Our History

Our family-run veterinary practice has served the capital district since 1974. Dr. Lexi grew up at The Animal Hospital. Her father built the hospital and Lexi was honored to take over the practice in 2014. We are proud of our tradition and pledge to remain true to our home town values while implementing cutting edge veterinary medicine and technology.

Our location was chosen as a pet-safe environment away from the hustle and bustle of traffic and noise. The secluded feel of our grounds makes it easy to forget that we are in the suburbs, just minutes away from Crossgates Mall. Clients often walk with their pets to the swan pond or sit and overlook the pasture.

Our building, though outfitted with the most current veterinary technology, remains one that is warm, inviting and even home-like. The waiting area, complete with a brick fireplace, is specially designed so that the traffic flow proceeds without crowding. The five exam rooms are adjacent to the reception desk, the laboratory and the pharmacy, to make flow efficient. Likewise, our treatment room is a central hub surrounded by triage, surgery, radiology/ultrasound imaging, patient wards, doctor’s office, and employee lounge. The current building footprint is the result of five different additions over the past 40 years. Of note is our full building automatic generator. This was a necessary addition to prevent hospitalized patients and surgeries from being interrupted by power outages. Outdoors, we have a 9,000 cubic foot flight cage for our wildlife and endangered species.

To continue to maintain hometown values while providing the best quality medicine using state-of-the-art technology.
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We at The Animal Hospital have dedicated our lives and this practice to our patients. Our serene veterinary office is a warm and inviting practice for you and your companion. By choice we remain a small hospital allowing all of our staff to know you and your pet, giving whatever time is necessary to meet your needs. Every patient benefits from our commitment to be at the forefront in veterinary medicine. We do our best to reassure them with a gentle voice and soft touch. Our philosophy is to treat each patient as if they were our own family member.

1. Quality: We will strive to exceed the expectations of our clients and provide the best possible medical care for our patients.

2. Kindness: Kindness will guide all of our actions as we will show kindness and empathy to our clients, patients and co-workers.

3. Passion: We honor to maintain passion for our jobs and for the animals we treat.

4. Ethics: We will be ethical and honest with our clients and patients.