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Vets that see chickens in New York
We haven't found a public state or extension list of poultry vets for New York yet, so there are no listings here. That's what we'd like to fix.
Know a New York vet who sees chickens? Suggest them What to do if no vet near you treats chickens
Other help in New York
State veterinarian's office
New York State Department of Agriculture · Division of Animal Industry. Office phone: (518) 457-3502. From the USAHA State Animal Health Officials directory (6/26/2025). Report possible bird flu here or to USDA at 1-866-536-7593.
Veterinary college(s)
- Cornell University, Ithaca. College main line: 607-253-3700. www2.vet.cornell.edu
- Long Island University (provisional), Brookville. College main line: 516-299-3679. liu.edu/vetmed
Phone numbers are the college main lines from the AVMA accredited colleges list. Ask for the teaching hospital's avian/exotic or food-animal service, and ask whether they see backyard chickens.
Diagnostic lab(s) (USDA NAHLN)
| Lab | Address | Phone | Avian flu (IAV-A)? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Health Diagnostic Center | College of Vet Med, Cornell University, 240 Farrier Road, New York, Ithaca, New York 14853-8002 | 607-253-3900 | yes |
Call first. Not every lab takes backyard submissions. See necropsy how-to.
Telehealth
See poultry telehealth options (TelaVets, The Poultry Doc). No affiliation.