We had a scary situation when we found our cat sitting in a puddle of blood after what looked like…read morea fight with another cat in the house. We rushed straight over to Garden State Veterinary Services, and they were absolutely incredible. Dr. Sweeney acted quickly, took great care of our cat, and had everything under control right away. The entire visit was efficient and professional--we were in and out in about 30 minutes, which was such a relief given how stressful the situation was. You can tell they truly care about their patients and know exactly what they're doing. Five stars all the way--highly recommend!

I would never bring no animal to them ever again they ran tests after we had pay up front for our…read moredogs surgery telling us she had problems with her kidneys. it's all about the money. we had to put her to sleep 3 weeks ago and we are still paying off a $3,000 dollar bill. Our vet is compliant with this place so we are never going back to them. we found a vet who was honest with us went in on a Friday we had to put her to sleep a Monday.

If you ever need an emergency vet, this is the place to go. My dachshund was experiencing seizures,…read moreand on my way to VEG, I called ahead. They answered immediately and were waiting outside for us when we arrived. The entire staff was incredibly compassionate--not only with my dog, but with every animal and pet owner they were caring for. They were knowledgeable, attentive, and kept me informed every step of the way during a very stressful situation. I am so grateful for the care we received and wouldn't trust my pet with anyone else.

We had a great experience here with Dr. Davis, Kelly, and Bri. They were so kind to us and our cat…read more They explained everything they did and why. So thankful they were there to help us!

This veterinary hospital is top-notch. There's a large parking lot, so parking is never an issue…read more The inside is very spacious and well maintained. The staff are friendly, professional, and very helpful--they clearly know what they're doing and provide great care. The only downside is the cost. Their prices are extremely high, which is unfortunately the main reason I wouldn't return.

After 6 1/2 years of bringing my duck, Dudley, to Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, I left today…read moreabsolutely appalled by how we were treated. After this experience, I would strongly caution exotic-pet owners before trusting this hospital with their animals. Dudley is an indoor pet duck and has been a patient here for 6 1/2 years. Today's appointment was nothing more than a routine nail trim. I specifically spoke directly with the exotics department when scheduling the appointment, so they knew exactly what type of animal I was bringing in. When we arrived, however, we were told to go through the emergency department. Emergency then sent us back to the regular waiting room. About five minutes later, we were suddenly told that Dudley needed to wait outside and that someone wearing full PPE would come get him, take him upstairs without me, trim his nails, and bring him back. I explained that this was not acceptable to me. Dudley is a pet who knows and trusts the people caring for him, and having a stranger dressed head to toe in protective equipment take him away from me would have been unnecessarily frightening and stressful for him. I asked to speak privately with a manager. Instead, the manager came into the lobby accompanied by the veterinarian and a technician dressed head to toe in PPE. We were then confronted in the middle of the lobby and told that Dudley is a bird and this is now "protocol." What I cannot understand is this: **Where was this information when I scheduled the appointment directly with the exotics department?** If Red Bank Veterinary Hospital has implemented a new policy for birds, why wasn't I told BEFORE I brought Dudley there? Why allow a longtime client to schedule a routine appointment, arrive at the hospital, get sent from one area to another, and only then announce that their pet will be handled completely differently than he has been for the previous 6 1/2 years? And perhaps most disappointing was the complete lack of compassion for the animal at the center of all of this. Exotic pets are not disposable, interchangeable animals. They are beloved family members. Their stress, fear, comfort, and individual temperament matter just as much as they do for a dog or cat. A veterinary hospital with an exotics department should understand that better than anyone. I was particularly disappointed with my interaction with Vicki in Exotics. After trusting this department with Dudley's care for more than six years, I expected communication, compassion, and at minimum some recognition of why I was concerned about suddenly handing him over under circumstances he had never experienced before. Instead, we left without even having his nails trimmed. I understand that veterinary hospitals may establish infectious-disease protocols, and I am not suggesting that employees should disregard legitimate safety requirements. What I find unacceptable is the **complete failure to communicate those requirements before the appointment**, the chaotic way this was handled once we arrived, and the apparent lack of concern for the stress their proposed procedure would cause a longtime exotic patient. Had I been informed when I called, I could have made an informed decision about whether this arrangement was appropriate for Dudley. Instead, we wasted a trip and put him through unnecessary stress only to leave without receiving the service we scheduled. After 6 1/2 years, this experience completely changed the way I view Red Bank Veterinary Hospital. If you have an exotic pet, particularly a bird, I would strongly recommend asking detailed questions about their current handling and PPE protocols **before you bring your animal through the door.** Do not assume that because your pet has been treated there for years, you will be informed in advance if the hospital dramatically changes how your animal will be handled. Dudley deserved better communication and more compassionate treatment than what he received today. After 6 1/2 years of loyalty to this hospital, so did I.

Cosmo was hospitalized overnight here twice for having grand mal as well as focal seizures back in…read moreJanuary 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.

Dr. Glasser is a wonderful oncologist. He has incredible bedside manner. He is realistic but always…read moreleaves 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.

This was my first experience at a pet ER, and while the situation was intense, the care was…read moreexcellent. I brought my orange domestic shorthair in for severe constipation after I couldn't get an appointment with my regular vet. They assisted us immediately, performing x-rays, starting fluids, and providing medication and an enema. By the time we left, she was already doing much better. The facility itself is very bright and comforting, which helped ease the stress of an emergency visit. They even have snacks and beverages for pet parents! It is a very active ER--it was intense seeing other pets coming in and witnessing some difficult moments for other families--but the team was incredible at multitasking and treating everyone with compassion. It is more expensive than a standard vet visit, but for the immediate service and high quality of care we received, it was absolutely worth it. I'm so grateful for this place and its convenient service when we needed it most.

Our experience at VEG ER Princeton wasn't good. It was bad. We went to the ER twice…read more 1st visit they have misdiagnosed severe inflammation with an allergy reaction ($340) Benadryl didn't help, so after three days had to go back. 2nd visit. (Quoted ~$1K). Suggested astronomical amounts for tests that are not necessary. We went with just buying the meds, which also are priced 4x more than on internet. There are many staff ppl, however, only one doctor. We were at the clinic 2hrs. Sorry for leaving this negative feedback, but that was our VEG ER story.

This place, and the caring people in it, made a very difficult day more bearable…read more I came in knowing that I was going to have to put my almost sixteen year old cat down, and as we pet parents know, Sidney was more than a cat to me - he was family. He got me through some REALLY tough times over the past ten years, and honestly I'm not sure how I would have gotten through the pandemic without him. So knowing his time with me was coming to a close, I left it in his hands to tell me when it was time to go. And, unfortunately, that was the day he woke up and his eyes said simply, "Enough." The staff was attentive and kind from the jump. An examination revealed the options, but it was obvious that whatever was happening was quite serious - and I was given a breakdown of potential next steps. Of course with Sid's age, putting him down was also an option, and I already knew this is what we were going with. I did not receive any pressure to run any preliminary tests, procedures, or additional costs. I was simply told what the options were, and provided with an honest opinion of what the outcomes could be. And all options sucked. BUT it was obvious that the people helping me genuinely cared, and it made the heartbreak just a tiny bit easier. I had never had to do this before and I came in with Sid alone, so the vet guided me through what we were doing, what was next, and gave me ample time in between to say goodbye. Again, no real way to make these things less painful, but there was something in the attention and care I was receiving that made me feel like I wasn't going through it alone. The staff was going through it with me. I also received a beautiful card in the mail from them afterwards, hand-signed with a personal message from each - and this small gesture brought such warmth to my heart that I felt I had to share it. Highly recommend this place.

My second visit to VEG, two years after my first, was for a completely different issue for my cat…read more Once again the team descended upon me and my boy immediately, and calmly and thoroughly triaged him and took me through all the intake questions. I spent 3+ hours there but it didn't feel like it. I was able to be by his side the entire time, there was hydration and snacks, and I was comfortable. I feel like every nurse checked in with us at least once. Even my cat felt chill enough after a while to curl up and nap in his large cage (they were quite busy and all rooms were taken). As off Feb '25 it was $200 for just the most basic care, for what it's worth, and in our situation it was very much worth it. They sent everything to my usual vet, including recommended follow up testing. Flippin' awesome and so helpful for moving forward after a terrible Sunday!

What an incredible group of people!…read more My dog is susceptible to pneumonia and when he had a wet cough on a Sunday, I knew it couldn't wait for his primary vet on Monday. In the past we went ton other emergency vets and unfortunately it was always a long wait, you were away from your dog the entire time, and they wouldn't release your dog to you until after you paid. VEG is different than all those places. We were seen immediately and while they do have an open concept ER, they gave us a private room just in case. The nurse (Diana) and the vet (Dr. Schwartz) were all incredible. They took such good care of our dog and us! They allow you to be with your pet during X-rays which I found amazing. No paying first then waiting for your pet to be discharged. You're as hands on as you're comfortable being. Amazing place.

What is there to say besides don't trust this place with your pet, your time or your money…read more To say we had a negative experience would at this point be an understatement. The behavior this practice has exhibited has been avoidant, evasive and disappointing. I called distressed after my dog was having complications healing from surgery after a lipoma removal. We arrived on a busy Sunday and were taken at the end of a triage. During our time there I voiced to MULTIPLE techs that my dog was bleeding through his gauze. 2/3 responses were a deadpan stare and the words "ok". It took 3 times of me asking/ pleading for someone to listen to me. Even then I was armed with loose gauze and a wee wee pad. When we were finally seen I was so relieved i let this all fall away. I was so happy my pet was taken care of I went home following their orders and protocol. The next day I realized all the sutures at the site had fallen out and we were back at square one after spending hundreds of dollars. Naturally I was upset and placed a call to the location. I was placed on an infinite hold 3 times with no answer until i called from my friend's phone to which they picked up immediately. I have been calling every day since Monday with not a single person giving me a call back or without any financial compensation for the negligent job they did. I have given them since Monday to give me a call back and fix this. I've called every day without a call back. So if you don't care about your pets or spending unnecessary money this is the place for you!

The veterinary staff at VEG Upper East Side went above and beyond to help my dog, Palmetto. Dr…read more Kass was one of the most knowledgeable and compassionate veterinarians I have ever interacted with, and I could not recommend her more. After a week of various vet visits, procedures, and a trip to the emergency room, I was out of options and completely desperate to help my best friend. The staff here went well above what is expected of them to make me feel informed, comforted, and safe. Plus they did a remarkable job on my dog's surgery. I could not recommend this team more. They took what was the worst day of my life, a day where I thought I might have to euthanize my dog and best friend, and gave me hope. Ten out of ten stars.

Our dog was taken to this business . The treatment that was given was inadequate and we had to the…read moreAMC animal Hospital 3 hrs later and now waiting . My dogs already was admitted to AMC for 4 days 3 in DOGGIE ICU . The dog was diagnosed with dehydration z You missed that . . your treatment plan was totally inadequate. I will not be back . Just head direct to AMc . It's only 3 blocks . I DONT RECOMMEND .

Good people very kind very gentle I can't say how nice they where I had to put my dog downread more

My experience here was horrible. They took forever to give care to my pet and at the end they…read moredidn't help the situation. instead I was handed a 300 dollar bill for them just keeping my pet in a cage the entire 4 hour. staff had no idea what was wrong and they were exploiting my situation and charging me thousands of dollars for my pet. Would not recommend coming here if you want your pockets emptied and pet neglect it.

Wow how have I not written a review about VEG? So much to…read moresay about this wonderful place. Obviously we all don't want to bring our pets to any kind of emergency room but if you have to - bring them here. I've unfortunately had to bring my dog here multiple times but I'm SO happy to have VEG close by and literally open 24/7. My dog is 7 pounds of trouble and love. He has very uncommon conditions and is on a ton of medication. He was first diagnosed at VEG and they've thoroughly taken care of him. From the front desk staff to the vet techs to the doctors (who sit on the floor with your pet and tell you what's wrong) you can't beat the love and care they provide. I know they've renovated but you can literally walk in and see what's happening with your pet. It's never a secret, you're basically allowed in everywhere with them. They comfort you like family, keep you updated and are all so attentive and caring while they do it. I've recommended VEG to so many friends and clients. Unfortunately I'm sure I'll have to bring my dog in again at some point in his life but I'm happy to know they're here for me and my pup.

Dr Susan Rothstein and the entire staff were kind and helpful. My dog had vomited throughout the…read morenight and was panting for hours. I brought her in around 5 AM; Dr Rothstein saw us a few minutes later and worked up a treatment plan. This includes lab work, imaging and medication. The visit was pricey but I felt the value was there. I'd recommend them to any pet owner.