Central Veterinary Hospital – Vets in Albany
Clinic Overview
Central Veterinary Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic on Central Avenue in Albany, New York. It treats dogs, cats, and a wider range of exotic and small companion animals, including birds, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, pocket pets, and pet pigs. The clinic offers general veterinary care, surgery, diagnostic imaging, dental services, and urgent care for existing patients during its operating hours.
Services
- •Physical exams
- •Vaccinations
- •General surgery, including spay/neuter and growth removals
- •Intensive and urgent care for existing patients
- •Anesthesia and pain management
- •Radiology (x-ray)
- •Ultrasound
- •Laser therapy
- •Dentistry, including dental cleanings, dental surgery, and dental radiographs
- •Isolation care and isolation ward
- •In-house laboratory testing
- •Pharmacy services, including special orders and medication monitoring blood tests
- •Prescription and maintenance diets, plus nutrition counseling
- •Care for dogs, cats, birds, pocket pets, pet pigs, ferrets, rabbits, and guinea pigs
- •Out-of-hours referral to local emergency clinics when 24-hour monitoring and treatment are needed
Pricing
No published pricing information is available for this clinic.
People
Michel B. Hardaker, DVM, is listed as the owner and is noted as a USDA-accredited veterinarian.
Reviews
Central Veterinary Hospital has a 4.5/5 rating from 213 Google reviews. Recent written feedback includes positive comments about medical care, kindness, knowledgeable doctors and technicians, and long-term trust from clients who have used the clinic for many years. One recent negative review describes concerns about diagnosis, medication, billing, and communication during a serious case.

