The Highlands Veterinary Hospital

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A Private User

Visiting the vet with a sick pet can be an emotional time for any responsible owner. My story is no different. Unfortunately posting this review will not result in a better outcome for my particular pets, but I sincerely hope it helps others in my position understand that their pet deserves better than Highlands Veterinary Hospital in Sparta, NJ. This is the first negative review I have ever posted to Google or anywhere else for that matter, and trust me I have tried to bottle it up. Please understand what I am about to write is almost impossible to sugarcoat although I have tried to do so here. The mission statement for Highlands Veterinary Hospital should be: "When in doubt, euthanize." At this depressing facility I have now had to suffer through our beloved Siamese Cat and Siberian Husky falling innocent victim to this Sparta, NJ version of “The Jungle.” Most recently they "treated" our Siberian Husky because she was developing an itchy rash. It was clearly mange (scabies) but instead of prescribing oral Ivermectin or Permethrin cream; Highlands prescribed euthanasia for a dog that continued to eat and drink like a puppy while showing a strong will to live. Mind you, this dog had already been rescued four years ago from a Highlands Veterinary Hospital death sentence by a kismet second opinion that determined the "tumors" on her liver were not painful cancerous growths as opined by Highlands Veterinary Hospital (of course requiring euthanasia), but rather a reaction to a medication that Highlands Veterinary Hospital was prescribing. Mange was anecdotally confirmed when the younger dog in our household developed identical symptoms and was subsequently properly diagnosed. Anyway, the life story of our beloved family dog ends with mange that was left completely untreated as her caretakers ignorantly hemmed and hawed (myself included), until euthanasia became a self-fulfilling diagnosis. Im sorry Comet. I love you.

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Julie J

I have been taking my dog to the Highlands since 2008 and I will never go anywhere else. Even after I moved from the adjacent town to one thats about 20 miles away, I still take the ride to Sparta instead of finding a local vet. From the moment you walk in the door, you are greeted by true animal lovers. All of the doctors and technicians are wonderful, so gentle and compassionate. My pit bull/lab mix looks like a crazy scary boy but everyone in the office treats him like hes just another sweet puppy instead of running in fear from his big teeth. I love this place!

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Gary Elliott

We have been bringing our dogs here for many years. One of the first things you will notice when you go in the office is everyone there is the nicest group people you could ever find. The Doctors instill confidence in you as soon as you meet them. Both of my dogs respond very well to both the doctors and the assistants because they sense everyone there really cares. I highly recommend Highlands Vets

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Kerry Schultz

We have been part of the Highlands Veterinary Hospital family for 12 years. The team recently saved our senior Westie from an acute illness...Dr Hamlin and Nancy are the best! All the technicians treat our animals with so much TLC...we love them! XOXO

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John Garcia

Excellent vets. Been taking my dogs for 12 years. Great vets. Good prices. Theyve always been good to us ...especially Dr. Hamlin & Dr. Marie. Very condiderate people. I highly recommend them.

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Trekking Turtle

Initially heard about them from a friend. Have been with them for years and several dogs. Excellent vets and staff. Parking is ok, nice grass area out back. Very pleased with their service.

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paul stouch

Great staff, very knowledgeable and polite. They are really good to your pets. We recently had to bring our dog in for surgery and were more than pleased.

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Daniel Booton

We have been taking our animals to Highlands Veterinary Hospital since we moved to Lake Mohawk, 26 years ago. We wouldnt go anywhere else.

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Joan Polny

Dr. Nancy took such good care of my Gemma. So very pleased how we were treated after the lousy way we were treated at Advanced in Franklin.

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Jeter Dog

Caring vets. Nice people. Clean animal environment

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Danny Pearce

Friendly and helpful staff.

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Charlene Myers

Super sweet staff!

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James Prince

I love these guys

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Mj Toledo

Very caring

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