Matawan Animal Hospital

Matawan, 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
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Welcome to Matawan Animal Hospital — where compassionate care and modern veterinary medicine come together for your pet. Dr. Petrone, Dr. Vokral, Dr. Beeber, and Dr. Pla are proud to continue the legacy Dr. Barry built in this community. We are honored to carry his commitment to personalized, family-focused care forward while expanding our services to better serve you and your pets. As we grow, we’re excited to offer extended hours and enhanced medical capabilities, including urgent care appointments, advanced dentistry, surgery, ultrasound, and acupuncture. Our goal is to provide comprehensive, high-quality care in one trusted location — making it easier and more convenient for you to get the care your pet needs. Our team is dedicated to delivering consistent, safe, and compassionate service at every visit. From preventive care to advanced diagnostics and treatment, we work together to ensure you and your pet feel supported every step of the way. We are here for you. We are here for your pet. And we are proud to be your neighborhood veterinary hospital

Care capabilities

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

Team at a glance

5
Veterinarians (DVM)

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

Technology & equipment

digital radiographyultrasoundin-house blood testingtherapeutic laserdigital dental technology

Services in detail

Annual ExamsDental CareDiagnostic ServicesEmergency and Urgent CareEnd-of-Life ServicesHouse CallsMicrochippingNutritional CounselingParasite PreventionPet Health & Medical ServicesSenior Pet WellnessSurgeryVaccinationsVirtual Visits

Appointments & hours

Monday 8:30 AM–5 PM, Tuesday 8:30 AM–5 PM, Wednesday 8:30 AM–5 PM, Thursday 8:30 AM–7 PM, Friday 8:30 AM–5 PM, Saturday 9 AM-2 PM, Sunday Closed

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Frequently asked

Is Matawan Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Matawan Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Matawan Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

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

What services does Matawan Animal Hospital offer?+

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

What reviewers say

80% Positive sentiment
based on 155 reviews

Matawan Animal Hospital is an independent veterinary practice offering comprehensive pet care, including wellness exams, surgical procedures, and routine diagnostics. The facility features a compassionate and knowledgeable veterinary team known for providing thorough explanations, gentle handling of anxious pets, and supportive end-of-life care. While historical ties to the practice run deep and many value the fair pricing and attentive service provided over the years, recent leadership transitions have introduced new cost concerns and staffing changes.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingGood With Anxious Pets

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.