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You guys, I need prices! Anyone have any experience and can give me a rough idea of what they've been charged in the past?
I have nothing to start from except LHS, which i already know the prices for because they are published on the website. Thanks.
Posted on: 2012/1/16 14:39
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At least give Secaucus Animal Hospital a try, last time I was there Dr. Hansen didn't recommend a lot of procedures she thought was necessary cause I could not afford them and said let it go until we really need we think the dog needs them...if the dog is acting as normal as they always do then don't do anything to change it. But if you see a difference in their normal behavior or habits then call me and we will take it from there...they are not looking to rip you off.
Posted on: 2012/1/16 0:53
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right?! what is WITH that guy? he used to be a pretty solid, compassionate vet, but in recent years has morphed into an unrepentant jerk. the last straw for me was when he turned away a poisoned dog - where every second is absolutely crucial to survival - because my friend questioned the emergency visit fee which is tacked on if you dare to show up at lunchtime. I get that it's a business and they've got to make rent, but if you're a vet, the welfare of animals should really factor in somewhere.
Posted on: 2012/1/16 0:30
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A good site for finding out the quality of what you are feeding your dog, try dogfoodanalysys.com.
Posted on: 2012/1/15 23:51
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Been following this thread & just thought I would add my two cents to it.
Dr. Michael Tudor is the nephew of the late Dr. Gabriel Tudor who built the Bayonne Animal Hospital. The house directly behind the hospital was where Dr. Gabe lived. I learned how to give intermuscular & subcutaneous shots from him. I\'ve known Michael for many years (before he became a vet in fact) but stopped using his services about 10 years ago because of attitude. I stumbled over Dr. Fowler, at Banfield's, in PetSmart in Secaucus. To tell the truth, their prices aren't significantly different than some I have seen quoted here. I have my pets on the Basic Wellness Plan, I am not charged for office visits, my pets receive two comprehensive examinations a year, discounts on shots, etc. The worst part is the wait, even with an appointment. They have no problems writing scripts if you request and will chat with you which is why the wait is probably horrible. The one thing I do like is that if, God forbid, there is an emergency, as long as I am near a Banfield, I'm good to go.
Posted on: 2012/1/15 23:20
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I stopped going to Downtown Vet when their cost began to vastly outweigh their care. (bummer for me too, as they are mere feet from my front door.) The JC Animal Hospital on Westside Ave is a 12-minute drive, and they are very upfront about their pricing. Dr. Green in particular is quite caring and doesn't give you the hard sell on expensive tests and procedures.
Posted on: 2012/1/15 19:58
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There are no other options. Even if you attend the free shot clinics the City offers in the Spring, you will have to wait on line. I take my cat is LHS for her basics shots and all other services are done at my Vet hospital. Another option if you have a car is P.F.A the drive is about 20 minutes from JC. It all depends if you have transportation. As far as them not giving you a quote on the phone.. ask to speak with the office manger. I have never heard of any vets not giving the prices of shots, office visits and standard tests over the phone.
Posted on: 2012/1/15 14:29
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The Liberty Humane Society offers wellness clinics.
Liberty Humane Society will be holding Wellness Clinics on the following Sundays, from 8:00am to 11am (NOTE: You must arrive between 8am-10am in order to be seen): January 22nd, February 12th, and February 26th. The shelter encourages residents from all municipalities to bring their dogs and cats to receive low-cost vaccinations and medications. No appointments necessary. AVAILABLE SERVICES: Rabies ($20) Distemper ($20) Lepto ($20) Lyme ($30) Bordetella ($20) Canine Influenza ($20) * 2nd booster required Micro-chip ($35) Frontline Plus (1/$15, 3/$40) Strongid (sm/$15, lg/$25) Feline Combo Test ($35) Heartworm test ($35) Heartworm Preventative (based on weight) Other basic services may be offered upon availability (prices vary) http://libertyhumane.org/wellness.php Phone: (201) 547-4147 Email: lhs@libertyhumane.org
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Can someone please be straight with me about vet costs in Jersey City?
I've taken my cats to downtown vet for checkups and they are charging me $68/cat for the visit alone. I need to get them booster shots now too. What is the cost at Downtown vet for booster (they won't give me a price over the phone)? Does anyone have experience? What about other vets? I'm not sold on downtown vet, it's just close by. Anyone have experience at other places? Can you please tell me prices? I need to compare costs, but no one publishes their prices nor will they disclose over the phone. I know the clinic at Liberty Humane is $20 for most of their shots and they don't charge a visit fee, so that's definitely the most economical. I'd just like to avoid that wait time and the trauma it'll cause the kitties sitting in their crates for an hour or two.
Posted on: 2012/1/15 5:02
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If I may, I suggest Dr. Michael Santiago from East Orange Animal Hospital, it's a little far, but sometimes it's worth going that extra mile . . .
Posted on: 2011/10/25 19:29
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I agree - Secaucus Vets are outstanding. They are also open on Saturday & Sunday. They don't push things to be done and always ask if it is affordable - if not that is your decision. Really great staff too.
Posted on: 2011/10/25 19:11
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I have used Downtown Vets since they opened on First St. and they have been great. Dr. Alanna Chesney-Manz is an outstanding vet. My dog - the best dog in the world - has older dog issues and she handles them with a professional caring attitude. Downtown Vets is highly recommended.
Posted on: 2011/10/25 17:57
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This didn't use to describe Downtown vets, but lately, sadly, it's par for the course. Even though Tudor & co are a block away from me, I now take my gang to Westside.
Posted on: 2011/10/25 3:25
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I use Newport Animal Hospital, I have had a good experience there. It's small, but you can usually get an appt. right away. I've seen two different vets there and they were both good. It's $48 for the office visit and then whatever meds/shots you need after that, but they will tell you the cost of everything up front so you can decide.
Posted on: 2011/10/24 18:58
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As others have mentioned before, if you have a car Secaucus Animal Hospital are very very good. Dr. Hatch & Dr. Danforth (Dr. Cavedo's now married name) are excellent they treat your pets like their own and don't force unneccesary treatments or drugs on your pets.
http://www.secaucusvet.vetsuite.com/Templates/GridCritters.aspx
Posted on: 2011/10/24 17:44
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Re: Downtown Vets-- they will not give an outside service like PetMeds a prescription over the phone. They will only gave you a paper script that you need to mail in. This was even after I called them mulitple times and they "promised" to provide the script to PetMeds. PetMeds told me unscrupulous vet offices often do not provide the scripts so you will be forced to purchase the medicine from the office at an inflated price.
Although I've like some of the doctors I've worked with there, overall, they are subpar. After my chihuahua had a shot there, she developed a bump in the spot. The doctor insisted on performing a biopsy on the bump instead of considering the obvious explanation that it was a temporary side effect of the shot (which I later learned via google). She also put a plastic cone around my 3 pound, timid chihuahua's head while she was examining her so she "wouldn't bite". It is pretty obvious looking at my sweet trembling chi that she is incapable of biting, and if she did it would feel like a mosquito bite, so this whole song and dance with the cone was odd-- no vet has EVER done this before. Unnecessary trauma and expense, but the doctor was able to charge more fees for the "service". I have given up on the convenience and now go into NYC.
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Wife and I are fairly new to the McGinley Area. Can anyone recommend a good Veterinarian or Animal Hospital?? THX
Posted on: 2011/10/21 1:49
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I can't vouch for Dr. Tudor (I've never seen or met him), but of the many times I've been to Downtown Vets on 1st street -- I've never had a single complaint. In fact, if you go -- I highly recommend Dr. Vivian Ng. She is great w/ my 90-lb. dog (who fights tooth and nail whenever he goes to the vet), explains every single procedure that she will perform, gives you a quote for the procedure, and most importantly -- she sincerely cares and loves animals. You can just tell.
If I call her at 3pm worried that my dog isn't eating -- she'll call me back asap (no matter how busy her schedule). Recently when my dog was ill -- she'd call me out of the blue just to check in on my pet and see how he's doing. I highly recommend her at Downtown Vets. As for the expense -- yes, it's pricey (compared to hospitals in less trafficked cities.) But if your pet is on meds, ask for the prescrip and shop it around online (Dr. Foster's, Pet Meds, etc).
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I've been using West Side for several years. They are fine for standard stuff, shots, even a cold, etc. They will give you an itemized estimate before doing anything and I recommend that you read it and question anything that you're not sure about. They have a changing pool of vets and I've had my favorites and non-favorites.
Posted on: 2011/7/15 19:30
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Maybe i missed this in the thread, but has anyone had any experience with the Jersey City animal hospital on West Side Ave? Their initial visit is $56 which seems pretty reasonable. My cat seemingly has a cold and I can't really afford to pay a fortune.......
Thanks!
Posted on: 2011/7/15 18:56
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I highly recommend Dr. Zalis, formerly of the Hoboken Animal Hospital, now with the Union City Animal Clinic. Not walking distance, but if you have a car she is worth the drive. Like other posters, I appreciate that Dr. Zalis doesn't push unnecessary procedures/tests/treatments on me. We first developed our relationship after several Veterinarians at Hoboken Animal Hospital told me I had to sedate my dog before bringing her in for an appointment, a move that almost cost my dog her life, because she was too nervous. Dr. Zalis quickly did away with that idea and worked with me and my dog so that now my dog is cool as a cucumber when at the vet. Here's her website: http://www.unioncityanimalclinic.com/Union City Animal Clinic
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@I_heart_JC: I go to Worth Street Street Veterinary Center now (www.worthstreetvet.com)
I can't say they're any less expensive, but I totally trust them at this point - the Dr. is pretty awesome and you can tell he actually cares about the animals. Just recently had my dog's teeth cleaned there (first teeth cleaning - was a bit apprehensive since it's a small breed) - everything was perfect. Also, on my first visit, I was showed the entire facility, so I'd "know where they take the animal if it had to be taken to the back for a procedure." Brand new and spotless.
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We've been using Westside for 2.5 yrs now for our cat. I've never had any problems with them. All the vet techs and vets have been friendly and really good at handling our feisty kitty. We did wind up doing the spaying at Liberty because Westside was about 3 times as expensive. And although they've tried to sell us on additional services, I have no problem saying no and doing additional research on my own to see if is necessary. It seems like most businesses are jumping on any opportunities to upsell you these days.
One major plus with Westside is the vets seem pretty into the science behind pets. I had a cat issue a week ago and called the office and the vet spoke with me for about 20 minutes. She seemed sincerely interested in getting to the root of the problem and weighing in all the possible contributing factors.
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I've also had a lousy couple of Downtown Vet experiences, and my critters are also carry-able, so please share the name of your WTC find.
Posted on: 2011/1/12 18:17
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If you can drive, I highly recommend Tribeca-Soho Animal Hospital in lower Manhattan on Lispenard St. It's literally right outside the Holland Tunnel and easy enough to park there on weekends. The doctors are very friendly, knowledgeable and thorough and I didn't feel ripped off. I decided the tunnel toll was worth it after my bad experiences at Westside.
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2. The new vets try to up sell costly services and pet meds. Vet meds are always going to be more expensive at the Vet. The mark-up is insane and one of the ways they make money. I don't feel that is anything new there. I always try to research to see if I can get them online cheaper or at Target (if it is also a human drug)(many of them are on their 4 dollar generic list). I always ask for a written prescription or have the pharmacy call it in. If your animal is on chronic and costly medication, it's only reasonable that you get it from a place that you find affordable. Quote: 4. They have a new policy whereby they want to take dogs from the examining room to the back for routine services. They used to do everything in the room with us present. This happened to me also and I found it odd. I guess the only thing we can do is ask why they are doing that and say that we?d prefer they do it in front of us. Or go to another veterinarian like you are doing. Thanks for sharing Zick. I recently went to the Liberty Humane Society on their Sunday Wellness Clinic because I thought it would be a little cheaper for a rabies shot. It really wasn?t. I thought the dog was getting a 3 year rabies shot, but they only had 1 year rabies shots for $20. I recently called Westside to see what they charge, it?s $37 for a 3-year rabies shot, but if the dog has never been there they give a 1 year booster and then require the 3 year the following year, which is probably what happened to my dog at the shelter. I was a little frustrated. Oh well, live and learn.
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i've had a super bad experience with downtown vets. i wouldn't even recommend them for routine things at this point. i'll be happy to give anyone my experiences in PM - will spare the details here...
i went there for years, though. finally, after hearing and reading good things about dr. fede at westside, i switched to her early 2010...i totally loved her and just wanted one vet to manage my pet's care. while dr. fede was awesome, i didn't get a good vibe from westside, and couldn't find any good recommendations for the other vets there. when she left, i decided to try a vet in the city (i don't have a car, so a place near the PATH in the city is more do-able than secaucus, or i'd totally have gone there - and my pets are totally small and carry-able in their carriers). i found an awesome place near WTC. the doctor is very smart and doesn't push unnecessary things, and actually takes the time to discuss things/answer any questions. it'd be great if there were a decent local vet downtown, but for now, i'm sticking to NYC.
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We went here (and to the Hoboken office which is affiliated) and had a good experience (except they couldn't save our cat, but that wasn't their fault). Dr. Chesney was especially kind, honest and sympathetic while professional at the same time. I would definitely recommend her if you go. I would NOT go to the 5th Avenue animal hospital on 15th and 5th in the city - we took our cat there and they were very unprofessional and disorganized. They sent him home with no cone and said he was fine while he clearly wasn't. They also charged us for all sorts of tests told them had already been done - this place is bad news!
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I second that... the used car salesmen of vet care. Secaucus Animal Hospital is great! http://www.secaucusvet.vetsuite.com/Templates/PawPrints.aspx Prices are very reasonable and the doctors, Hatch, Cavito, and Hanson, are excellent. They do not push superfluous vaccines and find over-the-counter alternatives to expensive pet medicines.
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Secaucus Animal Hospital is great. I highly recommend Dr. Cavedo and Dr. Hatch.
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