Dr King removed two growths from Perry's eye. He is a new dog, back to his old self. The healing was quick thanks to the ointment Dr King provided. The cost was very fair considering it involved anesthesia. We are grateful for Dr King' expertise. read more

Brenda King V.M.D - Nasty growth on Perry's eye. - Veterinarians Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

dr. King has always taken the best care of our dog. She is truly an animal lover and it shows in all of her work. I feel totally comfortable leaving my pet with her knowing that she will get the best possible care. I highly recommend her without reservation. read more

Dr. King is very knowledgeable about dogs and doesn't waste your money prescribing things your dog doesn't need or upcharge you like other vets in Montclair. read more

Dr King is truly amazing!! She's very thorough and caring Best vet in years Highly recommend her

I took my cat to Brenda King on Glen Ridge because while it said her bedside manner was poor in reviews, many touted her incredible ability with animals. I would have more natural know-how of how to tame a bear than she had with my sweet, anxious cat. She came into the room asking what we were here for, as if I didn't specifically call for a checkup. After some short clipped conversation, she patted Jake's back a few times and went straight to Jake's backside to try and take his temperature. Jake never even saw her face. What's the saying? If you're behind a horse, expect to be kicked? He began hissing and trying to scratch, and of course an owner knows when the hissing is from fear not hatred. To her credit, she brought in an assistant to try and help, with a towel. As we waited for him to calm down she couldn't help but remark that his hair was matted because he was obese. He's not. She never even touched him. When that didn't work she sent us on our way. Jake was too scared of this butt offending lady to allow anything done. Secretly, I was rooting for him. Especially when I heard her say "half hour waste of my time" when we were still in the office. Told me to pick up some neurologically calming meds before we "try again". As if. I blocked their number, they won't be getting a cent of my money. read more

We've been seeing Dr. King forever and she is an expert practitioner. We recently had to have one of our cats put to sleep and the staff and Dr. King could not have been more kind and considerate. Dr. King has a stern visage but don't let that put you off. She really cares about animals and will take the time to answer any questions in depth. She will never try to sell you services you don't need and I have always found the cost of care to be quite reasonable. read more

Yesterday my wife took our 15 year old cat to Dr. King for a host of issues. We used to go all the way to Freehold to a vet we have used since 1986, well he retired. I learned of Dr. King from a friend, that has a dog who loves to eat things he shouldn't. My wife was thrilled with Dr. King, she takes the time to explain, was very gentle with our old kitty cat and she was very fair in her pricing. Dr. King's bed side manner showed great care for the animal, which in turn made my wife comfortable because she knew he was in great hands. How lucky are we to have found a new vet we love on the first try since 1986! Oh, I almost forgot our kitty is doing wonderful! read more

While it is true that Dr. King is not always super warm and fuzzy, she is extremely professional and thorough and the best diagnostician I've ever seen (and I worked for a vet clinic for a few years). Her new office staff is much nicer and friendlier than the old receptionist, and the techs are really nice too, especially Kristen. We have been very satisfied clients of Dr. King's for over 10 years. I think she is terrific. As for another user's comment - I sympathize with the other client who could not get her dog seen during a difficult birthing. That is a terrible situation to have, and I'm so sorry for their loss. However, regular vet practices, especially small ones like Dr. King's, are not always able to offer emergency appointments; they are simply not staffed to provide emergency care in addition to seeing the patients who have booked appointments for the same time. I have found that with most emergency situations, no matter what vet practice I've been using, patients are referred to local emergency clinics where they can give immediate care to pets in need and also provide overnight treatment if necessary. When we have had emergencies with our pets, Dr. King has always sent us directly to Fairfield or Oradell. It is the same with humans - if you had a personal medical emergency, your doctor would likely send you directly to the emergency room, not tell you to come in to his/her office. I hope the client's dog fully recovered and the surviving pups did well. read more

I had thought the world of Dr. King but do to my location I went to a different vet only because the staff didnt want to make an appointment due to remodeling, after needing a second opinion I went back to her and because of trust!!!! Never thinking Id be treated the way I was , spoken to in such an abrupt way. What happen to compassion? It was bad enough I found my dog was dying of cancer but to tell me then yell at me on the phone because I asked questions!!! she should be ashamed of herself....compassion Dr King COMPASSION!!!!! My dog is now in heaven, and I can never go back there because of the bad bad memory of how I was treated. read more

Competent vet who obviously loves animals but has no bedside manner left over for the owners. She was very curt, bordering on rude and did not like that I was fairly knowledgeable about the conditions my cat could be diagnosed with, thanks to years of experience with elderly cats. read more

So I took my cat, the Wizard, to see Dr. Brenda King this morning at 7:45 am. He hasn't been eating much, so I wanted him to get looked at. I called all day yesterday and no one answered, so I brought him in as soon as they opened this morning. Unfortunately, I never got to see her. One of her assistants thought it was better to blow me off and be completely rude to me. She was like, if you don't have an apt, you can't just come in here and have someone look at your cat. I told her I tried calling but no one answered and asked if there was a time I could come back. I told her he hadn't been eating much and I was worried about him. She told me, "well, I can't help you." I then inquired about early morning openings and on Tuesday and Thursday, but she cut me off and informed me that's only for surgeries and she can't see him then either. She then reluctantly pulled out the book and said she could see him at 9:30 am Monday. I just didn't feel comfortable b/c of her attitude and walked out. I will never go back. read more

We have been using Dr. King for years -- she came highly recommended when we added our awesome dog Beau to our family. Beau was a rescue dog and so when we took him in for an initial check up -- we were blown away by her knowledge and thoroughness. She even called the vet at the shelter in GA to make sure that his records were complete (which they were not.) Since then she has nursed us through two bouts of Lime and numerous over-protective office visits. We find her straight forward - no nonsense approach refreshing. Most importantly, Beau loves her and is aways excited to visit (how many docs can you say that about.) read more

I have used Dr. King for close to 25 years. I have Boxers and they are known for their health issues. They have heart disease, cancer, you name it. I have to tell you I have never seen a more competent diagnostician. I have been active in Boxer Rescue as well and have worked with other vet's from PA- ME. She is innately talented. You just don't see that with the new vet's coming out of school. Dr. King ( not to age her) but is from a generation of vets that did not have all this advanced animal testing that is available in 2014. She had to figure it out. I really believe that makes the difference. I have read some of the reviews that say she is not warm and fuzzy with ppl. I know for me, the brain of the provider is my priority. I don't need warm and fuzzy, I have family for that. TREAT MY DOG WITH THE BEST CARE POSSIBLE... she does that! Ps..... she does allow the Boxer Kissing machines to kiss her right on the lips :) If you have a pet, this is the doctor you want to be with. read more

I love Dr. King! I went to her on a recommendation from a friend (who has a cat) for my dog. And I'm so thrilled! My previous vet was horrible and charged me for extensive tests that never resulted in anything... well Dr. King helped to explain some things about my beagle that eased my mind. She's so informative and I love that she LOVES my dog as well. You can tell she has a big heart for animals. It's the only vet's office that my dog is NOT terrified of! read more

Brought our 1 1/2 year old Goldendoodle to see Dr. King today. She was tremendous. Dr. King is great at offering all possible solutions. Truly enjoyed our experience -- we found a new vet today! read more

I went to Dr King for many years, even before she hung out her own shingle in Montclair. While a good diagnostician, her bedside manner with humans is poor at best. When my dog was having pups and we ran into problems during office hours, she refused to see us. I'm not an obnoxious client and this was a planned litter of valuable purebreds. We had talked in advance about the litter and due date. Finally, after several dead pups, as office hours ended and I begged to have the dog seen, she asked if I wanted a C section. How could I know until Dr King examined her? She told me, direct quote..."sh-t or get off the pot!" She did eventually examine the dog, but we lost 6 of 9 puppies because she couldn't be bothered to see us. The piece de resistance was the hefty "after hours emergency fee" tacked onto the bill. Not long after that, she did an exploratory surgery for suspected cancer in my other dog. Imagine my surprise as I was waiting by the phone for results, to ave her call and tell me that the dog did have cancer and she decided to put her to sleep right on the table. We never discussed this. My dogs are family and when the time comes to put them to sleep, I am always there, so the last person they see is the person who loves them most. I never got to do this with Taffy, let alone say goodbye, or even discuss treatment options...if they were even feasible. That did it for me. I wouldn't let her treat a mosquito. read more

We have been taking our pets to Dr. King for about 12 years since another extraordinarily expensive vet handled the death of our previous dog very poorly. So when our recent dog, also named Beau, was dying, we were in a good position to compare styles. Dr. King was exceptionally kind and helpful in Beau's last days. She spent a lot of time talking to both my husband and myself because we were not able to speak with her together. She was very warm and considerate of our feelings when together we made the best decision for Beau, who would hav suffered more than necessary if we had chosen some of the surgical choices. Her office is not always as efficient as one would wish, but Dr. King is always supportive of the animals she treats. read more

I wnt to Dr. King to seek help for my dog...I could have cared less how she treated me. I was pleased on both accounts....all is right with the pooch and Dr King was professional and accommodating. I will return and I will refer....thank you Dr King read more

Dr King helped save my bengal cat from death's door. She had a kidney problem that we did not pick up on until it was almost too late. My cat is now thriving and doing great for over a year. Thank you Dr King for having invested so much time and energy into helping my cats! read more

Dr. King is an excellent vet! I've been taking my pets to her for 15 years. She is great at diagnostics and clearly explains any issues and what the options are for treatment. The staff is warm and friendly and they all truly care about their animal patients. read more

We have gone to Dr. King for over 20 years. We have had 3 dogs over that period and she has cared for them all. She is a wonderful caring vet who tells it to you straight. We have always valued her advice and trust her completely. The building has just undergone major renovations and is a state-of-the art facility. Some people criticize her people skills but we have always found her to be honest and comforting to deal with. read more

My animals (2 dogs, 4 cats) have been going to Dr. King since 2007. She is an outstanding Vet that doesn't run unnecessary tests just to jack up your bill. Her bedside manner towards humans is not lovey-dovey, but very matter of fact and to the point. Personally, I like that in a Vet because I don't need to be coddled and I'm not there for me, I'm there to find out what is wrong with my pet and how to fix it. I've never found Dr. King or her staff to be rude or dismissive, actually they've always been the complete opposite. But again, they're not sticky sweet when it comes to communication so if you're the type of person that needs that then you might want to take your pet elsewhere, though I'd worry about whether or not you'd be in the best hands if you did. read more

I moved to Montclair years ago and chose Dr. King as my vet. Over the years there were some emergencies and Dr. King (being a one-vet office) was not always available, so I had to go to other vets in the area. But I kept Dr. King as my primary vet as she truly loves animals, has incredible wisdom and her diagnostic skills rank head and shoulders over any of the other local vets. I have since moved from Montclair but Dr. King is still my vet. Yes she is not a people person, but my dogs all love her, and her staff are kind and caring, and that's important to me. read more

Dr. King was very patient and informative in explaining our cats' issues when we took them in, and her office was wonderful when we had to put one of cats down. She is a great vet and seems to care about your pet read more

My daughter & I have been taking our pets to Dr. King for many years. WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE HER!!!!! I don't know what the other person's review meant when he said she's not very friendly. She is the only vet there & I imagine it gets very very busy most times, so I'm sure that's why she may seem that way...but she's not!!! We find her to be very friendly, funny & extremely knowledgeable and her fees are very affordable! She gave the upmost care & concern when our previous dog was sick. We will be going to Dr. King for many years to come!!!! read more

I would never recommend Dr. King to anyone. I took my cat to see Dr. King and after a long and VERY emotional ordeal, and eventually found out that she had misdiagnosed my cat's illness. The staff is very unhelpful and the bubble-headed Asian receptionist is downright rude. Her rudeness and unwillingness to put an emergency message through to Dr. King did however prompt me to transfer all of my cat's records to another local vet. (where I discovered the misdiagnoses). The difference in the caring and loving attention of the two offices is like night and day. I, for one, treat my cat as a member of the family and do not appreciate her so called "no-nonsense" attitude as something I wish to experience ESPECIALLY since there are other kind, caring and VERY qualified, if not more so, vets in the area. read more

I'm torn giving this review. I've lived in Montcalm for 16 years so for convenience we took our 2 cats to Dr. King for all their annual appts. Dr. King was always professional, kind and compassionate. For the last 5 years we've taken our newest adopted cat to visit Dr. King with the usual satisfactory service. This past year we took our tuxedo cat for serious health issues. Getting an appointment over the phone was difficult. The woman who works the desk was very rude when i walked in to make an appointment. I got the appointment for blood tests to be done. A week passed before i called them to request the lab results. Several phone tags went by. I walked over to request a minute with Dr. King to go over the lab results. The woman at the desk was very rude and didnt inform Dr. King i waited 50 minutes patiently before i left :(( Today i walked in to make an appt to have our cat euthanized along with my ex on speakerphone so we could agree on a date to come in. Well that same woman at the desk was rude and insisted to have my ex call her next time and not use speaker phone to make an appointment........ Going back to Hollistic Pets. read more

Our experience at Dr. Kings office was really good. We came in early in the morning and we were greeted very warmly by the receptionist. We didn't have to wait for more than 5 minutes. We went into the separate room and Dr. King came in only a few minutes afterward with a new doctor with her. Dr. King and this new Doctor (I forgot to get her name) were really amazing with our kittens Luna and Zelda. They thoroughly checked them out and asked a lot of questions to make sure they knew all the health history about the kittens. She has extensive knowledge and expertise and explained everything very well. She also gave us lots of tips that we found very helpful. We never felt rushed and she answered all of our questions. I don't know what happened with other clients but Dr. King was very nice to us and more importantly she was great with our kittens. I used to go to Dr. Cameron who is also a good vet but he seems to be overwhelmed with clients. Our experience at Dr King's was a better one and we decided to make her the primary Doctor for our kittens. The price was also very fair. read more