Montclair Animal Hospital

4.4 (66)
124 Watchung Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043, USA

Hours:

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Montclair Animal Hospital

Schedule Regular Vet Visits

One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.

Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions

Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.

Pet Insurance

Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.

How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?

Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2024
Rating Provider Total Review
4.4 AKC 890
4.7 ASPCA 11,646
4.9 Embrace 15,682
4.9 Fetch 2,669
4.4 Figo 2,646
4.7 Hartville 164
4.9 Healthy Paws 7,521
4.9 Lemonade 805
3.2 ManyPets 2,356
4.6 MetLife 577
4.8 Nationwide 21,398
4.3 Pet Assure 12
4.7 PetPartners 112
4.5 Pets Best 7,244
4.3 Pumpkin 1,340
4.7 Spot 6,404
4.9 Trupanion 60,501
4.8 Prudent Pet 125

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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Getting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask

Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:

Tell me about your experience with [pet type].

Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.

How do you handle emergencies?

You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.

How do you communicate with pet owners?

Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.

Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?

Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.

Do you have any questions for me about my pet?

This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.

Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?

Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.

Reviews from Google

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Emily Cubelo

I took my baby boy to his first very visit and wow do I have to say how amazing and welcoming the staff are. I know my little man Cartier will be in great hands here. Thank you for all your guidance!!

posted: 08/06/2023

Debi R.

I've taken my cat there for dental extractions and cleaning. No problems at all. Prices are reasonable.

posted: 06/11/2023

liz ballare

DO NOT BRING YOUR PET HERE OR VERONA ANIMAL HOSPITAL!!! Unprofessional, kept my pet in the back for 25 min. Did not communicate problems they had drawing blood. Did procedures I did not approve. Dirty, smells like cigarettes. DO NOT GO HERE!!!

posted: 03/02/2023

Hannah Ruth

I cannot say enough good things about dr stock and the staff at Montclair animal hospital. Everyone is kind, knowledgeable, compassionate and attentive. Thank you to dr stock and the entire staff for always taking such great care of us and our pets :)

posted: 11/29/2022

Jennifer Shaw

The technicians at the Verona and Montclair Animal Hospitals are incredibly rude to each other and clients behind closed doors. They throw cat carriers around and have a very disgusting hatred for cats simply because they are scared while they are there and they get uncomfortably annoyed at uncooperative pets and clients… They hire people KNOWING they have no experience and then complain when they have to train them. They don’t even have enough staff to train anyone properly so mistakes happen all the time, even from their techs and the ones who haven’t been trained take the blame instead, hence why none of their new employees stay. When I was hired the manager at the time told me “no drama” because of how bad they are. Their entire staff has worked in just these hospitals for 10 years or less but boasts about experience when not a single one of them is certified. Highly unsafe training conditions to not have a single certified technician to do proper training. Do not trust these techs with your pet, they have no idea what they are doing!

posted: 08/08/2022