Dongan Hills Veterinary Practice

Dongan Hills Veterinary Practice is an independent veterinary clinic in Staten Island that treats dogs and cats. The clinic is AAHA accredited and offers routine care, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery. Emergency evaluations are available during regular business hours, and after-hours emergencies are referred to outside emergency hospitals.

Services

•Wellness exams and pet wellness plans
•Vaccinations
•Puppy and kitten care
•Senior pet care
•Internal medicine
•Imaging and diagnostics, including digital radiography, ultrasound, and endoscopy
•Dental care, including teeth cleaning, dental X-rays, oral surgery, and tooth extractions
•Surgery, including spay and neuter
•Emergency evaluation during regular business hours
•Care for dogs and cats

Pricing

No published pricing information is available for this clinic.

People

Dr. Allison Brown is listed as a veterinarian and co-owner, with credentials including DVM, CVA, IVCCP, and CVNN. Dr. Rodney Jerger is also listed as a veterinarian and co-owner.

Reviews

Google reviews show a 4.5/5 rating from 126 reviews. Recent written comments mention friendly, informative, and attentive care, including positive experiences with older pets and clear explanations during appointments. Dr. Allison Brown is specifically praised in one recent review for being knowledgeable and caring. A recent critical review describes frustration with repeated follow-up visits, cost, and the handling of a senior dog's treatment and memorial pickup.

Reviews for Dongan Hills Veterinary Practice

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 126 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Melanie Krystal

2 days ago

I honestly never planned on leaving this review, but after recently speaking with someone who described having a very similar experience, I decided to share mine in hopes of preventing others from going through the same thing. Like any dog owner with a senior dog, I was willing to do anything to help prolong my 17½-year-old dog’s life and keep him comfortable. When I found out there was a holistic veterinarian on Staten Island, I was hopeful and immediately scheduled with Dr. Brown for help with my dog’s kidney disease, allergies, and elevated liver levels. Unfortunately, after multiple visits costing approximately $500 each, I continuously left feeling like I had no real answers, treatment plan, or direction — only being told to “follow up in two weeks.” Over time, it began to feel less about helping my dog and more about continuing office visits without meaningful solutions or medication adjustments. One experience that especially bothered me was during a tech visit when the technician accidentally poked my finger instead of my dog. During that same visit, I asked about my dog receiving his Cytopoint injection, which he had been getting for years for allergies, and was told I needed to schedule and pay for a completely separate appointment despite the office already knowing he was on the medication and having just seen him days prior. It felt unnecessarily inconvenient and financially motivated. Another moment that stayed with me was witnessing an owner pick up their dog’s ashes and having them handed over with almost no compassion or acknowledgment, as if it were simply a transaction. As someone already emotionally vulnerable caring for a senior dog, that was extremely disheartening to witness. I want to be clear that I can only speak on my personal experience with Dr. Brown. After leaving this office, I sought care elsewhere at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital and Four Corners Veterinary, where I finally received compassion, guidance, and doctors who genuinely seemed invested in helping my dog. I know many pet parents are desperate to help their senior pets and are willing to spend whatever it takes. I was one of them. In my opinion, this office left me feeling taken advantage of rather than supported.

April Porcellini

3 weeks ago

Very friendly and informative for my cat who is 13 yrs.old

Daniel McCauley

2 months ago

Staff is attentive and caring, fantastic practice

Will Cee

2 months ago

Best vet we have even taken our dog to by far. Dr. Brown is very knowledgeable and caring. We had a pleasant experience with everyone involved in our dogs care. It's good to know that there are still people out there in the profession that care. 5 stars all day!!!

Michele Tischler

5 months ago

Hands down best Vet I have ever met. He was awesome with my pet. Gave him a great checkup. Didn’t push testing or vaccines. Explains everything and makes sure you understand. I found the fee very reasonable.