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Montclair Animal Clinic

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,245 reviewed · 181 listed · Scored from 645 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(645) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
General Veterinary CareSurgery & Specialty CareDental Care
Montclair Animal Clinic
Services
General Veterinary Care, Surgery & Specialty Care, Dental Care
Reviews
645

What recent reviews say

Long-term patients consistently praise Dr. Sharkey and the team for genuinely caring about their animals and handling both routine and emergency situations with calm expertise. Staff follow up with phone calls, they explain treatment options clearly, and reviewers note the prices feel fair for the quality of care delivered.

The clinic handles dental work, surgery, and geriatric pets well. One reviewer reported medication prescribed for thyroid issues caused their cat to vomit and get sicker; when they followed up after a blood test, the vet never called back with results or adjusted treatment. Most other reviews cite long-term loyalty, but this gap in communication and medical monitoring stands out.

Praised for
  • compassionate, knowledgeable vets
  • caring, friendly staff
  • thorough exams and follow-up
  • affordable pricing and value
  • calm emergency response
Watch-outs
  • lack of follow-up on test results
  • medication side effects not monitored closely
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Best for: Pet owners seeking compassionate, long-term care; those with anxious or elderly animals; families needing responsive emergency support.
Think twice if: Medical follow-up communication has been inconsistent; if a pet needs ongoing medication monitoring, confirm the vet's plan for check-ins before starting treatment.

Strengths

  • Dr. Sharkey and team known for genuine care and calm in emergencies
  • Fair pricing relative to service quality
  • Staff follow up by phone the day after appointments
  • Long-term patients (10-15+ years common)

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Steve Sharkey and Dr. Sharkey (pair) named repeatedly
  • Staff member Autumn noted for kind follow-up calls
  • Susan handles grooming ('Susan salon')
  • Staff acts quickly in anaphylactic shock; one cat case treated and recovered
  • Patients report being seen on time

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Routine care praised; one case of weak communication after thyroid medication.
Surgery & Specialty Care
Professional and successful; reviewer drove across the city to use clinic.
Dental Care
Grooming quality praised; dentals implied but not explicitly reviewed.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.59 average across the 167 general veterinary care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 80% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

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

Rating breakdown

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604
4
16
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4
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7
1
14

Common questions

Do they call after appointments?
Yes. Reviewers report staff follow up by phone the next day.
Can they handle emergencies?
Yes. One reviewer described how staff rapidly identified and treated anaphylactic shock in their cat during a routine visit.
How long are typical wait times?
Reviewers say appointments are usually on time; no long waits mentioned.
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Last updated 2026-07-09