Companions Animal Hospital Merrick, New York

4 stars for the wonderful vets and techs at Companions, 1 star for front office staff. I’ve been met with rudeness and an abrasive attitude on more than one occasion. Definitely would give Companions 5 stars if not for the very difficult front office staff.

I was recommended by a good friend three years ago after having a very tough time finding a Veterinarian for my 2 boys that I felt confident in. We immediately fell in love Dr. Barnable. I find the staff kind, caring and warm. Super people who truly care for their patients!

Dr. Marghoob was awesome. We just changed vets and love her already. She was thorough with my Frenchie and made me feel so much better.

Very compassionate staff. Dr. Barnacle was very reassuring.

Everyone was super friendly and super helpful. It was very clean and my pup was not anxious at all when he usually is when going to the vet. They took great care of him.

Companions is always there for me and my dogs. I sadly had to put Lola, one of my Dogs, down over a year ago after kidney failure and the staff was so good to us. I received a card signed by everyone who works there and this clay imprint of her paw prints- I look at it everyday and remember how sweet my little girl was. My boy Rico started having some pain last night and was yelping. Companions took us in immediately today and he is already feeling so much better. Thank you all so much.

We used to see Dr. Klemenger (and Dr. Marghoob occasionally) when they worked in Queens. A few eats ago we moved to Nassau and finally got another pup. We realized we were close to Dr. K new location and they were again an AAHA Accredited hospital. We were thrilled. Esp since the closer Vet we first took our newly adopted pup to didn't do as in-depth a check on a stool sample and didn't pick up on a parasite. One that could have spread to other animals and our kids. It is well worth traveling the extra 4 min to Merrick for that! I highly recommend them!

Good vetd here they are honest and are reasonably priced

Our fur baby loves her vet and so do we.

We first started going to Companions Animal Hospital five years ago when we moved to the area. We were looking for an integrative doctor and Dr. Marghoob's name kept coming up as highly recommended in the reviews. We knew from the first time our girls, Katie and Lucy went to see her, that Dr. M was exactly who we were looking for. Her vast knowledge of Western and Eastern medicine allows her to always offer a variety of treatment options. Last summer, Katie was brought in after throwing up one morning and it was determined that she was in acute liver failure after bloodwork showed extremely elevated liver values. Dr. M aggressively treated her and put her on prescription hepatic dog food. She also scheduled a needle-guided biopsy and ultrasound to determine the cause. Now, over six months later, Katie's liver values have returned to the normal range. They had literally been off the charts! Not only has Dr. M saved Katie's life, she has also increased the quality of it through Chinese herbs and acupuncture for back and spinal issues, itching and incontinence. My girls are 11 years old and I expect them to have health issues but knowing that we have a doctor like Dr. Marghoob is a great comfort.

I will never bring my cat anywhere else. I absolutely love the level of care we receive. Dr. Klemenger is so informative and patient with all of my questions.

They have an amazing practice. I took my Jay Jay there after my regular vet couldnt figure out what was wrong and kept charging me for visits. They had figured it out and have been super attentive. You guys rock! Will be primary vet for all of my dogs now!!! THANK YOU!

It is so expensive. I was having a financial issue and the woman at the front desk who was handling it was so rude to me and made me even more distressed than I already was because my dog is sick. The doctors are so sweet but this place is so expensive and the employee was not helpful or understanding in the slightest.

I could not rate this clinic high enough. They have been professional, caring and took the time to educate me on my dogs illness. My chihuahua had suffered with a skin issue for over a year and was seen by many other Vets with loads of treatments for allergies. When I took him to Companions they took one look at him treated him for skin infection and he was cured! I only trust them with my pets!!!

This is an excellent establishment filled with truly wonderful and caring health care providers. From the moment you enter, you feel a sense of comfort because the people here know what they are doing and love their animal patients. They ensure the proper care of all their patients. I have been here several times and each visit was a genuinely good experience. I highly recommend this place and its people.

I have passed the place so many times through the years and today finally took a leap of faith to come when my cat was showing symptoms of a UTI. When I tell you, from my phone call to make the appointment, to the receptionist staff and then to Dr. Barnable and his assisting attendee, everyone was welcoming, friendly and most of all thoughtful to a scared pet parent as myself. And I must have looked star struck to Dr. Barnable because I was so impressed with his extensive knowledge of my cat’s ailment and not just “guessing” at what could be wrong with him from other vets I’ve seen elsewhere. Everyone was beyond welcoming and I know without a doubt that I have finally found our new Veterinarian! Wish I found them sooner!!

I started going to them in August for my Poodle’s ear infections. They charged me over $1000 from August to October and my dog only got relief when his groomer started treating him. And because I criticized them they told me, over the phone, never to come back when I called to ask if they can see my cat who has a tapeworm. They are irresponsible, un compassionate, and they charge way too much. This is why people abandon their animals because of places like “compassionate animal Hospital.” Find a different place to take your angels.

Excellent doctors and such caring staff.

I have Been bringing my pets (2 or 3 dogs; 2 cats) to Companions For about 12 years. They are AMAZING! From the front desk staff, to the vet techs, to the Dr’s they are ALL AMAZING and care so much about your pets (and your) welfare. I’ve done spays and neuters there, tumor removal surgery, numerous ear infections, stye removals, and lastly putting my 1 dog to sleep (yesterday). They have been amazing and empathetic on all fronts. I cannot Say enough great things about them and in particular Drs Barnable and Marghoub. I dont Know where I’d be without their care and explanations. You’re truly doing yourself and your pet a disservice if you go anywhere else for pet care ????????????

caring _ knowledgable _and result oriented vets!!! my dog thinks he's going to play.

I am so thankful to have found Companions and Dr. Barnable! I highly recommend them. Dr. Barnable is extremely caring and smart. He goes above and beyond your average vet to thoroughly explain his diagnoses and weigh all treatment options. It is apparent he genuinely cares for your animals and treats them as if they were his own. We have 3 animals who are treated here, one with a persistent and difficult disease to treat and the Companions staff has helped to ease our anxieties through their caring demeanor despite stressful times. If you are looking for a vet in the area, I highly recommended Companions!

My 14 year old Westie had a large growth on the left front leg, near the dew claw. The doctors at Companions were pretty certain it was cancerous and after several visits I was told the best thing was to keep her on pain killers, making her as comfortable as possible for as long as possible. I took the dog to another local vet recommended by friends. They were not certain the growth was cancerous. They told me if it was, it probably would have spread by now. So they took a chest X-ray and sent it to a veterinary radiologist who saw no cancer in the chest. I then opted for surgery to remove the growth. The surgery was successful and the removed tissue was biopsied and found NOT to be cancerous. After a couple of tough weeks recuperating, my dog is now fine. She's 14 and I know she won't be around forever, but it's nice to see her healthy and active again. Was Companions' opinion based on the fact that they would NOT have done the surgery and thus not collect the fee associated with it? I don't know. But I do know I won't be bringing my pets there again.

Dr. Klemenger and her team run an incredible vet clinic, I would never go anywhere else. The level of care my dog receives is incredible and she even called after hours from her cell to check on my dog after surgery. My dog receives better care than I’ve ever received from any primary care doctor! Office staff is also very much on top of everything. Highly recommend

This place is great! Dr. Marghoob is the best vet on Long Island. They care so much for all their patients and their families. They are fairly priced and always do what is necessary instead of just running test to run up the bill. I highly recommend them to any and all pet owners and animal lovers.

Use to take my babies here before we moved, we've tried other vets, but nothing is comparable to this place. Honestly wish I could teleport with my doggos here. Dr. Klemenger is an amazing vet. She's quick to diagnose and give the correct treatment right away. The team is also very polite and attentive! Really miss this place. I highly recommend!

Knowledgeable, friendly and professional staff. All clearly fellow animal lover's.

My dog Jetta loves going there. Need I say more?

I had a great experience here with my 13.5 year old Shiba Inu after he had 2 seizures out of the blue. We had drifted off from regular care since he and my other dog had been aging, but outwardly healthy. Companions came on high recommendation from some friends and they were able to accommodate us pretty quickly(of course, this happens late July 3rd). From the professional manner on the phone to the welcoming care that my dog received, I have been very happy. Dr. K went over options and we're looking to keep our dog happy, healthy and comfortable in his senior years. Thank you again.

Amazing Vets caring and compassionate. Very knowledgeable.

We trust this place wholeheartedly. I have Senior Dog 17, that needs extra special care and also younger pups ... they are very compassionate here. When my dog was sick they took their time to make her comfortable enough to give him her medications there. They were petting her and out her at ease. Also they have alternative natural therapies here for dogs to help with pain and nerve issues affecting mobility-like acupuncture and laser therapy. I just tried on my old man Spanky who is 17 and nearing the end of his life. They are kind and helping me to ease his discomfort to improve his quality of life his last few months. This is a godsend because it’s been a very sad and scary process to watch him deteriorate. I want his to have the proper care he deserves that and this is the place to do it.