Briar Patch Veterinary Hospital

Ithaca, NY

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At a glance

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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy

Accreditations

Aaha

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Gender-neutral restroomRestroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespace
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

We look forward to serving you and your pet with the best possible veterinary care. We utilize the most current standards of care, and we specialize in providing comprehensive wellness care to keep your pet healthy now and in the future

Since 1985, the veterinarians and support staff at Briar Patch Veterinary Hospital have sought to achieve the highest standards of veterinary medicine

Mission — We believe that your pet is a part of the family, yours and ours. That is why we have made it our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate veterinary care that is in the best interests of you and your furriest family member

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

3
Veterinarians (DVM)
3
Support staff
6
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

On-site laboratoryDiagnostic imagingElectrocardiography (ECG)EchocardiographyHolter monitoringX-raysBlood tests including ProBNP and NT-proBNPRAST testingIntradermal skin testing

Services in detail

Wellness careVaccinationsSpay and neuterDentistrySurgeryDiagnostic imagingIn-house laboratoryPharmacyHospitalizationUrgent careEmergency careEnd-of-life careMicrochippingNutrition counselingAcupunctureAllergy testingBehavior servicesCancer treatmentCardiologyDermatologyDewormingEye careFlea and tick preventionHeartworm preventionKitten careSenior carePain managementPreventive careSemi-annual wellness examsMedicationsLaboratory

Appointments & hours

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Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

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Frequently asked

Is Briar Patch Veterinary Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Briar Patch Veterinary Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Briar Patch Veterinary Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Briar Patch Veterinary Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

Is Briar Patch Veterinary Hospital AAHA-accredited?+

Yes — Briar Patch Veterinary Hospital is an AAHA-accredited hospital.

Does Briar Patch Veterinary Hospital treat exotic pets?+

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

What services does Briar Patch Veterinary Hospital offer?+

Briar Patch Veterinary Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy.

When was Briar Patch Veterinary Hospital established?+

Briar Patch Veterinary Hospital has served the Ithaca, NY community since 1985.

What reviewers say

90% Positive sentiment
based on 162 reviews

Briar Patch Veterinary Hospital is an independent, privately owned practice located in Ithaca, New York, offering comprehensive medical care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets. The facility features a comfortable, down-to-earth atmosphere with wooded dog trails in the back. The veterinary team and support staff are widely regarded as exceptionally compassionate, patient, and knowledgeable, particularly skilled at minimizing stress for anxious or reactive animals. The practice provides thorough, step-by-step explanations, clear treatment options accommodating various budgets, and responsive scheduling, including same-day appointments for minor emergencies and specialized exotic animal care.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

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.