Riverdale Veterinary Group

Our surgical services utilize state-of-the-art monitoring equipment including esophageal stethoscopes, pulse oximeters, and ECGs. All anesthetized patients receive continuous monitoring and temperature support during procedures. Our veterinarians perform both elective and emergency surgeries with strict adherence to pain management protocols.

We provide comprehensive dental services emphasizing preventive care to maintain oral health. Our program addresses tartar removal, gingivitis treatment, and tooth preservation while recognizing the systemic impact of dental disease on organ systems like kidneys and heart.

Our customized facility offers specialized care for birds, reptiles, and small mammals. The team provides diagnostic sampling, fluid therapy, and surgical interventions while prioritizing stress reduction for these sensitive patients through dedicated treatment spaces.

We offer monitored boarding for pets with chronic conditions requiring daily medication, specialized diets, or close observation. Our facility maintains digital fluid pumps, environmental controls, and continuous vital sign monitoring for animals needing ongoing medical support during owner travel.

Our radiology department features digital imaging technology for high-resolution diagnostics. The lead-shielded room enables safe X-ray procedures including contrast studies for gastrointestinal and urinary tract evaluations, with immediate image processing capabilities.

A Bronx native, Dr. Fried established Riverdale Veterinary Group in 1999 after graduating from University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. He oversees daily operations while maintaining clinical practice.

Dr. Emmerich provides comprehensive veterinary care with a focus on preventive medicine and client education, though specific details about her background remain forthcoming.

Dr. Tucker contributes to the practice's medical services, though additional professional details about her veterinary experience will be provided at a later date.

We treat dogs, cats, avian species, exotics, and pocket pets with specialized care tailored to each animal's unique medical needs.

Yes, we welcome emergency cases during regular business hours and have protocols in place for urgent medical situations.

We accept major credit cards, cash, personal checks with ID, and CareCredit financing options for veterinary services.

Yes, we offer extended weekday hours until 8 PM Tuesday-Friday and Saturday appointments from 10 AM to 3 PM.

Yes, our facility includes a dedicated exotic animal care program with experienced veterinarians treating birds, reptiles, and small mammals.

Yes, we offer monitored medical boarding with specialized diets, medication administration, and continuous health monitoring for pets requiring ongoing care.

Great vets here and we always feel like our Fuzz (cat) is always receiving the best care. However the responsiveness rate to questions and the follow up to messages either takes days or doesn't come at all. Clearly overwhelmed by the amount of pets they take care of. This veterinarian clinic is super busy all of the time.

Worked here for 5 yrs. Great environment for pets. Great atmosphere for clients! These people work hard and long hours. Just make sure you guys get ur yearly vaccines and pre-screening diagnostics, so they can help prevent and treat accordingly! The receptionist are amazing, the techs are phenomenal! And the doctors more importantly really do care.

They are so professional, polite, and they treat my parrots with such compassion. I would recommend them to any pet owner. I won't go anyplace else. They also take care credit if you have it.

This review is strictly based on the business practices. The techs and vets are fine. If you you don't mind being upcharged up to 100% on everything, they're great. Money isn't everything, but these guys are way too expensive. They charged me $39 for 4oz of dog disinfectant that Amazon/chewy sells in a jug for $17. Every item down the line is similarly upcharged. Some medication appears to be upcharged 120% (tablets). 25-35% upcharge is expected.120% is questionable.

It wouldn't be such a big deal if they worked with you. But they actively attempt to convince you that ordering through chewy is complicated and takes a while. Fun fact: it doesn't. When I question charges they seem actively annoyed. One thing to look out for is the vets explain what they're doing, but they don't explain the cost. So when it comes time to pay the bill, it's almost always double what you were expecting.

The vets are great. No question in their abilities. I just question the business practices. So if you don't care paying double what you might be charged elsewhere, or you're willing to do some legwork, they're great. If you're price sensitive or don't like being taken for a fool, avoid them.

This place has very qualified personnel, but every time I need an appointment for a sick animal (who is their patient), they sent me to emergency "because they are fully booked for a week". It would be nice to have a few emergency slots for registered patients. Finally, I changed the vet.

I highly recommend this place they took my cat as I walk in after having a issue with my last vet place. They address the issue with my cat now he's doing great This will be my primary vet for my cat.

Have had our little Dino (Persian Himalayan) here since his first shots, rabies and vaccines as well as his neuter- the staff is great, the doctors are amazing and Dino does not get scared or skittish after visiting.