Michalek Peter J DVM

Apr 2024

I have brought my rabbit here. There are a lot of pros to Dakota for a rabbit owner. Dr. Stanzione is one of the most experienced rabbit vets in Westchester, and Emily, one of the vet techs, probably knows and cares more about rabbits than 99.99% of vet techs on the planet. I find that the staff is always kind and professional. As someone who has brought my rabbit to several rabbit-savvy vet practices in the area, I find that Dr. Stanzione and Emily are more willing to think outside of the box on creative solutions for your pet, and they also charge a little less (not to say animal care is inexpensive, but I've done some price comparisons of the same services at other practices). The biggest con here is that Dr. Stanzione only works Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and he also sometimes takes weeks off. If he is working, the practice will work hard to squeeze you in if you have an emergency, and I appreciate that, but if he simply isn't working, you could wait many days for a rabbit appointment. For this reason, I've had to sometimes turn to other veterinary practices for my rabbit in emergencies. But whenever possible, bringing my rabbit to Dakota is my first choice.

Mar 2024

First time using Dakota. Met Dr Alesandra Saura and her assistant. They were so amazing. Very welcoming, caring and very thorough. Spent a fair amount of time with us, explaining issues with our dog. The place is super clean and organized. Very different from many other vets in Scarsdale and Mount vernon where offices are smelly, crowded and barely a place to sit. I highly recommend Dr Alesandra Saura if you are looking for a knowledgeable, exceptional service and care for your pets. Price for services were reasonable.

Dec 2023

I could not have more positive things to say about this practice. My family has been bringing our dogs here for 15 years and they truly care. When any issues arise they make sure we understand exactly what's happening and what to expect. Everyone here shows so much compassion and I appreciate them all so much. -Julie's mom