My cat was a long time patient, but the practice closed and records were forwarded to Northfield…read moreveterinary, but there was no way to get access to those records. There was a prescription for wet food, which I can't really needed, but I could not get it.

We live in CO and live on the shore for the summers or in this rare case the winter in hiding for…read morethe last 2 month plus since the holidays.... Our dog needed to go to the ER for a possible stroke - I looked up the closest VET ER and I couldn't find anything on the shore ... so Linwood is only 10m away right off of the Longport bridge. I called them in transit to facilitate coming in/the paper work. The entire office and team were nothing but professional/caring. They even connected with our VET in CO immediately to look at changes in his blood work panel. And we had Dr. Silit who I believe was just filling in for the day - but he had wonderful bedside manners and was so patience with our anxiety... This place also had plenty of Jiff peanut butter for my dog Winston. Yes - I def got an outside patient VET bill but if you are a dog owner .. that does not matter. Although - I do believe our insurance will cover part of it when we submit it for reimbursements. Things to NOTE: 1) BUSY and you wait in the parking lot and text when you have arrived unless you have an ER type situation 2) Very attentive and caring 3) Masks are worn and required for the owners (vaxxed or unvaxxed - doesn't matter 4) we def waited in anxiety without seeing our dog but I didn't feel like they were not doing what they were suppose to do.. if you are looking to save money - don't come here but if you have ER needs and care about your animal bc they are family ... then you come here.

Dismissive attitude and can't deal with any real sickness. Was unable to diagnose our dog until we…read moretook him up to Redbank. Told we do not deal with extreme illness. So you are like the Walmart of animal care - basic, but not quality. Never returning.

Wait time of over 2 hours is totally unacceptable. Also having to constantly ask "how much longer"…read morewith anyone checking and keeping you updated shows a lack of customer service skills.

I cannot say enough positive things about Dr. Marina! I feel she treats your pet as if they were…read moreher own...she is gentle with them (even if they are a bit obstinate), caring and compassionate! She truly cares if they are experiencing any type of pain and does her best to give them some relief! Her office staff are top notch as well. They are pleasant and also show a good deal of compassion. I would highly recommend them!

I took my dog here in a fit of panic and the staff was so friendly and accommodating! They reacted…read morevery quickly and helped ease my troubles. The waiting area was packed - but who really plans a trip to an emergency vet? I cannot express my appreciation for the staff and the compassion they gave. I highly recommend this office.

Very peaceful. Very thankful. Very professional. Glad this service exists. It is as simple as that.read more

I was referred to Dr. Matthews when the veterinarian my local animal hospital recommended did not…read morehave availability over the weekend. She performed an at-home euthansia for my 18-year-old baby, Teddy. Although I felt nauseous leading up to the appointment, Dr. Matthews treated the procedure with gentleness, professionalism, and understanding. She did not rush me one bit as I said my slow goodbyes, and she made the situation as bearable as possible. I hope I never have to go through this again, but, if I do, I would call Dr. Matthews.

I love animals and spend an embarrassing amount of time watching videos of LOLCats on YouTube. I…read morehad many cats as a child, but after my last feline pal passed away, I was too heartbroken to welcome another cat into my life. After a few years of mourning, my girlfriend knew I needed a new cat to love. She planned to find me a cat for Christmas, but even after searching most of the animal shelters in South Jersey, I couldn't find my forever friend. It wasn't until visiting the Humane Society of Ocean City (a town I frequently spend my summers in) that I met Wednesday. She was seven months old, playful, and black from head to tail. I formally adopted her on Valentine's Day, and we showered her with love ever since. The Humane Society gave me a folder containing her date of birth, medical records, and instructions to register her HomeAgain microchip. Either Wednesday is a preternaturally well-behaved cat, or the Ocean City Humane Society did a fantastic job at raising her. She never missed her litter box, scratched at the leather furniture in my living room, or attacked a human. She's extremely affectionate and loves to travel. Wednesday's vet is located directly across from the animal shelter, and her first checkup was free. I gave Wednesday a home, and in return, she gave me all her love. I'm thankful to the Human Society of Ocean City for bringing us together.

I called to ask about making an appointment for them to see our pet while we were visiting in town…read moreand the lady on the phone was very rude, kept cutting me off while I was talking. Finally agreed to take my information to "ask the doctor" about seeing her and never called me back, even after I specifically asked her to let me know ASAP and knowing our pet needed to be seen. I have donated money and items to the adoption side in the past, but will never use this vet office now, all because of this rude office person answering the phone. They may want to look into having their business represented by someone who is a little more friendly as a first impression.

Dr. Michel is the vet I have been searching for. She perfectly blends holistic and conventional…read moremedicine to give the best care for your pets. I prefer a holistic approach, but it's hard when In my experience many holistic vets don't want to deal with the mainstream side of medicine (tests, procedures, medication, etc.) when just managing the holistic side is a full-time job. As a result, I usually have to have two vets and they don't always agree on a treatment approach, which can be a problem. But somehow, Dr. M manages to do both and make it look effortless. It's the ultimate one-stop shopping for pet care. She offers cutting edge technology that I was not able to find anywhere else so I gladly made the three-hour round trip from my home. And look forward to doing it again anytime I need to. I appreciate that she is so knowledgeable and generously shares that knowledge - talking to her is like chatting with a friend, a brilliant friend. As busy as she is, she never makes you feel rushed and gives you all the time you need. The whole staff is amazing - shout out Anthony, Laura and Danica! Everyone is kind, compassionate and friendly, and the office is so homey it makes you feel like you're going to visit friends who just happen to be amazingly talented. Thank you all so much for taking such good care of my Riley.

Thank you for a wonderful experience! Everyone is so nice & knowledgeable. It was truly a pleasure…read more Dr. Alaina is AWESOME! I love her style of caring for my pet. Thank you so much. I highly recommend her.

Dr Petrie is best n Atlantic country he did great job n carrying four my 4 shelter doggies I hear…read morehe is going to retire I will surely miss him there only one problem its hard to get a appt he was right on top of my doggies problem s he resolved them great Vet I will surely mss himthank you

DASH TO KILL "OUT WITH THE OLD"…read more Twelve year old lab mix Chrissy was an "oldie but a goodie." Chrissy had a lot of life in her and was enjoying her golden years. Chrissy was killed by the Atlantic County Humane Society Animal Shelter. This cruel and needless act brings new meaning to the word "shelter". The owner and operator of the Atlantic County Humane Society, Mr. Steven Dash, is a former humane law enforcement officer. Mr. Dash served as a Governor's appointee on the Board of the New Jersey State SPCA. Mr. Dash is a certified animal control officer and is quite familiar with the law relating to animals. In November of 2013 the Atlantic County Humane Society adopted Chrissy to a local family. In April of 2021 the family situation changed and Chrissy was brought back to the Atlantic County Humane Society in hopes that she would go to another home. A surrender form was filled out for Chrissy listing her habits and likes/dislikes as well as what she liked to eat. While submitting the surrender form another form was also presented. This was a euthanasia form. It is explained that this was just in case Chrissy could not be adopted. The very next morning, not even 24 hours later, the owner came back for Chrissy to bring her home. Chrissy was destroyed because she was old. This is the Atlantic County Humane Society Animal Shelter policy. This rush to kill Chrissy is a violation of state law. Pursuant to the law, all surrendered animals must be held for seven days and put up for adoption. Even if the animal is brought in for euthanasia a shelter must still provide the seven day grace period. Its not relevant if Chrissy was surrendered for adoption or surrendered for euthanasia. The affirmative duty of the shelter remains the same. The need to hold stray animals has been the law for decades. The main thrust was towards public health (rabies) and property rights (owner right to reclaim). In June 2012 the legislature determined that not only property issues and public health issues must be protected by law but that the life of the animal must be protected. The law was amended requiring that an animal relinquished by an owner must be offered for adoption for seven days before being destroyed. (4:19 - 15.16e ).

I can't say enough greats things about this vet! They go above and beyond for my pets. My one cat…read moreis terrified of strangers and they are patient with her. I couldn't be happier that I transferred their care over to this office.

Would rate lower if I could. I brought my cat to this place to see if they could help my cat with a…read moretooth that was loss and swelling in the mouth. The vet gave me the impression I was an annoyance visit. She looked at the tooth said it would eventually fall out. Gave him a rabies vaccination and left for another appointment. She provided me some antibiotics. I took him to another doctor and the tooth was removed. Brigantine is a rip off. An expensive waste of money. I will never return.