Rotterdam Veterinary Hospital

Schenectady, NY

At a glance

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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

For over thirty years, Rotterdam Veterinary Hospital has been providing quality care to patients residing in the Capital Region. Established in 1986, Rotterdam Veterinary Hospital has been owned and operated by Dr. Michel Hardaker since 1992. Since that time, our staff of highly trained veterinarians, technicians and administrators continues to serve our clients in an outstanding manner each and every day

Mission — At Rotterdam Veterinary Hospital we are committed to providing the best care for all animals. From owned and loved pets, to the many lost or abandoned strays and large numbers of animals cared for by the various animal welfare groups. We treat all of our patients equally. We couple care and compassion with the latest high-tech medical equipment and expertise to deliver the best medical treatments possible to all patients, all of the time

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

4
Veterinarians (DVM)

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

Technology & equipment

X-rayUltrasoundUltrasonic scalerPolisherDrill

Services in detail

Physical ExamsVaccinationsGeneral SurgeryIntensive CareAnesthesia & Pain ManagementReferrals & Specialized CareRadiology & UltrasoundLaser TherapyDentistryIsolation CareIn-House LabPharmacy
Show all 15 services
Prescription & Maintenance DietsBoardingGrooming

Memberships

American Veterinary Medical AssociationNew York State Veterinary Medical SocietyAmerican Association of Feline PractitionersCapital District Veterinary Medical SocietyNational Accredited Veterinary Practitioners

Appointments & hours

Mon, Tue, Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Wed, Thu: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM; Sunday: Closed

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Frequently asked

Is Rotterdam Veterinary Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Rotterdam Veterinary Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Rotterdam Veterinary Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

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

What services does Rotterdam Veterinary Hospital offer?+

Rotterdam Veterinary Hospital offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

When was Rotterdam Veterinary Hospital established?+

Rotterdam Veterinary Hospital has served the Schenectady, NY community since 1986.

What reviewers say

55% Mixed sentiment
based on 196 reviews

Rotterdam Veterinary Hospital provides compassionate medical care, thorough explanations, and effective emergency handling for pets, backed by knowledgeable veterinary teams and accommodating scheduling. However, pricing can be high, phone and front desk interactions can be unfriendly, and clients occasionally encounter aggressive upselling, billing disputes, or miscommunication regarding treatments.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

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.