Good Veterinarian

relx

Mar 24, 2015 at 12:53pm Edited

Since we are moving here and have a cat, who do people use for vets? We will live within walking distance of South Orange Animal Hospital, but don't mind driving a little further if there is someone better.

Thanks

LL_

Mar 24, 2015 at 1:01pm

I love South Orange animal hospital and Dr Levine. You couldn't ask for better veterinarians

KarenMarlowe

Mar 24, 2015 at 1:03pm

I love Dr. Levine from South Orange Animal Hospital. When my dog was alive, at least a half-dozen times, he came in on a Sunday to see him. I don't really remember but I think he might have charged an emergency fee once. He loves animals and he is so compassionate. He helped me keep my Lab alive for 14 years--the last two with diabetes.

CaltoNJ

Mar 24, 2015 at 3:22pm

We've also had very good experiences with Dr. Levine. Reasonable and knowledgeable and super nice guy and I think he really enjoys caring for animals.

jeffhandy

Mar 24, 2015 at 3:26pm

You will be very happy with South Orange Animal hospital. Dr. Levine or Dr. Knight are both good options.

cody

Mar 24, 2015 at 3:53pm

We've used SO Animal Hospital for over 30 years. Love Dr. Levine and his staff and have been impressed with Dr. Knight, too (just haven't known her that long). Everyone's always been caring, compassionate and very skilled with our dogs (and our rat, years ago, but I don't know if they still treat small non-dog or cat animals). Dr. Levine has always listened to my concerns and never made me feel rushed or talked down to when we were discussing treatment options for the animals.

meandtheboys

Mar 24, 2015 at 4:14pm

Another vote for Dr. Levine. We've been with him for many years, through many pets. I have no complaints.

pageturn

Mar 24, 2015 at 5:10pm

Dr. Levine, hands down.

steveberkelhammer

Mar 25, 2015 at 1:47am

Doctors Stack and Johnson, Valley Veterinary Hospital

Millburn & Valley Maplewood 973 763 3445

The pet owners I work for love them.

Steve Berkelhammer the dog walker pet sitter. 201 452 8375

http://www.petsrusmaplewood.com

sheiladonnelly

Mar 25, 2015 at 8:28am

Dr. Levine and Dr. Knight are both AWESOME!

TrolleyDodger

Mar 25, 2015 at 8:31am

Are they relatively affordable for vets? Sometimes a good vet can cost a fortune

LL_

Mar 25, 2015 at 8:38am Edited

No only affordable but super considerate and very reasonable!

cupoftea

Mar 25, 2015 at 8:48am

I have no personal experience with Dr. Levine or Dr. Knight but have heard great things about them from friends.

We have been very happy with Dr. Stack and Dr. Johnson and I would say that they are very affordable compared to others in the area.

Tom_Reingold

Mar 25, 2015 at 8:52am

Dr. Stack has a reputation as a suberb diagnostician. He has diagnosed problems that other vets were unable to. His practice does indeed charge less than others. The practice served us well (until we moved away).

PeggyC

Mar 25, 2015 at 9:23am

TrolleyDodger said:
Are they relatively affordable for vets? Sometimes a good vet can cost a fortune

Yes. We switched to them after another vet had been nickeling and diming us to death. And we never felt that they were either overcharging or recommending unnecessary but extremely expensive tests or treatments there. They are quite rational!

pmartinezv

Mar 25, 2015 at 9:52am

PeggyC said:
TrolleyDodger said:
Are they relatively affordable for vets? Sometimes a good vet can cost a fortune

Yes. We switched to them after another vet had been nickeling and diming us to death. And we never felt that they were either overcharging or recommending unnecessary but extremely expensive tests or treatments there. They are quite rational!

In addition some of the common meds for heartworm for example are sold at the same or better prices than the internet retailers.

doxie_frenchie

Mar 25, 2015 at 4:45pm

I love Doctor stack and doctor Johnson. Reasonable and relatable - just wonderful people all around. I take my 3 dogs there.

Copihue

Apr 16, 2015 at 2:49pm

doxie_frenchie said:
I love Doctor stack and doctor Johnson. Reasonable and relatable - just wonderful people all around. I take my 3 dogs there.
+1
I also use Dr. Sepulveda in Glenn Rock. I have used his services over sixteen years, and my PETS love him. He separated from Millburn Veterinarian when Glauberg sold the business, so he established a practice with the latest equipment for non- invasive surgeries and other methodologies -- hey, veterinary medicine is not my field. http://veterinarywellnesscenternj.com/

Mariajoe312

Apr 17, 2015 at 3:03pm

doxie_frenchie said:
I love Doctor stack and doctor Johnson. Reasonable and relatable - just wonderful people all around. I take my 3 dogs there.

Mariajoe312

Apr 17, 2015 at 3:10pm Edited

I love Dr. Stack. Very caring and professional. I just had my GS dog neutered and everything was explained to me before the procedure. Buddy is fine and was very well taken care of by Dr. Stack and Dr. Johnson. I highly recommend them. Their staff is so nice and helpful also. Jodi, Olga and all r the best caring people. Taking my animals there for yrs. even fostered some dogs for Ruth and came on his property for adoption day.

mlj

Apr 17, 2015 at 3:51pm

Another recommendation for Drs Stack and Johnson at Valley Vet.

tomcat

Apr 17, 2015 at 4:08pm

On top of the professional expertise, we also love Dr. Stack dry humor (sorta Monty Pythonesque).

peteglider

Apr 17, 2015 at 4:20pm

Absolutely Dr Stack! For the routine, of course, and he's seen us through rough times and serious illnesses with correct diagnoses and wonderful treatment plans and sympathetic and compassionate care at the end.

stellaluna

Apr 19, 2015 at 1:08pm

If you are still deciding we are pleased with dr. Levine

stellaluna

Apr 19, 2015 at 1:08pm

If you are still deciding we are pleased with dr. Levine

stellaluna

Apr 19, 2015 at 1:09pm

If you are still deciding we are pleased with dr. Levine. He and Dr. Knight are both very concerned with their patients.

pdg

Apr 21, 2015 at 4:18am Edited

I drive from West Orange, near Montclair border, passing by two local vets, to get to South Orange Animal Hospital. (Over the course of my dogs' lives, we have used Madison Vet, Millburn Vet, West Orange Animal Hospital and have been happiest with Dr. Levine's office.)

Why?

Extremely knowledgeable vets who clearly love animals. They always take the time to explain everything - you won't feel like you're being rushed through your appointment.

Flawlessly done surgeries - minor and major!

Much more reasonably priced for professional services and the products they have on hand.

You can not find better emergency responsiveness, including off-hours.

Regular business hours are great.

Friendly, helpful, relatively efficient front desk. They treat you like you are the customer and that you matter, rather than that you are bothering them.

So many people on MOL love this office - Thanks to their rave reviews over the years, I am very happy to have made the switch.

They happily work with The Seeing Eye® and care for many of the puppies that Puppy Raisers in the area raise, including Demi, the 7 month old black lab pup my daughter is raising.