Downtown Veterinary Clinic

I first found Dr. C. W. Schaubhut through a friend’s referral at the East Village Veterinarian, where he cared for my ferrets with the same attention and respect he later gave my dogs. From the very beginning, he stood out for his honesty, compassion, and skill, qualities that are increasingly rare. His partner, Julie, also played a meaningful role in our lives. After the loss of our beloved chihuahua, she helped me, and especially my father, find another pooch. My dad named her Gizmo, after the one we had lost. She quickly became his constant companion and went everywhere with him. My father, a tough WWII Navy man, adored her and made it clear she came first. He once told a friend, “If you don’t wanna ride in my car with my dog, then don’t come.” 😂 Gizmo brought our family years of love

My senior cat loved his visit today. Treated very gently. He had a complete checkup, which included fluids, and even though he’s around 18, he is lively and hasn’t napped yet since he came home. Reasonably priced; had to put my name on a wait list, but worth it.

Steer clear of this veterinarian! Horrendous experience. How is it that this Dr. Schaubhut is permitted to practice let alone touch an animal? Firstly, he was very rude and oddly irritated from the get to and was unable to read or understand basic medical records that were requested and provided. He then grabbed our docile, sweet cat by the throat and squeezed with his huge hand around her tiny throat choking her so hard that his hand had to be physically pried off her because because he refused to take his hands off her when asked. The vet tech appeared terrified and was very nervous, but she did nothing to stop his abuse. As we scrambled to leave once I got him off of her, he was ranting, arrogant and judgmental comments about the vets that provided the medical records (that he could not

I've been going to Dr. Schaubhut for my cats since 2000. He and Dr. Ficarra are excellent and caring. The staff is great as well.

Downtown Vet Clinic & Dr. Ficarra – Truly the Best in Pet Care I can’t say enough good things about Downtown Vet Clinic and Dr. Ficarra. From the moment you walk through the doors, you feel like your pet is in the best hands possible. The clinic is clean, welcoming, and efficiently run, and the entire staff is kind, compassionate, and incredibly knowledgeable. Dr. Ficarra is truly a gem—she’s not only a skilled and thorough veterinarian but also someone who genuinely cares. She takes the time to explain everything clearly, answer all questions with patience, and treat every pet as if they were her own. You can tell how much she loves what she does, and that makes all the difference. Whether it’s a routine check-up, an emergency, or long-term care, Dr. Ficarra and her team go above and b