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Your Trusted Veterinarian for House Call Services in NYC
Bruce Lowenstein DVM House Call Veterinarian has been dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care in the comfort of pets' homes since 2003. Our practice is built on a foundation of compassion, expertise, and personalized attention, ensuring every pet receives tailored medical solutions. With over 20 years of experience in veterinary medicine, Dr. Bruce Lowenstein combines advanced clinical skills with a deep understanding of the human-animal bond. Our team prioritizes preventative care through comprehensive wellness programs while offering urgent and emergency services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We maintain affiliations with top-tier veterinary hospitals to ensure access to specialized care when needed.Our approach emphasizes clear communication, transparent pricing, and respect for both pet owners' budgets and pets' individual needs. By bringing veterinary care directly to homes, we minimize stress for animals and streamline access to critical medical interventions. Our USDA-accredited status enables us to provide international health certification services for traveling pets. Through consistent availability and meticulous follow-up, we've established ourselves as trusted partners in pet healthcare across New York City and surrounding areas.
Services
Emergency Care
Wellness Exams
House Calls
Geriatric Care
Nutritional Counseling
Pain Management
Vaccinations
Ultrasound Imaging
Surgical Consultations
Hospice Services
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of veterinary experience in NYC's complex urban environment
- 24/7 availability for emergency medical interventions
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual pet needs
- USDA-accredited health certification services for international travel
- Proven track record in complex diagnostic cases
Associations and certifications
- USDA
What people say
Compassionate care
Available 24/7
Thorough explanations
Stress-free visits
Excellent diagnostician
Services
Emergency Care
Our 24/7 emergency veterinary service responds to critical pet health crises in home environments. With advanced training in emergency medicine and affiliations with top NYC specialty hospitals, we provide immediate interventions for trauma, poisoning, and acute illnesses. Our approach combines rapid assessment with comprehensive follow-up care to ensure optimal recovery outcomes for pets requiring urgent medical attention.
House Calls
Veterinary house calls eliminate pet stress while delivering medical care in familiar surroundings. This service benefits elderly pets, animals with mobility issues, and owners facing transportation challenges. Our mobile approach enables personalized observation of pets in their natural environment, facilitating more accurate diagnoses and tailored treatment recommendations.
Wellness Exams
Annual comprehensive health assessments form the foundation of our preventative care program. These exams include physical evaluations, age-appropriate diagnostic testing, and customized vaccination protocols. By monitoring health trends over time, we identify potential issues early and implement proactive measures to maintain long-term pet wellness through nutrition, exercise, and early disease detection strategies.
Geriatric Care
Specialized medical management for aging pets addresses common senior health challenges through regular monitoring and adaptive treatment plans. Our geriatric care includes chronic disease management, mobility support, and quality-of-life assessments. We focus on maintaining comfort and cognitive function while addressing age-related conditions like arthritis, kidney disease, and metabolic disorders in senior animals.
Pain Management
Multi-modal pain relief strategies address acute and chronic discomfort in pets through pharmaceutical and alternative therapies. Our approach combines NSAIDs, steroids, and advanced treatments like glucosamine therapy to manage conditions ranging from post-surgical recovery to chronic arthritis. We prioritize non-invasive options while ensuring effective pain control tailored to each pet's specific needs.
People
Bruce Lowenstein
Veterinarian
Dr. Bruce Lowenstein has practiced veterinary medicine in NYC for over 20 years. A Ross University graduate, he completed an internship at Animal Medical Center and worked at leading emergency hospitals. His expertise spans general practice, emergency medicine, and complex diagnostics while emphasizing compassionate home care delivery.
Wei
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary assistant Wei brings extensive animal care experience and natural empathy to patient interactions. With a lifelong connection to animals and technical proficiency in handling, she provides compassionate support during examinations and treatments while maintaining calm environments for stressed pets during home visits.
Questions
What areas do you serve for house calls?
We provide veterinary house calls throughout New York City and surrounding communities, covering Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and nearby areas.
Are emergency services available after regular business hours?
Yes, our veterinary emergency care is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for urgent pet health crises requiring immediate attention.
What types of payment do you accept?
We accept major credit cards and cash payments for our veterinary services. Payment arrangements can be discussed for extensive treatment plans.
Do you offer wellness programs for pets?
Yes, our comprehensive wellness program includes annual exams, age-appropriate diagnostics, and customized preventative care plans to maintain optimal pet health.
Can you provide international health certificates for pets?
As a USDA-accredited practice, we offer international health certification services for pets traveling abroad, including required documentation and testing.
How do house call appointments work?
Contact us to schedule a visit at your convenience. Our veterinarian will arrive with necessary equipment to perform examinations, diagnostics, and treatments in your home environment.
