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FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions:

Dr. Cudia is a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, Certified in Canine and Feline Practice.  Drawing from his over 30 years of practice experience, the PriorityVet team is knowledgeable and passionate about animals and keeping them healthy.

The current fee for an office visit, which includes a full physical examination and consultation with our veterinarian, will be provided when you make your pet’s appointment. Following the initial exam, recommendations for further diagnostics and treatment are discussed. Any additional care fees are approved by you before we proceed.

Yes. We have morning, afternoon and evening appointments to fit your schedule. Please call ahead.

We offer comprehensive veterinary services including diagnostics, medical care, dental care, surgical procedures, and senior pet care.

Yes, our focus is on comprehensive primary care pet services to ensure your pet enjoys a happy, healthy life.

We accept cash, all major credit cards, and CareCredit. PriorityVet is unable to accept personal checks for payment.

PriorityVet is currently unable to provide billing services or payment plans. However, the CareCredit credit card, with flexible financing,  provides an excellent option for payment of your pet’s healthcare services. A link to apply can be found on the navigation bar of this website.

An accurate estimate for services to be provided by PriorityVet typically requires an on-site discussion of your concerns with our staff and a thorough examination of your pet by our veterinarian. The current fee for an office visit, which includes a full physical examination and consultation with our veterinarian, is provided when you make your appointment. A detailed, written estimate based on the veterinarian’s recommendations for care is provided and approved by you before any diagnostics or treatments are performed. On occasion, we may be able to provide a fee for additional services to an existing client for a pet’s ongoing care.

We are fully equipped to perform a wide range of in-house testing – including bloodwork, urinalysis, blood pressure, EKG, intraocular pressure, and digital X-rays – to quickly diagnose and treat your pet’s illness.

We offer comprehensive veterinary services by appointment including diagnostics, medical care, dental care, surgical procedures, and senior pet care during our regular business house – Monday from 10 am to 8 pm and Tuesday – Thursday from 10 am to 6 pm. If your pet requires overnight hospitalization and care, they are referred to a 24-hour care facility for continuation of care overnight.

Appointments are available Monday from 10 am to 8 pm and Tuesday – Thursday from 10 am to 6 pm. Please call ahead.

Yes, we accept all pet insurance policies. All currently available plans require that the pet owner pay the provider for care and apply for reimbursement based on selected coverage. PriorityVet does not participate in any membership discount plans or programs, such as Pet AssureⓇ.

Yes, we provide expert routine and complex pet surgery services to address various health concerns. PriorityVet’s comprehensive pet surgery services include spay and neuter procedures, select soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries, dental extractions, mass removal, and emergency intervention.  For procedures that require overnight hospitalization and care, your pet will be referred to a 24-hour care facility for continuation of care.

Most pets requiring orthopedic X-rays or wound treatment, and some with general illness, are in pain, distressed, or uncooperative. For proper restraint and positioning for diagnostic X-rays and safer, pain-free, comfortable treatment, sedation or anesthesia may be necessary. Occasionally, a simple injectable or oral sedative/pain reliever may be enough to facilitate care in certain pets. Often, short-acting or reversible sedation can be utilized for rapid outpatient care. A thorough physical exam and diagnostic evaluation before a procedure greatly reduce the potential untoward effects of sedation and general anesthesia.

While your pet’s age helps guide care, it does not preclude anesthesia. All pets, regardless of age, especially those with medical illnesses, require careful consideration of the risks and benefits of anesthesia. Quite often, due to a pet’s pain, distress, or lack of cooperation, the risks of attempting treatment while they are awake outweigh the risk of utilizing sedation or anesthesia. In certain instances, full general anesthesia can actually be safer than light sedation. A thorough physical exam and diagnostic evaluation can greatly minimize the potential untoward effects of sedation and general anesthesia.

Previous medical records are not required for care. However, records or lab work if available, may aid in your pet’s care at PriorityVet.

Yes; However, we are only able to provide euthanasia services to clients with a pet currently under care at our practice.

The proper care and treatment of exotic pets requires specialized staff training, equipment, and facilities. PriorityVet currently limits its’ care to dogs and cats. Exotic pets are referred to a facility properly equipped to provide exotic pet care.

PriorityVet is not equipped to provide wildlife care. The safe and proper handling of all wildlife requires specific training and appropriate facilities. Inexperienced handling of wildlife can result in human injury and promote the transmission of wildlife infectious diseases to both humans and pets. Additionally, attempting to aid wildlife perceived to be injured or in distress can be more harmful to the animal or others nearby. Concerned citizens are encouraged to contact local animal control services, either directly or through local law enforcement, for instructions on aiding wildlife.

We will always recommend bringing your pet in to be seen. To aid in the proper treatment of your pet in the case of toxicity, we may ask that you contact the Pet Poison Helpline at 1-800-213-6680. You will be provided with a case number that permits discussion between our veterinarian and a veterinary toxicologist regarding your pet’s care.

PriorityVet does not offer any advice over the phone for pets we have not previously treated in our facility. Appropriate and safe advice regarding the care of your pet requires an on-site discussion of your concerns with our staff and a thorough examination of your pet by our veterinarian.

PriorityVet is conveniently located at 226 Route 37 West, Suite 14, Toms River, NJ, 08755. You can contact us at (732) 733-2911.