr. Ina she was almost immediately at ease. It was truly refreshing and heart warming to see a practice so dedicated to the well being of an animal rather than just the bill.
Which by the way– they are VERYREASSONABLY PRICED.
Thank you Dr. Ina!

I went here for the first time today after several terrible experiences at Inwood Animal Clinic. It was worth the longer trip downtown. The place is incredibly clean, which was my first impression. Then, a sweet kitty wandered up to my feet. This may not be a bonus for everyone, but it made me feel right at home, and it actually calmed my poor scared cat down as well. Pheromone-​wise, I think this must help since cats can pick up on whether or not the other animals in the place are afraid or not.
Next, when I brought my cat (Frida) in to the exam room, they put a towel on the table with some catnip on it. Such a small thing that went such a long way. Again, helped to calm her down, helped me feel like they cared.
Since Frida’s diabetic, I had wanted to check in regarding her insulin/​food/​etc. The doctor talked to my intelligently (that might sound weird, but so many medical professionals, vets or otherwise, talk to patients/​clients as if you can’t possibly understand basic science) and kindly, and gave sage recommendations as far as treating her disease. She even came back in to explain in more detail how I should proceed food-​wise with her.
They did recommend several tests I couldn’t afford at the moment (normal senior cat check-​up stuff), but were very understanding and non-​shamey when I declined them for now. They also helped me save money on her food.
Every single person I met there– receptionist, sweet kitty, vet tech and vet were kind, respectful and wonderful. It is such a nice change after my last bad experience, but even compared to decent vets I’ve been to, these guys are a cut above!

We adopted a dog who had been getting his care from Uptown Vets so we stayed there and have been very happy we did so. From his primary care to helping us manage his particular issues, Dr. Obernesser and Dr. Sullivan have been great. They fit us in the same day when we called with concerns and they always follow up to make sure everything is OK. They take all the time necessary during exams and my emails and phone calls get returned promptly. I don’t think we would have been able to manage our initial issues without their support and now we have a great, though unique, dog. Currently, he has some back problems, but Dr. Sullivan has been really helpful in figuring out the problem and conservatively treating him has helped to keep the costs down and he is doing much better.
I haven’t shopped around, so I can’t comment on the pricing, but I never feel like unnecessary meds are recommended. I know that the practice is generous when they can be, so if I pay a bit above the market so they can help those in financial need, I am OK with that.
We highly recommend Uptown Vets.

I can’t recommend Uptown Vets highly enough! We love Dr. Obernesser and Dr. Sullivan. We first started going to Uptown Vets when we adopted our dog Bella in Feb 2015. Bella was a stray and quite timid the first few months, but Dr. O and her staff did an amazing job making her feel comfortable. Our second rescue, Donny, recently became a new patient of Uptown Vets and we are having yet another great experience. Donny has some behavioral issues /​aggression and everyone at the office has been SO understanding with him. It’s evident the staff loves animals and is very experienced with different temperaments.
I also appreciate the communication and great service we receive from Uptown Vets. Dr. Obernesser and Dr. Sullivan always take the time to explain things in detail so we can understand what’s going on with our loved ones. The staff calls 1 – 2 times after an appointment to check in and it never takes more than 24 hours to get a reply via email.
Lastly, Uptown Vets is great about helping you work out a price for your budget. Our dog Donny needs 5 months of intense Heartworm treatment and Dr. Obernesser has helped us identify which medications /​tests are «have to haves» vs. «nice to haves.»
The team is genuinely invested in the health and wellbeing of your loved ones. We look forward to being patients for years to come!

Dr. Obernesser was very thoughtful and thorough. She made suggestions that other vets haven’t and the staff was incredibly friendly. I spend part of every year out of the city and have a great vet there, and the office volunteered to share all their files on my dog with my other vet so that no matter where we are she can get outstanding care!

Leave your old vet and come here! Everyone is so sweet and thorough. I hate when people try to rush you out the door especially when it comes to your animal! My doggy hurt her foot and they were able to see her that day, have the vet records transferred over, reviewed them and went over everything in her history. It wasn’t just about treating her foot but making sure she was a happy healthy doggy! Even had a follow up call 2 days later and a check up the next week that they didn’t charge me for. Real people caring about animals and not trying to steal all of your money.
Super clean, super attentive and super nice. Couldn’t be happier.

I don’t know where to begin singing the praises of the entire staff at Uptown Vets, so I guess I’ll start at the beginning.
When we adopted our ex-​racing greyhound, we did not anticipate also adopting all his worms. And bad teeth. And tendency to eat things he shouldn’t. Such is the risk of adoption (and the reward was so worth it!) I don’t know that I would have kept my sanity without Drs. Obernesser and Sullivan, though. Highlights include:
–Helping us negotiate a very pricey dental cleaning and extractions (several of which they did not charge us for, to keep the cost manageable.)
–Doing phone consultations when our dog ate a pound of almonds the eve of a hurricane and got intestinal blockage
–Setting up a treatment plan for his recurring worms
–Treating a broken tail, mending a sliced paw, and laughing it off when he pooped on the floor.
And, finally — and most dear to me — their help in the last few weeks of his life.
After a peculiar broken bone, he developed pitting edema in his leg. We took him to Blue Pearl (also amazing) and then to see Dr. Sullivan. I am still awestruck at the care we received: sensitivity to our financial constraints, determination to get the most precise diagnosis given those constraints, and ultimately their tenderness in telling us he had cancer and what our treatment options were.
We put our dog to sleep a few days later, as it became evident how much pain he was in. Dr. Obernesser herself did the procedure, and could not have been more caring (of him and of us.) Soon after, we received a card signed by the whole office. And shortly after that? A note indicating that a donation had been made in his name to a charity.
This is a team that’s in it for the love of animals. They are dedicated professionals, and sometimes that means they want you to get extra blood work, or that dental cleaning. Because that’s what’s best for your pet. But they also totally understand that it’s not always feasible, and I never felt pressured or judged for declining.
TL; DR — I can’t sing their praises loudly enough, and I hope that you’ll enlist this amazing team in caring for your pet’s health.

I’ve been bringing my English Bulldog to uptown vets for about 4 years, and I couldn’t be happier.
I’ve used many vets prior to Uptown, and was getting frustrated with finding one who could combine care, compassion, and professionalism, only to find the perfect one located just 4 blocks away from my apartment.
The facilities are clean and the equipment seems modern (based on my limited knowledge of cutting-​edge veterinary technology); the staff is super-​friendly, and they can often acc;mmodate day-​of appointments for those unscheduled issues that aarise.
I find their pricing to be the on-​par with the vets I’ve used in the city, and Dr. Obernesser has consistently been thorough to explain the procedures for which I’m paying, including those that can wait or are «optional» when finances are a limitation. Plus… they submit the paperwork to VPI on my behalf, which is a great bonus.
To be honest, I’m disappointed in myself for having waited this long to leave a review, and am surprised by the few negative reviews I’ve seen.
Sophie-​puppy adds: the attention, love, and tummy-​scritches from the staff is wonderful; the rectal thermometers are never too cold; and the doggy-​treats are delicious and ample!