Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists

Doctors Overview

We invite you to explore the biographies of our doctors and learn more about them. Our doctors have a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.

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    Mary Buelow

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    Departments: Dentistry

    Dr. Buelow graduated from the University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. Following graduation, she began her career as a general practitioner first in Cincinnati, Ohio for two ...
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    Jessica Chavkin

    Veterinary Specialist
    VMD, University of Pennsylvania
    Certifications: ACVIM
    Departments: Internal Medicine

    Dr. Chavkin received her VMD degree from the University of Pennsylvania, graduating summa cum laude. She completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery and a residency in small ...
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    Randi Fishkin

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, University of Prince Edward Island
    Certifications: ACVECC, ACVIM
    Departments: Emergency/Critical Care

    A graduate of Brandeis University, Dr. Randi Fishkin earned her DVM degree at the Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island. She served her internship in small animal ...
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    M.J. Hamilton

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, Colorado State University
    Departments: Oncology

    Dr. Hamilton attended Colorado State University where he received a Bachelor's degree in psychology and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Following veterinary school he moved to ...
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    Sophy Jesty

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, Cornell University
    Certifications: ACVIM/Cardiology
    Departments: Cardiology

    Dr. Jesty graduated from Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. She completed a two year fellowship in large animal ultrasound and cardiology (2001-2003) followed by a large ...
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    Lisa Mahlum

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, Oregon State University
    Certifications: ACVECC
    Departments: Emergency/Critical Care

    Dr. Mahlum received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Oregon State University in 2006. Following graduation, she completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery (2006-2007), ...
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    Kate Margalit

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, Cornell University
    Certifications: ACVS
    Departments: Surgery

    Dr. Margalit received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Cornell University. She completed a small animal internal medicine and surgery internship at Long Island Veterinary Specialists ...
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    Skye Stanley

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, Kansas State University
    Certifications: ACVIM
    Departments: Internal Medicine

    Dr. Stanley received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Kansas State University in 2000. Following graduation, he completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery (2000-2001), ...
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    Amy Kantor

    Associate Veterinarian
    VMD, University of Pennsylvania
    Departments: Surgery

    Dr. Amy Kantor received her veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Following graduation she completed a small animal general medicine and surgical internship ...
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Departments & Doctors

HOW TO REACH US

Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists
Phone: 212-924-3311
Fax: 212-924-7228
One West 15th Street
New York, NY 10011
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BUSINESS HOURS

Sun-Sun Open 24 hours

We are available for appointments 7 days a week for Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Oncology, 5 days a week for Cardiology, and are open 24/7/365 for Emergencies.
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General Practice

We have over 540 animal hospitals in 41 states that are staffed by more than 2,000 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians, with more than 200 being board-certified specialists. The nationwide VCA family of general practice hospitals give your pet the very best in medical care, providing a full range of general medical and surgical services as well as specialized treatments*: Wellness, Spay/neuter, Advanced diagnostic services (MRI/CT Scan), Internal medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Neurology, Boarding, Grooming

*services may vary by location.

Our family of pet hospitals stands out by delivering the greatest resources in order provide the highest quality care available for your pets. By maintaining the highest standards of pet health care available anywhere, we emphasize prevention as well as healing. We provide continuing education programs to our doctors and staff and promote the open exchange of professional knowledge and expertise. And finally, we have established a consistent program of procedures and techniques, proven to be the most effective in keeping pets healthy.

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Emergency Care

Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists is the only 24-hour emergency hospital in lower Manhattan. We are located at 1 West 15th Street, close to the corner of Fifth Avenue. Our number is 212-924-3311 although if you are having an emergency, you do not have to call before coming in.

Any of the following situations or conditions can be considered an emergency:

  • Traumatic incident such as a fall, a fight with an animal, or any type of car accident
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Ingestion of a foreign object or unknown substance
  • Bleeding, vomiting blood, blood in the feces or urine
  • Swollen, hard abdomen that is painful to the touch
  • Serious wound
  • Non-weight bearing lameness
  • Any injury to the eye
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Seizures
  • Inability to move or sudden weakness
  • Unusual or erratic behavior,
  • Signs of extreme pain, such as whining or shaking
  • Straining to urinate (especially a male cat)
  • Labor that does not progress
  • Exposure to extreme heat or cold
  • Non-productive retching and abdominal distention (signs of bloat)
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