Because we care, we take the time to get to know you and your pet as individuals. That's what sets us apart: our genuine dedication to the human-animal bond and your pet's health and quality of life. Our promise to you: your pet will never be treated like a number or a problem to be solved. Rather, we think of every animal that comes through our doors as a member of our own family. Our comprehensive suite of veterinary services ensures that your pets get the excellent care they deserve. We take the time.
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Pleasant Valley Animal Hospital is a full-service AAHA certified animal hospital and boarding kennel in Pleasant Valley, New York. We are committed to excellence and live by these three words every day: caring, tireless, and knowledgeable. We understand that a pet is part of the family and our goal is to provide each one with a long, healthy and happy life.
You work hard to ensure that your furry family member has the best possible life. That's why partnering with a veterinary provider who genuinely cares for you both is so important. At Pleasant Valley Animal Hospital, we are proud to offer a comprehensive range of services to address your pet's specific veterinary needs.
Dr. Motler graduated with honors from Michigan State University as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1995 and has been a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist since 2011. She worked as a Relief Veterinarian for various local hospitals throughout the Hudson Valley and Connecticut from 1996 to 2014. She was an Associate Veterinarian at Ulster Animal Hospital from 2004 to 2015.
Pleasant Valley Animal Hospital is a growing, fast-paced, AAHA-accredited facility. Our goal is to provide outstanding care for our patients in an exceptional working environment for our dedicated team. Our employees are the heart of our practice, and we strive to create a welcoming and enriching environment, full of opportunities to grow, advance and learn.
Reviews (10)
Avery Wirsching
Jun 12, 2022
Whoever was answering the phone today had a rude terrible attitude. I have been stressing about getting my dogs to the vet since I moved 1,000 miles away from home and I was finally here, but the lady made me feel completely unwelcome and stupid to the point where I just cancelled my appointment before ever getting inside the building. Incredibly disappointing.
Molly Pennell LaFortune
Jun 09, 2022
Roberta-Anne Schmitt
Mar 13, 2022
STAY AWAY! UNLESS you have infinite money and time to spend. Went to get my dog laser treatment ($45) and she insisted on tons of tests and having them "read" by "expert" vets at huge costs to me. Not to mention my poor husband spent neatly 6 hours there until I relieved him, only for me to spend another 5 hours there! When i got there the vet commented that my husband was on his cell most of the time he was there!
As if she was appalled at it! She was not at all kind or compassionate in explaining all the things done to my dog either, and when i asked about the tests and experts, answered me as if i was not entitled to any answers, as if i was bothering her for explanations. All this totalled $2,500! Again, the laser treatment, which is what we went for, was $45.
Since you need to do a series of them we agreed to go back, only to have an 11:30 appointment and then wait over an hour to be called in. I left after an hour and when they called told them I was going elsewhere. Now I wait for all the test results to send to another much more professional vet. DO NOT RECOMMEND.
As if she was appalled at it! She was not at all kind or compassionate in explaining all the things done to my dog either, and when i asked about the tests and experts, answered me as if i was not entitled to any answers, as if i was bothering her for explanations. All this totalled $2,500! Again, the laser treatment, which is what we went for, was $45.
Since you need to do a series of them we agreed to go back, only to have an 11:30 appointment and then wait over an hour to be called in. I left after an hour and when they called told them I was going elsewhere. Now I wait for all the test results to send to another much more professional vet. DO NOT RECOMMEND.
Katherine Keeney
Nov 15, 2021
Diana Spera
Aug 28, 2021
We have been with this animal hospital for 10 years now. The staff is always courteous and really friendly to our dog. We feel like they are family to us and our dog. When our dog had a muscle sprain, Dr. Motler worked with him for two months with laser therapy and physical therapy to heal his sprain without the necessity of surgery. We regularly board our dog at the hospital as well without any worry when we are gone. I highly recommend this animal hospital and Dr. Motler - she is always on top of the latest treatments for your animals.
Stephen LaPierre
Jul 10, 2021
Stephanie Samuels
Jun 03, 2021
My 13 year old dog had a mast cell tumor removed recently. Dr. Motler and Cindy were very professional and helpful to give us the best care and a good outcome. I cannot say enough about Dr. Motler's expertise and knowledge as well as the empathy of her and her staff. She is rightly concerned about the impact of the covid-19 virus on her staff and her patients' owners and as a physician I applaud her efforts to keep everyone safe. Her fees are very reasonable in my experience. She fully discusses each problem with the pet parents in a clear explanation for all to understand.
Rose Shortell
May 20, 2021
Sheryl M.
Nov 04, 2020
Dr. Motler is amazing with all of my animals. She takes the time she needs with each one, gets to know them and remembers them. If I am in with another pet, she always asks about the rest of the family. After our dog was attacked, he was terrified of going to the vet. Dr. Motler worked with him, got down on the floor with him, let him come by for fun visits so he would not be so traumatized at his visits.
Her compassion when having to put a pet down is enormous. She is as supportive of the pet owners as she is of her patients. She always tries to be accommodating and has gone out of her way to help. Yes, it's expensive to care for your pets. But if you analyze all the hours she is open, the after hours accommodations, the extra care she provides you will find that she is working for much less than you would think a doctor should earn per hour. It's a hard lifestyle that she has dedicated her life to. I am thankful for her and her skills. I wouldn't go anywhere else.
Her compassion when having to put a pet down is enormous. She is as supportive of the pet owners as she is of her patients. She always tries to be accommodating and has gone out of her way to help. Yes, it's expensive to care for your pets. But if you analyze all the hours she is open, the after hours accommodations, the extra care she provides you will find that she is working for much less than you would think a doctor should earn per hour. It's a hard lifestyle that she has dedicated her life to. I am thankful for her and her skills. I wouldn't go anywhere else.
Caroline Gail
Mar 07, 2020
I am thrilled with the knowledge and professionalism of Dr. Motler! She takes her time to make sure each pet is treated properly and always helps me understand what is needed to ensure a happy, healthy life for my animals. I never feel rushed and always leave knowing my pet has received the best care possible. Each one of my animals is treated as an individual and is given the proper care based on full assessment using Dr. Motler's expertise and experience in veterinary medicine, behavior issues, diet, pain management, etc. I wholeheartedly trust this practice with my fur babies!
