Central Veterinary Hospital

Albany, NY

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Avian Exotic Companion Mammal

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Urgent Care Boarding End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

At Central Veterinary Hospital we are committed to providing the best care for all animals. From owned and loved pets, to the many lost or abandoned strays and large numbers of animals cared for by the various animal welfare groups. We treat all of our patients equally. We offer care and compassion with the latest high-tech medical equipment and expertise to deliver the best medical treatments possible to all patients, all of the time

For over forty years, Central Veterinary Hospital has been providing quality care to patients residing in the Capital Region. Established in the heart of downtown Albany in 1982, Central Veterinary Hospital has been owned and operated by Dr. Michel Hardaker since 1990

Mission — We cherish the opportunity to follow our patients from their earliest stage of life through their adolescence and long into their golden years. We promise to help get you and your pet off to a healthy start and to be there to assist, care, and support you both when the road ahead gets bumpy

Team at a glance

4
Veterinarians (DVM)

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

ultrasoundlaser therapydigital radiologyin-house lab

Services in detail

Physical ExamsVaccinationsGeneral SurgeryIntensive CareAnesthesia & Pain ManagementReferrals & Specialized CareRadiology & UltrasoundLaser TherapyDentistryIsolation CareIn-House LabPharmacyPrescription & Maintenance DietsBoardingGroomingOnline PharmacyPatient Portal

Memberships

Capital District Veterinary Medical SocietyAmerican Association of Feline PractitionersNew York State Veterinary Medical SocietyAmerican Veterinary Medical AssociationAmerican Association for Laboratory Animal Science

Appointments & hours

Mon - Fri: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Saturday: 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM; Sunday: Closed

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Frequently asked

Does Central Veterinary Hospital treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Central Veterinary Hospital offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Central Veterinary Hospital offer?+

Central Veterinary Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Central Veterinary Hospital established?+

Central Veterinary Hospital has served the Albany, NY community since 1982.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.