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Your Trusted Partner for 24/7 Veterinary Care in Absecon
For over four decades, Absecon Veterinary Hospital & Emergency Service has been a trusted pillar of the community, delivering exceptional veterinary care with a personalized approach. Our team combines advanced medical expertise and cutting-edge technology to uphold the highest standards of care. As an AAHA-accredited and Fear Free Certified hospital, we prioritize compassionate treatment for all pets, including specialized services for cats and exotic animals. With 24/7 emergency care and mobile veterinary visits, we ensure accessibility for urgent needs while maintaining a welcoming environment. Our commitment to building lasting relationships with clients is reflected in our individualized wellness plans and comprehensive services spanning primary care, surgery, dentistry, and end-of-life care.This dedication to excellence is demonstrated through continuous investment in staff training, modern diagnostics, and facilities designed to reduce pet stress. Our multidisciplinary team includes certified specialists in areas like veterinary acupuncture and exotic pet care, ensuring comprehensive treatment options for diverse animal needs. From preventive care to complex medical interventions, we maintain rigorous quality controls through our AAHA accreditation standards and active participation in professional development programs.
Services
Primary Care
Emergency Services
Surgery
Dentistry
Exotics
Mobile Vet
End-of-Life Care
Diagnostic Imaging
Pet Travel Certificates
Urgent Care
Highlights and features
- We are AAHA-accredited, meeting over 900 quality standards for veterinary care
- Our Fear Free Certified team specializes in low-stress handling techniques
- Certified Cat Friendly Gold practice with feline-specific equipment and spaces
- Offer mobile veterinary services to South Jersey shore communities
- Maintain 24/7 emergency care with on-site nursing support
Associations and certifications
- AAHA
- Fear Free Certified
- Cat Friendly Gold
Services
Emergency Services
Our 24/7 emergency veterinary team provides immediate treatment for critical conditions including trauma, poisoning, and acute illnesses. With advanced diagnostic equipment and specialist partnerships, we handle complex cases requiring urgent intervention. Services include triage assessment, life-saving procedures, and continuous monitoring by experienced veterinary nurses.
Primary Care
Comprehensive preventative care includes vaccinations, parasite prevention, nutrition counseling, and senior pet monitoring. Our customized wellness plans address breed-specific needs and detect health issues early through thorough physical exams, lab work, and age-appropriate diagnostics for improved long-term outcomes.
Surgical Services
We perform specialized surgical procedures including spays/neuters, foreign body removal, mass excisions, and orthopedic repairs. Patients receive tailored anesthetic protocols with continuous monitoring, pre-operative bloodwork, and multi-modal pain management. Our surgical team collaborates with board-certified specialists for complex cases requiring advanced techniques.
Pet Dentistry
Dental services encompass routine cleanings, periodontal treatment, and oral surgery for dogs, cats, and exotic patients. Digital dental radiography identifies hidden pathology, while specialized equipment enables precise extractions and treatment of conditions like stomatitis in cats and rabbits.
Exotic Pet Care
Our experienced veterinarians treat birds, reptiles, and small mammals including rabbits, guinea pigs, and rodents. Services cover wellness exams, nutritional counseling, disease prevention, and surgical interventions for exotic species. We maintain specialized equipment and expertise in handling these unique patients with specific environmental and medical needs.
People
Dr. Donna Vittorelli
Hospital Owner / Veterinarian
With decades of experience, Dr. Vittorelli combines compassionate care with advanced veterinary medicine, specializing in companion animal health and wellness programs for the Absecon community.
Dr. Rachel Scotland Ashenbach
Hospital Owner / Veterinarian
Dr. Ashenbach brings extensive surgical expertise and a commitment to Fear Free practices, ensuring low-stress veterinary experiences while maintaining high medical standards for all patients.
Dr. Christopher Torre
Hospital Owner / Veterinarian
As a dedicated general practitioner, Dr. Torre focuses on preventive care and chronic disease management, building long-term relationships with pet owners across South Jersey.
Dr. Edward Aller
Hospital Owner / Veterinarian
Dr. Aller specializes in exotic animal medicine and provides mobile veterinary services, extending quality care to diverse pets and underserved communities throughout the region.
Dr. Kim Mitchell
Veterinarian/Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist
A certified veterinary acupuncturist, Dr. Mitchell integrates traditional techniques with modern medicine to provide pain management and holistic treatment options for chronic conditions.
Questions
What are the signs that my pet needs emergency veterinary care?
Difficulty breathing, uncontrolled bleeding, seizures, heatstroke, ingestion of toxins, or refusal to drink for 24 hours require immediate attention at our 24/7 facility.
What payment options are available for veterinary services?
We accept CareCredit, Scratchpay, and Varidi financing options to help manage treatment costs while ensuring pets receive timely medical care.
Do you offer mobile veterinary services for homebound pet owners?
Yes, our mobile unit provides wellness exams, vaccinations, and end-of-life care in South Jersey shore communities including Absecon and Ocean City.
How can I prepare for international pet travel?
Our USDA-accredited veterinarians assist with required health certificates, vaccinations, and import documentation through our specialized travel medicine service.
What dental care services are available for exotic pets?
We offer teeth trimming and oral health assessments for rabbits, rodents, and other exotic animals using specialized equipment and anesthesia protocols.
What end-of-life care options are available for pets?
We provide compassionate euthanasia services at our hospital or in-home, along with cremation options through Paws to Heaven and virtual grief support resources.
Reviews (5)
Brittany Donath
Dec 22, 2021
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This place is absolutely horrible! I called and set up a time for me to bring my guinea pig in to be seen for the following day. They told me a different price then what they had told me the day before. $30 more! Then I had called later in the evening to see if I could bring him in sooner since I was being charged the "ER" price anyway. They told me no and told me that there was not going to be an exotic veterinarian there tomorrow for when my appointment was scheduled. And they told me the second price I was given was incorrect also. So it went from $88 to $118 to almost $150. Just to be seen
Debbie Kohn
Dec 20, 2021
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This place is not very cooperative. I tried to make an appointment for the shots that they had said were due. I made an appointment with a tech for 3 of the 4 shots but had to make a second appointment because only a vet could do the fourth one.. My dog now has a an ear infection so I call willing to pay the emergency visit rate thinking okay I can get everything done but no they dont do vaccinations in the emergency expensive visit. I have been going there a year and have never seen a veterinarian face to face.
Rick Huynh
Dec 19, 2021
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Critical:Reliability
Took my dog here, spent 600$ on X-rays. The doctor then tells us the only option is to put our dog down, we decided to head home and spent the our last couple of days with her. 8 months later shes better than ever
Took my dog here, spent 600$ on X-rays. The doctor then tells us the only option is to put our dog down, we decided to head home and spent the our last couple of days with her. 8 months later shes better than ever
Robin Watson
Dec 16, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,Value
After being unable to get into an emergency clinic near my home I came to Absecon Veterinary Hospital. Staff were professional and kind. My pup was seen and treated by Dr. Soringer who was excellent. This will be my go to clinic for any future emergencies! Thank you Absecon Veterinary!
After being unable to get into an emergency clinic near my home I came to Absecon Veterinary Hospital. Staff were professional and kind. My pup was seen and treated by Dr. Soringer who was excellent. This will be my go to clinic for any future emergencies! Thank you Absecon Veterinary!
Kaleigh Willmot
Nov 27, 2021
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My dog was attacked a few weeks prior to me coming here. We brought him to garden state vet, where I was charged 2500 for them to not even close his wounds, just clean and cut them, give him medicine and watch him over night. Fast forward a few weeks, and my dog got out of the yard and all his cuts reopened . Hes brought to Absecon Vet and they discuss with me how his wounds should have been closed in the first place, and that this was bound to happen because they werent closed. Absecon vet did the procedure the right way and the way it should have been done in the first place. The bill was
