South Shore Veterinary Hospital

Cicero, NY

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Your preferred locally owned and operated Cicero veterinarian. Full-service pet care focused on health, wellness, and diagnostics

Dr. Hammerschmidt first opened South Shore Veterinary Hospital in the summer of 2005, then built a brand-new facility in the summer of 2014

Care capabilities

End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

4
Veterinarians (DVM)
7
Licensed technicians
12
Support staff
23
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Vello appOnline pharmacy

Services in detail

WellnessDiagnosticsSurgeryDentistryPharmacyRehabilitationAcupunctureEnd-of-life care

Appointments & hours

Book online

Mon – Thurs: 7:30 AM-7:00 PM Fri: 7:30 AM-5:30 PM Weekends: Closed By appointment only

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Frequently asked

Is South Shore Veterinary Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — South Shore Veterinary Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

What services does South Shore Veterinary Hospital offer?+

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

When was South Shore Veterinary Hospital established?+

South Shore Veterinary Hospital has served the Cicero, NY community since 2005.

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 270 reviews

South Shore Veterinary Hospital features a clean, modern facility with a compassionate, highly knowledgeable team of veterinarians and support staff who excel at handling anxious pets and communicating thorough treatment plans. The practice offers flexible appointment scheduling and attentive follow-up care, though some clients note that appointment costs can add up quickly and recent visits have introduced new administrative fees.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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