Suffern Animal Hospital

I just had to bring my 17 week old here he was congested and they treated him with such loving care ,they made it as stressless as possible .He was given 2 medicines while he was there . When we got home within a half hour he went and ate a little and had perked up a little. His brother was happy to have him come back home. Thanks to their staff who made it easy from the minute we came through the door. Highly recommend them to take great care of your furbabies. Boston likes the doctor and the assistant except when they had to take his temperature. Thanks for helping my baby.

Ive been bringing my dogs to Suffern Animal Hospital since 2018, and my experiences can be summed up thusly: Quality care. Compassion. Transparency.Two specific examples come to mind:(1) In 2019, an X-ray showed our lab had a partial tear to her ACL. When I asked about surgery, Dr. Sakolsky said that was an option and quoted $5,000. Based on our dogs behavior, I was hopeful she could be rehabbed at home with rest and anti inflammatory meds. Dr. Sakolsky didnt push or guilt me about the surgery and agreed it was definitely worth a shot to try rest and meds. And it worked! We saved a bundle and spared our senior girl an ultimately unnecessary surgery. Years later, when it looked like the end for our sweet girl, we met with Dr. Lessiak, whose expertise and compassion helped guide us through a terrible time.(2) Fast forward to 2024, when our hound puppy was feeling exceptionally anxious at the vet, vet tech Danielle suggested I bring him in for a happy visit, where he got to slowly warm up to the environment while getting lots of treats and praise from the entire staff (shout out also to vet tech Melody).Overall, the patience and professionalism my dogs and I have experienced at Suffern Animal Hospital is why we keep coming back, and why I recommend them.Also, I find the fees to be very reasonable, especially compared to other vets in the Bergen County area. I was once charged ~$800(!) for a routine wellness exam for my lab by a local veterinarian whose name I will not mention. But it rhymes with Shmavanaugh.

I can’t say enough good things about Suffern Animal Hospital. The entire staff has been incredibly kind, responsive, and just genuinely good people. They’ve shown an immense amount of patience and understanding, answering all my questions and addressing my concerns with care. I’ve never felt rushed or ignored, and it’s clear that they truly care about the well-being of the animals they treat. I highly recommend Suffern Animal Hospital to anyone looking for compassionate and attentive veterinary care.

Ill admit Im what would be considered a crazy dog mom... With that being said, Im very particular when it comes to who I choose to groom, dogsit or take care of my beloved Norwegian Elkhound, Odin. I moved to Suffern in 2019 and needed to find a new vet. At this point, Odin was already 6 and had seen the same vet in Orange County for the 5 years since we got him. I nervously tried Suffern Animal Hospital, but those nerves subsided quickly when I saw the level of care they provided him. He needed surgery in the fall of 2019 and SAH was incredible with him and us. They did a wonderful job taking care of what he needed done and allowing us to be present where appropriate to keep Odin (and us) calm during the entire ordeal. He now goes there 1x a year for his check ups/lab work and as needed if issues arise. Each time we take him, they provide him with the best care and always act in his best intrest. So long as I live in the area, I will continue to take Odin and any other animal I have to SAH!

I always feel like my dog is getting conscientious care, whether it’s her annual check-up or an emergency. Dr. Sakolsky patiently answers all my questions and never rushes our appointment. Tess is treated like one of the family!

For a first time visit to a Veterinarian in 30 years, I was worried, so was my cat, Beezer. Nothing at all to worry about. Everyone was friendly, kind, professional, and great with animals.The price was less than I expected, also. Ill be taking him back whenever he needs.Consider me, very pleased!

The practice is very caring and shows great interest in their furry patients. Equally important it the expertise demonstrated with each type of animal. The combination puts me at great ease in coming here. I would highly recommend this practice to others!

Very happy with my cat, Kobe’s, Vet at Suffern Animal Hospital, Dr Sakolsky

Our dog Chloe is always well taken care of when we visit. The staff are warm and friendly and show her a lot of love and attention.

The staff were amazing they show no fear dealing with my 60lbs American Pitbull Terrier they handle my dog great I communicated my needs and concerns and they deliver thank you Ms Tarin Ms Jess and Dr Sakolsky great job new home for us …

I couldn’t be happier with my choice to use Suffern Animal Hospital for the care of my puppy. The first time we walked in we were greeted by the amazing staff who are always professional, friendly and helpful. I noticed that unlike other veterinary hospitals there was no smell of animals. The office is immaculate! I have had the pleasure to meet both Dr. Lessiak and Dr. Sakolsky and am thrilled to have them taking care of my puppy. The interaction between them and Jojo warms my heart with each visit. It is obvious why they chose the profession. They are kind, loving and thorough in their examination. Jojo and I are happy to be part of the Suffern Animal Hospital family.

Truly wonderful, compassionate and helpful people! They performed a leg amputation on my cat and everything went flawlessly. They were so sweet to my little guy and were very informative during the entire process.I highly recommend them.

Five days ago I went to the Suffern Animal Hospital with my canine B due to her licking her paws constantly causing them to become raw. Upon seeing the vet, she determined that she has some type of skin irritation and after a discussion an injectable medication was prescribed. I can’t believe the results. It was amazing, her licking and scratching subsided by about 95 %. I’m told that the shot lasts between four and eight weeks. The money spent was absolutely worth it. Thank you Suffern Animal Hospital. Tom B.

Always gentle with my pup and staff is professional and kind. Highly recommended!

Took good care of both pups. didnt keep US waiting.

The front desk along with the veterinarian and the rest of the staff were incredibly helpful, friendly and accommodating. Lovely experience here with suffern animal hospital! I will continue to take my cats here!

I’ve never been disappointed in the care Sadie has received.

Kayla and staff the Best !. Cleo loves you guys !

The doctors and staff are considerate, caring, make you feel that your pet is as important to them as to you and are very courteous. I am glad they are taking care of Sire.

Having had so many BAD experiences with the big-name animal hospitals 🏥, my visit to the Suffern Animal Hospital today was like a breath of fresh air. From the moment I walked through the door, I experienced compassion, respect, and most of all cleanliness! Top notch Veterinarian services!!Thanks again,Michael, Aida & Khaleesi

Im actually upset that i have to even write this review. had an appointment today with our new puppy to get her checkup and vaccinations. The visit was fine and the care was good but upon checkout i noticed a problem with the credit card machine. the front desk attendant took my card and ran it on her side through the system for the coat of the visit. when i returned home i noticed my account was drained for all the money i had left for the week. mind you the amount of the visit and the second charge were different so we can assume that there is a huge glitch in there system. after speaking with the front desk and office manager they worked on a refund but explained that it could take days to be refunded. this is where it becomes unacceptable. i do understand that its a computer glitch but this is everything my family had to function on and now we have nothing but an apology. not ok!

Once Dr French left 👎 I was told not to worry about the test because I had insurance. New Dr/owner knew that and took advantage.

Staff are very friendly and cares about your fur baby. Very patient with the animals and always willing to respond to your concerns

Very disappointed in how the euthanasia was handled with my 18 year old dog. After waiting around 30 minutes (past our appt time) we were brought into the room, where the relief vet then told us that she would place an IV catheter prior to euthanasia to make the process less stressful. My dog was in the back for at least 20 minutes, and we could hear him screaming while the catheter was being placed. The vet lied to our faces, saying that he wasn’t the one crying…we were the only appt in the building. After this ordeal, the vet came back to tell us that she needed to sedate our dog, because they were unable to handle him during the procedure. Fine, I understand that. Another 20 minutes goes by while we wait for the catheter to be placed. Finally, the technician brings my heavily sedated dog into the room, and when I asked what took so long, the vet made a snarky comment at me that it didn’t take THAT long to place the catheter. Before we could even grasp what was happening, they vet started performing the euthanasia. She pushed the solution so fast, that my dog basically died in 3 seconds - not peaceful at all. Without apologizing for our loss, the vet said that when we were done, we could leave. I questioned her, as I felt uncomfortable leaving my beloved family member’s body in the room alone. She said that I could ask the front desk to “deal with that.” After the vet left, I verbalized to the technician about how horrible this experience has been. Their response: they are short staffed and down a doctor. I am a veterinarian In the field - I know how short staffed and stressful this time can be, but I have ZERO tolerance for a lack of compassion. My family had been going to Suffern Animal Hospital since the 90’s. I can honestly say, I am so disappointed in how we were treated and how my pet was treated in his final moments. My family will never be returning to this hospital. I am mortified on how downhill it has gone since Dr. French sold it.

Very kind service. Dr. Finch, along with his staff are excellent. Ive been taking my little pup there for over a year. I had my dog neutered there as well. Excellent treatment, fast recovery and theyre very passionate on what they do. Highly Recommended.

Good care, and will usually get you in same day if you really need it, friendly but never cheap. My dogs last ear infection cost well over $400. Twice previous, I brought my dog there and had to pay for nothing because she(thedog) wouldnt let the vet people look at the issue. And time before that I had to pay $150 when the dog stepped on a piece of small glass and I couldnt tell if it was still in her paw, just for them to tell me they cant tell either and to come back if it doesnt get better. You can expect to pay $150 no matter what and at least. It is my personal opinion that it should be cheaper, if no care is given or help provided.

I was able to make a quick appointment for my doggie and I always appreciate when the staff is kind to my dog. Staff was very sweet and technician was warm and gentle with my doggie. Vet was also very thorough and provided insight as to our plan of treatment.

Great staff and doctor. they really care about my fur babies and treat them well! I would highly recommend.

The doctors and staff here are kind and patient. My two nervous cats were put at ease and the visit was entirely drama-free.

I have an older dog not in the best shape. Dr. Jason was absolutely wonderful with Ginger. She had to perform an ultrasound guided procedure that was failed at another vet office.With Dr Jason, the procedure was a total success! She also addressed my dogs others issue with complete accuracy. With her compassionate care, Ginger was able to live for another year. Just about 2 weeks ago, it was Gingers time. Dr Jason came to the house and gently eased Ginger into sleep with care and compassion. I cant thank her enough for her kindness.♥️

Caring, thorough, kind and really good with the animals. Facility is always impeccably clean. And always willing to work with us to manage costs -- all vet services and treatments have become very expensive, but Dr French and Dr Jason are very good about stopping to speak with us to offer options. Its always our decision whether to go forward (or not) with more drastic measures.

Thr tech really care. Took a while to check out. They have good follow up

We have used Suffern Animal Hospital for several years now …. We are very very happy with our care and our services !!! Thank you

We had been going to Airmont Animal Hospital for years. First with our two previous dogs and now with our current two. We needed a refill for ear medication for one of the dogs. Something wed gotten there for years. They no longer carry that medication and gave us an ear wash which didnt help, although weve used the wash in the past.i called yesterday to get a script for the med they no longer carry so we could get it elsewhere. Three calls later no one called me back and I was finally told that we would have to bring the dog in. This is a repeat issue with the dog so I dont need the cost of an office visit plus culture for a refill of a med. 20+ year client and they didnt bat an eye when I told them Im leaving because they just wouldnt fill an Rx.

Our kitty was having issues recovering from dental surgery that Suffern Animal Hospital performed in July 2021. We brought her back in repeatedly since then, as she wasnt able to eat, and we were told her swollen node/hard lump in her neck was normal. Taking her in for visits seemed futile as she was only getting worse.After switching vets earlier this month, the new vet examined her and saw something alarming in her mouth. After a biopsy, turns out she had cancer in her mouth and had already spread to her jaw. We just said goodbye to her on Wednesday. I feel Suffern Animal Hospital let us down hard.

Very accommodating with appointments. Very professional. I feel comfortable bringing my pets here.

Staff Is friendly, and effeceint. waiting time was minimal

Compassionate and knowledgeable staff. Treat our dog so well.

Been going 15 years and although Dr. French is no longer there, Dr. Sakolsky has been incredible in taking care of my dog and cat. She is compassionate and explains things clearly.

Nice people. Examined my dog on the floor so she would be more relaxed. So cute.

My family WAS going here for 10 years with my Boston Terrier. A new doctor has recently taken over the practice. It is no longer the 5 star place we used to love. They blame COVID for the lack of care and services, but we blame the new ownership and policies that came with it.

Me & My Husband Want Thank Everyone at Suffern Animal Hospital For ProvidingGreat Care To Our Precious baby Girl Newey 💖 Especially in This Pandemic !!!!Definitely want to Announce That Dr..ShultzWas Excellent & Took The Time To Explain The tests & Care that Our baby girl Needed in a Busy Time....She was Our Angel 😇 inThis time of Worry..Thank You So much& We are Glad All Her Tests Result came back 100 % Okay🙏Thank You Again For all that you do

My four dogs and cat love Suffern animal hospital!

If there was a worse rating I would have chosen that. I brought my bunny here to get a diagnosis for the reason she was excreting blood and it turned out the she had uterine cancer. But while she was there, they dropped her and dislocated her hip. This is what eventually lead to her death. When Doctor French called and informed us of this he had little to no compassion for this and sounded like he could care less. She survived the surgery for removal of the grown in her uterus but couldnt move around much and wasnt walking on her leg. When we took her to another hospital they informed us that there were few options to take care of this and the ones they presented had little chance of working. This doctor french did not inform us of. Our rabbit stopped eating and drinking due to the pain on her hip and after many trips to other vets in attempts to save her, her heart gave out. I would NEVER take my pet here ever again, and dont recommend you do.

What a disgusting place. Left me in our room with our dying dog ready to put him down for an hour disregarding our emotions leaving us sitting there ignoring us. Dr. French is a thief stealing money any way he can. I have heard multiple stories of abuses done at his clinic including suffocating a bag of kittens as no one wanted them. I will NEVER return here.

I went in October of 2013, because my dog Jake was tired and limping- I thought that maybe he broke his leg. Immediately when I walked in the door the receptionist said - he tore his ACL - here let me get you paperwork on it. I told her that I would like to have him see a doctor first before committing to a 3,000- 5,000 surgery.First ISSUE: I havent even seen a doctor yet- how is the receptionist able to diagnose my dog?I went in to see Dr. KARKHECK whos spent less then 45 seconds in the room looks at him and said he tore his ACL and she recommended surgery- had the paperwork in her hand quoted, me a price and told me that if I cared about my dog I would take care of him this way. In less then 1 minute she was in and out of the room. I told her that I didnt feel comfortable with out doing blood work and seeing if there was some thing else. She said ok and gave me a prescription for some pain meds.Second Issue: Why is the patients owner suggesting blood work and you are refusing to do so?Third Issue: I didnt realize your time was that valuable that it couldnt be wasted by spending more then a minute with us.After the visit, Jake regained his energy- I decided to not give him the pain medicine she gave him- something in my gut told me not to.Flash forward a few months, Jake was fine for a few months- seemed better then he normally was. Then the same thing happened again. My fiance decided to take him back to the Suffern Animal hospital and He saw Dr. FRENCH. Dr. Frenchs prescribed him an antibiotic- with the wrong dosage and it almost killed him. He also did not offer any blood work but offered to have Jake do an X- ray that would cost us $500.00 - quoted my fiance right then and there. My fiance only took the medicine and said that we would discuss it together and see if the medicine helped. Jake got increasingly worse. I tried to call to speak with Dr. French however his receptionist told me he was with someone- which is fine Im sure he is busy but when I told them it was an emergency- they offered no assistance. They never forwarded my information on. I called 7 times between 9 and 3 pm before actually getting Dr. French on the phone. He lied to me on the phone about the diagnosis told me that he suggested blood work - I knew he was lying because he changed his story & forgot my dogs name called him something else completely. He then told me that the medicine he gave was never clinically tested on dogs so he himself wasnt sure of a good amount to give him. I couldnt believe what I just had heard and was in complete shock - he offered to come back in and he would see Jake right away.I WILL NEVER GO BACK THERE AGAIN.I brought Jake to another animal hospital in the area- they took two hours asking more questions then I could ever imagine and found that Jake simply has Lyme disease. The test results came in this morning. He has Chronic Lyme disease so if the Doctors at Suffern Animal hospital asked any questions at all they would of figured this out.From the front desk to the doctors- they are horrible.

My family has been going here for our pets care for almost thirty years. If anyone says that the nurses here are abrupt, its just because this place does such a huge amount of work with so few people. Theyve been there for us through the passing of at least a dozen pets, some of accidents and some of old are or illness. I just adopted a kitten from them, and plan to continue going to them as long as I can!

It’s sad Dr. French is no longer there. I have tried for the last year to get my Dog Stella seen in times when she wasn’t doing well, she is 16 and has had an array of issues (but bounces back thank gosh ), but still , every time I call I am told the soonest appt isn’t for a month and /or can’t reach them at all because they have a voice message saying “they’re in a meeting and to call back “ . It’s sad . Switching offices as of today .

The vets and techs are nice but their services are expensive and they constantly try to push additional treatments on you and are not transparent about the costs upfront. Ive been there many times with my dog and every time I wind up paying any more than expected.

You can tell Dr. Lessiak puts alot of care into what she does, and the staff is warm and friendly.

Super friendly staff, always highly communicative about any wait times and prompt reports from the veterinarians about the status of pets workups. Both of our doggos come out wagging their tails every time!!

After thinking and thinking about where to go for our female Golden retriever spay, exploring the many options around finally we decided to stay local and went to this hospital and cant be happiest with the results, staring in the front desk and nurses and vets are great, take their time to explain every steep of the process before and after surgery, my golden now is like it never happened, can even see the scar after 45 days, great job , thank you

The staff are amazing. I have nothing but great things to say about SAH.

So far so good. Made a smooth transition from a NC vet. Saw a good vet, but now hes gone. Well see next time.

They always treat my baby like family.

As always... an excellent experience. Trust them with both my dogs no matter what the reason for the visit.

The most disorganized vets office ever. They moved our appointment so many times and caused huge problems and cost issuing a simple vet certificate. Never go to this Vets office.

Great staff and doctor! They love my fur babies and put my fur babies at ease especially my youngest who is terrified of strangers. My older fur baby LOVES coming here and is so excited. They really care for them and give advice on how to better take of my babies. They are great with scheduling appointments and always explain what they are doing. I would highly recommend!

Wonderful, caring, attentive doctor and staff.I wish my medical doctors cared about me as much as suffern animal hospital cares about my cat.

After 30 years of patronage we are leaving this practice. If a vet is unable to see you when you have an emergency they are useless as a medical practitioner. This place has gone down hill drastically in the last couple of years. Was told they couldnt see our dog who was scratching so bad his face was bleeding. Do yourself a favor and find yourself a vet that is reliable in an emergency.

Friendly , Knowledgeable staff. Really like the waiting area with Pets that are up for Adoption. Airy and clean really like the environment

The hospital was there when l needed the most humane thing done for my beloved buddy Tony-G. May he rest in cat heaven.

Took my cat to be shaved and some teeth removed. He was treated so good and they already called this morning to check up on him

I have a deep connection with this place. My Doggo was put down here a long time ago. Everyone is so nice and supportive in situations like this.

Pleasant staff, took excellent care of my cat, they have a parking lot, and easy to get to.

Well thought covid precautions, they treated our babies with care and we weren’t knocked over the head with the bill.

The best service environment for an animal Hospital in Rockland. Genuine people who stand by their work.

I found that Suffern Animal Hospital especially DR. Sakolsky was very honest with me at such a very difficult time with my pet, which made my decision I had to make easier for me, All I can say is THANK YOU DR SAKOLSKY

Love dr french - hes down to earth, tell you like it is ... doesnt take you for a ride .... always referring ... thanks suffern animal hospital!

Great usually friendly. Billing is impossible and not a lot of face time with vets, only assistants

Our sweet Kittycat had major surgery. Lily had left upper extremity amputation. She is recovering nicely. I called to get an appointment to set up removal of sutures day before Thanksgiving .They set up appointment and Dr Lessiak removed sutures expertly . I can’t say enough about the love, care and professionalism we experience at Suffern Animal Hospital ❤️

Never disappointed in this place. My puppy loves the staff and that makes me love the staff as well.

Have had all of our cats taken care of at Suffern Animal Hospital over the last 20 years. Always treated with the highest level of care and compassion and knowledge. Wouldn’t go anywhere else!

Very nice staff. They don’t have orthopedic surgeons on site and if I knew I would had taken my fur baby elsewhere. As recommended after they took an x-ray, I took my kitten with a broken leg to the Cornell University Veterinarian Hospital in Stanford, CT this Friday, as I write this review is a Sunday. They call me on Monday morning to check on Willow’s recovery. That showed me that they do care for their patients. I highly recommend and will bring back my fur babies. Note: If you suspect your baby has a broken leg, just go straight to the ER, but first make sure they have an orthopedic surgeon on site. It will save you a trip and money, but is my first time any of my pets experienced a broken leg, so lesson learned.

Amazing vet. The best techs! Kim is very professional and caring

Loving caring veterinary office. Been our doctor for 23 years. Highly recommended

Owned by a corporate entity. If Dr. French is still there, ask for him. If you cant get him, go somewhere else.

Would not take my dog in an emergency situation and told me to take him to a hospital that was over 10 miles away.

Love this vet office! Used them for both of my dogs

Easy to get an appointment, great with an overactive 55lb.Puppy. Gent & caring.

They were able to help my throat when it was horse... Im stable now.

Staff is so nice and very caring, attentive and courteous.

The staff are always caring withniur 3 pups. Weve been going there for the last 10 years

Great place to bring your pet for a check up or an emergency very fast and efficient!

Dr. French is excellent. My puppy is in good hands here.

Charismatic staff, take the time to communicate clearly with owners before during and after the visit.

Well kept nice and neat place... Staff is also good and very friendly....

Great Vets, awesome organized and knowledgable, professional staff. A must go!

Have been using them for years very kind and compassionate

40+ years a great animal hospital with friendly staff and great doctors.

Saved Maxs life

I really love this placeWas refer my daughter in law .Tyson (dog) and Ash(cat). Both happy and we grateful with the vets so kind .🙏🏼🙏🏼

Efficient care. Explanations given and questions answered.

Professional and friendly

Have been bringing our dogs here for years. To notch care.

The Drs are the best. Very accommodating and kind.

Dr. French and his team have been an amazing resource for us since we adopted our cherished rescue dog 8 years ago. At our first visit, he offered a discount because she was an adopted animal! Just last week I found an abandoned kitten and they lovingly accepted her into their adoption program. SAH has a tremendous commitment not only to their clients but to the community they serve. Their long standing commitment to homeless animals should be a model for all animal hospitals! We love SAH and would recommend them to anyone!

I took my puppy for a check up and I was not impressed.

They took good care of my sphynx Nina 💕

Dr lebow is very knowledgeable and patient. She answered every question we had about our dogs lyme disease and is a very caring vet.

Very thorough and caring, considerate & very reasonably priced!

Dr. French and Dr. Sakoksky are great.

Friendly place, always there when you need them to take care of your pets.

Good place to go in emergency, pricey

Very pricey allot of back and fourth

Review coming soon!

Very friendly with pets and people

Animals definetly needed the hospital

Great

Friendly caring staff

Very nice staff

Very good staff

Friendly, clean and caring

Amazing staff!!!

They are very friendly and give us the assurance that they will treat our pets well.

They saved my hannys life on two very kind occasions.