Rhinebeck Animal Hospital

"Dr. Shulman was amazing, I lost my best friend Sunny but Dr. Shulman was so caring, informative and comforting during a very difficult time. Incredible doctor and Sunny could not have chosen a better place for her last hours with us. Thank you very much for everything. Before coming to Rhinebeck Animal Hospital we were turned away at other places, and you took us in even with a last minute emergency so thank you!"

"I highly recommend the Rhinebeck Animal Hospital the staff members are very kind even over the phone you get great customer service Dr. Van Denmark fit me in his schedule on such short notice Dr. Van Denmark and the vet tech took very good care of my rabbit Michi they were both very compassionate and caring I'm so thankful to them they were thorough and made sure I understood everything about Michi’s treatment thank you to the Rhinebeck Animal Hospital, Dr. Van Denmark, and the Staff I truly can not thank you enough"

"I can't say enough good things about this place and the kind, compassionate staff that work there, and upon reading a bad review about Dr. VanDemark, I felt the need to help set the record straight. Dr. VanDemark is the reason I won't even consider taking my pets anywhere else. He has provided wonderful care for our animals that I can only describe as having a vast knowledge of veterinary science tempered with the composure of an old country doctor and we've ran the full gauntlet of early life to end of life care with him. He's been honest as far as treatment pros and cons, what the chances typically are and whether or not the outcome is optimistic or not. We worked with him extensively as far as a weight loss plan for our little potato man who recently passed away (RIP Beowulf) and in a year got him down 5lbs to a much more appropriate weight, which, if he was a human he'd have been on "My 600lb life" or something. He was fascinated by the data we collected and took the information on what worked for us effectively saying "I tell a lot of people their pet needs to lose weight, and you're probably part of the 1/2 percent that listens". That was 3 years ago, and I'm happy to have had that time with the cat thanks in part to Dr. VanDemark because it might've been much shorter if we didn't act sooner. It's unfortunate when we lose a pet, and it sucks quite frankly, but I know for a fact my little guy had a GREAT life and was spoiled the whole time with people in his life that loved him or gave him excellent care like Dr. VanDemark. And to anyone who says it's pricey, you get what you pay for. When I first got my little guy I went the cheap route (I was younger) with an ASPCA neutering, later that day I was in Rhinebeck animal hospital having his spermator tube put back in because he ripped a stitch or it was done wrong or something. So basically, I thought I could get away with half paying for the job and I ended up spending what I would've spent if Rhinebeck Animal Hospital would've done it the first time, correctly, and wouldn't have had to call into work that day either. It's a great place, read this against a 1 star review and draw your own conclusions, or just bring your pet there and give them a shot. If it's hard to be a doctor in general, it's gotta be that much more difficult diagnosing patients who can't really communicate like humans but I genuinely feel they do the absolute best they can and I've never found them unsatisfactory."

"I have been trying to call to book an appointment for WEEKS for a cat who needs to be dematted and sedated (only available at a vets office) and have gotten no answer and no response from voice messages left. When I was fed up enough to go in and make an appointment, the girl at the front desk was rude and refused to book an appointment. All over a simple sedated grooming. If you’re looking for good service don’t go here."

"If I could give double the stars I would for RAH and Dr. Porter. My dog was diagnosed with Diabetes a few weeks ago. A dear friend told me about RAH and Dr. Porter, and what a blessing this has been. She is the best, and I've had some great vets in both Los Angeles and Austin. From our first visit, there was a sense of relief knowing my dog was in her care. She showed true compassion and was so knowledgeable about the disease. When he suddenly went blind seemingly overnight (a common side effect from Diabetes) she was available via email and kept in touch during that crisis. I know Riggley is getting the best care possible. I live in Woodstock but the 30 minute drive is worth it. The Staff are also exceptional. The first call I made was handled by Sean who got me in that day to see Dr. Porter. I can't recommend this hospital enough. The good news is that all the vets are exceptional. In the lobby. other patients are always saying how much they love their vets as well.."