By VetsCompared
About Veterinary Care in Clifton
Clifton has 11 veterinary clinics, giving pet owners a solid range of choices backed by an average Google rating of 4.6 from 2,767 reviews. What stands out locally is access: weekend appointments are common, several clinics stay open into the evening, and emergency care is available within town.
Top 3 clinics (current town ranking table)
| Clinic | Our Score | Verified | Published prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Healthcare Center Of Clifton Inc | 49/100 | — | — |
| Valley Animal Hospital | 48/100 | — | — |
| Clifton Ave Animal Hospital | 45/100 | — | — |
For most pet owners, Clifton looks like a genuinely strong place to search for veterinary care rather than a town where one or two clinics dominate everything. The overall review picture is consistently positive, and the number of options is large enough that you can compare fit instead of settling for whatever is closest. That matters if you are balancing routine wellness visits, ongoing treatment, and the need for a practice that feels dependable over time.
One caution is that none of the Clifton listings are verified, which means the basic listing details have not been confirmed by a registered user. That is not a judgment on medical quality, but it does make it worth checking hours, species seen, appointment availability, and emergency coverage before you go. Access is otherwise a real strength here: weekend openings are fairly widespread, several clinics run later into the evening, and emergency or out-of-hours care exists in town instead of requiring every urgent case to leave Clifton.
A practical way to choose among vets in Clifton is to start with your pet’s needs rather than the star order alone. If you want a long-term primary vet, ask about continuity with the same doctor, routine appointment wait times, and how follow-up questions are handled after visits. If your pet is older, anxious, or has a chronic condition, ask about diagnostic workups, medication monitoring, and referral habits. If you keep birds, rabbits, reptiles, or other nontraditional pets, confirm exotics experience early rather than assuming every clinic offers it.
Because Clifton combines decent choice with strong access, convenience can be a smarter tiebreaker than it would be in a thinner market. A clinic that is easy to reach on a Saturday or after work may serve you better than one with slightly stronger online buzz but difficult scheduling. For urgent situations, save the emergency-capable options in your phone before you need them, and for routine care, use one first visit to judge communication style, exam thoroughness, and whether the staff makes both you and your pet feel comfortable returning.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Clifton, New Jersey
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Our Score (49/100)
Veterinary Healthcare Center Of Clifton Inc is an independent veterinary clinic in Clifton, New Jersey. It treats dogs, cats, and exotics, including birds, reptiles, and small mammals. The clinic offers routine veterinary care, surgery,...
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Our Score (48/100)
Valley Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic listed in Clifton, New Jersey, at 1171 Valley Rd Ste A, Montclair, NJ 07043. It sees dogs, cats, exotic pets, birds, and reptiles, and lists general care, preventive care, dentistry, and...
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Our Score (45/100)
Clifton Ave Animal Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic in Clifton, New Jersey, located on Van Houten Avenue. It offers care for dogs and cats, and its website also mentions small pets, with services including wellness care,...
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Foster Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic in Clifton, New Jersey, at 1347 Broad St. It is part of VCA Animal Hospitals, within the Mars family of companies. The clinic treats dogs and cats, and its listed care areas include routine...
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Petco Vaccination Clinic is located at 780 NJ-3 in Clifton, New Jersey. It is part of a Petco veterinary location and treats dogs and cats. The clinic is associated with vaccination services and also lists a broader set of pet care...
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More Veterinary Practices in Clifton
Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
Our Score (49/100)
Veterinary Healthcare Center Of Clifton Inc is an independent veterinary clinic in Clifton, New Jersey. It treats dogs, cats, and exotics, including birds, reptiles, and small mammals. The clinic offers routine veterinary care, surgery,...
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Our Score (48/100)
Valley Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic listed in Clifton, New Jersey, at 1171 Valley Rd Ste A, Montclair, NJ 07043. It sees dogs, cats, exotic pets, birds, and reptiles, and lists general care, preventive care, dentistry, and...
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Our Score (45/100)
Clifton Ave Animal Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic in Clifton, New Jersey, located on Van Houten Avenue. It offers care for dogs and cats, and its website also mentions small pets, with services including wellness care,...
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Foster Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic in Clifton, New Jersey, at 1347 Broad St. It is part of VCA Animal Hospitals, within the Mars family of companies. The clinic treats dogs and cats, and its listed care areas include routine...
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Petco Vaccination Clinic is located at 780 NJ-3 in Clifton, New Jersey. It is part of a Petco veterinary location and treats dogs and cats. The clinic is associated with vaccination services and also lists a broader set of pet care...
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Aziz Abdel DVM is a veterinary clinic in Clifton, New Jersey, treating dogs and cats. Services listed through VCA include routine veterinary care, emergency and critical care, specialty referrals, diagnostics, and preventive care options....
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Barbara Barow DVM is a veterinary practice listed at 1355 Broad St in Clifton, New Jersey. It treats dogs and cats and is associated with VCA Animal Hospitals. Listed care options include routine medical care, preventive services,...
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Clifton Dog & Cat Hospital is a veterinary clinic at 1315 Main Ave in Clifton, New Jersey. It has a 4.2/5 Google rating from 150 reviews. Opening hours, emergency coverage, and published fees are not listed. Recent written comments focus...
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PetCure Oncology at VRIC is a veterinary oncology clinic in Clifton, New Jersey, and part of Thrive Pet Healthcare. It treats dogs and cats and focuses on cancer care, including radiation therapy and oncology consultations. In-house...
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Veterinary Emergency Group is a veterinary clinic in Clifton, New Jersey, located at 790 NJ-3, Unit 1. A phone number is listed as +1 201-438-7122, and the clinic has a website at veterinaryemergencygroup.com. Opening hours are not listed.
