Scotch Plains Animal Hospital

Scotch Plains, NJ

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

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

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible seating

Overview

Our passion is your pets health, education & our community

Scotch Plains Animal Hospital has been in continuous operation since the 1990's, founded by Dr. Schaefer and currently owned and operated by Dr. Wendy Lim

Mission — Advocacy for our patients, while supporting our clients in providing compassionate, personalized care that focuses on integrity, respect and excellence

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)

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

Services in detail

Wellness ExamsImmunizationsIntestinal parasite screeningHeartworm and tick-borne diseases screeningHeartworm and Retrovirus screening (canine)Early disease screening (feline)(blood and urine testing)Microchip implantationRoutine blood, urine and fecal testingFecal PCR panelRespiratory PCR panelUrine cultureRadiology without sedation
Show all 34 services
Ultrasound-guided cystocentesis without sedationFine needle aspirate and cytology to the lab (without sedation)Local analgesia and skin biopsy to the lab (without sedation)Blood pressure measurementIntra-occular pressure measurementTear Production measurementFluorescein eye stainRingworm testingApplication of Free Style Libre sensor for management of Diabetes MellitusSkin diseases including ear infectionMinor eye issuesCommon respiratory issuesGastrointestinal diseasesRenal and urinary diseasesMinor wound careCommon endocrine diseasesCytopoint for management of pruritus secondary to underlying allergiesLibrela for management of pain secondary to underlying degenerative joint diseaseAdequan for management of degenerative joint diseasePercorten or Zycortal injection for management of Addison's diseaseSubcutaneous fluid therapy for management of chronic renal diseaseVitamine B-12 injection for management of gastrointestinal disease

Appointments & hours

Mon - Tue: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wed: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Thur-Fri: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Sun: Closed

Frequently asked

Does Scotch Plains Animal Hospital treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Scotch Plains Animal Hospital offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Scotch Plains Animal Hospital offer?+

Scotch Plains Animal Hospital offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

What reviewers say

93% Positive sentiment
based on 176 reviews

Scotch Plains Animal Hospital is an independent veterinary practice offering comprehensive care with a compassionate, knowledgeable, and thorough approach. The facility is meticulously clean, and the staff is consistently described as welcoming, patient, and exceptionally skilled at handling anxious or reactive pets. The veterinary team excels in clear communication, collaborative treatment planning, and providing comforting end-of-life care, though recent changes in leadership have brought some adjustments in pricing and visit duration.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsStrong 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.