By VetsCompared
About Veterinary Care in Albany
Albany has 6 veterinary clinics, with an average Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 2,947 reviews, giving pet owners a solid pool of well-used options for routine care. One important catch is access, none are open on weekends, and Albany has no local emergency or 24-hour veterinary cover.
Our Score compares visible clinics in this country. The transparency part of the score is how many services the clinic has published, measured against the highest number published by a visible clinic in the same country. This town is in United States.
Top 3 clinics (current town ranking table)
| Clinic | Our Score | Verified | Published prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reid Veterinary Hospital | 41/100 | — | 1 |
| Albany Animal Hospital Inc Ken Fletcher Dvm | 40/100 | — | 5 |
| Rivers Edge Pet Medical Center | 39/100 | — | 1 |
Albany gives dog and cat owners a genuinely useful choice of vets, not just a single default option. Six clinics is enough to compare appointment availability, bedside manner, and location, and the review depth is strong enough to make those comparisons more meaningful. For routine care, checkups, vaccines, dentals, and common sick visits, Albany looks like a town where many pet owners can find a good fit rather than settle for whatever is closest.
The weak spot is access and certainty. None of the Albany listings are verified, which simply means the listing details have not been confirmed by a registered user, so it is wise to confirm hours, services, and contact details before you depend on a listing. Weekend care is not available, nothing runs past 7pm, and there is no local emergency or 24-hour cover, so an urgent problem may mean heading outside Albany. That makes it especially important to know your backup plan before you need it.
If you are choosing between vets in Albany, start with the practical questions that affect everyday care. Call a couple of clinics and ask about new patient appointments, same-day sick visits, who usually handles follow-up, and whether they regularly see your pet's specific needs, from anxious cats to older dogs with skin, ear, or mobility issues. Recent reviews can help you spot patterns in communication, wait times, and how clearly treatment plans are explained.
Because weekend and after-hours access is so limited in Albany, the best long-term choice may be the clinic that helps you stay organized, not just the one with the first opening. Ask where they refer emergencies, save that number in your phone, and keep your pet's records, medication list, and microchip details easy to find. If your pet has an ongoing condition, try to book rechecks and refills earlier in the week so you are not caught short before the weekend.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Albany, Oregon
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Our Score (41/100)
Reid Veterinary Hospital is a small-animal veterinary clinic in Albany, Oregon, located at 933 SW Queen Ave. It treats dogs and cats. Recent feedback commonly mentions a friendly, professional team and attentive care, with one reviewer...
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Our Score (40/100)
Albany Animal Hospital Inc Ken Fletcher Dvm is a veterinary clinic in Albany, Oregon, located at 629 SE Madison St. The clinic treats dogs, cats, and exotic pets. Online feedback shows a high overall rating with a mix of recent comments,...
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Our Score (39/100)
Rivers Edge Pet Medical Center is a veterinary clinic in Albany, Oregon, located at 601 NW Hickory St. It treats dogs, cats, and exotics. Reviews describe timely help for urgent situations and a calm approach with nervous or fearful pets.
Linn Veterinary Hospital is a small veterinary clinic in Albany, Oregon at 6011 Pacific Blvd SW. Reviews describe care for dogs and cats, with an emphasis on a friendly staff and clear communication. Several reviewers mention returning...
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Periwinkle Pet Clinic is a veterinary clinic in Albany, Oregon, located at 1590 SE 9th Ave. On Google, it has a 4.4/5 rating from 201 reviews. Recent comments commonly mention friendly, kind staff and a focus on pet wellbeing, with one...
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