Lanoka Oaks Veterinary Center

Lanoka Harbor, NJ

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At a glance

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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
On-site parking
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Overview

At Lanoka Oaks Veterinary Center, we’re proud to be the go-to neighborhood veterinary clinic, where compassionate care meets advanced medicine to keep pets healthy, happy, and thriving. Conveniently located in Lanoka Harbor, NJ, we serve families throughout Toms River Township and the surrounding communities. As a local practice, we believe in building real relationships with the pets and people we care for

Founder and owner of Lanoka Oaks, Jon is a native New Englander who doesn’t understand why people at the shore don’t like snow. After graduating college in New England, he traveled to Michigan where he obtained a master’s in Zoology and his doctorate in veterinary medicine, both from Michigan State. After graduating in 1986 (and marrying in 1983), his native New Jerseyan wife brought him to New Jersey where he found his first veterinary job here in Ocean County. After working there for almost two years, he decided to strike out on his own and founded LOVC

Mission — We continually strive to provide exceptional veterinary care to our clients; to help our patients achieve longer, healthier lives; to provide high-quality medical care; to treat our clients-and our patients-as we, ourselves, expect to be treated; and to make the practice grow and prosper

Care capabilities

End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)
14
Support staff
16
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

UltrasoundDigital radiologyLaser therapyIn-house lab

Services in detail

Wellness exams and vaccinationsUltrasound and digital radiologyAllergies and dermatologyNutrition and weight managementLaser therapyGeneral and oral surgeryDentistryHousecallsMicrochippingWellness plansLaboratory servicesEnd-of-Life CareCardiologyDiagnostic UltrasoundDiagnostics with Radiology (X-Rays)In-house lab testingSenior Pet Wellness CareParasite Protection

Appointments & hours

Monday: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Tuesday: 8:00am – 8:00pm, Wednesday: 8:00am – 8:00pm, Thursday: 8:00am – 8:00pm, Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Weekends: Closed

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Frequently asked

What services does Lanoka Oaks Veterinary Center offer?+

Lanoka Oaks Veterinary Center offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 145 reviews

Lanoka Oaks Veterinary Center is an independent animal hospital known for providing compassionate, thorough, and highly personalized medical care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets. The facility maintains a clean and welcoming environment, featuring spacious examination rooms and online medication ordering. The veterinary team and support staff are widely regarded as exceptionally kind, patient, and knowledgeable, frequently accommodating same-day appointments, urgent care needs, and sensitive end-of-life services with warmth and professionalism.

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.