Business Details
46 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Full-Service Veterinary Care in Hackettstown
Since 1980, Hackettstown Animal Hospital has provided comprehensive veterinary care under the leadership of Dr. Cojocar. Our team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff prioritize compassionate, high-quality care for every patient while fostering a welcoming environment for pets and owners. With expertise in wellness exams, diagnostics, surgery, and end-of-life care, we emphasize preventive care, client education, and personalized treatment plans. Our mission remains rooted in trust, professionalism, and dedication to advancing veterinary medicine while treating every client as family. 
Services
Wellness Exams
Veterinary Surgery
Dentistry
Diagnostic Testing
Travel Certificates
End-of-Life Care
Pharmacy Services
Nutrition Counseling
Parasite Prevention
Senior Pet Care
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We have provided veterinary care since 1980 with dedicated professionals.
- Our team includes experienced veterinarians and certified technicians.
- Offering full-service care from wellness exams to emergency surgery.
- Our mission prioritizes personalized, high-quality veterinary medicine.
- We maintain transparent communication and client-focused treatment plans.
What people say
Quality of care
Kindness
Staff is great
Caring spirit
Family-friendly
Services
Wellness Exams
Annual comprehensive exams detect health issues early through physical assessments, vaccination updates, and preventive care planning. Our veterinarians evaluate pets' overall health, discuss nutrition, and recommend tailored parasite prevention strategies. Ideal for maintaining long-term wellness in pets of all life stages.
Veterinary Surgery
Our surgical suite performs spays/neuters, orthopedic procedures, mass removals, and emergency interventions using modern anesthesia and monitoring tools. Preoperative diagnostics ensure patient safety while postoperative care focuses on pain management and recovery support for optimal outcomes in companion animals.
Dentistry
Dental evaluations and cleanings address periodontal disease through scaling, polishing, and extractions when needed. We provide oral health education and recommend preventive products to maintain dental hygiene, preventing systemic infections linked to poor oral health in pets.
Diagnostic Testing
In-house blood work, digital radiography, and ultrasound enable rapid diagnosis of illnesses. Collaboration with specialist radiologists and cardiologists ensures accurate interpretation of complex cases, supporting timely treatment decisions for conditions affecting internal organs, bones, and heart function.
Travel Certificates
USDA-certified veterinarians prepare health certificates for domestic and international travel. We verify vaccination compliance, perform required exams, and complete documentation meeting destination-specific requirements to ensure safe, legal pet transportation across borders with minimal owner stress.
People
Dr. Susan Bahr
Veterinarian
Graduate of The Ohio State University with 25+ years in small animal medicine, specializing in internal medicine and pediatrics. Active in community veterinary education programs for local pet owners.
Dr. Anthony Long
Veterinarian
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies graduate with expertise in preventative medicine. Focuses on client education about pet wellness while managing a family hobby farm with livestock and rescue animals.
Dr. Dana Nause
Veterinarian
Tuskegee University graduate specializing in surgery and chronic disease management. Combines surgical expertise with compassionate care, particularly assisting senior pets through mobility challenges and pain management.
Dr. Scott Thornton
Veterinarian
Transitioned from entrepreneurship to veterinary medicine after earning his DVM. Practices chronic pain management and general medicine while advocating for Newfoundland breed preservation through responsible ownership programs.
Questions
Do you accept new clients?
Yes, we welcome new clients! Schedule your pet's first visit using our online booking system or call us directly.
What veterinary services do you offer?
We provide wellness exams, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, travel certificates, end-of-life care, and prescription pharmacy services for pets.
Are payment plans available?
While we don't offer in-house financing, we accept CareCredit and most major credit cards to facilitate pet healthcare access.
Is emergency care available?
We handle emergencies during operating hours. For critical after-hours situations, we recommend contacting Hunterdon Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital.
How do travel health certificates work?
Our USDA-certified veterinarians complete international and domestic travel documents after required exams and vaccination verification for safe pet transportation.
Do you offer pet insurance guidance?
We recommend Trupanion and PetPlan while providing resources to help owners compare policy details and coverage options.
