Welcome to Colonial Vet Hospital

Colonial Veterinary Hospital is a multi-specialty veterinary hospital located in Ithaca, New York. We are a progressive practice dedicated to quality veterinary medicine, patient care, and client service. The hospital is AAHA-accredited and a past Veterinary Economics Practice of Excellence.

Colonial Veterinary Hospital is owned by a board-certified surgeon who is committed to providing the latest medical and surgical diagnostics and treatments. We offer specialty services in surgery and radiology, including ultrasound, as well as acupuncture and rehabilitation services. We have a doctor in our hospital from 8 am until 10 pm every day of the year allowing us to see patients in a timely manner. Our hospital operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing care for our hospitalized patients and emergency service for established patients. We are supported by an experienced and dedicated staff of 45, including a team of NYS-licensed veterinary technicians.



Ticks are skin parasites that feed on the blood of their host. They are attracted to motion, body heat and exhaled carbon monoxide. For this reason they find a perfect host in either: dogs, cats, rodents, rabbits, cattle, small animals, humans, etc. Although their bite itself is not painful, they can transmit diseases (such as lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, rickettsial disease, babesiosis and Rocky Mountain spotted fever) and cause a condition referred to as tick paralysis.

With tick removal appointments constantly on the rise, many have come to ask how they can help control the issue. Here are some ideas for you to try:

What is the proper way to search for ticks on yourself or your pet and what do you do once you find one? Here are some simple steps to follow:

After you have successfully removed the tick, be sure to keep the area clean and try to keep your pet from scratching the area. The site could become infected if not properly cared for. If you are concerned, an over the counter triple antibiotic cream can be applied regularly to the site. Should any signs of inflammation or “crustiness” last longer than a week, there may be an infection present and you should have your pet examined.

As always, if you have any additional questions or concerns about ticks, feel free to contact the hospital.


Relay for Life

All of us here at Colonial Veterinary Hospital would like to thank everyone who contributed to this years Relay for Life team. Together with your dedications, memorial donations, refundable bottle and can donations and participation in the Castaway's and Applebee's events, we have raised over $6000 for the American Cancer Society. Thank you all so much for your generosity!







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