Pet emergency? We take urgent cases. Call (973) 676-7799 now
Veterinary care · East Orange, NJ

Your pet is family.
We treat them that way.

For generations of East Orange families, the animal hospital on Central Ave has been where dogs, cats and small animals get medical, surgical and dental care from people who know them by name.

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4.5★649 Google reviews
Full servicemedical · surgical · dental
Urgent careemergency cases seen
An East Orange pet owner hugging her puppy in golden evening light
152 Central AveEast Orange, NJ 07018
What we do

One hospital for their whole life

From the first puppy or kitten visit to senior care, we handle both emergency cases and everyday medical, surgical and dental needs under one roof.

Veterinarian listening to a shepherd dog's heart with a stethoscope

Wellness exams

Nose-to-tail checkups, vaccinations and preventative care that catch problems before they grow.

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A Yorkie being gently examined on the table

Sick visits & urgent care

Something off with your pet? We take urgent and emergency cases. When in doubt, call us first.

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Veterinary team charting while a Pomeranian waits on the exam table

Surgery & dental

Spay and neuter, soft-tissue procedures and dental cleanings done in-house by hands your pet knows.

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Husky puppies peeking over their whelping box

Puppy & kitten starts

First shots, deworming, microchips and honest guidance for the newest member of the family.

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A green-eyed tabby cat portrait

Cat care

Calm handling and feline-savvy medicine for cats who would very much rather be home.

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A small terrier sitting patiently on the exam table

Small & special pets

We care for all kinds of animals. Call ahead and we will tell you honestly if your companion is one we can help.

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Veterinary team examining a calm dog together
Our care

The neighborhood hospital that never left

Dr. Michael Santiago and the team treat every animal that comes through the door like a valued family member, because in East Orange, they usually are. No upsell, no runaround: an honest diagnosis and a plan you understand.

  • Full-service hospital: medical, surgical and dental in one place
  • Urgent and emergency cases accepted; call first and we will be ready
  • 4.5 stars across 649 Google reviews from your neighbors
  • Plain-language explanations and realistic options at every step
Appointments

Ask for a visit without waiting on hold

Every start you see below is a real opening in the hospital's published hours. Nothing is hidden, greyed out or marked taken, because only the front desk knows what is taken. This sends a request and the desk calls you back to confirm it.

  1. 01 How soon
  2. 02 The visit
  3. 03 The patient
  4. 04 The clinic
  5. 05 You

First, how soon does your pet need to be seen?

Today, or I am worried right nowThis hospital takes urgent and emergency cases. Do not leave that in a form. Call (973) 676-7799 and a person picks up.

Requests here start tomorrow. Nothing on this page reaches the hospital's book on its own, so anything for today belongs on the phone.

New patients

Coming in for the first time

Bring any prior records or medications your pet is on, and plan to arrive ten minutes early so the front desk can start the chart before the doctor sees them. Say it is a first visit in the request and the desk will have the paperwork ready.

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Hours & visit

On Central Ave, where we have always been

Monday9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
FridayClosed
Saturday9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
SundayClosed

East Orange Animal Hospital
152 Central Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 676-7799
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