South Shore Veterinary Hospital

Cicero, NY

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At a glance

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

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

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
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

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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 269 reviews

South Shore Veterinary Hospital in Cicero provides compassionate, knowledgeable veterinary care in a clean, modern facility. The staff and veterinarians are widely regarded as friendly, thorough, and exceptionally skilled at handling anxious or difficult pets. Services include routine wellness, specialized treatments like acupuncture, urgent care, and supportive end-of-life care. While the vast majority of visitors report a welcoming atmosphere and reasonable pricing, a few note occasional high costs or pricing disputes.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong FollowupFair Pricing

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.