Allenwood Animal Hospital

Our Story

In our AAHA-accredited facility at VCA Allenwood Animal Hospital, we help pets live long, healthy and happy lives. We work hard to deliver the best medical care for your pets, as well as the best experience for you, the pet owner.

Our veterinarians, technicians and other pet-friendly support staff are trained to the highest standards. Their thorough knowledge of the latest procedures and medicines ensures that all our patients receive the best in preventive and healing care.

Hometown Care at Allenwood Animal Hospital
Allenwood Animal Hospital serves the communities of Allenwood, Wall Township, Point Pleasant, Spring Lake, Sea Girt, and Manasquan. The entire veterinary team at Allenwood Animal Hospital welcomes you, your dog, cats, birds, even exotic and pocket pets. We look forward to being a part of your pet's care in the future.

We would like to tell you a little about our hospital and our staff. We are proud to be a member of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). AAHA hospitals are voluntarily inspected to make sure they maintain the highest standard of animal care. We have been honored to receive our four-year accreditation; this is the highest level of achievement and one that only 10% of AAHA hospitals reach.

We have two associate veterinarians, Margo Murillo, DVM who has been with us since December 2011 and John LaPaglia, BVMS who joined our team July 2014. They all regularly participate in continuing educational seminars to be current in the latest medical advancements. Our hospital manager, Tracey Roth, has been with us since 2002. From the front desk to the exam rooms, to the kennel area and the surgical suite, the rest of our team brings a great deal of experience and enthusiasm to Allenwood.

We pride ourselves on treating your pets as if they were our own. Our mission statement states it all: Your pet's health is our top priority and excellent service is our goal.

Accreditations & Affiliations
American Animal Hospital Association

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) sets the standard for quality veterinary care for companion animals. As an accredited hospital, we voluntarily uphold the Association's high standards in 18 different areas and are routinely evaluated on over 900 different standards of veterinary care. Not all animal hospitals are accredited, and we are proud to be amongst only 12-15% of veterinary hospitals that hold this honor.

American Association of Feline Practitioners

The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) represents practitioners in the veterinary community who are passionate about the care of cats and supports its members in improving the health and welfare of feline patients. With a reputation as a leader in the field of feline medicine, the AAFP helps veterinary practices establish a feline-friendly environment that reduces stress for cats during veterinary visits.

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Cat Friendly Practice

The Cat Friendly Practice® program is a leading movement to make veterinary care less stressful for cats and their caregivers. This global initiative is designed to elevate care for cats by assisting practices in developing calming, cat-friendly environments and reducing stress for felines before, during, and after their veterinary visit.