Written by Isabella Aranda Garcia & Gia Miller
For 18 years, Progressive Animal Hospital has treated dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, chinchillas, hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats and more. Dr. Andy Frishman and his team get it: their ethical approach and genuine commitment to every pet’s well-being are what keep customers coming back for regular visits and, when needed, medical treatments. Plus, their quiet and calm environment is designed to help reduce anxiety, especially for pets who get nervous at the vet.
Progressive Animal Hospital blends cutting-edge modern medicine with proven natural therapies and creates individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs. And their flexibility, quick decision-making, cost-effective care and direct communication with their veterinarians are what clients say make them stand out. Beyond their exceptional services, Progressive Animal Hospital is deeply embedded in the community, actively participating in local events, supporting animal rescues and offering educational resources to pet owners.
Insider Tip
When you visit, say hello to Dina, their beloved customer service representative who began working at Progressive shortly after they opened. Everyone knows her, and everyone loves her, pets included.
Runner-Up: Veterinary Care of Mount Pleasant, Pleasantville
This article was published in the January/February 2025 edition of Connect to Northern Westchester.
To view all 2025 Connect to the Best winners, click here.
Gia Miller is an award-winning journalist and the editor-in-chief/co-publisher of Connect to Northern Westchester. She has a magazine journalism degree (yes, that's a real thing) from the University of Georgia and has written for countless national publications, ranging from SELF to The Washington Post. Gia desperately wishes schools still taught grammar. Also, she wants everyone to know they can delete the word "that" from about 90% of their sentences, and there's no such thing as "first annual." When she's not running her media empire, Gia enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, laughing at her crazy dog and listening to a good podcast. She thanks multiple alarms, fermented grapes and her amazing husband for helping her get through each day. Her love languages are food and humor.
Isabella Aranda is a designer, writer and social media specialist with an M.A. in emerging media from the New Media Institute at the Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication. Driven by curiosity and inspired by timeless modern design, she blends creativity and strategy to craft compelling narratives that engage diverse audiences.
Her expertise spans digital marketing, content creation and UX design, with notable achievements such as co-creating the Georgia On Your Mind podcast and leading digital campaigns that significantly boosted engagement. A Venezuelan immigrant, Isabella brings a multicultural perspective to her work, enhancing her ability to connect with and inspire others.
