Best of the Capital Region
April 11, 2022Updated: May 23, 2022 12:55 pm
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Our furry family members deserve the best care. Since 2007, we’ve asked readers to nominate and vote for their favorite veterinary clinics as part of the annual Best of the Capital Region contest. Here’s a look at the winners in the annual contest, starting with the 2021 winners.
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BEST OF THE CAPITAL REGION
The Village Animal Clinic
2022: First place
dr Michael McCarthy, left, owner of The Village Animal Clinic, checks over a dog with the help of Joseph Pierle, office manager at the clinic, on Thursday, March 31, 2022, in Voorheesville, NY
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Best veterinary clinic: 1st place in 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018 and 2016; second place in 2014; runner up in 2020.
Address: 70 School Road, Voorheesville
phone: 518-765-0111
site: thevillageanimalclinic.com
BEST OF THE CAPITAL REGION
4 Paws Veterinary Care
2022: Second place
Best veterinary clinic: 2nd place in 2022 and 2020; runner up in 2021
Address: 250 W. Sand Lake Road, Wynantskill
phone: 518-300-4279
site: 4pawsanimal.com
BEST OF THE CAPITAL REGION
Sand Creek Animal Hospital
2022: Third place
The Sand Creek Animal Hospital on Wolf Road in Colonie.
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Best veterinary clinic: First place in 2020; second place in 2021; third place in 2022; runner up in 2016
Address: 130 Wolf Road, Colony
phone: 518-446-9171
site: sandcreekanimalhospital.com
BEST OF THE CAPITAL REGION
East Greenbush Animal Hospital
2022: Runner up
Best veterinary clinic: Third places in 2015, 2014 and 2007; runner up in 2022
Address: 2 Springhurst Drive S, East Greenbush
phone: 518-477-7400
site: egahvets.com
BEST OF THE CAPITAL REGION
Bloominggrove Veterinary Hospital
2022: Runner up
Best veterinary clinic: 2nd place in 2019; runner-up in 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2017
Address: 498 N Greenbush Road, Rensselaer
phone: 518-283-2700
site: bloomingrove.vetstreet.com
BEST OF THE CAPITAL REGION
Boght Veterinary Clinic
Best veterinary clinic: 2nd place in 2018, 2015, 2010, 2009, 2008, and 2007; third place in 2017, 2016 and 2013; runner up in 2021
Address: 1165 New Loudon Road, Latham
phone: 518-785-0718
site: boghtvetclinic.com
BEST OF THE CAPITAL REGION
Burnt Hills Veterinary Hospital
Best veterinary clinic: 3rd place in 2020, 2019, 2012, 2011 and 2010; runner-up in 2018, 2016 and 2015
Address: 145 Goode St., Burnt Hills
phone: 518-399-5213
site: burnthillsvethosp.com
BEST OF THE CAPITAL REGION
Central Veterinary Hospital
Best veterinary clinic: Runner up in 2019
Address: 388 Central Ave., Albany
phone: 518-434-2115
site: centralvetalbany.com
BEST OF THE CAPITAL REGION
Companion Animal Medical Center
Best veterinary clinic: Runner up in 2019
Address: 2696 Hamburg St., Schenectady
phone: 518-213-5633
site: camcvet.com
BEST OF THE CAPITAL REGION
Latham Animal Hospital
Best veterinary clinic: 2nd place in 2017, 2013, 2012 and 2011; third place in 2018 and 2008
Address: 326 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham
phone: 518-785-1481
site: lathamvet.net
BEST OF THE CAPITAL REGION
Shaker Veterinary Hospital
Best veterinary clinic: First places in 2017, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007; second place in 2016; runner up in 2018
Address: 223 Maxwell Road, Latham
phone: 518-485-9669
site: vcahospitals.com/shaker
Erica Smith is the managing editor for digital at the Times Union. She has worked in local news media for more than 20 years, and joined the Times Union in March 2020 (just as COVID-19 shutdowns began) after working in print and digital media in Virginia, Missouri, Indiana and Washington. Erica’s also vice chair of the Local Media Foundation and collects typewriters.