Need to book your dog in for its annual shots? Have an injured or sick pet? We all want the best possible care for our furry friends, so it’s important to find a vet you can trust. Just like humans, pets often dislike visiting the vet, so friendly staff with a calming attitude are an absolute-must.
The following best vets in Jersey City can help with anything your pet needs, from vaccinations to surgeries and everything in between.
Sage Veterinary Center
Sage Veterinary Center is a women-owned business started by two local veterinarians. The clinic is located in the Hamilton Park neighborhood and offers progressive and integrative care with individualized treatment plans. Most importantly the staff here are compassionate, so you can be sure your pet will be in good hands.
A wide range of services are available, including preventative medicine, urgent pet care, surgery, advanced dentistry and diagnostic services. Integrative therapies available include cold laser, acupuncture and canine rehabilitation therapy.
The waiting room is also super stylish with large sunlit windows and looks more like a hair salon or a spa than a vet clinic! Sage is the highest rated vet on Google and reviewers compliment the friendliness of the staff, the interiors and the open-door policy.
229 10th St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Veterinaire Pet Care
With two locations in Journal Square and on Marin Boulevard, Veterinaire Pet Care is a general practice veterinary clinic for dogs and cats and visits are by appointment only.
The downtown practice is close to the light rail and is especially convenient for anyone living in nearby apartment buildings such as Vantage, 18 Park, Lenox and The Quinn. The only caveat with this clinic is they’re often booked out weeks in advance, so if you’re not already registered with the practice and wish to be seen quickly, it’s best to visit a vet that offers walk-ins.
Services at Veterinaire Pet Care include wellness care, early detection and treatment of health problems, behavioral counseling, and complete medical and surgical care.
01 Marin Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07302
25 Senate Pl, Jersey City, NJ 07302
https://veterinairepetcare.com/
Downtown Veterinary Associates
Located on Newark Ave in the heart of downtown Jersey City, Downtown Veterinary Associates is a full-service veterinary practice that also features a laser center and acupuncture center. Services offered include wellness checkups, vaccinations, dental care, surgeries and diagnostics.
As a dog owner I can personally recommend this practice as one of the best vets in Jersey City. I visited them when my Pomeranian experienced facial swelling after a rabies vaccination at another clinic and staff saw her immediately. Staff were super friendly and helpful, even though I was a walk-in.
282 1st St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
https://michaeltuderdvm.com/downtown-veterinary-associates/
Newport Veterinary Center
Situated next to the Duane Reade near Newport Path station, Newport Veterinary Center provides comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care for pets throughout Jersey City and the surrounding area. The clinic is equipped with advanced equipment and technologies, enabling vets to provide in-house testing and diagnosis.
The practice is open from 8am to 4pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays but closed Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Bear this in mind if you can only visit outside of work hours.
29 River Dr S Ste A, Jersey City, NJ 07310
Heights Veterinary Associates
Pet owners living in The Heights have one local vet clinic called Heights Veterinary Associates, which is located on John F. Kennedy Blvd. Established in 2012, this veterinary practice is part of the Tuder Veterinary Group and operates as a satellite office with limited services and availability.
The clinic recommends booking appointments as far ahead as possible using the app “Heights Veterinary Associates” to book vaccinations. If you’re in need of an urgent or last-minute visit, the website suggests heading to its sister hospital, the Animal Infirmary of Hoboken.
3402 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07307
https://michaeltuderdvm.com/heights-veterinary-associates/
Animal Clinic & Hospital of Jersey City
If you live in the Bergen-Lafayette area you may want to consider the Animal Clinic & Hospital of Jersey City, which is right by Lincoln Park.
Serving Jersey City since 1953, this veterinary hospital is big enough to handle any ailment, but small enough that your pet will receive personalized care. The clinic also provides plenty of resources that will help you make informed decisions regarding your pet’s wellness.
Office hours are from 8am to 5pm and the clinic is open daily except Sundays. Services offered include preventative care, diagnostic imaging, dentistry, laser therapy, wellness exams and surgeries. If you plan on traveling out of town or need doggie daycare, you can also utilize the clinic’s boarding services. Boarding facilities include personal dog kennels, a secluded cat area and specialized care for diabetic and special needs pets.
603 West Side Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07304
https://www.jerseycityvet.com/
A Final Word…
So that completes our list of the best vets in Jersey City. Our pets mean so much to us and we want them to stay healthy, but some vets can be expensive or have long wait times for appointments.
That’s why it’s important to read reviews of clinics before you visit and try to make an in-person visit without your dog first. Make a mental note of things like cleanliness and organization, see if they’ll give you a tour of the facilities. If you’re concerned about costs, ask about fee structures and costs of procedures in advance so you’re not shocked when you see the bill.
When you visit the clinic for the first time, observe how the staff members interact with your dog and don’t feel obligated to go back if you’re not happy with the service.
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