South Shore Veterinary Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Cicero, NY. Our location is ideal for providing veterinary services for central New York, as it is minutes away from the Cicero exit off of interstate 81, between Clay and Cicero. The professional and courteous staff at South Shore Veterinary Hospital seeks to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for our highly-valued patients. We have full diagnostic capabilities, including an in-house laboratory and digital radiography. Our services include spaying and neutering, soft tissues surgery, orthopedic surgery, ophthalmology, internal medicine, dermatology, geriatric care, wellness care, and on-site pharmacy. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. The practice owner, Dr. Hammerschmidt, and the two associate veterinarians, Dr. Ferguson and Dr. Prosser, are dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care for each individual pet. They are committed to striving for excellency in their veterinary care, but also in their interactions and communication with their clients. All of the staff at South Shore Veterinary Hospital deeply value the bond between pets and their owners, and understand the importance of keeping a professional and pleasant relationship with both the client and the patient, in order to achieve our primary goal of quality veterinary care.Please take a moment to contact us today, to learn more about our veterinary practice and to find out more information about how South Shore Veterinary Hospital can serve the needs of you and your cherished pet. Please take the opportunity to look around our website to familiarize yourself with our staff, hospital procedures, and enjoy pictures of both ours, and our clients, beloved pets. You can also see many of our friends and family members of the animal kingdom at our facebook page, just search "South Shore Vet Hospital" and "like" us today. OUR MISSION is to provide individualized care and practice quality veterinary medicine with the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and compassion. The Veterinarian's Oath: "Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health and welfare, the prevention and relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge. I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics. I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence."