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Summit Dog & Cat Hospital has proudly served the community at this location since 1923. Our current building opened in 1997.
Dr. Dorney continues to own the hospital. We have been family-owned and operated since 1980 and remain proudly non-corporate.
Yes. We offer radiology, ultrasonography, orthopedic surgery, and surgical consultations performed by specialists on an appointment-only basis.
Yes. New Jersey State law requires that any pet receiving a rabies vaccine must be examined by a veterinarian to ensure they are healthy enough to receive the vaccine.
This is a doctor’s exam (not a technician visit), and an exam fee will apply.
All pets must be examined by our veterinarian yearly. If your pet has been examined within the year and does not require a rabies vaccine, a technician may administer other eligible vaccines. Please call us with any questions prior to scheduling.
Yes. In addition to routine procedures such as spays, neuters, mass removals, and dentistry, we also schedule and perform orthopedic and major soft tissue surgeries.
Pre-Surgical Instructions:
No food or water after midnight the night before surgery.
If your pet eats or drinks after midnight, surgery may be canceled and your full deposit forfeited.
Yes. We offer full grooming services by appointment only.
No. We stopped participating in the town’s free rabies program in 2021.
We offer:
Your pet’s remains typically return within 10–14 days. We cannot guarantee timing, as we use an outside company. Pet Meadow services the hospital every Monday.
Each boarding facility has its own vaccine requirements. Please contact the boarding facility directly to confirm which vaccines and/or fecal testing are required.
We recommend gathering this information prior to making a reservation to allow time for any needed vaccinations.
Even lifelong medications require at least one physical exam per year to monitor your pet’s condition.
Some medications also require periodic bloodwork to ensure:
Symptoms may look similar but have different causes requiring different treatments. Using medications without an exam can worsen certain conditions, especially eye or skin issues.
Spaying or neutering is typically performed around 6–8 months of age.
This blood test evaluates:
It helps ensure your pet’s safety during anesthesia and surgery.
Monitoring ensures medications are:
Following dosing instructions and recommended lab schedules ensures the best therapeutic outcome.
Sedate-to-groom is available Thursdays and Fridays by appointment only.
Drop-off: 8:00–8:30 AM
No food or water after midnight.
You will sign a medical release form. Groomers set their own fees.
Call (908) 273-2200 with questions before scheduling.
No walk-ins are accepted. You must schedule a technician appointment.
Same-day appointments may be available, but you must call to schedule to ensure timely service.
Refills may be requested:
Please allow 24–48 hours for processing.
Yes. We maintain a dedicated technician for tech appointments.
Pedicures are the only service that does not include a tech fee.
Tech visits are lower cost than doctor visits and typically involve shorter wait times.
Unfortunately, no. Due to increasing operational costs nationwide, we cannot grandfather pricing.
Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
As of November 1, 2024, all clients and non-clients must have been examined by our veterinarian within the calendar year to use hospital services (grooming, boarding, technician visits, etc.).
We apply a 3.99% non-cash fee to credit/debit card transactions due to processing costs.
To avoid this fee, you may pay by:
No. Medical records are provided only to the rescue organization. The rescue owns the pet and must request records directly.
The following must be current:
Heartworm disease is transmitted by infected mosquitoes and has been reported in all 50 states.
Because mosquito activity timing varies, prevention should be given year-round. The heartworm lifecycle can take up to 6 months before symptoms appear.
Many heartworm preventatives (such as Sentinel and Heartgard) also protect against intestinal parasites like roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms.
