Small Animal Veterinary Associates

"For the past three years, I've trusted this vet with my dogs' care, primarily for routine shots and care for my of furry companions. However, my recent experience has left me feeling disappointed and frustrated. During my last visit, I came in to get shots for my dog, and to pic up simparica trio. I requested that a technician administer the shots, as it was not necessary for my dog to see the doctor, and I wanted to save on costs. To my surprise, the staff insisted that I see the doctor, even though it was unnecessary for my dog's situation. This insistence on an unnecessary consultation ended up inflating my bill significantly. I walked out with a staggering $500 bill, which was a huge jump from what I had paid in the past for similar services. Furthermore, I later discovered that the ownership of the veterinarian had changed hands, and it's become evident that the new owner prioritizes profits over the well-being of pets and the satisfaction of their clients. The lack of transparency in price increases was disheartening. I write this review to inform others of my experience and urge them to be cautious when dealing with this vet. It's vital to be aware of the changes and make an informed decision when choosing a vet for your beloved pets." It was definitely my last visit there…

posted: 11/05/2023

My dog ate a combat roach bait and I panicked. They took her in and did an exam and called the poison control center for animals. They took such great care of her. Staff was extremely friendly and caring!

posted: 10/15/2023

SAVA is the best. We were nervous to leave our old vet when we moved to Toms River, however SAVA made the transition seamless. We have a senior cat, with lots of medical issues and the vets, especially Dr. Sydlowski, are patient, kinda and thorough every time we come in. I cannot say enough good things about this team!

posted: 02/07/2023

The staff is SUPER friendly and very nice! They are a great vet and take care of my dogs which I appreciate more than anything. We went to another vet before this, we switched here when an issue happened with one of my pups and they were able to squeeze us in same day and I’m grateful that we did. I am very happy here. I will be telling everyone how amazing they are and will recommend!

posted: 05/26/2023

DO NOT GO HERE!! The doctors are terrible. They charged us over $1,000 to take X-rays of my dog when he was limping. They told us they do not know what is wrong and sent us on are way. We come back 2 weeks later because the limping was worse they tell us there’s nothing they can do and charged us $280. I did not want to pay this because they did NOTHING to help my dog. They said we need to pay or they will call the police. This use to be a good places to go to but all I can say now is DO NOT GO HERE. They have old doctors that have no idea how to treat dogs they act like they know what is going on but then want to charge $200 to send it to a doctor that will know the answer. Trust me save your money and see a real doctor.

posted: 06/07/2023