Used them 4 months earlier for my 18 year old cat and everything seemed fine. Recently my cat appeared to have had a stroke, I called local vet in NJ and asked if they thought I should see a neurologist. They agreed and since it was a Saturday, recommended that I first reach out to North Star Vet in Robbinsville, NJ, if no neurologist there, then recommended that I reach out to Red Bank Vet - no neurologist there, and lastly, that I reach out to Garden State. I phoned, asked if they had a neurologist there that I needed an immediate consult. Was told yes, but was given to a er vet. I asked him to let me see the neurologist and was told I had no appointment and she was busy. Finally, the er vet said he would speak with her but I could not. Over 1 hr. later I was given her opinion and then billed for both doctors which I refused to pay. Apparently, they prey upon those of us grief stricken over our pets. Would never go there again.

Dr. Goodwin (Cardiologist) is extremely kind, caring, knowledgeable and just an all-around pleasure to work with. We brought our 8 year old English Bulldog, Clyde in to see him on an emergency basis and he quickly diagnosed the problem and came up with a treatment plan that got Clyde back on track and feeling better. Dr. Goodwin and everyone that we have dealt with at Garden State Veterinary Specialists are just wonderful and I would highly recommend them to all of my friends and fellow pet parents!

I have only had good experiences at Garden State Vet Hosp. The only thing is the fees are very expensive and it’s very hard for people to even own an animal today. It is also very sad when you can’t afford to have the family pet cared for. I guess that is why many animals stay in the shelters and some people have to give up the family pet because of money. I have a colony of cats I try to care for plus my own family pets and it is very costly. It’s too bad the vet’s can’t just get together and have a free check up day for animals. Try to give back to the community. Remember you get what you give….. )

We were referred to GSVS for double TTA surgery for our 5.5 year old double doodle, Bailey. We went directly to Dr. Scavelli for the surgery and we could not be happier. Dr. Scavelli discussed all options for us at all different costs, so we were able to make the best decision for our family. The cost of the surgery was high, but in line with other specialists in the area for the same thing. We did the surgery in 2 steps - the worse leg first in Feb 2014 and the second 10 weeks later in May 2014. Bailey is a trooper and did so well healing up. He is active and happy again! Dr. Scavelli and GSVS gave us our "pup" back! Thank you!

In regards to diagnosing your pet when your regular vet can't, this is the place to go. In regards to getting sympathy, or getting the same vet on the phone, good luck. Our vet sent our dog there when he had a nose bleed and a seizure. A young girl, who I guess was a vet, took us into a room and coldly explained to us that it was possible he had a tumor & that it had already probably spread. She suggested we do a CT scan & put a scope up his nose. She was such a cold person and even more cold when I asked if it was necessary to to do both. She gave us an estimate for $4,000. As we left our dog there for the tests, we were told that 75% was due that day. "That will be $3,000 please." As if we just have that in our back pocket. So we agreed to make monthly payments. A Dr Dimarco told us she was going to do a biopsy because whatever was up there had spread (as shown in the CT). Another young guy told us the outcome didn't look good as we picked up our dog (and were told the bill ended up only coming to $3,000). Did I mention he had a mohawk? Not very comforting to know these young coldhearted people are 'caring' for your baby. We got a call from Dr. Dimarco telling us the biopsy came back as negative, but they still felt it was cancer & wanted to get another one. So, we took him back for another. They told us they weren't going to charge us right away because they needed to confirm with the 'owner' (whoever that is) what they should charge, since they missed it the first time. We came back to get him after the 2nd biopsy and guess what, it came to exactly antoher $1,000 to total the $4,000. Unfortunately, this time he was correctly diagnosed with nasal cancer. I was told we could do a radiation plan (for yet another $4,000) however it wouldn't prolong his life. Why would I want to put him through that?? A few days later he was having trouble breathing. They tell you to call any time if you have any questions or an emergency. I never got Dimarco on the phone that day-in fact I've never heard from her again. I spoke with 3 different doctors that day, telling me 3 different things. We were luckily able to get him into our local vet later that day. So, basically, if your local vet cannot diagnose your pet, this is the place to take him or her. Just keep in mind there don't seem to be any set prices, they give estimates & don't get it right the first time. Once your pet is diagnosed, if you don't want to go with their expensive treatment plan, you will never hear from your doctor again.