Cornell University Veterinary Specialists

Cornell University Veterinary Specialists is a Cornell University-affiliated specialty and emergency hospital for dogs and cats in Stamford, Connecticut. The facility provides 24/7 emergency and critical care, with specialty-referral services offered Monday–Saturday (9 a.m.–6 p.m.). A pharmacy is available Monday–Friday (9 a.m.–5 p.m.).

Services

•24-hour emergency and critical care, including ICU support
•Specialty referral consultations
•Anesthesiology and pain management (anesthesia, sedation, multimodal analgesia, locoregional blocks/epidurals)
•Dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery (including dental radiographs, periodontal and endodontic care, and oral surgery)
•Diagnostic imaging (digital radiography, ultrasound, echocardiography, CT, fluoroscopy, angiography) with board-certified radiologist interpretation
•Internal medicine (advanced diagnostics, endoscopy, laparoscopy, interventional procedures, transfusion therapy, nutrition management)
•Interventional radiology and interventional endoscopy (including stenting, SUB, PCCL, laser lithotripsy, and cystoscopic-guided procedures)
•Oncology (chemotherapy, immunotherapy, surgery coordination, palliative care; coordination for acupuncture and nutrition; radiation therapy coordination)
•Ophthalmology (advanced diagnostics, cataract surgery/phacoemulsification, glaucoma laser/surgery, eyelid/corneal procedures, OFA/CERF eye exams)
•Surgery (orthopedic, soft tissue, minimally invasive procedures such as arthroscopy/thoracoscopy/laparoscopy; emergency surgery)
•Veterinary social work (emotional support, crisis intervention, grief counseling, end-of-life support)
•In-house blood bank (donor program, component production and storage)
•Sports medicine and rehabilitation consultations (including lameness evaluation, joint blocks, therapeutic injections, and regenerative medicine such as PRP/stem cells; rehab coordinated externally)
•Online payment options (credit card and CareCredit)

Pricing

No published pricing information is available for this clinic.

People

Named clinicians and staff include Elizabeth Goudie-DeAngelis, Kate Buriko, Rachel Matusow Wynne, and Marnin Forman; reviewers also mention Mario, MJ, Alex, Daisy, Dr. Hilfiker, Dr. Bentley, and Dr. Stanley.

Reviews

Cornell University Veterinary Specialists has a 4.3/5 rating on Google from 438 reviews. Recent comments describe compassionate front-desk interactions, detailed communication during consultations and surgery, and clear explanations of treatment plans and recovery steps. Reviewers also note professional staff and a wide range of on-site equipment, including during emergency visits and complex cases for both dogs and cats.

Reviews for Cornell University Veterinary Specialists

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 438 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Matthew Gutierrez

Today

Thank you to the entire staff and Mario at the front desk for such compassion and kindness during care for Stewart.

Nick Peras

The team was great and I felt Ghost was in great hands from his consultation visit to picking him up from surgery. They kept me informed and educated me on everything they planned on doing for Ghost. Care and details

Andrew S

5 days ago

My wife and I drove 4+ hours to go here and we were so glad we did. I could not think of one negative thing during our multiple visits over the course of the weekend we were there. All of the staff is excellent. They are professional and extremely passionate about their jobs. Huge shout out to MJ, Alex, Daisy, Dr. Hilfiker, and Dr. Buriko. They were able to give us the answers we needed to hopefully fix the life threatening disease our cat has. Thank you all so much for extending the time we get to spend with Arlo!

Tony Leigh

The Emergency staff were excellent, with detailed and informative discussions with Dr Bentley regarding surgery necessary to repair a Standard Poodle's fractured ankle. She has been excellent throughout the whole process, with clear explanations of what was done and what is required for the healing process. We appreciated the quality and range of facility equipment and the expertise of the caring staff, especially Dr Bentley.

Ally Moreo

1 week ago

Wow, Dr. Stanley took great care of our dog Stewart. Thank you. And thank you so much Mario for your kindness and warmth at the front desk. It was always so nice to see Mario even though our Sweet Stewart was struggling with his health and IMHA. Much appreciated Mario and Dr. Stanley. Two professionals.