Marsh Hospital For Animals
4.9 (59) 299 Bloomfield Ave, Verona, NJ 07044, USAHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Marsh Hospital For Animals
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:
| 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.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting 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
Amazing. Dr. Milwicki and his staff (shoutout to Carla and Dee) are truly an amazing team. It's clear they genuinely care about animals and the people that come through their door. My cat had a scare (where every single vet kept saying he had cancer, but it wasn't) and basically had amassed a massive amount of x-rays, vet notes, bloodwork history, etcetc (including an especially huge pile from the clinic that performed his surgery), and Carla had basically read every single piece of his history and made sure her team was up-to-date less than 24 hours after I had sent it, after business hours. Further, Dee was nothing but sweet and personable from walking into the facility to leaving, and she also was aware of my cat's medical history which genuinely surprised me. I've had pets for over 30 years and worked with animals as a foster/volunteer for about 15, and have never encountered such a wonderful team. Dr. Milwicki is a true animal lover. I appreciated how he did not cause undue anxiety or concern, and he was very straightforward about billing and actually encouraged me to be informed of true costs before accepting them. He ensured that my cat only received the care, treatments, and services that were truly needed. The collective personableness of the doctor and his team, genuine concern and care for the welfare of animals and my cat, the thoroughness and time given, financial transparency, and knowing that I can trust my cat is in great hands is why I have already encouraged friends and everyone who cares about their pet to visit Marsh. As an added bonus, I also appreciated the handwritten card after the visit as just the kind of personal touch that has become rare, as well as how easy their website is. I only recently realized that my cat's records and appointments were available on their site recently when I went to make a followup appointment, which was also possible online.
posted: 08/12/2023
Transfered to Marsh Animal Hospital after a bad experience at another local vet. The office staff is very friendly and communicates well. Dr. Milwicki was so gentle and patient with my cat (and me), and he took the time to answer every question I had. My cat has a chronic condition, and I am very happy to be able to bring her to such a competent, knowledgeable, and caring doctor. Definitely recommend.
posted: 03/20/2023
So grateful for Marsh Animal Hospital. We have a rescue who has many health issues. They always take the best care of him and have squeezed us in, in emergencies. The entire staff is caring and kind!
posted: 01/07/2023
Best vet (and staff) on the planet! Went through 4 vets before finding Dr. Milwicki...it's been 18+ years now and I can't imagine anyone else taking care of my animals (and me).
posted: 12/15/2018
My retriever mix, Waldo tore his ACL. Dr. Milwicki and team did his operation and a year later he has 100 % healed and is better than ever. Carla and staff reached out to me multiple times a week to see how he was doing . We are beyond grateful for the team at Marsh they go above and beyond and truly care.
posted: 11/12/2022