Meisels Animal Hospital

Elmwood Park, NJ

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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 Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Hospitalization End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Your Partner in Pet Care. Best-In-Class Care. Trusted Vets

Meisels Animal Hospital was established in 1946 by its founder Dr. Morton Meisels and grew from a clinic in a small house on the first floor to a 4,000 square foot facility. Today the practice has continued to maintain the high standards that Dr. Meisels had set forth from its inception by providing high-quality pet care with compassion, and an emphasis on client education

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

3
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Licensed technicians
7
Support staff
11
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

digital x-raysin-house laboratory

Services in detail

Wellness CareDental CareSurgical ServicesDiagnosticsEnd of Life CareLaboratoryMicrochippingNutritionPharmacyVaccinationsSpay/NeuterUrgent CareRadiology ServicesPuppy and Kitten CareSenior Pet CareParasite Prevention and ControlOral ExamsProfessional Teeth CleaningsExtractions and Advanced Procedures

Appointments & hours

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Mon - Fri: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM, Sunday: Closed

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Frequently asked

Does Meisels Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Meisels Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Meisels Animal Hospital offer?+

Meisels Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Hospitalization, and more.

When was Meisels Animal Hospital established?+

Meisels Animal Hospital has served the Elmwood Park, NJ community since 1946.

What reviewers say

83% Positive sentiment
based on 403 reviews

Meisels Animal Hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care characterized by compassionate staff, knowledgeable veterinarians, and thorough explanations. The facility is kept clean and modern, offering fair pricing and attentive follow-up care. While the scheduling system and front desk experience receive mixed feedback, the veterinary team is widely regarded as gentle and supportive with anxious pets and end-of-life care.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

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