We are so grateful to all the people at Oradell Animal Hospital
We are so grateful to all the people at Oradell Animal Hospital. In the past we have really only used this facility for emergency care, but they are now our number one choice for all our pets needs.
For some context, the last 30 years or so we would go to our local veterinarian office (we'll refer to them as "M") in Elmwood Park for everything. However, post covid, we saw a lot of change at M, and the only person we found we could rely on was the long time staff member "P." She's an angel.
When our beloved 13 year old lab mix recently had issues that gave us concern, we tried to get some answers at M and requested a specific test be done, which they took our money for and said they would do. When we called to follow up, it turned out they didn't do the test we asked for, and told us to go immediately to the emergency room.
We took our boy to Oradell and they were amazing in their care. From the intake forward we were always kept looped in on what was happening and they checked in with us at all hours as we requested. They anticipated our needs, showed sincere concern at every stage, and did their best to make us as comfortable as possible.
He was in for a little over three days and they did everything they could for him. The last night of his stay they called us and discussed options. We decided to do one more transfusion and see in the morning how he was.
The next morning came, but he wasn't getting better. At that point we knew we had a hard decision to make, and all the people at OAH were so supportive and comforting. They helped us get him home so he could have a peaceful passing surrounded by his loved ones.
Among the amazing people we met were his primary care team of Doctors' Kristen DiSiena, Pamela Fettig, and Kristi Gannon. We are so grateful for their compassion and assistance through this very hard time.
Now please don't misunderstand, I am not blaming M for his passing. On the contrary, as I write this, I am still struggling with my own feelings of guilt that maybe I could have done more or maybe acted sooner and he would still be here. That's my struggle.
What IS most important is how much we trust the people at Oradell Animal Hospital and how grateful we are to them.
Absolutely a great place to take your beloved pet.
May 8, 2025
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