VCA Old Tappan Veterinary Hospital

When looking for a dependable vet for your dog or cat, VCA Old Tappan Veterinary Hospital (which is actually located right on Broadway in Norwood) offers a massive facility backed by serious medical credentials. They are an AAHA-accredited hospital and were recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Animal Hospitals for 2026.

What You Will Experience Walking in, you will notice the clinic is large and highly structured. The medical staff makes a concerted effort to create a calm, low-stress environment, and they specifically utilize “Cat Friendly” handling techniques to keep highly anxious felines as relaxed as possible. The veterinarians themselves are excellent—deeply knowledgeable and dedicated to taking the time to explain options and partner with you on health decisions.

To be completely honest about the day-to-day feel: this is a large, corporate-owned VCA facility. Because of the corporate structure, there can sometimes be high staff turnover among the veterinary technicians and front desk personnel. As a pet owner, this means you might not always see the exact same friendly faces at the reception desk from visit to visit, and the facility can occasionally feel a bit sterile or “ghost-town” like in its vastness. However, when it comes to the actual medicine and surgical procedures, the doctors are highly capable and your pets are in incredibly safe, skilled hands.

Features & Specialties This is a full-service hospital equipped to handle your pet’s needs from their first weeks through their senior years. Their core offerings include:

• Preventative & Routine Care: New puppy/kitten packages, routine wellness exams, microchipping, and nutritional/weight management.

• Advanced Diagnostics: Digital radiology, Tonopen (for eye pressure screening), EKG, and full laboratory diagnostics.

• Specialty Services: Dermatology, urology, internal medicine, and comprehensive dental care including periodontics.

• Surgery: Routine spay/neuter procedures as well as more complex soft-tissue surgeries, all backed by strict pain management protocols and dedicated postoperative monitoring.

• Breeding Clearances: They offer official OFA X-Rays for evaluating hip dysplasia and conformation.

• Senior & End-of-Life: Dedicated geriatric medicine and compassionate hospice care.