Our Hospital

Pet owners trust us to look after the needs of their beloved companions. We are specialists committed to delivering the very highest of veterinary care and affection.

Mission Statement

When you choose Animal Care Center of North Jersey to be your pet’s health-care provider, you can trust that your pet will receive the finest veterinary care using state-of-the-art technology and the latest in veterinary medicine. We strive to meet your needs for first-class veterinary care in Northern New Jersey with caring, compassion and commitment. That means providing you and your pet with wellness examinations, advanced diagnostic testing, surgical treatment and a range of other animal-care services. 

Vision

The medical staff at Animal Care Center of North Jersey strives to provide the finest medical care for pets in Riverdale, NJ, and the surrounding communities. We work every day to expand and improve the quality and scope of our services, personnel and care. At the same time, we’re focused on expanding the hospital’s reach toward 24-hour staffing for medical care.

Community Involvement

Being an animal-care provider is more than operating a practice. It’s about giving back to animals and pet owners in the community. That’s why we stay actively involved with the American Veterinary Medical Association and the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association. 

What to Expect

Here is an outline of what happens when you bring your pet to the Animal Care Center of North Jersey.

  • Client and Patient Information – You will be asked to fill out a form giving basic information about you and your pet for our records.
  • Initial Examination – Your pet is weighed, taken into an examination room, and a veterinary assistant will take a brief history and may take your pet’s temperature. If your pet is here for vaccinations, the assistant will discuss what tests and vaccines are due. If you brought a stool sample, give it to the assistant.
  • Heartworm/Lyme Test – If your pet is due for a heartworm or Lyme test, the blood will be drawn first. These tests are run in house and results are available in 10 minutes.
  • History and Examination – Next, Dr. Andalaft will discuss any problems and ask pertinent questions followed by an examination.
  • Evaluation and Treatment – After the examination, Dr. Andalaft will report his findings, recommend a treatment plan and answer any questions. In-house diagnostics may be used to learn more with most results available within 30 minutes.
  • Estimates – For outpatient care, verbal estimates are given upon request. When an animal is hospitalized, written estimates are given on request.
  • Payment and Deposits – Payment is expected at discharge. We accept cash, checks and major credit cards.
  • Follow Up – Written discharge instructions are provided for hospitalized animals. Any recheck examinations can be scheduled at discharge. Our receptionists call to check on your pet a day or two after your visit.

Payment Options

Payment is due at the time of service. For your convenience, we accept credit cards, CareCredit.com,

Scratchpay.com, cash and personal checks.

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