Stafford Veterinary Hospital - Manahawkin, NJ 08050

// OUR SERVICES

Our hospital is equipped with the modern tools which are necessary to diagnose and treat medical conditions while you wait, laboratory work and x-rays can be completed in minutes. We offer dental procedures including ultrasonic scaling and polishing, EKGs and blood pressure evaluations are also available for diagnosing and monitoring heart and vascular disease. Our surgical facility offers the very safest anesthetics, a sterile environment, and the ability to provide post-operative pain relief.

Utilizing advanced laser technology, many procedures can now be done with less pain and bleeding, while ensuring an easier recovery.

We are concerned about the complete animal and best care that they deserve. Some of the services we offer at SVH include:
Comprehensive Exams and Vaccinations
Blood Health Screens
State of the art surgical facilities and practices, including laser technology
Boarding (sorry Fido, felines only)
Medical boarding
Computerized medical records for accuracy
Wellness supplies and preventatives

Pet Portals

Stafford Veterinary Hospital now provides secure online access to your pet's health information.

Use Pet Portals to:
Request appointments
Request Rx refills
Check vaccinations
Get e-mail reminders

Surgery and Your Pet

All pets require surgery sometime during their life. Newer anesthetics and protocols make surgical procedures much safer than ever before and the vast majority of surgery is performed without complications. A small amount of risk will always exist with any surgical procedure. There may be problems that may not be found with a routine physical exam that may seriously jeopardize your pet's health. In order to reduce risk and increase the comfort level of your pet during surgery, the following recommendations and options may be offered by your veterinarian along with the estimated cost.

Current Vaccinations: No pet should ever receive surgery without vaccinations being up-to-date. Puppies need to be protected against Distemper/Parvo virus and kittens need to have the feline Distemper/Respiratory Virus vaccines, as well as, have a negative Feline Leukemia/Feline AIDS test.

Pre surgical Blood Screens: These are designed to identify hidden problems with the kidneys, liver, and other internal organs that would not be evident during a physical exam. They are equivalent to the screens your doctor performs on you prior to surgery or at your annual physical.

Pre surgical EKG: Certain breeds such as Dobermans, Boxers, Danes have a high incidence of heart arrhythmia and should always have pre surgical EKGs. EKGs are a good idea for all pets but are especially important for those breeds prone to heart problems, older pets or those with heart abnormalities.

Laser Surgery: This is one of the newest and most exciting procedures in veterinary medicine. Surgical lasers reduce bleeding, swelling, and postoperative pain by sealing blood vessels, lymphatic, and nerves as they are cut with a Laser Beam rather than a scalpel. Many procedures benefit greatly from the use of a laser and it is method of choice for declaws, tumor removals, oral surgery and those surgeries with high risk of excessive bleeding.

Pain Medication: Pets perceive pain with any surgical procedure just as we do. The amount of pain may vary with the procedure type, age, physical condition and temperament of the pet. Pain medication is highly recommended for all surgical procedures.

Please discuss your pets upcoming surgery with your veterinarian to make a final decision about the tests needed and the costs involved to make your pets surgical appointment as safe and pain free as possible.