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Montclair Animal Clinic

Updated 2026-07-06 · 1,309 reviewed · 191 listed · Scored from 644 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(644) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty CareVeterinary Dental CareLow-Cost & Affordable Care
Montclair Animal Clinic
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, Veterinary Dental Care
Reviews
644

What recent reviews say

Montclair has earned fierce loyalty across decades through Dr. Sharkey's calm expertise and staff who treat pets as family, not cases. One owner drove across the city despite a closer clinic nearby; another credits them with saving a cat in anaphylactic shock. The rare complaint highlights a gap in follow-up care and communication around medication side effects.

Surgery, dental work, and routine care earn consistent praise for technique and value. Patients describe a small-practice warmth where vets explain options, adjust plans based on outcomes, and charge fairly. Staff from front desk to technicians make people feel heard and their animals safe.

Praised for
  • trusted staff and vets with genuine care for animals
  • affordable pricing relative to quality
  • thorough, patient explanations and informed options
  • emergency response and medical expertise
  • long-term patient relationships (10-15+ years common)
Watch-outs
  • lack of follow-up on test results
  • prescribed medication caused adverse effects without adequate monitoring
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Best for: Long-term pet owners and families who value affordability, personal attention, and continuity of care.
Think twice if: Test results and follow-up communication have been slow or unclear in isolated cases; call to confirm post-visit communication plans.

Strengths

  • Dr. Sharkey's calm, thorough approach and genuine animal care
  • affordable pricing relative to service quality
  • strong emergency response capability
  • decades-long patient relationships and staff continuity

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Sharkey (primary vet) noted across 15+ years of continuity for many patients
  • Handled anaphylactic shock emergency with fast, accurate diagnosis and treatment
  • In-house laboratory and pharmacy
  • Grooming service mentioned as 'Susan salon'
  • Surgery praised for professionalism
  • Staff named for front-desk support and bedside manner

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Routine vaccinations, preventive care, and long-term wellness guidance consistently praised; one case of inadequate monitoring of medication side effects.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Surgery outcomes and technique described as professional and skilled.
Veterinary Dental Care
Grooming/dental work praised for appearance, comfort, and care.
Low-Cost & Affordable Care
Price-to-quality ratio repeatedly called unmatched; no specific prices stated by reviewers.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.58 average across the 174 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 81% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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16
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7
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Common questions

Is Montclair open on weekends?
Yes, the clinic publishes hours for all 7 days of the week.
Can they handle emergencies like anaphylactic shock?
Yes; a reviewer reported fast, accurate diagnosis and immediate treatment for a cat in anaphylactic shock with positive outcome.
How long do patients typically stay with Montclair?
Many reviewers report 10-15 years or longer; the clinic is known for strong continuity of care.
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Last updated 2026-07-06