Carroll Gardens Veterinary Group

Best vet experience ever. Everyone here is great (receptionists, nurses, techs) and Dr. Mollica is definitely the best. We were probably the last appointment of the day and she still spent a ton of time with us. Explained in detail what was going on with our cat and didn’t push treatments/​vaccines that we didn’t need.

Okay service but this clinic continues to inflate bills (see flagged reviews). We were charged $ 170 for one vaccine on our two puppies. Although we were told by the Vet on their first exam shots are $ 33 each (administered by a Vet Tech, no exam is needed) Garden Vet added an additional ~$ 100 for a routine Vet exam. We were informed AFTER the shots were administered that Garden Vet mandates all vaccine shots come with a Vet exam. This additional charge was never disclosed to us during our initial visit, the two phone inquiries and when we scheduled the vaccine appointment — we were routinely quoted $ 33 for each shot.
Very disappointing with this local clinic. The apathetic quality of care did not justify the costs and their pricing is not available online. The ~$ 100 difference for a vet visit might not hurt their wealthier clients but for the average person that money could apply towards rent, food or any other budgeted expense. If you’re a cost-​conscious pet owner, avoid this clinic.

Recently took my 10 year old cat here for an annual visit and a subsequent dental cleaning. Tiffany at the front desk was extremely understanding and knowledgeable as I called her about 10 times to ask a variety of questions about their policies and the procedure. They tracked down/​accepted recent blood work results from a different vet, which saved me money, and also the dental cleaning was about ½ the price that I was quoted by another vet in the area. Dr. Mollica was very friendly, on time, and answered all my questions. The vet techs were friendly and skilled at handling my cat, who is basically a nightmare with all strangers. Couldn’t be happier!

Our cat was very old and ill and our former vet had ended her practice. I was looking for a very sensitive vet to help address our cat’s problems. I can’t say enough kind things about Dr. Erica and her knowledge and sensitivity. I am grateful to have her in the neighborhood.

I have been bringing my dogs to Carroll Gardens Veterinary Group since moving to Brooklyn. Dr. Mollica & her staff have been wonderful. I’ve lost two elderly dogs in the past few years, and their care and compassion have made those experiences as good as those kinds of experiences can possibly be. My little dog & I just love them & recommend them highly.

I love this clinic. They were so caring and warm with me when I had to put my elderly pug down. I will always cherish there care.

I’ve been to at least three other vets (not including emergency vets) between the two dogs I’ve had since moving to NYC 18 years ago, and Dr. Mollica is by far the best vet I’ve found. She is knowledgeable, courteous, professional, has a great ‘bedside’ manner, and obviously cares about the animals.
Our dog had a few bad injuries/​illnesses last year, and Dr. Mollica was amazing with her each time. One of the incidents was pretty scary. Our dog had a severe allergic reaction to some wasp stings and went in to anaphylactic shock. My husband rushed her over to the vet and they immediately took her in and did some emergency measures to save her, and after all that, Dr. M SPENT THE NIGHT at her office to keep an eye on our dog through the night. I mean, C’mon…that is above and beyond the call of duty if you ask me, and we love her for it!
5 stars!

Mmm… it’s a mix between 3&4 stars. So I’ve recently picked up a young rabbit near the beginning of August, and had no clue what to do with it. I’m suspecting it was an abused pet, dumped in my backyard a day earlier.
I was recommended to try this place, since apparently rabbits are considered exotic animals, and not many vets take them. For my first visit impression, I must say that I was astonished. From the pets that were there before me, they looked very happy to see the doctor. Usually I’d expect to see extreme fear.
The front desk was welcoming. The technicians were knowledgeable, friendly, and appear to love their job. I asked questions, they had answers and patience. Sure, there was a little waiting here and there, but it was never more than an understandable 5 – 7 minutes at a time. My impression of Dr. Mollica. Mmmm…I don’t know. Standard. She did her job.
My gripes about the rating:
1) I wasn’t really invited to ask questions unless I had ask right at the time. I wish I had written my questions before hand instead of thinking on the spot. I mentioned this was a random adoption, so I don’t really know what I’m doing besides what I read on the internet. But she’s a busy woman, and I respect that.
2) My exam was suppose to be $ 69. No problem. Buttttt I was told later by one of her technicians that an examination for parasites would be done too, since I told her the rabbit probably came from some kids [no idea how that’s related, but my brain says the test would be ideal], an extra $ 65 would be charged too. Total $ 134.
Sure. I may have been the idiot with a furry friend, getting charged an exam I wasn’t told about, but I’m just that: a vulnerable idiot that wants the furry friend taken care of properly. I wouldn’t have minded as much, if I was asked before in person, but I’ll let it slide and trust you on that.
I got a free cage near the end though… because I didn’t really have a cage, and brought the rabbit over in a basket, covered with a basketball net. It was a complimentary gift, for my good deeds in taking in the youngin. Oh, Dr. M, the flattery gave you that 4^th Star (and cuz the technicians were cute).

My experience here has always been a positive one. Dr. Mollica and Dr. Bell have always been knowledgeable, polite and compassionate. I’ve brought my beagle there for multiple issues and they’ve always gone above and beyond what I expected. When my dog had a cancerous tumor removed they both spent twenty minutes each answering all my questions and assuaging most of my fears. The place is expensive, but pets are expensive, and you get what you pay for! I would gladly recommend this group to anyone looking for a knowledgable and

I too loved Dr Mollica but was frustrated by the management. I urge anyone who felt like me to give them another chance.
They have hired new office staff, extended hours, added boarding services and a second vet. They also offer specials on dental care (which is why I initially decided to give them another try), grooming and routine shots — maybe it’s to keep them competitive and to bring people in but we all know how expensive pets can be so it really helps.
Bottom line, it’s hard to find a good vet… Dr. Mollica is a knowledgeable, caring and gifted vet who makes myself (and pets) feel secure.

Extremely clean and very professional!!! Dr. MOllica is professional, caring and knowledgeable.

My boyfriend and I have two dogs, one of which we just rescued 6 months ago, and the other which came with my boyfriend (he’s had him for 7 years or so). Going to see Dr. Mollica is always a pleasure with them. While they get anxious going to the vet (I’ve never had a dog who didn’t), once she enters the examination room, they warm up to her quickly and she takes plenty of time to talk to us about them and any concerns that we have. I’ve never had a vet be so attentive! She takes her time and is really thorough and follows up promptly with any testing that is done. I wish MY doctor was as caring and attentive and explained everything to me as thoroughly as she does. We are thinking about moving out of the neighborhood but would travel back to Carroll Gardens just to see her. I’m sorry to hear about problems that others have had, but I feel like she just doesn’t deserve anything less than a great review!

Great attentive service… though the front desk does not seem to always be staffed?

Dr. Erica Mollica saved my parrot’s life. I recently moved to Brooklyn, and I didn’t have a vet in the area. I was studying for the NY bar exam when I got severe food poisoning. In an attempt to try to study during this bought of «purging», I started taking some medications. I was very sick, and not paying appropriate attention, and my parrot managed to eat my medication. I called 5 vets before someone agreed to see my parrot on an emergency basis. Dr. Mollica agreed to see my bird, and I will be forever grateful. Time was of the essence, because as soon as the bird digested the medication, she would die. (I called animal poison control to determine the seriousness of the situation.)
I showed up, and she saw my parrot right away. She removed the medication from my birds crop, put her on fluids, in an incubator, and kept her for observation. She was very, very kind to me. I was hysterical. I was very sick, stressed and certain my parrot would die. I appreciate her professionalism, especially given that I was such a mess. She gave me her honest assessment of the situation in heartfelt way, and she saved my little bird.
I am forever grateful to her for saving my bird. I will certainly be back for regular checkups. She was a wonderful professional to work with, and this review is several months overdue. I would recommend her to anyone with a beloved pet.

Skeptical about how the dogs are treated that are boarded here. Our dog just came back injured and acting really upset. We think that they leave them locked up all day on Sunday when they are closed. I WOULD NOT recommend boarding here.
The DR herself is very very nice, intelligent, and a pleasure to work with.
My concerns are really only centered around the administrative aspects of this business.
1. Boarding
We live in the area with a large dog, and if we go on shorter trips we board here just because it’s convenient. (Longer trips we take her to Camp Bow Wow in LIC — it’s a nicer experience for her) We have seen how often they walk the dogs they are boarding on weekends here. It’s not a good situation: 5 – 10 minute walks, then back in the cage for 8 hours. Not at all optimal. The other issue is that they are «closed» Sunday and won’t allow you to pick up your pet. For instance we got home Sunday at 9am, and couldn’t get her until Monday at 10 am. Not only is it just sad that we had to leave her there all day when we were home (we live down the block) — but they CHARGE you an extra day. I don’t think that they should charge for Sunday if you are back in town and they won’t answer their phones to let you come pick up your dog… then factor in the fact that they open really late in the day (10am) and now my husband has to pick up our dog so late thus making him lose half of a work day.
2. Office visit charges
If my dog needs a bordetella shot for her stay/​boarding, we shouldn’t be charged for an «office visit» fee when she’s already being dropped off for boarding. Office visit fees for routine shots are sometimes common in NY, but it’s kind of wrong. Especially when your dog is in great health and not in need of a physical or consultation.

As usual, we had a wonderful experience at Carroll Gardens Vet Group. The difference this time is that we have a new puppy. Dr. Mollica was smiling, happy and engaging AND she was as always easy to talk to. Dr. Mollica answered all of our questions and was very informative about next steps. Then we met Lisa, who gave us 30 minutes of puppy advice including behavior and training tips. The front desk is organized and getting better all the time.
yes, CGVG is pricey but not beyond what i have experienced at others vets.

Owning a bulldog can come with health problems. We’ve gone to Heart of Chelsea, West Chelsea Animal Hospital, Chelsea Animal Hospital, and the Animal Medical Center. All terrible experiences! Either it’s bad front of house staff, or over medicating, or that get em in and out feeling of a money making operation.
Then we found Carroll Gardens Vet Group after we relocated from 34^th street to Brooklyn 6 months ago. What a difference! We love the entire staff (anthony is fab) and after our frenchie broke his toe they went above and beyond to set his toe right avoiding unnecessary surgery. He’s 100% better. All reasonably priced! Great bedside manner. Dr Mollica is truly a Brooklyn gem! Run don’t walk!

Dr. Mollica was referred to us when our normal vet was away. Luckily for us, she’s also knowledgeable about rabbits and we had a nice experience with her (though our reason for visiting her was not good). Our bunny is doing as best as he can now and Dr. Mollica definitely helped us with that.
Thank you!

Such a great practice! I take both my cats here, one with health trouble, and they treat them both so well. Both doctors have seen my two cats and are very thorough with giving me information about any question I have. I can tell the staff has a very passionate love for animals, and truly wants the animals to be healthy and happy. I have gone to some horrible vets before, and I am glad I have found one close to home that treats them so well! Ignore the negative posts… I’ve never once has my cats over-​tested to jack up the cost of the bill.
If price is an issue, get your pet covered with Trupanion a month in advance before the visit, and that way you’re paying very little. I wish I had done that with my new kitten before I found out we would be buying her medicines every month for the rest of her life. I think it would have really helped.

Finding a vet you want to stick with seems to be difficult because when you take a sick pet in, you’re in a vulnerable position and you want your furry friend to be taken care of. Unfortunately there are some vets that take advantage of this vulnerability by doing unnecessary and expensive testing, and this is one of those vets.
I have two cats who have seen Dr. Mollica plenty of times for various medical issues and every time she has been polite, compassionate, and eager to explain what is (or could be) going on with my pet (though her replacements while she was on maternity leave were less capable).
As a worrier who adores my animals, I’m aware when my worrying is being exploited for the sake of making money, which seems to happen too often at this vet – from unnecessary xrays to medications which are given to my cat without my knowledge (until the bill comes). Rarely is it below $ 300, despite the fact that an office visit is $ 70.
It saddens me a little to have to leave Carroll Gardens (the Garden) Vet, but there’s more to a good experience than liking the veterinarian. Aside from the over-​testing and over-​medicating for run-​of-​the-​mill health issues, the front desk staff is constantly rotating and I always wonder about a place that can’t keep their staff. The current front-​desk person is unprofessional and it always took at least 15 minutes of waiting past my appointment time before we saw the doctor (many times it was 30 minutes or more). I gave this place the benefit of the doubt for too long and now I’m moving on.