The Oakwood Veterinary Clinic in Troy NY serves clients and their pets in Troy, Melrose, Schaghticoke and surrounding areas of Rensselaer County. Opened in March of 2011, as a second location to the Boght Veterinary Clinic in Cohoes NY, the clinic staffs 5 experienced veterinarians and 3 dozen support staff to care for our new and existing clients and their pets.
Continuing the quality of care you have come to expect, the clinic offers a wide range of services, including complete wellness care, vaccinations, with routine and specialized surgery services scheduled daily. We are gladly accepting new patients and have evening appointments until 6pm and extended hours on Saturdays to accommodate our clients and their busy schedules.
Continuing the quality of care you have come to expect, the clinic offers a wide range of services, including complete wellness care, vaccinations, with routine and specialized surgery services scheduled daily. We are gladly accepting new patients and have evening appointments until 6pm and extended hours on Saturdays to accommodate our clients and their busy schedules.
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The Boght Veterinary Clinic opened its doors in 1975. Robert B Lamb DVM established the practice to serve people and their pets in the Cohoes, NY area. Dr. Lamb, working in partnership with Ralph K Oles DVM oversaw a team of as many as 5 veterinarians and numerous support staff. He retired in 1995 and sold his partnership interest to David A Wagoner DVM.
When the Oakwood Veterinary Clinic opened its doors in March of 2011 there was a newly hired receptionist named Kayla sitting at the desk welcoming our new clients and their pets. She was an integral part of our practice then, and instrumental in establishing its success. Seven years later, she has become one of our most experienced front desk staff.
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Joanna Marie
Dec 22, 2021
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Had a paralyzed puppy that was unable to walk, the emergency vet recommended buying a puppy wheelchair but Oakwood thought there was hope! We started doing laser spinal treatments, the vet explained it wasn't guaranteed, but after 1 treatment she could stand again! After the next she was taking steps! Now my Myla is 5 years old and can run and jump with no issue and has NEVER used a wheelchair thanks to Oakwood! I'll never go anywhere else
Cher C.
Nov 28, 2021
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I had an appt 12/7, 3:30. Got in shortly after which was great! The assistant who brought me to the room, with my dog. Was the rudest , most ignorant Person I have ever met! She has absolutely no people skill, and should not be working in a public setting! She never once said, Hello, how is puppy Bailey doing, any concerns, do you have any questions. Just said , here for rabies shot? She then took Bailey to another room. * which I don’t under stand why the Dr can’t come to the room and administer the rabies shot. I heard Bailey crying, not a yelp, crying, I walked out of the room asked the
Robert Shea
Oct 23, 2021
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Worst place ever to bring your pet. Reception staff and staff all together are very unprofessional as well as disrespectful to pet owners. Never have I had an experience like this at my own veterinary office. Which I was unable to bring my pet at the time. Horrible people skills. Staff should be given classes on how to interact with pet owners. It took all my patients not to clock the staff member who I had the unfortunate pleasure of dealing with. I’d never bring my pet to this office ever again, even in an emergency!!
W. F.
Oct 16, 2021
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Fredricka Lemerise
Sep 07, 2021
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Mary Bryski
Aug 27, 2021
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I have never had such a positive experience at a vet before! I felt heard and the care suggested was not overzealous and incredibly compassionate. I myself require a walker and staff assisted me as much as they did my dog. I was there in an emergency situation and was surprised at how low the bill was. We have a new vet! Amazing.
Randy Harlow
Aug 27, 2021
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Tara C.
Apr 15, 2021
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I have to say I'm shocked not to see a higher star rating. I have been using this clinic for a very long time. All my animals come here. And have for years. I have never had a bad experience. Infact I called to make 3 appointments for my 3 dogs to get their yearly parvo and nails done while we had the opportunity to do so. When I explained my one dogs nails are very thick and odd because she is so little and small bread, the lady asked if they had begun to curl. I said yes a few, now we always try and keep up on their nails, but this particular lill girl, hers grow fast and are hard to maintain
Karl Hofaker
Sep 21, 2020
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Jacalyn A.
Aug 22, 2020
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The reason for my visit was to have a dog euthanized, which is never a happy occasion to begin with. I have had two dogs euthanized there previously and I use Oakwood because they have a comfort room which affords the grieving owner the ability to sit and hold their pet during the procedure. The vet that came into the room was David Wagoner, who has been part of the practice for many years. Dr. Wagoner was the reason that I stopped using Boght vet a long time ago because I was so unimpressed by his 'bedside' manner. When he came in to administer the pentobarbital, he took my dog from
Bill L.
Dec 19, 2019
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Brittany S.
Oct 24, 2019
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I have taken my two cats to Oakwood Veterinary Clinic for several years now. If all you need is a place to take your cats for vaccines and a routine and lackluster yearly poking, then they are fine.
Unfortunately, my cat has some issues. She's overweight and has some constipation problems. Last year, I sought advice on methods of helping her to lose weight. They were singularly unhelpful there, which at the time I forgave, as cat weight loss is a difficult topic.
This past month, my cat start to escalate in her constipation issues. She started pooping in strange places, places that she
Unfortunately, my cat has some issues. She's overweight and has some constipation problems. Last year, I sought advice on methods of helping her to lose weight. They were singularly unhelpful there, which at the time I forgave, as cat weight loss is a difficult topic.
This past month, my cat start to escalate in her constipation issues. She started pooping in strange places, places that she
Barbara W.
May 17, 2019
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I've been taking my 15 yr old PBGV to Oakwood for almost 2 yrs. She has been prone to urinary tract infections which have increased in frequency as she's gotten older. I recently had to take her to the emergency clinic, where I spent over $500 to have her put under a different, more helpful medical regimen which should have been done by her regular vet. Instead the same medication was continued, but obviously not helping. I have never been able to get an immediate appointment; even as an emergency you have to wait. Another complaint of mine has been the caps used on the pill bottles-their
Laura B.
Sep 02, 2018
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Over Booked, Short Staffed & Unwilling to discuss what turned out to be a difficult & unfortunate situation! I had a very embarrassing "meltdown" on the 20th of August (long story). It started with Boght being unable or unwilling to see my pet for a continuing pain issue that was causing her difficulty walking. The day ended with a receptionist touching a "nerve" (while I was getting meds), after what was a really tough day with the same dog who is very sick & was still in a lot of pain later that day. I said a few things that in retrospect seem to have been taken
Sarah D.
Jul 23, 2018
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I spent thousands of dollars on multiple surgeries to have my dog's mast cell tumors removed. For weeks I called trying to make an appointment to bring her in because she was limping and could not put weight on her front leg. They supposedly could not accommodate me because they only had "emergency" appointments available and were "short staffed". I asked to bring my dog in as an emergency appointment and they again told me that they could not see her unless her limping was due to one of the tumors that they had removed 2 months prior. I told them that I did not know if
Rhian C.
Dec 16, 2017
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Oakwood veterinary was a huge disappointment. The staff doesn't seem to care much about getting to know you or your pet. Our vet didn't seem interested in answering any questions in detail and rushed us to the cash register. We've paid for preventative test that they suggested we get with no results until we reach out to them. They've done a terrible job notifying us of when to get shots. Our dog had no rabies shots taken (shes now 22 weeks) because they were so busy selling us on additional shots and testing, they forgot to have us schedule one. As first time dog owners we
Lola J.
Nov 20, 2017
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Marnie R.
Aug 17, 2017
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I brought my new puppy for a visit and a first check up last week. He was quickly given a shot and we were being sent on our way. No thorough exam, no time was given for questions, and very generic answers were given for the few I rambled off real quick. He became sick soulless days later and I was told he could be seen next week or pay emergency vet rates. I was not pleased so I found a vet that took him the same day, spent an hour examining and answering questions, and treated my sick puppy. Thank you to the new vet for caring for my pet, Oakwood needs to reevaluate the care they give.
Jenna P.
Apr 01, 2014
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I started bringing my senior kitty here back in October when she looked like she'd been losing weight. She was diagnosed with hyperthyroid (not uncommon for aging felines). We tried some medications, which she was unfortunately allergic to. I didn't feel that surgery was an option due to her advanced age. I also tried an herbal remedy. I spoke numerous times with the vets over the course of a couple months while we tried these treatments. They were supportive throughout as well as when I decided to not continue any aggressive treatment and to let it take its course. I was blessed
Amanda M.
Feb 11, 2014
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Being a new patience they saw my dog right away. The receptionist was friendly and welcoming. We waited all of 5 minutes before being called in. The nurse was very friendly, as well as the doctor we had. Also didn't wait long at all for the doctor in the room. Check out was fast and easy. (Preferred for my little anxious dog)
Payment required at time of visit. No billing. You can never escape expensive vets but I thought here was reasonable. $45 for a rabies vaccination.
They also have a pretty big turtle in the waiting room! More like a tortoise.
Payment required at time of visit. No billing. You can never escape expensive vets but I thought here was reasonable. $45 for a rabies vaccination.
They also have a pretty big turtle in the waiting room! More like a tortoise.
