Business Details
49 Years
experience
Your Trusted Veterinarians in Eastchester, NY
Established in 1977, Animal Health Care PC has dedicated itself to providing quality, accessible veterinary care for all animals. Our Eastchester, New York animal hospital combines state-of-the-art medical technology with personalized, compassionate care that distinguishes us from larger, impersonal clinics. We offer comprehensive services including medical diagnostics, surgical procedures, advanced imaging, and pet boarding in a warm, family-oriented environment. Our team, led by Dr. Nick DiRusso with over 45 years of veterinary experience, prioritizes getting to know each pet and owner relationship to deliver tailored care. We maintain a full-service facility featuring in-house diagnostics, board-certified specialists for complex cases, and convenient house calls for pet owners requiring home visits.Our commitment extends beyond medical treatment to include community involvement through charitable art contributions and educational pet care resources. With convenient access from Lower Westchester and surrounding areas, we strive to make quality veterinary care both affordable and accessible. Our facility maintains modern standards while preserving the personal touch of a traditional family-run practice. We specialize in creating comfortable experiences for pets through attentive staff interactions and specialized boarding services that prioritize animal well-being. Our approach combines decades of professional expertise with genuine concern for every patient that enters our care.
Services
Veterinary Exams
Pet Surgeries
Animal Boarding
Diagnostic Imaging
House Calls
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of veterinary experience since opening in 1977
- Our facility combines modern technology with personalized care
- We offer specialized boarding services with attentive staff supervision
- Our team includes board-certified specialists for advanced diagnostics
- We provide convenient house calls for homebound pet owners
What people say
Genuine concern for pets
Experienced veterinary team
Personalized attention
Convenient house calls
Longstanding community presence
Services
Veterinary Exams
Our comprehensive wellness exams include physical assessments, vaccination updates, and preventive care planning. Our experienced veterinarians identify potential health issues early through thorough evaluations of weight, coat condition, dental health, and vital signs. We create customized care plans based on each pet's age, breed, and medical history to maintain optimal health.
Pet Surgeries
We perform routine and complex surgical procedures using modern equipment and anesthesia monitoring. Our surgical services include spaying/neutering, dental extractions, tumor removals, and emergency interventions. Board-certified surgeons handle specialized cases while maintaining strict sterilization protocols and post-operative care standards for patient safety.
Diagnostic Imaging
Our in-house imaging capabilities include digital X-rays, ultrasound, and echocardiography for accurate internal diagnostics. These tools help assess organ function, detect abnormalities, and guide treatment decisions without requiring external referrals. Advanced imaging by qualified technicians ensures quick results for timely medical interventions.
Animal Boarding
Our boarding facility provides safe, comfortable accommodations for pets when owners travel. Individual climate-controlled kennels feature regular exercise periods and personalized attention from caring staff. We maintain strict sanitation protocols and monitoring systems to ensure animal well-being during their stay.
House Calls
We offer convenient home veterinary services for mobility-challenged pets or owners. Our mobile care includes routine checkups, medication administration, and end-of-life services in familiar environments. This personalized approach reduces stress for animals while maintaining professional medical standards during home visits.
People
Dr. Nick DiRusso
Veterinarian & Clinic Owner
Dr. DiRusso has practiced veterinary medicine since 1975 and owns the clinic since its 1977 founding. He holds degrees from Ohio University, Cornell University's veterinary school, and a Master of Fine Arts from New York Academy of Figurative Art. He contributes animal portraits to local charities through his artistic talents.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive care including exams, vaccinations, surgeries, diagnostics, boarding, and house calls. Our facility handles routine care and complex cases with board-certified specialists.
Do you offer emergency veterinary care?
We don't provide 24/7 emergency services but recommend contacting local emergency clinics for after-hours urgent care needs.
What are your boarding facility features?
Our boarding includes climate-controlled kennels, regular exercise periods, and personalized staff attention to ensure pet comfort during owner travel.
Can you accommodate homebound pets?
Yes, we offer house calls for medical checkups, treatments, and end-of-life care to reduce stress for homebound animals and owners.
How do I schedule appointments?
Contact us at (914) 961-4045 during business hours to schedule appointments for exams, treatments, or boarding reservations.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards and cash payments. Please contact our office directly for specific financial arrangement details.
Reviews (4)
Chrissy M.
Jun 16, 2021
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Let me start by saying Dr. DiRusso is wonderful. But you aren't able to speak to him unless you are in his office. Instead, you are forced to deal with his horrid receptionist. She doesn't know a thing about animals and, furthermore, she doesn't even seem to like animals! And she can't seem to manage to make appointments easily. Always conflicting, inaccurate information. When speaking to my husband about our sporting dog, who was in need of some training she told my husband it wasn't worth investing $300 into our wonderful dog!
When my husband asked if she was suggesting that we put him down her response was "take it whatever way you want." Monster! Stay away from this evil woman.there are so many loving, competent veterinary hospitals in the area! By the way, our dog is doing wonderfully without Dr. DiRusso and his despicable staff!
When my husband asked if she was suggesting that we put him down her response was "take it whatever way you want." Monster! Stay away from this evil woman.there are so many loving, competent veterinary hospitals in the area! By the way, our dog is doing wonderfully without Dr. DiRusso and his despicable staff!
Norine Henderson
Jan 05, 2019
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Dr. Nick is the best, he is thorough and explains what he finds and your options on care that should be done. He not only is a great vet but also a great friend.i can't say enough about how kind and helpful over the years.
John Votta
Feb 25, 2018
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Absolutely horrific customer service. If you call the number that is posted on google for this vet, just hope that the Doctors wife does not pick up, she is very angry and will speak to you as if you have no business calling the number that is clearly posted when you do a search for Animal Health Care PC in Eastchester. I called to do a reference check on a client of theirs that was looking to adopt from our organization and I have never been treated so poorly by a so called business, ever in my life. Would never call there again, and definitely would not give them the time of day with an animal I own. Very upsetting
Irina Eckert
Jan 03, 2017
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Dr Di Russo is an excellent and most competent vet. My cat had an emergency and he saw us in the middle of the night, no questions asked. He solved the problem quickly and efficiently. He and his wife Donna are the most caring people. They followed up daily to give me updates on my cat and even called after my cat went home to see how is everything. I will most definitely come there again and can recommend this practice to anyone.
