Vinegar Hill Veterinary Group

03/24/09

EXPEN$IVE

by kayaak at Citysearch

I can't help feeling that I was just conned. $300 vet bill???? My cat was a little swollen around the mouth--this was not a major surgery or anything!

I guess I should have read some of these reviews before I went--other people have complained about the unnecessary "fluid" injecting expense. I did not like that my cat was removed from the room to get his injections and bloodwork. I was waiting around a lot, too--an hour, with about 20 minutes of facetime.

If money is no object, then enjoy. It is a pleasant environment, and they are friendly.

• Pros: clean, friendly
• Cons: EXPEN$$$IVE, slow

03/18/09

need info about a dog from the area

by codiebug at Citysearch

i was wondering if you guys over there might have some of the breeders info would like to get the papers or info so i can breed him with my female he has 8 little spots around his growing area and a black nose and lips or maybe some other vets that i could contact or i heard about the dna registery but i need to find were at exactly he was born at the guy i bought him from is from brooklyn or phily please try to help me out as soon as possible

• Pros: breed type is terrior
• Cons: hes has a allergy to pork and a lot of dog foods

01/09/09

Dr Neuman and Shara are the bomb

by tonytonitonee at Citysearch

I have to say I used a different vet for years. DR MADDOX.. he retired and told no one. I needed to find a new vet and decided to try the DUMBO vet everyone is talking about. My groomer told me she is awsome and I have to agree. I used them and am hooked. What a great experience. The Doc is well versed, speaks to you in english and follows up with all your needs. The front desk is professional, caring and sweet. I ahve a new vet and friend.. Thanks

• Pros: Awsome vet and staff
• Cons: none

12/30/08

Amazing staff and facility

by cjc610 at Citysearch

Great facility - very clean and state of the art. Dr. Neuman and staff provided wonderful care to my cat. I found the prices reasonable and the overall level of service higher than what I received in NYC.

10/23/08

Still reeling from the cost!

by ACatLover00 at Citysearch

Dr. Nueman is lovely, but she passed the cleaning of my cat onto her tech who was not very friendly. The receptionist, a male, was a total moron as well. For a general checkup, she gave unnecessary fluids, antibiotics (as a "just in case") and didnt even personally treat my cat! The unfriendly tech did! Plus, the vet didnt even know the different conversions of cc's and mLs! She had to keep asking the tech! That made me nervous! How could a vet not know about medications and measurements?! Total cost: $245! I literally could not believe it when I saw the bill - all of which was non-specific as to the services provided.

Definitely go elsewhere. Otherwise, you're just helping to pay the rent on the place.

• Pros: Beautiful, clean facility
• Cons: No personalized doctor attention, exhorbitant cost

10/01/08

Love it!

by MyasMom at Citysearch

I' am very happy with the new place =) .... When i brought my dog home from the shelter she has kennel cough, and they would not help me out. So i decided to go to the local vet and I am happy I did. Dr. Neuman was so good with her, even got my pup to be happy while she was sick. I this was a wonderful experience for me and i would defiantly refer her to my friends and family.

• Pros: Staff and office were nicer then i expected!

10/01/08

Beautiful Hospital!! Excellent Staff!!

by JamieL24 at Citysearch

My 7 year old rabbit went to see Dr.Neuman for a cheek abscess.This had been an on going problem and i have seen many other vets over the corse of a year.At the other vets my bill would be paid but the abscess never truly healed.It was a waste of time and money.Then I found Dr Neuman ,I was truly lucky to find her. I have brought my pet elsewhere before and did not receive anything close to the care that i received at Vinegar Hill.The nurses are kind and patient and Dr Neuman as well!!Since my visit my rabbit is doing better then ever and the abscess has not returned.

09/12/08

I got ripped off

by hannmen at Citysearch

I've lived in DUMBO for 6 years and have heard some bad things about this new vet, mostly that they add up the charges very quickly without explaining anything. Several locals complained of sticker shock. Still, I gave Dr. Neuman a chance because they are so close to my home. BIG MISTAKE!

I adopted a cat a few months ago, and unfortunately he came to me with a case of worms. When I saw the symptoms I took him to this vet. Sure enough, the visit took no more than 15 minutes, the vet disappeared with my cat into another room and came back with a bill for $200! The receipt came back with various charges such as "fluids". I feel most of the charges were erroneous. My cat received a clean bill of health just 2 months ago from his last vet. He was not a stray from the street, and certainly not dehydrated. He didn't need an injection of fluids. Still, I sucked it up and paid the $200, only to receive a phone call from the receptionist an hour later telling me she "forgot" to charge me $75 for sending the fecal sample to the lab. They already charged me to take the sample, to look at the sample, to give him several injections and now they won't finish their job without another $75?

I'm sorry, but it doesn't even cost $275 for ME to visit the doctor. He's a cat, and worms are a common problem with a simple treatment. Wouldn't you know it, 2 weeks later, the worms are back!

This vet's office is squeaky clean, but it's a rip off and I don't trust them to treat my animal well. Their main goal seems to be capitalizing on a gentrifying neighborhood. I guess if you have lots of money to throw around you should go there. I'm taking my $75 and finding a new vet.

08/04/08

Thorough and Friendly Service..we love Dr. Neuman!

by danny71 at Citysearch

Excellent and extremely thorough care for the series of cats I've brought through. It's true you might pay a little bit more, but you know you are in good hands. Dr Neumann has the best "bedside" manner ever. We would never go anywhere else!

Editorial Review

by Contributor at Citysearch

Vinegar Hill Veterinary Group takes care of your pet's needs from check-ups to surgery.