Bronx Veterinary Center

09/02/2024

Rabies is a deadly virus that poses a serious risk to both animals and humans. Already this year, two cases of rabies have been confirmed in the Bronx—one in a raccoon and the other in a cat. This highlights the real and present danger of rabies in our community.The best way to protect your pets and your family from rabies is to ensure your pets are up-to-date on their rabies vaccinations. Vaccination not only protects your pet but also helps to control and eventually eradicate this dangerous disease from our environment. Remember, it's not just a good idea—it's the law.Let's work together to keep our community safe. Vaccinate your pets and help prevent the spread of rabies. Your proactive steps make a difference! Is you pet up to date on the rabies vaccine?

08/06/2024

WE ARE THE BRONX VETERINARY CENTER.
❤️ “Where Love is the Best Medicine“ ❤️

08/06/2024

Excited to announce that BVC will be doing a social media raffle for the next month! Enter to win a free exam (worth $70-100) at Bronx Veterinary Center and a raffle basket filled with pet treats and toys!

To enter the raffle:
1. Follow both .aiysha and
2. Comment on this post 2 people who would be interested in winning!

07/28/2024

🐾 Join Our Amazing Team! 🐾

We are on the hunt for a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our dynamic, fun-loving team! If you're passionate about animal care and looking for a workplace that feels like family, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

✨ Why You'll Love It Here:

💰 Competitive Pay: $33-$43.50 hourly based on your experience.

🎉 $5,000 Signing Bonus

🕒 Flexible Hours: Full-time benefits. 4-day workweek

🏖️ Generous PTO: Start with 3 weeks of paid time off! Plus generous paid CE

🩺 Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) matching, and more.

🐶 Huge Employee Pet Care Discounts

🌟 What Sets Us Apart:

Our technicians are highly respected and can fully utilize their skills.

We invest in your growth with opportunities for certification and training.

State-of-the-art digital equipment, including radiology, ultrasound, and more.

A supportive, collaborative team culture where your communication skills and hard work are celebrated.

🚀 Ready to Make a Difference?

We're a low-cost, high-volume, high-quality hospital that treats a wide range of cases, including emergencies. If you're a team player with excellent communication skills, we want you to help us care for more animal companions in our community.

📍 Location: Bronx, NY

📅 Flexible Schedule: 8, 10, and 12-hour shifts available.

Requirements:

MUST be licensed or licensed eligible.

1 year of Veterinary Technician experience preferred.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to join a team that values you and your skills. Apply today, and let's make a difference together!

🌟 Apply Now 🌟
 [email protected]

05/27/2024

Take a moment this Memorial Day and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
We are free today because of the men and women who put on the uniform one day and never returned home again. We owe them and their families our respect and our gratitude.
Have fun, give thanks, and keep your pet's safe!

05/19/2024

We are so excited to announce the grand opening of our new location, and we want YOU to celebrate with us! Mark your calendars for this Saturday, May 25th from 12-4pm, and come enjoy a day filled with fun and community spirit.

Here's what's in store:
🍴 Delicious bites from food trucks
🎟️ Exciting raffles & giveaways
🏥 Guided hospital tours
🐕 Dog training demonstrations
🎨 Face painting for the kids
💋 Smooches from Pooches (Doggie Kissing Booth)
🩺 Mock Surgeries where kids can try their hand at being a vet 🐾
And so much more!

Plus, Animal Care Centers of NYC will be hosting an adoption event. If you’re thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, this is your chance to meet your new fur-ever buddy! 🐱🐶

We’re thrilled about this move and can't wait to provide even better care for your pets. If you have any questions or want to schedule an appointment, give us a call at (718) 215-7387.

📅 Date: Saturday, May 25th 📍 Location: 1640 Eastchester Rd. Bronx NY

Don’t miss out on this fantastic event! See you there! 🐶🐱

05/08/2024

Get ready for a double dose of excitement on May 25th as we celebrate the Grand Opening of our New Westchester Square location @ 1640 Eastchester Rd. and host an ACC Mobile Adoption Event, bringing together pet lovers and furry friends in need of a forever home.

Don't miss out on the joy and celebration!
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05/05/2024

🎉 Big news alert! 🎉

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Guess what, Westchester Square? The BVC is taking a big leap forward! We're beyond excited to announce that we're packing up our paw-some services and moving to a brand new, spacious location in mid-May! 🏠✨

Why the move, you ask? Well, we're wagging our tails over the chance to offer even MORE comprehensive care for your furry friends. Think dentistry, surgery, and all-around pet pampering, conveniently under one bigger, better woof! 🐾💼

Here's the scoop:
🗓 Date: Mid-Late May.
📍 New Address: 1640 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10461
📞 Same Phone Number: (718) 215-7387 Email:[email protected]

Stay glued to your screens for all the deets on our move! And hey, if you've got any questions or need to book your pet's next check-up, you know the drill—just give us a bark at (718) 215-7387. We're all ears! 🐶📞

Can't wait to welcome you and your furry pals to our new digs! Get ready for a tail-wagging good time! 🎉🐾

05/02/2024

Get ready for a double dose of excitement on May 25th as we celebrate the Grand Opening of our New Westchester Square location and host an ACC Mobile Adoption Event, bringing together pet lovers and furry friends in need of a forever home. Don't miss out on the joy and celebration!
🎊🎈🐱🎪🎉🍧🐶🎁🌮🚚🎊🎈🐱🎪🎉🍧🐶🎁🌮🚚🎊🎈🐱🎪

10/26/2023

Are you brave enough for this??!!! 💀🩸🔪
Back by popular demand, the Bronx's only Haunted Hospital! 👹 You will not be disappointed! 💀 One day only, Sunday, October 29th, from 6-9pm.
This event is to raise funds for injured stray animals and pets in need of emergency medical care when their guardians can not afford to pay.
$25 per adult, $20 kids 8-12. This Haunted Hospital is really very scary and not intended for younger children or people with medical conditions such as cardiac disease.  @ the Bronxvetcenter.com
2460 Webster Ave Bronx NY 10458

10/02/2023

Puppy Training Group Classes!

Brought to you by Bronx Veterinary Center & My Canines Keeper 

Group Classes are a great way for pet owners to keep their dog challenged and engaged with training. MCK Group classes will challenge your skills as an owner and build you to become a handler. 

Group classes are a great way to bond with your dog as well. We aim to have fun but we want everyone to take something out of each class that they can work on for next time. 

• Puppies must be at least 8 weeks old and able to go outside and be around other dogs. All pups must have at least two rounds of vaccinations. 

Equipment to Bring to Class:

We will have training tools as well as high value treats available for purchase each class but we urge you to come prepared with the following,

• 5 ft Leash

• Long lead (20ft)

• Water/ Water bowl

• High value training treats (will be available during class for purchase)

Puppy Class Pricing:

$85 for 3-4 hour class with options to stay the full length of the class or leave when you like. Payment due before class.

$20 non refundable deposit required to hold your spot 

Puppy Class: Puppies under a year old.

Puppy Class is designed to set your puppy up for success in the best ways possible. It's also meant to help new owners gain knowledge needed to help their puppy grow to be the best dog they can be as well as for owners to grow to be the best handler they can be.

What you will learn during class:

How to teach your puppy the basic commands like,

• Sit, Stay, Down, Off 

We will also introduce you to these disciplines as well,

• Loose Leash walking 

•  Intro to heel command

• Intro to Off Leash Training 

Off leash training when taught at a young age properly, will have a puppy grow into a dog you can trust without a leash just about anywhere. 

We will break down each activity in a 3-4 hour class designed to challenge both dog and owner to become better and more well rounded in their skills.


What you will need for group class. Safety is our number one factor during class to make sure all equipment is up to date and secure and fitting properly.

09/28/2023

Are you brave enough for this??!!! 💀🩸🔪
Back by popular demand, the Bronx's only Haunted Hospital! 👹 You will not be disappointed! 💀 One day only, Sunday, October 29th, from 6-9pm.
This event is to raise funds for injured stray animals and pets in need of emergency medical care when their guardians can not afford to pay.
$25 per adult, $20 kids 8-12. This Haunted Hospital is really very scary and not intended for younger children or people with medical conditions such as cardiac disease.  @ the Bronxvetcenter.com
2460 Webster Ave Bronx NY 10458

09/20/2023

Hi friends,
Meet our Senior patient Coconut 🐶

Coconut came to see us September 13th on her 18th birthday! 🎂

We gifted her our very own Bandana!
This is how beautiful she looks today!

Happy belated birthday Coconut!! 🥳 🎈

-Shout out to Dad for spoiling her so much!

The Bronx Veterinary Center family!

09/15/2023

Purpose, Respect, Growth, Accessibility and Joy. These are the core values that we live by. This is the Bronx Veterinary Center

07/04/2023

We deliver now!!!

🐕🐈‍⬛ Run out of Fluffy's prescription medication and have no time to come to us?

No worries! We've partnered with DoorDash 🛵 and can have your fur-babies💊 medication, prescription food, heartworm prevention, or just about anything we sell delivered to your home in about an hour!

🏡 Home delivery in about an hour from the time of request. How cool is that???!!!
Just click on the link below:

https://my.vitusvet.com/app/refill.aspx?ID=15734d6a-361e-4afe-ba72-b90696bc7ecf

06/16/2023

BIG NEWS!!!
Please join us in welcoming our newest doctor to the BVC family, Dr. Marissa Ritchie!
Dr. Ritchie was born and raised in Central Pennsylvania. She obtained her BS in Animal Science from Cornell University and then went on to earn her DVM degree from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. During her studies, she worked with the Cornell Raptor program as an undergraduate and spent time researching Puerto Rican Crested Toads while at UC Davis.

Although she had a puggle growing up, Dr. Ritchie’s first memory of being fascinated by animals was taking in a naked mole rat exhibit at the zoo as a very young child. True to her initial source of inspiration, she has a particular fondness for exotic species and someday wants to have a chinchilla or a bearded dragon. Other areas of interest to her include surgery, neurology, and cardiology. She loves all animals but is technically a dog person and is hoping to add one to her home as soon as she’s settled in!

Dr. Ritchie is a big fan of musical theater and a proud television nerd, and enjoys going out to see productions and staying in to watch the latest shows. She also loves traveling to new places and taking in the local cuisine while she’s there—but in between trying new restaurants, you might also find her sneaking some raw Tollhouse cookie dough.

06/07/2023

Hi again friends! On behalf of the BVC Family we want to keep your fur babies safe from current air quality! 😷

To all of our beloved Short Nosed Dogs (Pugs, Frenchies, Bull Dogs, etc.) it is important they be kept inside as they already struggle with breathing in heat as well!

Let’s also be mindful of our Asthmatic and Cardiac patients.
They are already having a hard time with their lungs and can be at risk for respiratory distress.

Lastly, puppies and kittens!
Small pets = small lungs and will also struggle to breathe through thick/smokey air.

Tips! 💡
• Air Filter/Purifyer can help filter the air in and around your home to create healither air for your fur babies and hoomans! Look to your nearest Target/Walmart for same day delivery!

• Let’s keep windows closed and minimal outside activity!

06/03/2023

05/29/2023

In Honor of those brave men and women, who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country, both our locations will be closed tomorrow.
Our debt to our fallen can never be repaid, but may they always have our undying gratitude.
Have a blessed Memorial Day.

05/16/2023

Got an allergic pet? We can help!

If your pet is itching excessively and constantly licking or chewing at their paws, it might be due to allergies. Fortunately, there’s plenty we can do to help! Various medications and supplements can be used to control a pet’s allergies, and we offer specialty allergy testing and treatment at our Westchester Square and Webster Ave location. If you suspect that your pet is suffering from allergies, call us at 718-933-1002 today to schedule an appointment!

05/09/2023

Take a dive 🏄‍♀️ into our Team BVC Pawsitivity Reward Board!.

Meet Jessenia, Level 3 Veterinary Assistant, our employee of the month for April 2023. Because she had the most shoutouts🗣 from her coworkers, Jessenia got to spin the prize wheel and win a pair of customized FIGS scrubs.

Although we dont talk about it much, the veterinary industry is currently in a bit of a crisis. It is overwhelmed and stretched beyond its limits. 😓

Unfortunately, this situation is true throughout the entire country and seems to be getting worse.

Extreme nationwide veterinary staff shortages, physically demanding and emotionally draining work, and abusive clients all lead to severe burnout.

At the Bronx Veterinary Center, we  show how much we appreciate every single employee. We work as a team to ensure we acknowledge and reward our staff 🎁🎉🏆💰

Employee recognition is important — it's directly linked to happier 😁 employees,  productivity, retention, and even customer satisfaction👍

To help maintain a positive, supportive environment, we make sure to show our  appreciation to everyone employee who wakes up every morning and comes to work to save your furry baby’s life, no matter how tired they are.

We help each other out and make sure we appreciate one another❤️. Though you don’t see much team work or appreciation happening within the veterinarian industry these days, we try our very best to be different, and our team knows it.

In order to provide your pet with the best services, we must focus on our employee’s well-being. That's our DAILY focus at the Bronx Veterinary Center!

We love our patients, and we love our staff!

Sincerely,
Kirsys M. Rodríguez
General Manager
Team Cheerleader

04/14/2023

Vet visits can be very traumatizing for your pets.
Strange people, unfamiliar smells, doctors and loud noises can all add up to a very frightening experience.

This is our Assistant Greg and Coco bonding.
Coco came in with a broken leg and while waiting for services Greg made sure she felt safe and secured. Coco loved it.

This is our job, iwhat we love and we what take pride in it!
Thank you for trusting us with your furry family members.

04/14/2023

This sweet baby got attacked by her housemate.

It was a pretty serious injury, but don't worry, our doctors fixed her up, and she's doing great now.

Even if a bite wound seems minor, the damage beneath can be much more severe.

A number of factors influence the severity of a dog bite, and while it may seem obvious that a large bite that is bleeding profusely requires immediate veterinary care, you may not realize that a small dog bite can also pose a serious health risk.

It is a good idea to have all bite wounds, whether big or small, examined by a veterinarian as quickly as possible. (This is equally true if a cat bites your dog.)

Why It's Essential to Take Your Dog to The Vet After a Bite

Even the smallest puncture wound can be a major cause for concern due to the high risk of infection.

When your dog is bitten, the tooth not only creates a small puncture in the skin, it also creates a pocket below the skin which forms an ideal environment for bacteria (from the aggressor's mouth) to multiply and lead to an infection.

Because the hole in the skin is relatively small, the skin tends to heal itself very quickly, but in doing so, traps the bacteria within the pocket where it can quickly multiply and turn into an abscess.

While infection tends to be the primary concern for any dog bite, other serious health issues can develop depending on the location and severity of the bite. Other serious health risks associated with dog bites include:

• Infection of the bone

• Infection of the joint

• Cellulitis (tissue infection)

• Accumulation of pus in the chest cavity or abdominal cavity

Of course, it's best to prevent the bite in the first place, but that's a whole other post!