Woodbridge Veterinary Group
424 Amboy Ave, Woodbridge, NJ 07095
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10/06/2012
Provided by YP.comNot specialists, unwilling to admit it. Our cat was a patient for three years. At first we were very happy with his care and the overall service. However it became clear that he was a special case. The vets at Woodbridge may be good doctors but they are not specialists. We trusted the Woodbridge vets to help him, and if they couldn't, to tell us that we should seek a second opinion. There is no shame in that.
Sadly the underlying problem presented itself too late. Two days after a visit to Woodbridge, in which the doctor dismissed our concerns about our cat's constant purring, we rushed our cat to the emergency vet in respiratory distress. An xray showed he had a collapsed lung and fluid in his chest cavity. We were referred to a specialist hospital, and a cardiologist did an EKG and discovered that our cat had advanced heart disease. Surgery to repair his collapsed lung was not an option. With broken hearts we made the impossible decision to end his suffering and he passed away in our arms.
To add insult to injury: about a month after our cat's death, we received an automated reminder for the next blood test from Woodbridge. When we called them about it - giving the benefit of the doubt that perhaps they hadn't received the final report from the specialist hospital - the receptionist got defensive and testy with us.
We don't wish any ill upon the vets at Woodbridge, however we wish that they would have advised us to seek specialized care sooner. Nothing can bring our wonderful kitty back to us, but if we can help other pet parents avoid this kind of heartbreak then maybe he won't have died in vain. For routine visits, they are fine doctors. For difficult or specialized cases, get a second opinion.
07/13/2016
Provided by YP.comI had a wonderful experience with the people at Woodbridge Veterinary. I recently had to have my pet lovebird put down at the age of 19. When I called the vets, the lady who answered was very kind, and when I asked the cost, she found out, and told me the price, which I found very reasonable.
When I arrived, they were very carrying and understanding in the moment, knowing the emotion pet owners go through when having to make this ultimate move of compassion. Everyone in the office was outstanding, from the front office workers to the vet herself. Rosie had always been very healthy, but when I woke up one day, she had suffered a stroke or something, and was just spinning on the bottom of the cage, unable to move her left side. They were very kind and understanding at an emotional time, and I appreciate all they did. Steve
07/14/2015
Provided by YPmobileIt is a shame such a good vet has such a bad addatude.
04/29/2013
Provided by YP.comREPTILE/EXOTIC: Dr. Brian Civatte was absolutely great. I called and needed an urgent appointment for my leopard gecko. She has been off-food for weeks. Dr. Civatte went through all the possibilities of what could be wrong with our girl. He offered to run a stool test, x-ray, or blood work. We opted to take the stool test and Dr. Civatte gave us a prescription for a de-wormer, an antibiotic, and Critical Care ( a food supplement). He was kind and showed affection for my girl, complementing on how beautiful her eyes are (they look like a alligator's) He showed genuine care for my girl and I will always return to him when she needs to be seen. He is an awesome exotics vet and takes the time to make sure you understand your pet and how they should live.
04/11/2012
Provided by YPmobileWow! Just adopted a pup and have been at the vet twice as well as three phone calls with receptionists and I must say hands down that I don't have one complaint. I loved both Dr. s I saw and receptionists were EXTREMELY helpful.
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