Oradell Animal Hospital

As one of the first multi-specialty veterinary hospitals in the nation, OAH has a storied history of providing the most comprehensive care for companion animals of various species. Today, our extensive team of experienced veterinarians, including board-certified specialists, provides 24-hour emergency, specialty, and primary care

When the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) approved pathology and preventive care as the first two official veterinary specialties in 1951, it marked the formal beginning of specialization in this profession. Oradell Animal Hospital has played a significant role in this evolution, both here in New Jersey and across the US. Humble Beginnings: In 1961, Drs. Anthony Palminteri and Gary Johnson opened Oradell Animal Hospital in a small house where they saw patients in the living room and performed surgery in the kitchen. That same year, they opened a second hospital in Hasbrouck Heights. When the American College of Veterinary Surgery first offered Diplomate status and gave its initial certifying examination in 1968, Dr. Palminteri became the first veterinary surgeon in New Jersey to pass the exam and earn board certification. By 1969, OAH outgrew its original building and acquired a facility in Paramus. Throughout the 1970s, the practice gained national recognition for its cutting-edge veterinary medicine and surgery. In 1972, OAH was accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). In 1979 Oradell Animal Hospital launched an internship program. More than 350 interns have completed the program to date. New locations added including Fort Lee in 1994. In 2003, Oradell Animal Hospital’s expansive 36,000 square foot facility in Paramus, New Jersey opened. In 2013, Oradell Animal Hospital was designated a Veterinary Trauma Center by VetCOT