Thorn Avenue Animal Hospital

Orchard Park, NY

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
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 House Call

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Thorn Avenue Animal Hospital is a family-owned, multi-generational, companion animal hospital located in Orchard Park, New York. The practice was opened in 1991 by Orchard Park native John S. Clauss, and is now run by his sons, Joseph and Peter Clauss. At Thorn Avenue, we strive to provide exceptional service and medical care for our canine and feline patients and their families. Our goal is to provide high-quality medicine at a reasonable price

The practice was opened in 1991 by Orchard Park native John S. Clauss, and is now run by his sons, Joseph and Peter Clauss

Mission — Our goal is to provide high-quality medicine at a reasonable price

Team at a glance

7
Veterinarians (DVM)

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

Technology & equipment

digital radiography

Services in detail

Preventative CareSick Patient CarePuppies and KittensSenior Pet CareRadiologySurgeryDentistryLaboratoryPharmacy

Appointments & hours

Monday: 8:00am - 6:30pm Tuesday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Wednesday: 8:00am - 6:30pm Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Saturday: 8:00am - 11:30am Sunday: closed

Frequently asked

Is Thorn Avenue Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Thorn Avenue Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

What services does Thorn Avenue Animal Hospital offer?+

Thorn Avenue Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Thorn Avenue Animal Hospital established?+

Thorn Avenue Animal Hospital has served the Orchard Park, NY community since 1991.

What reviewers say

93% Positive sentiment
based on 322 reviews

Thorn Avenue Animal Hospital provides compassionate, high-quality veterinary care characterized by knowledgeable practitioners and fair pricing. The facility maintains a welcoming, clean environment where staff members excel at easing animal anxiety and supporting families through difficult end-of-life decisions. Communication is generally thorough and straightforward, avoiding unnecessary procedures while prioritizing practical pet health solutions.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsStrong 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.