Parkside Veterinary Hospital - (518) 336-0994

Welcome to Parkside Veterinary Hospital, the premier provider of complete veterinary care for your pet. Parkside Veterinary Hospital has been serving Albany and the surrounding communities since 1982. Our veterinarians have established a reputation for high quality medicine, compassionate care, and forming a lasting bond with our patients, clients, and the community. As part of the VetCor family of hospitals, we benefit from the medical expertise, equipment and facility resources, and employee talent of a national network of veterinary hospitals. At the same time, our hospital retains the unique character and identity that it is known for in our community. Parkside Veterinary Hospital will deliver an outstanding experience for both you and your pet.

• Biography:
  Richard DeVries, DVM Dr. DeVries has been the Chief of Staff at Parkside Veterinary Hospital for 25 years. He grew up in suburban New York and currently calls rural New York home. Dr. DeVries received his undergraduate degree from the University at Albany, SUNY, in 1972 and his DVM degree from Cornell University in 1979. After graduating from vet school, Dr. DeVries practiced at Angel Memo...
  
• Biography:
  Nina Caires, DVM - Associate Veterinarian As many of our loyal clients know, Dr. Caires has been practicing at Parkside Veterinary Hospital for over 24 years. A native of Massachusetts, she grew up in Carlisle and received her undergraduate degree from University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1975. She then went on to earn her DVM from Texas A&M University in 1979. After graduating from veter...
  
• Biography:
  Alyce M. Meyer, DVM - Associate Veterinarian Dr. Meyer has been part of Parkside Veterinary Hospital's team since 1999. She grew up in suburban Albany County and now resides in Green County, New York. Dr. Meyer received both her undergraduate and DVM degrees from Cornell University. After graduating from veterinary school in 1996, Dr. Meyer spent two years practicing in Springfield, Vermon...
  
• Biography:
  Kristin Gundersen, DVM - Associate Veterinarian Dr. Gundersen has been practicing at Parkside Veterinary Hospital since 2006. She grew up in Sunapee, New Hampshire, and currently lives in Glenmont, New York. Dr. Gundersen received her undergraduate degree from Washington State as well as her DVM, which she completed in 2004. After graduating from vet school, she practiced at a variety of ani...
  
• Biography:
  Richard DeVries, DVM - Associate Veterinarian Dr. DeVries has been practicing at Parkside Veterinary Hospital for over 25 years. He grew up in suburban New York and currently calls rural New York home. Dr. DeVries received his undergraduate degree from the University at Albany, SUNY, in 1972 and his DVM degree from Cornell University in 1979. After graduating from vet school, Dr. DeVries p...
  
• Biography:
  Nina Caires, DVM - Associate Veterinarian As many of our loyal clients know, Dr. Caires has been practicing at Parkside Veterinary Hospital for over 25 years. A native of Massachusetts, she grew up in Carlisle and received her undergraduate degree from University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1975. She then went on to earn her DVM from Texas A&M University in 1979. After graduating from vete...
  
• Biography:
  Alyce M. Meyer, DVM - Associate Veterinarian Dr. Meyer has been part of Parkside Veterinary Hospital's team since 1998 and our Chief of Staff since 2008. She grew up in Green County and now resides in suburban Albany County. Dr. Meyer received both her Bachelor of Science and DVM degrees from Cornell University. After graduating from veterinary school in 1996, Dr. Meyer spent two years pra...
  
• Biography:
  Jacqueline Kucskar, DVM - Associate Veterinarian Dr. Kucskar has been an associate at Parkside Veterinary Hospital since June 2008. A native of New York, she grew up in Colonie and now resides in Latham. Dr. Kucskar received her undergraduate degree from Russell Sage College in 2004 and her DVM from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University in 2008. She worked as a technicia...
  
• Biography:
  Rachel Lapos, DVM - Associate Veterinarian Dr. Lapos is the most recent addition to the Parkside Veterinary Hospital team. She practiced at our sister hospital, New Paltz Animal Hospital, since 2003 and now joins us here in Albany. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology and Animal Science from the University of Delaware and her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Ross University...
  

Pros: Service, Veterinarians, upfront, and quality

Cons: A bit pricey

Pros: Excellent staff, accessible schedule, attentive care

Cons: Somewhat Pricey