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Your Trusted Veterinarians in Maplewood, NJ
Maplewood Animal Hospital provides sophisticated veterinary practices combined with personalized care from our hometown veterinary team. Our hospital offers comprehensive services including dentistry, internal medicine, surgery, pain management, and USDA Travel Certificates. We prioritize preventive medicine through tailored vaccination programs, heartworm prevention, and geriatric health screenings.Our facility maintains strict safety protocols for boarding, requiring patients to have updated vaccinations and parasite control. Dr. Ernest Rogers, our principal veterinarian with extensive forensic and clinical expertise, leads our team in delivering compassionate care while serving as a trusted resource for animal health education in the community.
Services
Dentistry
Internal Medicine
Surgery
Pain Management
Vaccinations
Boarding
Preventive Care
USDA Travel Certificates
Geriatric Screening
Parasitic Treatment
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized care with over 15 years of local veterinary expertise
- Our hospital provides USDA-certified travel documentation services
- We maintain strict safety protocols for pet boarding and disease prevention
- Our diagnostic capabilities include blood analysis, x-rays, and ultrasound
- We coordinate advanced care referrals to board-certified specialists
Services
Dentistry
Our veterinary dentistry services include oral examinations, teeth cleaning, extractions, and dental radiography. We emphasize preventive dental care to maintain oral health and prevent systemic infections. Our team uses modern anesthetic protocols and monitoring equipment to ensure patient safety during dental procedures.
Pain Management
We implement comprehensive pain management strategies using pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical approaches. Our protocols address acute post-surgical pain and chronic conditions through tailored treatment plans. We utilize the latest veterinary pain management techniques to ensure patient comfort during recovery processes.
Vaccinations
We provide core vaccinations including rabies and distemper, along with risk-based vaccines for bordetella, Lyme disease, and feline leukemia. Our vaccination protocols consider each pet's lifestyle and health status. We follow strict pre-vaccination examination procedures to ensure patient safety and optimal immune response.
USDA Travel Certificates
Dr. Rogers issues USDA APHIS 7001 travel certificates required for international pet transport. We assist with documentation compliance, vaccination requirements, and parasite prevention for global travel. Our services include guidance on country-specific import regulations and pre-travel health preparations.
Geriatric Screening
We offer specialized health assessments for aging pets including blood work, physical exams, and disease screening. Our senior wellness programs monitor for age-related conditions in dogs over 5-6 years and cats over 8-9 years. We provide tailored recommendations for maintaining quality of life in senior animals.
People
Ernest Rogers
DVM, PhD
Dr. Ernest Rogers has served as Maplewood Animal Hospital's principal veterinarian since 2006. With dual degrees in veterinary medicine and pharmacology, he specializes in forensic veterinary medicine and serves as New Jersey SPCA's forensic veterinarian. His expertise includes animal cruelty investigations and veterinary policy development.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer?
We provide dentistry, internal medicine, surgery, pain management, vaccinations, diagnostic imaging, and USDA-certified travel services for pets.
Do you offer pet boarding services?
Yes, we offer boarding exclusively for current patients with updated vaccinations and parasite prevention protocols.
What are your emergency care options?
We provide urgent care during business hours and coordinate referrals to 24-hour specialty hospitals for critical after-hours care.
How do you handle preventive care?
We create customized preventive plans including vaccinations, heartworm prevention, and geriatric screenings based on each pet's specific needs.
Can you issue international travel certificates?
Dr. Rogers is USDA-certified to issue APHIS 7001 travel certificates required for international pet transportation.
What diagnostic capabilities do you have?
Our hospital offers blood analysis, x-ray imaging, ultrasound, fecal testing, and physical examinations for comprehensive pet health assessments.
