Maps & Driving Directions

Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists is located on 1 West 15th St. off of 5th Avenue

Closest Subways

14th street-Union Square: 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, W, L

one block west of Union Square on 15th street

6th Avenue and W. 16th street: F

one avenue east on 5th ave and one block south on W. 15th st

7th Avenue and W. 14th street: 1, 2, 3

two avenues east on 5th ave and one block north on W. 15th st

From the Holland Tunnel

Take exit 3-4 toward Downtown/Brooklyn
Exit 3 toward Brooklyn
Merge onto Ericsson Pl
Continue onto Beach St.
Left on 6th ave/Avenue of the Americas
Right on W. 16th st
Right on 5th ave
Right on W. 15th st

From the Lincoln Tunnel

Exit toward Dyer Ave.
Right on Dyer Ave.
Left on W. 34th st
Right on 9th ave.
Left on W. 16th st
Right on 5th ave
Right on W. 15th st

From the Brooklyn Bridge

Take the Centre St. N exit toward Chambers St.
Right on Centre St.
Continue onto Cleveland Pl.
Continue onto Lafayette St.
Continue onto 4th ave
Continue onto Union Square East
Left on E. 17th st
Left on Union Square West
Right on E. 15th st

From the Williamsburg Bridge

Continue onto Delancey St.
Right on Allen St.
Left on E. Houston St.
Right on Lafayette St.
Continue onto 4th ave
Continue onto Union Square East
Left on E. 17th st
Left on Union Square West
Right on E. 15th st

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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.

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: