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About Us
Our History: Dr Ed Becker conceived, designed and built The Animal Hospital from the ground up on over 22 acres of farm land in Guilderland, NY. The year was 1974, our country was in the worst recession since World War Two!
Our grounds are surprisingly secluded for being in the middle of suburbia and 3 minutes from Crossgates Mall. Clients often walk with their pets to the swan pond or sit and overlook the pasture. He chose this location as a pet-safe environment away from the hustle and bustle of traffic and noise.
Our building is unique in that it was planned to be warm, cozy, inviting and even home-like, yet be fitted with the absolute latest in current veterinary technology. The waiting area, complete with a brick fireplace, has a one way traffic flow around reception so our client care specialists canHospital old focus completely on your needs without crowding or congestion. This is now the standard in hospital design but was actually rare in its day. The 3 exam rooms are adjacent to reception, the laboratory and our pharmacy to make work flow efficient. Likewise, the treatment room is a central hub surrounded by triage, surgery, radiology/ultrasound imaging, the ward, doctors office, pharmacy and employee lounge. This was, of course, pre-computers, so our phone system also functioned as an intercom and we enjoyed a building-wide overhead sound system. Over the past 37 years, we have built 5 separate additions to our building to allow space for new equipment, instrumentation and technology. First we added a large storage room which allowed us to convert the existing storage room to a self contained isolation ward. We then constructed two more exam rooms, one for technician appointments and one byHospital new the rear door for consultations. As we added sophisticated laboratory instruments, we expanded the existing lab forward under the porch roof. Next came an expansion out the front of our building for a larger doctors office and staff lounge. Then we installed a full building automatic generator to keep us up and running when everyone else's lights are out. We turned our attention outside and built a 9,000 cubic foot one of a kind flight cage for our wildlife and endangered species patients. Last Fall, we completely renovated our reception area with four work stations, new cabinets and counters. We matched the color to the existing turn of the century roll top desk we have used for over 30 years. We are now working on complete renovation of our 5 exam rooms. We are replacing the laminate on our warm, non-stainless steel exam tables. This is much more difficult to build and maintain but our patients appreciate it over cold steel. As we progress, we constantly upgrade our infrastructure to accommodate the dozens of computers and computerized instruments and equipment we use every day. For pictures and much more information, please take a virtual hospital tour. We are proud of our tradition of home town values coupled with our passion to stay on the cutting edge of current veterinary technology.
Our Vision: A gentle voice with skilled hands guided by advanced veterinary technology
Our Mission: We at The Animal Hospital have dedicated our lives and this practice to our patients-your companions-whom we serve. Our serene veterinary office is a nurturing and inviting environment for you and your pet. To accomplish our mission, we limit the size of our client base, allowing us to provide as much time and attention as you and your companion deserve. Our staff members who are highly trained and experienced, have a lifelong passion for working with animals. Every patient benefits from our commitment to be at the forefront of advances in veterinary medicine. We meet your pet's medical needs while doing our best to reassure them with a gentle voice and compassionate touch. Our practice philosophy is to treat each patient as if they were our own family member.
Ed Becker, DVM
About Us
Our History: Dr Ed Becker conceived, designed and built The Animal Hospital from the ground up on over 22 acres of farm land in Guilderland, NY. The year was 1974, our country was in the worst recession since World War Two!
Our grounds are surprisingly secluded for being in the middle of suburbia and 3 minutes from Crossgates Mall. Clients often walk with their pets to the swan pond or sit and overlook the pasture. He chose this location as a pet-safe environment away from the hustle and bustle of traffic and noise.
Our building is unique in that it was planned to be warm, cozy, inviting and even home-like, yet be fitted with the absolute latest in current veterinary technology. The waiting area, complete with a brick fireplace, has a one way traffic flow around reception so our client care specialists canHospital old focus completely on your needs without crowding or congestion. This is now the standard in hospital design but was actually rare in its day. The 3 exam rooms are adjacent to reception, the laboratory and our pharmacy to make work flow efficient. Likewise, the treatment room is a central hub surrounded by triage, surgery, radiology/ultrasound imaging, the ward, doctors office, pharmacy and employee lounge. This was, of course, pre-computers, so our phone system also functioned as an intercom and we enjoyed a building-wide overhead sound system. Over the past 37 years, we have built 5 separate additions to our building to allow space for new equipment, instrumentation and technology. First we added a large storage room which allowed us to convert the existing storage room to a self contained isolation ward. We then constructed two more exam rooms, one for technician appointments and one byHospital new the rear door for consultations. As we added sophisticated laboratory instruments, we expanded the existing lab forward under the porch roof. Next came an expansion out the front of our building for a larger doctors office and staff lounge. Then we installed a full building automatic generator to keep us up and running when everyone else's lights are out. We turned our attention outside and built a 9,000 cubic foot one of a kind flight cage for our wildlife and endangered species patients. Last Fall, we completely renovated our reception area with four work stations, new cabinets and counters. We matched the color to the existing turn of the century roll top desk we have used for over 30 years. We are now working on complete renovation of our 5 exam rooms. We are replacing the laminate on our warm, non-stainless steel exam tables. This is much more difficult to build and maintain but our patients appreciate it over cold steel. As we progress, we constantly upgrade our infrastructure to accommodate the dozens of computers and computerized instruments and equipment we use every day. For pictures and much more information, please take a virtual hospital tour. We are proud of our tradition of home town values coupled with our passion to stay on the cutting edge of current veterinary technology.
Our Vision: A gentle voice with skilled hands guided by advanced veterinary technology
Our Mission: We at The Animal Hospital have dedicated our lives and this practice to our patients-your companions-whom we serve. Our serene veterinary office is a nurturing and inviting environment for you and your pet. To accomplish our mission, we limit the size of our client base, allowing us to provide as much time and attention as you and your companion deserve. Our staff members who are highly trained and experienced, have a lifelong passion for working with animals. Every patient benefits from our commitment to be at the forefront of advances in veterinary medicine. We meet your pet's medical needs while doing our best to reassure them with a gentle voice and compassionate touch. Our practice philosophy is to treat each patient as if they were our own family member.
Years In Practice
50
Primary Specialty
Veterinarians
Affiliations
AVMA
NYS Veterinary Medical Society
NYS Veterinary Medical Society
Office Staff
Ed Becker DVM
Lexi Becker DVM
Melinda Schwoegler DVM
Lexi Becker DVM
Melinda Schwoegler DVM
Services
Data Services
Electronic Medical Records
Telemedicine Referrals
Veterinary Information Network
Diagnostic Services
Digital EKG (ECG)
Digital Radiography
Digital Ultrasound
Laboratory Testing
Tonometry
Video Otoscopeservices
Emergency Services
Night/Weekend Emergencies CDAEC
Weekday Emergencies
Medical Services
Geriatric Care
Microchip/Rabies Tag Identification
Vaccine Protocols
Wellness/Preventive Care
Surgical Services
Laparoscopic Surgery
Oral/Dental Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Soft Tissue Surgery
Stem Cell Therapy
Training/Counseling Services
Behavior Counseling
Nutritional and Holistic Training
Wildlife Services
Endangered Species
Wildlife Rehabilitation
Electronic Medical Records
Telemedicine Referrals
Veterinary Information Network
Diagnostic Services
Digital EKG (ECG)
Digital Radiography
Digital Ultrasound
Laboratory Testing
Tonometry
Video Otoscopeservices
Emergency Services
Night/Weekend Emergencies CDAEC
Weekday Emergencies
Medical Services
Geriatric Care
Microchip/Rabies Tag Identification
Vaccine Protocols
Wellness/Preventive Care
Surgical Services
Laparoscopic Surgery
Oral/Dental Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Soft Tissue Surgery
Stem Cell Therapy
Training/Counseling Services
Behavior Counseling
Nutritional and Holistic Training
Wildlife Services
Endangered Species
Wildlife Rehabilitation
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