VCA Foster Animal Hospital

Clifton, NJ

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Emergency End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

In our AAHA-accredited facility at VCA Foster Animal Hospital, we've helped pets live long, healthy and happy lives for more than 50 years. We work hard to deliver the best medical care for your pets, as well as the best experience for you, the pet owner

Foster Animal Hospital is proud to have been serving Clifton, Montclair, Nutley and the surrounding area for over 50 years

Care capabilities

End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

3
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Licensed technicians
12
Support staff
16
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Digital RadiologyEchocardiographyEKGOFA X Ray

Services in detail

Advanced Dental CareDigital RadiologyEchocardiographyEKGOFA X RayCanine and Feline DiabetesCat DiabetesDog DiabetesBehavior CounselingNutritional CounselingAdult and Senior WellnessFlea and Tick Control
Show all 47 services
ImmunizationsMicrochippingNew Kitten and New Puppy PackagesParasite ControlPreventive MedicineVaccinationsWeight Management ProgramWellness ExamsWellness TestingAllergy and Itchy Skin ReliefAnesthesiaDental CareDental X RaysDentistryDNA Breed TestingEar ChecksEuthanasia ServicesFull DiagnosticsGeneral SurgeryGeriatric MedicineHealth CertificatesHealth ExamsHospitalizationHouse CallsIn House LaboratoryIn House PharmacyIn Office Surgical SuiteInternal MedicineIsolation WardPain ManagementPeriodonticsPet Loss SupportRadiologyRoutine SurgeriesSpays and Neuters

Appointments & hours

Mon: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Tue: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Wed: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Thu: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm; Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sat: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm; Sun: Closed

Frequently asked

What services does VCA Foster Animal Hospital offer?+

VCA Foster Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

80% Positive sentiment
based on 328 reviews

Foster Animal Hospital is a well-regarded veterinary practice known for providing compassionate, thorough, and gentle care for pets, particularly cats and dogs with anxiety or special needs. The facility is described as clean and welcoming, featuring dedicated veterinarians who take the time to explain treatments and follow up personally with owners. While most experiences highlight high-quality wellness care, routine visits, and supportive end-of-life handling, some individuals note challenges with appointment scheduling, phone communication responsiveness, and occasional high costs.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.