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.​​​​​​​

The Animal Hospital has dedicated this practice to our patients. Our serene veterinary office is warm and inviting for you and your companion. By choice we remain a small hospital, allowing all our staff to get 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. 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: Our actions are guided with care 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.

Standard of Care:

The Animal Hospital aims to uphold the highest standard of care set forward by The American Animal Hospital Association. We will treat each patient as if it were our own, attempting to minimize stress, fear and provide the best quality medicine possible. If financial limitations arise which impact our ability to provide the best quality of medicine, we will offer resources to aid in providing the best quality care. We will honor our relationships with our clients by doing our best to communicate clearly and empathetically to best explain the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment options for their pets. If most appropriate referral to a specialist or emergency facility will be offered and or recommended. All doctors and staff will continue to better themselves through the aid or continuing education. The Animal Hospital promises to offer the best quality services by continuing to advance our technology and medicine.