I brought my 15 yr old cat and our new kitten to Dr. Leo for an annual check up . The office staff…read morewere very friendly and helpful as were the Dr. Leo's assistants. Dr Leo was very attentive and caring. When I went back today because my 15yr old was sick and had to put her down. All the staff were so kind. And Dr Leo explained everything that she was doing and she was very supportive. I know she did everything to make Gabby comfortable. Thank you I would definitely recommend the Clinic

SOB all I've been asking, to release the script from Chewy. Been 4 days of BS not returning calls,…read moresay they'll do it asap, did nothing. She even told me she saw it in the morning but caught herself and said afternoon I saw it in afternoon still nothin. Priorty is not as good as the old Whiting Vets. Looks like we're all going back to Forked River Animal Hospital. Sux cuz Whiting vet is 2 min from house.

After several calls and cancellations by us, the team from Furry Friends Mobile Vet assisted us…read morewith the hardest decision to euthanize our 19-year-old cat. Each time we canceled due to uncertainty, the office staff was very understanding. When the time came for Dr. Fuchs and his assistant Debbie to arrive, both were kind and patient with us. After having to make this difficult decision many times in my life with our beloved pets, this experience with Dr. Fuchs and Debbie was calm and peaceful, and exactly the way we hoped to say goodbye to Bailey. We would highly recommend their services.

Update-sadly I lost my old kitty, but now have a pair of bonded siblings. Furry Friends is still…read moreour vet and I still recommend them. (2026)

Everyone that works here is just sooooo nice. My dog is going through chemo and they have been…read morenothing but the best. I highly suggest them. Their receptionist and doctors are just so helpful.

On Tuesday May 5, 2026, I took my cat in who just started suffering from FHS. Dr Carroll gave him…read moresome shots and Revolution. The next day he seemed a little better. On Thursday he was worse. I called the office asking for Dr Carroll to call me so I could know what my next steps should be. The girl said he'd be in later that afternoon. He never called. On Friday the girl called first thing in the morning and asked if he improved. I said no. She said Dr Carroll would call in between visits. I called again later in the day to see if he available and she was condescending saying he'll call when he can. They close at 6pm so I called at 5:50pm to make sure he didn't forget. She calmly said, unfortunately he left already!! My cat was so bad he came out from under the bed once but immediately ran back upstairs under the bed and had stayed there all day! I was furious! I was yelling! She was so condescending and just acted like a victim because I was yelling while never apologizing! I asked for the manager. I was put on hold for 10 minutes and she came back saying the manager left and the owner could call me the next day. I said obviously they don't give a **** about us and we will go elsewhere! I got wonderful help and care at Berkley Vet Center who were compassionate and caring. They didn't have an appointment available but referred me to Garden State Animal Hospital in Toms River. My boy Lou got excellent care and the treatment he needed, and he is doing great today with proper medication! In the future my new vet will be Berkley Vet Center. BTW, I had gone to Barnegat Animal for the last 20 years or so and had never been treated so poorly! Never again!

By the comments left here, people either loved or hated with no in between. Personally I would…read morerecommend this particular vet for a number of reasons. The first is they will prioritize the visit schedule and will not make you wait if you pet is on death's door. Some of the other reasons include a thorough and complete exam with options for treatment and concerns discussed along the way. We had an incident with our 10 year old cat and his chronic asthma who was turning blue and couldn't breathe. We called several local vets including one that was new to our area with no luck scheduling an appointment despite the graveness of the situation. Excuses ranged from "you haven't been here in 2 years to no appointments until late next week." Choices beyond Little Egg Harbor are few and far between. As a last resort, we searched google for Animal ER/hospitals and discovered Jersey Shore Veterinary and made the call. After listening to us the response was "bring him right over now". The cat does not travel well so going to Barnegat was a challenge but thankfully a little O2, steroid shot and some loving kindness from the doctor literally saved his life. I see some had bad experiences, passed judgement on staff's outward signs of immaturity, doctor's dismissing input from owners but that was as far from our experience as possible. Going forward, we used the vet several more times and never waited for an appointment more than 24 hours for routine care or an hour or less for urgent/emergency care. The best part they are interested in your animals health and not "upselling" unnecessary procedures and studies. As with most pet owners, the health of one's companion is priority #1 and this office shares that feeling with every pet that comes through their door.

We are new to the practice and are very impressed with the doctor and staff. They were all very…read moreprofessional and kind. I would most definitely recommend this veterinarian.

Stafford Veterinary Hospital and Dr. Pride are the best! He takes such good care of my pets,…read moreexplains everything very thoroughly, he truly cares and has their best interests in mind. I am very happy with them and can't recommend them enough! Thank you for all you do!

Stafford Veterinary Hospital have been taking my pet dog for most of her 7years. I would highly…read morerecommend bringing your pet here. The staff and doctors are knowledgeable, courteous, and compassionate. Emergency visits are always more costly than regular visits. I don't complain about the cost because my little girl is worth every penny to have her taken care of when she needs it most. A big thanks to Dr. Erin Treloar and staff.

My appointment was scheduled for 3:40 as per the person I spoke on the phone with when I made the…read moreappointment. We were there before 4, I had trouble getting my dog and cat in the car which I explained to them when I was on my way. We get there and everything seemed fine until it wasn't. If you have a young dog it's extremely difficult even getting them to the vet let alone keeping them in a small cubicle sized room. We waited for over an hour, I spent an HOUR trying to keep my anxious dog calm. When I went out to ask what was going on the lady at the front desk was extremely rude telling me I was over an hour late for my appointment (not true). I tried showing her my appointment confirmation time but she didn't even want to see it. I have had pets my entire life, have been to many vets, and have never been treated with such nonchalant attitudes.

I had a troubling experience at Southern Ocean Animal Hospital and feel it's important to share so…read moreother pet owners can make informed choices. The visit involved our family's young puppy, who had a single fractured tooth. I was present, responsible for the puppy's care, and fully engaged in the appointment. The clinic recommended a full dental cleaning, X-rays, and up to three possible extractions--a plan that felt excessive, especially for a puppy. I sought second and third opinions from other licensed veterinarians. All of them agreed the original recommendation was unnecessary. The issue was resolved with one simple extraction--no full cleaning, no X-rays, no multiple extractions--at half the cost and with far less stress to our pet. This was never about money--it was about care. I chose not to proceed because the clinic's plan didn't align with standard veterinary practice. In addition to the aggressive treatment plan, I was disturbed by how I was treated when I asked questions. When I requested a clear explanation and an estimate, the practice manager (who is also the co-owner and the veterinarian's spouse) became visibly irritated and abruptly walked out of the room without answering or providing a quote. That level of unprofessionalism was shocking and disrespectful. What followed was even more concerning: an emotionally charged, unprofessional phone call from the veterinarian, in which he raised his voice and defended his staff rather than addressing my concerns with objectivity or care. I also question the clinic's ethics. They later referenced what they claimed was surveillance footage and quoted my child (inaccurately) from inside the exam room--raising serious privacy concerns. And while the practice manager is described as a "scientist," I could find no public licensure or credentials listed. If such titles are being used, transparency is essential. As a professional and an attentive pet owner, I expect respectful, informed, and compassionate care. That is not what I experienced here. Veterinary care should be rooted in medical necessity, empathy, and ethical conduct--not personal defensiveness or intimidation. Our pets deserve better. And so do the people who advocate for them.

Fabulous place !!! Diane grooms my Pomeranian Kiwi and she…read morealways looks great when I pick her up. Love this place.

Diane treats our dog like a family member! She truly loves the animals. They do a great job on our…read moredog she always smells and looks so clean.

Dr Dreskin is kind and patient. We are new to the area, our dog got sick on the holiday of a long…read moreholiday weekend, we don't have a vet yet. I left a voicemail expecting that I would maybe get a call the day after the holiday. Dr Dreskin called several hours after I left the voicemail, spoke with me and provided a realistic over the counter remedy. She reassured me, reviewed some scenarios and provided me with several options. I highly recommend this veterinarian!