Cosmo was hospitalized overnight here twice for having grand mal as well as focal seizures back in January 2026. After tests and scans we found that he a very large glioma brain tumor, one of the biggest they've seen in a small dog (he's a morkie). Cosmo already has diabetes and heart disease which complicated things a bit. We met with both internal medicine, neurology, and oncology to figure out the best plan for Cosmo as his brain tumor is inoperable. He went on a bunch of new medication that would hopefully lessen the frequency of the tumors until we underwent treatment. After meeting with Dr. Spanos from Oncology-Radiation she went over many different treatment plans listing out the pros and cons of each in addition to letting me know any and every side effect Cosmo might encounter. These treatments were also sent to me via email which I appreciated so I could really take the time to sit down and think about it. After a lot of deliberation we decided to start CFRT radiation treatment on a 10 day plan. It means Cosmo would need to undergo radiation treatment for 10 consecutive days (apart from weekends) and would need to go under anesthesia every time. I won't lie, it was tough. Cosmo was very lethargic due to the treatment but Dr. Spanos team did a great job and were very patient with him even though he's a very nervous boy at the vet. Once he completed his 10 days of CFRT treatment we received a certificate, we rang a bell, and the whole team who took care of him came out to celebrate. I'm happy to say we've been slowly tapering off his medicine and have completely stopped taking the prednisone/steroid for swelling. Additionally, Cosmo is now 70 days seizure free and has been back to acting like his normal self prior to us learning about his diagnosis. He still plays, gets the zoomies, and loves his long walks. He just is on a tight schedule for his anti-seizure medication. I can't thank the team at GSVS enough for giving me more precious time with Cosmo. Everyone I've interacted with in the hospital has been kind, understanding, and willing to go the extra mile for my pup. We are so grateful! We go back for a follow-up MRI to examine the status of Cosmo's tumor towards the end of summer. read more

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Dr. Glasser is a wonderful oncologist. He has incredible bedside manner. He is realistic but always leaves room for hope. I wouldn't wish cancer on any pet/pet parent, but if the day comes, Dr. Glasser is the person to see. read more

They saved my cat's life! We had a horrible incident at our home and our cat needed a true emergency vet. The doctors were very compassionate and understanding, the staff was always ready to assist, the doctors always called every shift and gave us an update on our cat. They let me visit every day. They were open for any questions and discussions that I needed. They tried to minimize the cost for me. They even discussed with me the final outcome and let me choose whether or not I wanted to pursue further treatment or just let him be a cat. They were so gentle with him. He is a real fighter and thanks to God and the skill of these vets. He is still with us for many more years. read more

Garden State Veterinary Specialists Eatontown - My happy cat - Emergency Pet Hospital Near Me - Eatontown, New Jersey

Surgery was performed on my dog. Doctors and staff were unbelievable. Dr. Oliva and Dr. Barraco.......these doctors were the best! Leia received the best possible care. It's clear that Dr. Oliva and Dr. Barraco, are not only exceptional surgeons, but also genuinely care about both their patients and the families who love them. Sylva...what a kind, compassionate and friendly woman. During one of the hardest moments, when I sitting in the waiting room overwhelmed and in tears, she came over to me with such kindness and compassion. She took the time to comfort me, reassure me, and simply be there when I needed it most. Surgery and compassion for my dog. read more

don't trust an establishment that won't let you come into an appointment with your dog and then make you wait until they bring the dog back out to you. That should have been my first red flag. My dog received a fracture while in their care and they tried telling me it was already there then recommended euthanasia as an only option. They also try to upsell services that they know aren't necessary like extra xrays or ultrasounds. They also charged more than the "estimated" highest amount. Do not recommend this place at all. Front desk was nice, that is about all. read more

my dog saw 3 different vets who came up empty. had Xrays they showed nothing. Next step MRI, hence Garden State Vet. Also Had an anumal chiropracter see the dog, she immediatly saw an issue and adjysted him, but it was shortlived/ . Set up an appt with the Neurology dept. When examoned the dr. heard him yelp in pain but coul not reproduce it Dr, says MRI, oh yeah $5000. we say Ok. Dr says come back i b in 4 hours. We arrive, and waait in lobby. Dr caalls me. I tell Dr that we are in lobby. Dr tells me MRI shows nothing but asks if I want to have a soinal tap done for another $1500. I ask for a consult with Dr, (-1 Star)Dr is inconvienenced by this request but agreeds. Dr states tell front desk to put us in room 2. (-1 star) front desk has no concept of room 2, U tell hetr to call Dr. Another inconvienence. Meet Dr, she says MRI was clean, nothing found, keep him onpain killers and wait, but make a followup appt for 2 weeks. ($27\50) I ask front desk for DVD copy of MRI. WHAT, we dont do thet!. FCOnclusion. For a textbook problem thaat requires a specialist I would recommend. If they cant find something too bad.p;please pay the front deskand leave. The Dr heard the dog cry in pain, yet showed no interest in resolving the problem. a GOOD Dr wou lsay i will look further into this. I would give the doctor 2 stars (Ok rrating) The front desk 0 stars read more

The staff was great. The doctor was great. My Cat goes for the ophthalmologist. However, they kept sending the prescription to the wrong pharmacy. First, they filled it at their own, even though I told them I wanted it to go to Walmart pharmacy in lanoka Harbor because it was cheaper. So after the girl me up for my I saw the medication for $66 and I told her no to reverse it. She called the doctor while I was right there at the desk to tell him to call it into lanoka harbor walmart it didn't come in all day so the next morning I called the vet and they said it looks like it went to the Brick Walmart so they were contacting the doctor again to have them send it to the correct wasn't until about 4 o'clock the day after the vet visit that my cat got her medicine. If they called it into the right vet, I would've got it within an hour of the visit. read more

Garden State Veterinary Specialists Eatontown - Mrs.Cat Jones at her glaucoma visit. Dr pierce and his staff were very compassionate - Emergency Pet Hospital Near Me - Eatontown, New Jersey

Fantastic experience! First rate care for my dog Layla. I was frequently contacted by their surgical department as to her status and ongoing treatment. From the friendly front desk reps to the nursing and doctor staff, everyone was caring and comforting throughout her stay. I would highly recommend them for all the pet lovers out there. read more

This place gave my dog top notch care. Their patience, knowledge, caring and understanding was appreciated. They took their time, listened and assessed what problems my dog was experiencing and treated it properly. As my husband says, my dog received better care here than he does at his doctors! When it was time to say goodbye, my dog was close to 17 years old, the staff, especially Susan, and veterinarians who took care of her throughout her 5 year battle, were so kind and gentle with her. We were an emotional wreck but they were gentle understanding and real heartfelt individuals. They gave us the time we needed with her until she took her last breath and to say goodbye. Thank you! read more

We brought our cat for urgent care as he was acting lethargic and not moving around much. After agreeing to pay $1K for urine, blood tests, and treatments for high fever, I was told by Dr Daniel Perez that "he's just a cat". She said it 2x at least. I'm thinking, "it's not just a cat to me, and if so, why are you charging me more than humans for "just a cat?" They only allow you to speak to your dr. If you went in at night, it;ll be hard to speak to her over the phone, as she won't call you until she's free, and the staffs claims she's so busy all night. You only have a few hours at night before you go to bed, and if you don't wake up at 7:30am to answer her call, then you missed her b/c she's about to get off work. They act like you're bothering them for asking f/u Qs to the treatment for your cat that you just paid $1K the night before. It's def not a vet office-like atmosphere. It's corporate feel. The place seem so clean and big with many empty rooms and professional looking. Once you got your treatment and paid, tho, they don't want you calling back and bothering them. Some staffs on the phone play ignorance and defend the doctor whom you can't get in touch with. Does this place save pets' lives? Probably. Are they caring and will answer your Qs after you paid and the next day? It's definitely hard and Dr. Danielle Perez let me know that "I've left multiple calls" tho I only left her 1 message and asked for her in-person when I had to be there to pick-up something. Suddenly, she and the staffs turn bit colder and snottier. Wont be going there again. read more

To anyone searching for a veterinary team who will treat your pet with genuine compassion, professionalism, and heart, I want to recommend Garden State Veterinary Specialists in Eatontown. Our dog, Simon, was cared for by their team during both scheduled visits and unexpected emergencies, and the dedication they showed was extraordinary. Dr. Glasser, Dr. Wong, and Dr. Abed each played a meaningful role in Simon's care, offering not only exceptional medical expertise but also a level of kindness that brought comfort during every stage of his journey. They were compassionate, patient and professional. They treated Simon like family. Simon lived a long, happy life, and we know that the care he received at Garden State Vet played a meaningful role in that -- especially from Dr. Glasser and the amazing Oncology team. We are deeply grateful for everything they did for our dog- and for us. If you are looking for a veterinary practice where your pet will be cared for with skill and empathy, I recommend Garden State Veterinary Specialists in Eatontown. They made all the difference for our family. Lisa K. read more

Found two kittens on the side of the road but was only able to rescue one. Brought to the ER for exam. The veterinarian was so personable and kind! The cleanliness of the facility is top notch. The temperature of the facility is very warm and uncomfortable. I'm reading all these bad reviews. Thank God I have not experienced it with my pets. The only other alternative is red bank vet. When they were on apple street in Tinton falls they were very expensive. I can imagine how much more their prices have gone up since moving to Lincroft off Newman springs road. read more

Today we had the wonderful opportunity of meeting with Dr. Bernier neurologist at GSV Hospital. We brought our 4 year old Standard Poodle there to be evaluated because of seizures.As one might imagine how terrifying seizures can be! Dr. Bernier and also the fellow Veterinarian Dr.Hinton who was with her were Amazing! Her kindness, compassion, and knowledge of seizures was incredible! She showed our beloved poodle so much kindness and love. She explained everything in a way that wasn't threatening, and answered all of our many questions. We left knowing that our beloved boy will be well cared for at anytime. The receptionist Silva,and Chris greeted us compassionately. The nurse Tatiana was kind and guided us into the exam room. The receptionist on checkout Natasha left us with kind caring words! The pharmacy staff professional kind, and through the medications. This is our second time there since March when we saw Dr.Daidone whom was amazing too! We know where to go with our dog for care! Thankyou all for being there for Our Beloved pets! You are All diamonds! read more

The vets at GSVS saved my dog's life twice. Just the most caring and knowledgable professionals evwr.

After my golden retriever Charlotte began showing neurologic symptoms, our primary vet recommended that we see a neurologist. I started calling around to different hospitals, and that's when I found Garden State Veterinary Specialists (GSVS) in Eatontown. From the very first phone call, their team was kind, compassionate, and completely transparent about pricing and next steps. Even though it was a 3-hour drive from Long Island, I immediately knew it was worth the trip--and I was able to get an appointment for the very next day. We saw Dr. Bernier, who was wonderful. She took the time to thoroughly examine Charlotte and performed an MRI that same day. That's when we received the devastating news that Charlotte had a brainstem tumor. Dr. Bernier was incredibly supportive and knowledgeable, and she helped me understand the diagnosis and our options moving forward. A week later, I had a phone consult with Dr. DiBernardi from the radiation oncology team to discuss a treatment plan. Based on the MRI and our conversation, we scheduled Charlotte for stereotactic radiation therapy (SRT) the following week. I arranged an Airbnb nearby for the duration of the treatment, and the entire GSVS team went above and beyond to accommodate our timeline. Charlotte was scheduled for four consecutive days: on day one, she had her CT scan and radiation planning, and then received SRT on days two through four. The team worked quickly and efficiently to complete her treatment plan the same day as her CT so we could begin radiation the very next morning. I was understandably anxious and emotional--especially since day one fell on my birthday--but the moment the vet tech, Paige, came out to greet us, I felt instantly at ease. She was so kind and reassuring, and she texted me as soon as Charlotte was finished each day. Throughout our time at GSVS, the radiation oncology team was consistently punctual, professional, and transparent about both pricing and expectations. On Charlotte's final day of SRT, they gave her a certificate of completion and let us ring the bell to celebrate her last treatment. Charlotte was walked out to me by the entire radiation oncology team so they could say goodbye and send her off with love and pets which truly meant the world to me. I couldn't be more grateful to GSVS of Eatontown for their compassionate care, urgency, and support during such an overwhelming time. Choosing them was one of the best decisions I've ever made--for both Charlotte and myself. read more

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Friendly staff, attentive service, and top-tier expertise! All of the vets I've spoken with are board-certified, so I know my dogs are getting the absolute best care. Highly recommend! read more

Just think for a moment about telling a veteran he is either going to lose his PTSD dog he loves or he can pay out over $9000 he doesn't have for unecessary surgery and where that conversation might go south pretty quickly. Incredibly stupid to do that, right? We were the attempted victims of a fraud of some $9000 for unnecessary surgery procedures on my pet bully dog. My wife was present, witnessed the events, where we were both treated rudely, dismissively, as if we were stupid. I hold a BS, MS, and MPA plus two patents and speak several languages, while my wife holds a BS MS and is also multi lingual in addition to the numerous certifications she needs for her work. I am a veteran, decorated, with major contributions to our country, disabled with numerous injuries including PTSD. My wife is Asian. I cannot think of a reason why we were treated as if we were stupid and why we were insulted and browbeaten, but the Dr. Kemmerly, (we believe, she did not introduce herself) was blond and white, so I might start right there to figure out the reasons for her attempt at fraud of nearly $9,000 and her poor treatment of us. We told demanded our dog back and undertook care of our pet bully dog Baby ourselves. Within days our dog was jumping around and pawing and acting and running and playing as if nothing had ever happened. Had we agreed with the licensed unprofessionals at Garden State Veterinary Specialists, (Eatontown, NJ), we would have needlessly put Baby our bully dog in danger undergoing major abdominal surgery for no reason at all, other than to help the DVM's pay for their expensive cars (the parking lot was filled with them, cars costing $80,000, $90,0000, and over $100,000) plus their loans and mortgages. No surgery was necessary. That Doctor was there to browbeat customers into performing fraudulent surgeries, using their licenses and educations to defraud customers and saddle them with bills and high interest short term loans. Neither Kemmerly nor her two assistants identified themselves. They do not wear nametags at Garden State Veterinary, you have zero idea whom you are talking to, this is by design. They are rude, overbearing, and browbeating, all of the personnel there, acting constantly as if they are in a rush and there is no time for discussion. They did not greet us, tell us who they were, what they were going to do, advise us of their qualifications, nothing. Instead they conduct themselves as if they are the sole and true experts and we were to simply follow their recommendations or suffer the consequences, such as death of a beloved pet bully dog named Baby who helps a disabled veteran with his PTSD. We received no care from Garden State Veterinary, no advice, no counsel. What we got was a disgusting sales pitch where we were being told our dog was going to die without $9000 of dangerous surgery, surgery which easily could have gone wrong from infection, peritonitis, overdosage or underdosage of medication, any one of a dozen or more combinations. That this hi pressure sales pitch was delivered to a highly capable disabled veteran suffering from PTSD made zero impression. This proves the DVM and the personnel I dealt with are incredibly stupid. Consider such a licensed DVM may, in the future, deliver such a high pressure 'PAY OR DEATH' sales pitch to a disabled combat veteran with severe PTSD who has less education and less discipline and more violent and extreme experiences, and your licensed DVM may in the future suffer the full force and fury of a disabled veteran's wrath by doing something as stupid as what she did with me, delivering a "PAY OR DEATH" hi pressure sales pitch. Just think for a moment about telling a veteran he is either going to lose his PTSD dog he loves or he can pay out over $9000 he doesn't have and where that conversation might go south pretty quickly. Incredibly stupid, right? read more

Other places I've been to have shown no compassion or real care about my pets but GSVS is totally different. I've had dogs all my life and have been to many vets so I know the difference in care and this place is somewhere I will continue to refer to people and use for all my dog's needs. All the Veterinary medical team...great job! communication.. emails, texts, calls...always get back to me in a timely manner read more

The quality of care is excellent. The entire staff treats your pet like their own family and makes the tough process of going through chemo with them as painless as possible. I truly trust that they're doing what's in my dog's best interests and delivering the highest quality of care. Dr. Glasser is incredible, all of the techs make Cannoli feel so welcome and loved and all of the staff at both front desk and check out are so accommodating. Truly very happy with how the entire staff treats our entire family! Putting my dog's best interest and always communicating next steps and testing us with kindness and respect. read more

I've been coming here for years and in my opinion as a long time multiple dog owner simply the best choice to address the needs of your dog in an emergency or any time read more

19 months ago my dog Major started having symptoms indicating something was seriously wrong. His primary vet suspected cancer and I was able to track down Dr Glasser at GSVS having known him from AERA in Fairfield 15 years earlier. His team was thorough and caring - listened to my concerns and provided the care and treatments that gave him 18 months longer than we expected. In the end his falling blood counts got the best of him and we were forced to say goodbye... But we still got to make many more memories before his time was up. We are thankful for GSVS and their willingness to do whatever they could to extend Major's life and quality of life. read more

Garden State Veterinary Specialists Eatontown - Major and his banana - Emergency Pet Hospital Near Me - Eatontown, New Jersey

My Bugzy was admitted to the ER on Saturday 8/16 around 2am. He had possibly a vestibular episode or a stroke. After bloodwork, xrays, urine test, and a brain MRI we still don't know what caused it, which I understand. But, I have an issue with a couple of things. One, the first couple of days I was receiving updates. Monday and Tuesday I had to call in order to find out how he was doing. Mind you, he was kept in the ICU. I went to see him everyday. Saturday night I was kept waiting 20 minutes, Sunday 45 minutes (I was told they were busy with emergencies, however, there were at least 3 techs in a group on their phones), Monday I waited for 1 hour and was only allowed 10 minutes with him. The hospital did not look busy. There were only a couple of people in the waiting room and most of the examining rooms were empty. All the times I went between 8pm-9pm. My second issue, or actually 3rd, is that he had a Lyme disease test done on Monday and I called twice today, Wednesday 8/20, asking if the results are in and still no return call. Two years ago I took my dog, Priscilla, to GSVS' old facility and my experience was so much better. It seems that the bigger they get, the less they care. It's more about the money than compassionate care as they claim. Bugzy's hospital stay from Saturday to Tuesday cost over $10,400.00. Find another hospital. I am. read more

They are incredible. My dog ​​was hit by a car last Saturday, December 20th, and I didn't know where to take her for surgery. I found this clinic, saw their excellent reviews, and decided to go there. The previous hospital where Bella had been treated wanted to charge me an exorbitant price for the surgery. I called this clinic, and from the moment they answered the phone, I knew it was the right place. The woman who answered was so kind and friendly that I didn't hesitate to go. I am so grateful for the care my little Bella received. They performed the surgery, and everything went very well, thank God. They are very kind and understanding. They treated Bella with so much love and kept me informed of everything that was happening. Thank you to Dr. Cali and the entire team. My dog ​​is recovering very well, and we hope to see you soon for a follow-up appointment. ETERNALLY GRATEFUL FOR THE CARE OF MY DOG; WITHOUT A DOUBT, THEY ARE THE BEST. read more

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TL;DR: Clean, modern facility -- but that's where the positives end. Dr. Scavelli made careless, high-cost recommendations without reviewing our dog's records, offered no collaboration or compassion, and pushed a $5,000 CT scan with no alternatives. When we declined, the only option he presented was euthanasia. Thankfully, we didn't give in to the pressure. Avoid this place if you want thoughtful, empathetic care. Our experience at Garden State Veterinary Specialists was one of the most upsetting and disappointing veterinary visits we've ever had. While the facility is clean and well-maintained, the level of care, compassion, and professionalism we expected from a specialty center was completely absent. We traveled over an hour based on a referral from our primary vet, hoping to consult with their internal medicine and oncology teams. Instead, we were seen by Dr. Scavelli -- who we later learned owns the practice -- and were shocked by his dismissive, arrogant, and unprofessional behavior. He made snap judgments about our dog's condition without reviewing any of her recent test results, imaging, or understanding her full clinical picture. He attributed her weakness to progressing cancer without considering that she had just been pulled off steroids (at the instruction of his own front desk staff) to prepare for diagnostics. He recommended a $5,000 CT scan without even looking at her blood work or recent ultrasound (which showed all organs were functioning normally). When I asked him to speak with another medical professional who has been close to my dog's condition, Dr. Scavelli appeared visibly uncomfortable and tried to exit the room to avoid the discussion. We were not permitted to speak with any of the on-site specialists we came to see, nor did Dr. Scavelli consult with them before advising us. There was no attempt to offer a phased or flexible diagnostic plan. It was all or nothing -- and when we expressed concern about the cost and our dog's fragile state, the conversation quickly turned to euthanasia. It was cold, shocking, and left us feeling more confused and heartbroken than when we arrived. Thankfully, we did not allow ourselves to be pressured into that decision. We brought our dog home and gave her the comfort and rest she needed. Just four days later, she was running around the backyard, playful and energetic. Her nausea and drooling had stopped, and her appetite had returned -- all without undergoing any of the invasive, high-cost testing that was pushed on us. Dr. Scavelli's conduct was callous and arrogant, and this practice left us with the impression that their primary concern is profit, not patient care. I cannot in good conscience recommend Garden State Veterinary Specialists. If you're looking for compassionate, collaborative, and thoughtful veterinary care, this is not the place. read more

This was the most awful vet visit I ever experienced in my 55 years of pet ownership taking my dogs, cat, horses, lizard and guinea pig to the vet. I brought my diabetic dog to Dr. Edelmann. Her and her nursing staff had zero bedside manners. They were also very disrespectful toward my primary vet who is amazing and I have been with him for 30 years. This place was a true money grab. After she gives my dog an eye exam and confirms what we already knew, yes, the dog is losing his eyesight. Dr. Edelman told me he is still sensitive to light. I told her I do believe he gets around better in bright lights. She then proceeds to tell me you can give him eye drops for the rest of his life OR if you can make him more comfortable by removing his eyes. This woman is insane. Is she that hard up for $$$ to do surgery to remove his eyes he still sees shadows and is very happy and healthy. Never again a huge waste of time and money. Someone should teach them compassion they clearly do not have the animal's best interest at heart clearly its all about the money. read more

We are truly grateful for Dr. Scavelli and his staff . We were referred to him through our family vet. Walking into the facility, we were greeted with friendly kind faces . The facility was bright, super clean, and the walls were filled with beautiful portraits of people's pets The staff were welcoming, empathetic, and really took care of our little baby. They handled him with Care. Dr. Scavelli is amazing!! We can't even begin to tell you how relieved we were after speaking with him about the procedure, we knew that we were in good hands. Dr. Scavelli comes with an impressive background, truly knowledgeable doctor. He is friendly, professional, and explained everything to us about the procedure in terms easy to understand. Normally when we take our fur babies, to the vet or if we've been sent to a different place for a procedure , it's natural to feel nervous. This is the first time we felt at ease and knew everything was gonna be OK. We are so grateful that our fur baby is on his way to recovery and at home thanks to everyone at Garden State Veterinarian Specialists . read more

I brought in a kitten for a hernia repair. This was from a feral cat rescue situation. They charged over $6,000! If you Google cat hernia repair, you'll find that the range is $250 - $2000 . The bill included a $450 nursing fee, $300 for pain meds, over $1,000 for anesthesia. $1000 operating room charge, $475 hospitalization charge, $600 for the exam, and so on and so on. I sold my car. They would not do the procedure unless I paid up-front. I rescue for free, and had already promised the kitten to a lovely couple, and I just couldn't call them and tell them that the kitten had died. I don't charge people for the TNR cats and kittens that I fix up and give out. I will withdraw from cat/kitten rescue and rehab work at this point. I have been unemployed for over a year and used to work with drug rehab lab testing until Medicaid reduced the reimbursements by 75% and the company went under. My own vet was out of town. It's the only reason I came there. People just don't care anymore. It didn't used to be that way. Everything is about profit maximizing, and the almighty dollar rules all these days. The kitten received absolutely outstanding medical care and is doing well. The facility and staff are indeed impressive. I simply won't tell the forever home fur baby parents about what happened. I made a promise to then, and I'm going to keep it. This practice has excellentt and impressive care. If you can afford to go there, you should. read more

Dr Glasser and his team in oncology were great. Having a pet suffering from cancer is a terrible and emotional situation in which so many decision need to be made. Dr Glasser was very informative, answered all of our questions, and was always accessible via email or phone through out the entire process. Losing our boy Asher was devastating but we always felt like we were in good hands. read more

One of the worst places to bring your pet. It's a corporation only concerned with making money. We took our dog in for dehydration and took it back three days later. It began having seizures and collapsing. Dr. Henderson recklessly doubled her dosage of blood pressure medication while in there, clearly a negligent act of malpractice as we researched the medication and it says to only raise it gradually and monitor it. The director Michael Hoelzer thinks it's fine to just double it and backed up his doctor. Another doctor told us that our dog was fine and "maybe was having seizures to get attention". We took our dog straight to NorthStar Vets who show a lot more attention and care and told us the dog was weak because it was over medicated with blood pressure meds. I hope this place goes out of business. read more

I was referred to an Opthalmology specialist, Dr Edelmann for my Maltese's failing eyesight. Dr Edelmann knew EXACTLY what she was looking for and diagnosed her with PRA and assured us Cloe would be fine! Our consult was only 368.00 and she didn't push other tests, like some reviews stated. They were much nicer than Red Bank Animal Hospital and I talked with the owner to praise his staff!!! Highly recommend. Some of your negative reviews come from patients who seem to not ask questions before tests are done. You have to be diligent and do research before you go to any hospital or vet to know what to expect. Good luck!!! read more

Do Not Ever Go to Dr Michelle Edelmann... !!!! She is the WORST doctor ever - she almost killed my dog. She has the worst bedside manner ever. She doesn't even call to even check up on your dog.. she is so lucky I didn't sue her .. come to find out she has numerous complaints and even other veterinary doctors told us to not to ever go to her or recommend her to anyone bc they have all heard about her read more

TL; DR They killed our dog & only care abt $$$ Dr. Diane Scavelli performed surgery on our dog and refused to give a post-op pain med that I requested (and which, it turns out, is typically given/ considered "Standard of Care"). Instead, she insisted on giving a dangerous medication THAT IS NOT EVEN USED FOR POST-OP PAIN, knowing our dog had severe adverse reactions to its sister drug, which is documented in the medical record. It caused a stroke, losing ability to walk, & severe clotting with clots in heart and lungs, which are documented adverse reactions to this drug. We had to put her down. It was a horror show and a nightmare watching her needlessly suffer and die. Other staff members on medical team were also horrified by Diane Scavelli's poor judgment and arrogance. Apparently, another dog died there similarly that week. Her adverse reaction was after she had a successful surgery and was sent home with the drug-- so it was not a surgical complication. I fiercely protested giving the drug but Scavelli said she was not willing to provide an alternative & arrogantly dismissed my concern. I later learned from my vet and several others that no one uses this drug for post-op pain as it doesn't work well, is not indicated for surgical pain, and is rarely used in vet medicine at all. Adding insult to injury, the hospital, which is the most vile, money-grubbing operation I've ever seen, tried to charge us $23k for the pleasure. Lowest of the low. read more

I need to write about the care and treatment my Pit Bull received from Dr. Glasser and the whole staff at GSV. Last May my dog was diagnosed with Lymphoma. Our hearts were broken. Dr. Glasser sat us down and explained the different treatments for our Carl. He was not pushing the CHOP on us at all. We chose to go with that. For 25 weeks I made the trip to this hospital. From the moment we walked in until we left everyone was so sweet and kind to not only Carl but myself. Dr. Glasser took the time every time to sit and discuss Carl's progress. In November we got to ring that bell because he was now in remission. Unfortunately by January check-up, the cancer was back. He offered us again, different forms of treatment, but he was 10 years old, and made the difficult decision to just keep him on Prednisone. Carl crossed the rainbow bridge on 3/26/26. My family is so grateful for Dr. Glasser and his staff. By doing the original treatment, he gave us 13 more months with Carl. As many can probably agree forever would never have been enough time with our Carl. I will always be grateful for Dr. Glasser and his whole staff for the care and love Carl received. When he heard Carl had passed he reached out to us immediately to offer his condolences. read more

The only thing they did was take 40k and give false hope ,and bad recommendations. After treatment we had to put my boy down.Do your research before you say yes to anything read more

Unfortunately I have had the need to bring my fur babies for Emergency Purposes and or Specialty Care and every time I do we are treated by knowledgeable team members with warmth and compassion. The entire team! Care and consideration for my fur babies. read more

I have taken both of my dogs to GSV's new locations in Eatontown and Woodbridg. Both facilities are state of the art. the most impressive veterinary clini/hospitals I've ever seen. And while the facilities are amazing, the veterinarians and the staff could not be friendlier or more competent. The entire pet owner experience is tops and we've been to many veterinary practices in the tri-state area. I see reviews saying it's on the expensive side. My answer to that is: you get what you pay for in this world! So If you want the absolute best care for your animal, you will have to pay a little more. But you will not find better care for your dog or cat anywhere in NJ or NY--Guaranteed!! Blake O'Neill Essex Fells, NJ read more

If I could give it zero stars I would. This place is terrible. I went because my dog had anal bleeding, they wouldn't even check his stool or do anything to help him, but just wanted to straight up put him down because he can't use his back legs. He is disabled yes, he is in no pain, he is happy, his blood work is perfect, etc. It was a young male doctor who was shaming me and pressuring me to put him down. He said if he saw him as a stray dog jn the street, he wouldn't even try to diagnose him, just put him down immediately. He said he would not look into the anal bleeding issue, the issue I came in for, because there were other issues more important, implying because his back legs don't work. I was crying when he was pushing me to euthanize my 6 year old dog, and this mad him more annoyed. He said I was selfish, and that I would waste all my money and be broke, when the dog should just be put down. I brought my dog home and the next day, his anal bleeding stopped. I went and looked at the google reviews and every single review from the last 3 months were about the vet wanting to kill every animal who came in or keeping them overnight and putting them down without permission. That night at the emergency vet, not one animal came out alive. I read so many reviews of how cruel and money hungry they are. I went to look at them again today on google reviews, they now had only 5 reviews with 5 stars for each one. The heh KNOW they are doing terrible things, and they hide it. WHATEVER YOY DO, do not go to this terrible place. Ps I have a normal vet for Rowan ( absecon) and a specialist vet that I went to less then a month before this situation ( mount laurel) and THEY BOTH TOLD ME HE WAS HEALTHY. I showed this vet the blood work from a few weeks before and he said "that doesn't matter, things change in a day". read more

Garden State Veterinary Specialists Eatontown - My 6 year old disabled Chinese crested Rowan, who they tried to shame and bully me into putting him down. - Emergency Pet Hospital Near Me - Eatontown, New Jersey

GSVS is only here to make as much money off you and will withhold services they say they will provide in order to keep your animal at their facility longer! They prey on pet owners that will do whatever they can for their pets! Saturday, my vet contacted GSVS about my dog getting an ultrasound ASAP. GSVS said that the ultrasound would be done in the morning as long as I left my dog with them the night before. So, I took my dog from my current vet and drove to GSVS on Saturday evening (2-hour drive one way). I asked the vet at GSVS, when would ultrasound be, and they confirmed that the ultrasound would be done in the morning and that I would be contacted by 11:00am with results. The next day at 12:15pm my dog had not been given the ultrasound and GSVS. Further, my dog was not even scheduled for an ultrasound and GSVS couldn't guarantee that the ultrasound would be done that day! This was shocking because the reason I dropped my dog off the night before (w/ large deposit) was because they said he would get ultrasound in the morning. I asked why he hadn't been given it. They said he wasn't a priority. My dog was unable to keep a meal done for 4 days, vomiting, uninterested in food, had lost 25% of his weight, has pica, x-rays showing an area of concern (which was reason for the ultrasound). If that is not priority, what is? GSVS lied about when the ultrasound would be. If I knew GSVS wasn't going to give him an ultrasound, I could have taken him elsewhere. At this point, I took my dog out of GSVS to take him elsewhere. GSVS said that it must have been a "miscommunication" because they "do not do the ultrasounds that early." A lie, because when I called them later, they said that ultrasounds start at 8am. After we left GSVS, I really wanted to leave the terrible experience behind. However, Abed emailed me discharge papers full of lies! Abed is either incompetent or dishonest. She typed that my dog was "fasted in preparation for his abdominal ultrasound." Fasted implies purposely withheld food. Not true. My dog had stopped eating. This was explained to GSVS when he was brought at night. Abed typed that I "declined" an ultrasound. Also lie. GSVS didn't give him the ultrasound in the morning. Abed also typed that I abruptly took my dog from GSVS. Another lie. I took my dog from GSVS because they didn't know when he'd get an ultrasound. Instead of Abed admitting to not providing the services they were supposed to, she wrote up the discharge paperwork dishonestly. She deliberately wrote he was "fasted" instead of the truth. She made it sound much less serious than the issue was. She typed that I just took the dog instead of the truth: "GSVS didn't provide the service they said they would, so owner took the dog to get ultrasound elsewhere." Again, Abed wrote up the discharge paper in a manner that downplayed the seriousness of the issue and made me look like a bad dog owner because she was too incompetent and unprofessional to do her job. Also, there were a few other red flags. Abed made a comment about my dog's "stay" at GSVS. So, I believe that GSVS was intentionally not providing the ultrasound that day so that they could extend his stay at GSVS. When I dropped him off, the deposit was for way more than one night. Which, also, is another issue. The "estimates" that they give you are so vague that you won't even know how many nights it is for or what care is provided. I had to pay $6000 up front. And that was just the deposit. Lastly, while on my way to GSVS, Abed texted me to not visit my dog. I found this VERY scary. Why didn't she want me to see my own dog? In my experience GSVS and Abed will only keep your animal alive long enough to get the most money out of you. They did not show concern for my dog. And since they established that they lied to me, I don't know what else they lied about. Did my dog get the care overnight that I was charged for? I'll never know. If you care about your animal stay away from GSVS / Abed because they only want to make money off you. read more

I was worried about the entire process since it was a fairly major surgery for my dog (TPLO) but everyone from the front desk to the initial surgeon to all follow-up vets made me feel very comfortable with my choice of GSVS. Every one of the vets took time in showing me the X-rays and explaining what the images were saying then patiently answered all my questions. I even had a post op question once I was home and was called back immediately by a vet who was able to walk me through the issue. I read the negative reviews and I admit I was concerned but I can honestly say I had zero issues and I would recommend GSVS. read more

We were told our cat's state was precarious and that any further blood loss would be fatal. The nurse at GSVS removed all the cat's scabs without our permission or knowledge and she bled to death on our trip home. read more