Best animal hospital in Lakewood, New Jersey (NJ) 2025

Last night my dog started to have like a dry cough, but very frequent. He also got sick a few times throughout the night. This morning I called so many local vets, everyone seemed to be booked from like June on out. This to be was an emergency so I was taking my dog to an emergency visit at the animal hospital if I couldn’t find a vet with availability. I previously called 12 vets! I’m in new Egypt- finally saw the reviews and called vca animal hospital in Lakewood. They were so prompt. Regardless they were getting my big boy tonka in. I asked for an emergency with no hope of any actual visits available. To my surprise they had two opened appointments - I called around 1 and was in there by 4!!! That to me is a big factor- being available when needed ❤️ Then when I got there they brought us in , weighed and was brought right in the room. The girl who brought us in was the vet tech and started getting info right away. Within minutes after the vet walked in with a clear picture and ready to examine my tonka boy! They didn’t rush his appointment at all, everyone I saw and dealt with was more than kind and welcoming. I honestly cannot say enough good things from our visit today. I now plan to continue to go to this vet. They checked the most important things. Heart, lungs, temp, respiratory, skin, gums and so much more. They didn’t pressure me to instantly jump to X-rays or start a jungle of craziness. They felt he was well and looked great and prescribed us medicine that they provided there. Everything was such a smooth transaction. I appreciate this process so much. No under cover let’s raise every bill possible! No rush, just genuinely caring for the animals that come in. They even told me to call if it’s not better within 3 days and we’ll continue other routes if necessary. I just felt like I had to come on here and leave my review… because I know when I’m looking for a new vet I need some confirmation on where I’m taking my doggy’s 💙 So thank you again to the vets, techs and Receptionist- with all of your work and knowledge I feel so much more at ease. Definitely my new place for all 3 of my dogs! 💙💙💙💙 ~Kalyn

We were so happy that our boy Duke was able to be treated for his emergency at their beautiful new office in Barnaget! Our own veterinary group was unable to see Duke after he stepped on a piece of glass and referred us to Jersey Shore. Dr. Heather Langley and her team are amazing! We are so grateful and pleased for the way they treated Duke that we are going to have Dr. Langley treat Duke going forward!! It is comforting to know that veterinary care is available 24/7 between this office and their Lakewood location. 😀 ~Diane