Amsterdam Animal Hospital to Close After 44 Years of Service

After forty-four years of caring for the pets and families of Amsterdam, New York, we have an important update to share with our valued clients and community. 

Effective July 31, 2025, Amsterdam Animal Hospital will permanently close and no longer offer veterinary appointments. 

With Gratitude: Celebrating Dr. Beck and Wishing Him a Happy Retirement 

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Mark Beck, who selflessly postponed his retirement for the past three years to ensure continuity of care for our patients. Despite our efforts, we were unable to recruit a new veterinarian to join our team, and the decision to close the hospital will allow Dr. Beck to begin his much-deserved retirement. 

Dr. Beck’s dedication, loyalty, and perseverance—especially in recent years—will always be remembered and deeply appreciated. We wish him all the best in this next chapter. 

Continued Care at Our Sister Hospitals 

Starting July 31, 2025, we encourage you to continue your pet’s care at any of our nearby sister locations, all of which offer comprehensive veterinary services, including exams, diagnostics, surgery, and dental care: 

• Fort Plain Animal Hospital 
  13 River Street, Fort Plain, NY 13339 
  P: 518-993-3332 

• Dove Creek Animal Hospital 
  4798 State HWY 30, Amsterdam, NY 12010 
  P: 518-627-9762 

• Glove Cities Veterinary Hospital 
  35 Harrison Street, Gloversville, NY 12078 
  P: 518-725-8117 

Limited Support Services Through August 2025 

While veterinary appointments will conclude on July 30, Amsterdam Animal Hospital will remain open through the end of August for limited support services, including: 

• Phone Support – General questions and care guidance 

• Medical Record Pick-Up – Stop by to collect your pet’s records 

• Prescription Coordination – Assisting you with transferring your pet's prescriptions. *As of July?30th,?we will be unable to write, provide, or approve refills through this facility. 

For Urgent or Emergency Care 

If your pet requires emergency medical attention, we recommend contacting one of the following trusted emergency hospitals: 

Capital District Veterinary Referral Hospital 
222 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110 
P: 518-785-7094 

Northway Animal Emergency Clinic 
35 Fawn Road, Gansevoort, NY 12831 
P: 518-761-2602 

To Request Your Pet’s Medical Records 

To request your pet’s medical records, please email us at AmsterdamAH@yourvetdoc.com. Please allow 72 business hours for records to be emailed and approximately one week for physical copies to be mailed.  

For basic medical records, such as vaccine history and due dates, please allow one business day for your email to be returned. Please note that you may also access your pet’s basic medical information via the PetDesk app. 

With Sincere Appreciation 

To our loyal clients and beloved patients: thank you. It has been a true honor to serve the Amsterdam community for more than four decades. Your trust and support have meant the world to us. 

With gratitude, 
The Team at Amsterdam Animal Hospital