Cornell University Hospital for Animals

Ithaca, NY

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At a glance

Facility type
University Teaching Hospital
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
Yes
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Equine Food Animal Exotic Companion Mammal Wildlife Zoo

Services

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

AVMA Specialties

Cardiology Dermatology Emergency & Critical Care Exotic & Avian Medicine Internal Medicine Neurology Oncology Ophthalmology Radiology Reproduction (Theriogenology) Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Accreditations

Aaha

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine offers comprehensive veterinary care through multiple hospitals: Companion Animal Hospital, Equine Hospital, Nemo Farm Animal Hospital, Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists, and more. Provides routine and emergency care for companion animals, horses, farm animals, and wildlife

Mission — Our mission is to serve the horse by providing state-of-the-art care through a team-oriented approach that delivers advanced diagnostics, innovative treatment options, and compassionate care

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency

Technology & equipment

CT scanMRIultrasoundendoscopyradiographytelehealth via VetTriage

Services in detail

WellnessVaccinationSpay/NeuterDentistrySurgeryDiagnostic ImagingIn-House LabPharmacyHospitalizationUrgent CareEmergencyEnd-of-LifeBoardingGroomingTelehealthMicrochippingNutrition CounselingBehavior TrainingAcupunctureRehabilitation Therapy

Appointments & hours

Companion Animal Hospital: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, M-F; Emergency 24/7/365. Equine Hospital: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, M-F; After hours call 607.253.3100 option 1. Nemo Farm Animal Hospital: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, M-F; After hours call 607.253.3100 option 1

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Frequently asked

Is Cornell University Hospital for Animals accepting new patients?+

Yes — Cornell University Hospital for Animals is currently accepting new patients.

Does Cornell University Hospital for Animals offer emergency or urgent care?+

Cornell University Hospital for Animals provides 24/7 emergency care.

Is Cornell University Hospital for Animals AAHA-accredited?+

Yes — Cornell University Hospital for Animals is an AAHA-accredited hospital.

Does Cornell University Hospital for Animals treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Cornell University Hospital for Animals offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Cornell University Hospital for Animals offer?+

Cornell University Hospital for Animals offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

90% Positive sentiment
based on 65 reviews

The practice features a modern, clean facility with a spacious campus and a well-equipped cafe. The staff is consistently described as compassionate, knowledgeable, and capable of handling complex emergency, surgical, and specialty cases ranging from internal medicine and neurology to exotic pet care. While appointment wait times and scheduling can occasionally be lengthy, the veterinary teams provide thorough explanations, attentive follow-up care, and exceptional dedication to animal health.

Frequently praised for

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

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