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    Business ProfileforGarden State Veterinary Specialists

    Veterinarian

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    5/5stars

    Average of 1 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    5 complaints closed in last 3 years

    1 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Overview

    Veterinary referral hospital, open 24/7, offering emergency critical care

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    1 Pine St, Tinton Falls, NJ 07753-7710
    BBB File Opened:
    3/14/2000
    Years in Business:
    29
    Business Started:
    8/3/1994
    Business Started Locally:
    8/3/1994
    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Business Management
    • Patricia Smillie-Scavelli, Administrator
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Patricia Smillie-Scavelli, Administrator

    Customer Contact

    • Patricia Smillie-Scavelli, Administrator
    Additional Contact Information

    Fax Numbers

    • (732) 922-7720
      Primary Fax

    Industry Tip

    BBB Tip: Choosing a veterinarian for your pet

    Customer Complaints

    5 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    05/18/2023

    Complaint Type:
    Product Issues
    Status:
    Unanswered
    To Whom It May ******* :On 10/26/22 my beloved pet **************** had PU surgery and I was told that the surgery was uneventful and that hes recovering and he has a big pee holenow and that hes urinating. He was discharged and once I looked at him I immediately noticed that something was seriously wrong ! He was very distended and his big pee hole was sealed closed and he was unable to urinate even though he kept trying. I called GSVS and the ** Dr was supposed to call me back and never did! I rushed ***** back to GSVS only to have more testing done and spend more money and it was confirmed that he was dying and that euthanizing him would be the best option ! I requested to speak with his surgeon and never was able to. Why was I told that he was fine and urinating ? No one mentioned the distended abdomen ! Why wasnt an ultrasound done prior to discharge ? GSVS states that they are compassionate and caring, then why cant I have some answers ? I think a refund would be most definitely warranted or most appropriate ! I was told that someone would speak to the director and call me regarding a price adjustment on the bill but this never happened ! I also e-mailed the director and mailed them a request form to release ****** medical records so I could get some answers and I never received anything ! I am requesting a refund from the surgical date 10/26/22 and the day I returned with ***** dying on 10/28/22 for fees for further testing and euthanasia totaling $5,638 I feel that this hospital should honor its logo with a heart symbol that states ****************** I also would really appreciate being able to read his medical records as I have already mailed them a release form.Thank you !************************* ***************************************************** **************

    Customer Reviews

    1 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Michele M

    5 stars

    06/03/2022

    My shih tzu was attacked by a large dog on 05/29/2022 at approximately 8 pm. She was injured and bleeding profusely. I called another emergency vet closer to home and was told not sure if they could see my dog and put me on hold for over 10 minutes to check with the vet. I could not wait any longer and hung up on them. Luckily I came across GSVS and called them. Without hesitation they told me to bring my dog right in. We were greeted immediately and she was taken such good care of. I had options of what I should do and did not feel pressured into anything. The staff and **************** were amazing. Fate brought me to you and I will recommend this practice to anyone who asks. Unfortunately, I live 2.5 hours away otherwise they would become my primary vet. Thank you so much for all you did for my baby, *******

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