Dr. Ficarra is very kind and compassionate. She understands people's relationships with their animals. ~ Tom Dolatowski

Downtown Veterinary Clinic and House Calls
Sensing the growing need for a high standard of care for the pets located in the Chelsea and Greenwich Village neighborhoods, Dr. Janet Ficarra established the Downtown Veterinary Clinic in 1995. The clinic also provides services to pets seen through the house call service, which has been offered to most of lower Manhattan since 1986.

Knowing I am getting the best care, knowing I have people I can count on - that's huge. ~ Tom Dolatowski -guardian of a spaniel mix, Tyler, and four beautiful cats - Cheron, Clarice, Mizia and Violet!

Our Mission - Proactive Pet Health Care
The Downtown Veterinary Clinic is a full service veterinary facility dedicated to proactive pet care - ensuring cats and dogs are kept up-to-date on their medical, surgical, dental and behavioral needs. Dr. Ficarra and her staff work with pet-owners to achieve this goal in ways that are flexible and respectful of owners' decisions. Particular emphasis on senior pet monitoring and advanced dental care put patients in the best condition they can be in as they mature.

She's like a country vet in the city. ~ Clark Frankel, owner of Gus, the most exhuberant French Bulldog in all of the Village, and whose picture is in the clinic homepage.

About Dr. Ficarra
Dr. Ficarra has been a member of the Veterinary Medical Association of NYC and the NYS Veterinary Medical Association since 1984. In addition to her NY Sate license, she holds licenses from California and Washington State. With 22 years of experience relieving veterinarians in the Greater New York area and owning her own facility, Dr. Ficarra has gained an in-depth understanding of the city-pet and human-animal bonds, and the need for compassionate treatment of all pets.