Rockaway Animal Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Rockaway Animal Hospital
Preventive care
Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.
Compare prescription pricing
Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.
Consider pet insurance
Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about Rockaway Animal Hospital? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.
Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.
How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider
Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.
We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.
How rankings are determined
Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 19 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,801 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,230 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,973 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,921 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,868 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 183 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,375 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 833 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,416 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 11,266 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,712 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,353 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,868 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,551 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,597 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
Compare Pet Insurance Plans
You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.
Getting to Know Your Veterinarian
Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.
Experience
Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.
Emergency Care Procedures
It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.
Communication Preferences
Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.
Breed Specific Health Considerations
Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.
Facility Tour
If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.
Final Note
Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.
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Reviews from Google
548 reviews
I love Rockaway Animal Hospital. My cat got sick the day before we were going on vacation out of the country. My Vet at the time was closed weekends and I was in a panic. My sister said to go to her vet, they were there 24/7 so I called. They took my girl (Black and White one) in and kept her while I was away. She is much better and back to her normal self. Buddy (Orange one) has also gotten great care there too. Thanks you to all of the great staff there. You can feel they are loved and well cared for. And the visiting hours are a plus too.
Jun 24, 2023
I don’t even know where to begin regarding the standard of care I have received over the past year with this animal hospital. And I am not the only one just filter all the negative reviews and see how many of them has been recent. It is disappointing because I discovered the practice eight years ago when it was Dr. Mainer and his wife they were incredibly professional and thorough and caring, and I was so pleased that I had found the best veterinarian practice. My dog has since passed away, but my daughter brings her cat to this vet practice, and unfortunately, it is gotten so big and crowded that the wait times are atrocious even with an appointment, and the standard of care that we have received for several different bigger issues has been absolutely unbelievable to me. My daughters cat had pneumonia and had to stay for a fee days, and we were kept in the dark about her condition. We were handed off to vet techs who did not know her case, misinformed us several times, could not provide us with information about updates, and it was impossible to get a vet to even call us back on her condition which at the time, according to them, was precarious. The cat also got a small wound on her back recently that we brought her in for a witch needed a few minor stitches, and they forced us to leave her there overnight because “no one was there to attend her to stitch her up” and we were hit with a costly bill of overnight care even though she received none overnight at all, and was stitched up in the afternoon the next day, so the cat was put under unnecessary stress , and had no one attending her for a completely unnecessary overnight stay. Again this was the second time with a medical issue where she was there and they would not call us back with status updates even though we called multiple times for answers. It was very hard to get information from them and no vets responded to us, and only again vet technicians, who not knew nothing about her case or her condition. Thankfully I do not live in the Rockaway area anymore and if I did, I would never bring any of my animals there. My daughter is now switching vets because we are completely dissatisfied with the substandard level of care that has been given to us on numerous occasions. I am very sad because I thought I found a great practice. I will never go back here again, and I do not recommend it to anyone who cares about their pets and their health.
Oct 14, 2023
Dr. Maniar is one of the best animal doctors in the Morris County area!!! He took care of my Toby for 14 years and, I had to say goodbye for the 1st time to a furry individual in February 6, 2023. That experience changed my life completely and for ever. Not only I'll give Dr. Maniar a 5 star review, but I will share how compassionate, available, and caring human he is, that even when he's trying to enjoy his personal time with his loved ones, he is always a call away. Toby was my first dog ever, and probably many of you will think I haven't experience as many other animal services....yes I have, I had the blessing of having a caring friend who saw my heart broken in million pieces after my Toby's spirit was set free. She drove 10 hours and got me a new puppy her name is Mia! She's now only 2 months old and as you know when they're babies they are super energized, she had an accident at only 8 weeks old and I've been at the Sussex County Animal Hospital 7 times; 1st visit $250 and $358 2nd visit because of an accident $941 3rd visit follow up change of Stent $167 4th visit follow up not ready to remove Stent another $161 - only changed bandage. 5th time- follow up not ready to remove stent yet- $161- changed bandage 6th visit- vaccine and wellness check up follow up $250 balance of the puppy wellness plan, and $485 7th visit another accident same leg, waited 2 hours not seen, because another dog with critical condition arrived after us.....we left, the next day called her primary doctor, not doctor is available.... but wait at the ER they can do an x-ray for $500. I'm disgusted how everything is money for some, Dr. Maniar has always been understanding, flexible and that's why he is successful! I wish him and his staff many more sucess and blessings! Unfortunately, we can't have a couple of him (clones) to help him run his office. 😀 My friend has been taking care of my new furry friend until I'm approved to bring her home with us. A new hospital was tried.....not a great experience but their advertisements sound great!!! Watch out!!!!
Apr 17, 2023
My mother took her cat here for a UTI which they said turned into a kidney infection and kept her for a week plus a follow up. I questioned the week stay but my mother assured me that the doctor was great and super caring. Further speaking to other vets I was told that cats can go home with kidney infections as long as they are eating and drinking, which my cat was. This is known to be a common scam by centers, keeping pets overnight when it’s not needed medically. They claimed to be giving my mom a deal of $1700 for a week stay plus $400 for a follow up visit. This cat didn’t need 24/7 hour care. Yes the vet is nice etc. however when you’re taking advantage of people who don’t know the protocol.. this is malpractice. My parents had to charge a credit card as they are on a fixed income and cannot afford this. Shame on you.
Aug 22, 2023
Amazing staff! Unfortunately our little guy was admitted for 3 weeks, they allowed visits every day at late and off hours. The doctor provided nearly daily updates and is very knowledgeable. We are so lucky to have this practice in Rockaway!
Jun 8, 2023