The Animal Hospital and its staff have set the GOLD STANDARD for care of our animals. I've been beyond thrilled with all of our experiences here over the last seven years that we've been clients. We've been bringing all six of our animals (three dogs, three cats) here, and Dr Tokiwa (Dr T!) and his staff have always taken the time and care to thoroughly understand our animals and their needs. They have not stopped at their first diagnosis, but have gone on to make sure that they were able to recommend the very best treatment possible. Dr. T saved the life of my favorite girl-dog with a very tricky surgery. He has been compassionate when we decided, for behavioral reasons, that our three-year-old stray needed to be euthanized (such a painful decision that it changed the course of my life), and all the staff have taken the time to make my big 86lb goofy dog feel comfortable about getting a needle stuck into him (he howls like a teenager). Our cats have had their own set of unusual diagnoses, and never once did I feel the need to second-guess the advice that I was getting from them. Oh, and last but by no means least, the vet techs have been awesome in the quality of care and questioning that they give. Guys, keep on doing what you're doing because it's awesome! You're worth every penny. I'm only sorry that we're moving house to Connecticut next week and I'm going to lose you all. Read Less

I took my chinchilla to this animal hospital for her dental issues, the hospital claimed to trim her molars under anesthesia and charged me $400 for that. But nothing changed after the treatment, my chinchilla still has halitosis and eats less and less. I called back after several weeks but the animal hospital just told me to wait longer.It's just a pure waste of money. Read Less

I was thoroughly impressed with the hospital from top to bottom. I arrived on time and was seen almost immediately. My pet has had a chronic issue and I had taken him to several other Vets. When I explained the situation Dr. Tokiwa actively listened to my description and ran me through a series of questions to narrow down the causes. His course of action to treat my pet was carefully explained. His staff was friendly and helpful and very professional. Read Less

I ask for a quote on a male kitten. 550! that is obscene. Just because I had never gone to your practice it doesn't mean that I don't know that its way too much. Three other local vets quoted 200, 130 and 150. How sick that you would take advantage of someone. 550, just for the spay. CRAZY Country Vet down the road much more reasonable and Hopewell Vet costs are great. Read Less

Although I have not taken my personal pets here, I have worked elsewhere with Dr. Tokiwa and several of his staff members. He is one of the many talented doctors with whom I have worked emergency service. As great as he was in emergency situations, I am sure in general practice he is incredible! Read Less

We've been taking our cats to the Animal Hospital at Kingston for several years, and we've always been impressed by the quality and consistency of care they've received. Recently, when one of our cats got sick, Dr. Schwartz went above and beyond in treating him, and then made sure to check in with us on multiple occasions to make sure his condition was continuing to improve. Suffice it to say we won't be taking our cats anywhere else for their medical care -- the treatment they receive here is superb. Read Less

We drive an hour round trip to bring our 3 dogs to Dr. Tokiwa and his staff. There are many vets located closer to us, but Dr. Tokiwa earned our trust by his treatment of Kirby, our last dog. He is down to earth (literally, he will sit on the ground with fearful dogs to make them more comfortable), makes time to explain options so you feel a part any decisions, and he takes advantage of continuing educational opportunities so your family members always receive state of the art advice and treatment. Read Less

This is very friendly place with knowledgable stuff. When you have to take your pet to the hospital it's often a bad reason, but here at the animal Hospital they cheer you up and at the end you feel relaxed and convinced that it's going to be alright with your favorite pet. They are open on Saturdays and often able to do an emergency appointment of needed Read Less

I am writing to review my experience at the Animal Hospital at Kingston as the level of care and compassion I received from Dr. Pearson over the life of my dog, Puma, was exceptional.  She treated Puma with smart, common sense care and understood our ongoing struggle to balance the best possible treatment with our limited family budget.  I felt supported and never guilty about the tough decisions I had to make for our dog.   Dr. Pearson was a true partner in the care and treatment of our Puma until the very end and I can't thank her enough for the way she touched our lives. Read Less

My dog, an older dog, was misdiagnosed at another veterinary group and almost died. I was told that she had 'prolapse' when she really had a mass, and a secondary mass on her vaginal wall. After almost bleeding to death, and then almost dying because she started to have serious trouble urinating, I sought the help of Animal Hospital at Kingston NJ. By this time my dog had lost a lot of weight and appeared to be going downhill rapidly. AH at Kingston gave her a serious antibiotic injection and another injection to relax her. If it didn't work, overnight, she would have died.It worked. My dog was evaluated by Dr. Seltzer, and surgeon Dennis Ting who discovered that the issue was a double mass that needed to be removed. All tests confirmed that there was no cancer. Dr. Ting removed the two growths in surgery and I was able to take my dog home that very evening.Outside of being a little uncomfortable, my dog was in very good shape. She has now re-gained all of her weight and is energized and healthy. I am so grateful to Dr. Ting and Dr. Seltzer for diagnosing my dog Blue properly, and for the treatment that they gave her, which saved her life. Btw, the issue of the misdiagnosis, went on for 2 months with the former vet constantly trying to push the mass (which he thought was a prolapse back into the vaginal wall - there were issues with having to watch her at all times because of possible mutilation, not to mention the uncomfortable life that she had for several months). He did not move beyond this mode of treatment.Also, I found that the Animal Hospital at Kingston, unlike others, truly cares about the animals that are treated there. This is the best Veterinary Office in the area. I live in Princeton and it is very convenient, located off of route 27.If you don't have a Veterinary Office - this is the one for you. If you feel unsure, and want a second opinion (as I did) this office will be able to help you. Read Less

Not enough words to say just how great this practice is, kind caring, compassionate, professional and highly skilled are the first ones that come to mind. Not your typical veterinary hospital, everyone concerned there goes way above and beyond the call of duty. Read Less

The Animal Hospital at Kingston & Blawenburg is the place to go with your pets! You walk into their facility and the staff is right there to greet you and the animals you bring. Regardless of what's going on in the facility whether it be an emergency occurring, or someone is on the phone, there is always someone there that makes you and your pet feel welcome. Besides great service, skill, and having a great team, this hospital gives back to the community. The hospital works with rescue groups and attends fun community events. That's way more than I would expect from a vet group, and that's why I use this place; it's trulygreat! Read Less

I should start by saying that I have only been to the Blawenburg location and have primarily been seen by Dr. Weisner there (though we have seen Dr. T) on occasion. But based on my experience they are absolutely fantastic. I've been to other vets in the area and was really disappointed with the lack of time and energy they were willing to spend on me and my dogs. Dr. Weisner and Dr. T have both been really amazing through both routine care and emergencies. My dogs both loved going into the office (maybe because of the cookies!!) and Dr. Weisner especially was really willing to talk me through whatever I needed regardless of how much of her time I was taking up- I have one dog who's had allergic reactions to routine vaccines and this year she talked to me on the phone for almost an hour before my pup's shots so we could come up with a plan to keep her safe (and to keep me from freaking out). The office staff is phenomenal (especially Butters!!) and I was really appreciative of the fact that they took time out of their busy days to check up on us when my dogs were sick- there was one period when they called every day for a week just to make sure my dog was ok after an accident (which was again more for my sake than my dog's I'm sure- she ended up being just fine but I was a wreck!). In any case, we recently moved out of state and I am already missing them. Definitely go check it out if you're looking for a compassionate and competent vet. They are a bit pricey (as is everything in the Princeton area) but in my experience worth it! Read Less

As a pet care professional, I frequent many of the Princeton area vets with other people's pets. Being a regular customer of veterinary services at multiple veterinary practices allows me to compare costs, conscientiousness, staff, compassion, professionalism, facilities, equipment, wait times and emergency scheduling flexibility.The team at The Animal Hospital at Kingston & Blawenburg, under the leadership of Michael Tokiwa, DVM consistently serves my family of pets, as well as my clients pets, with high quality care in an relaxed and intimate setting at a very reasonable cost. Their technology and skills are matchless. I never feel rushed through visits and know that every member of the team is focused on my dog or cat's wellness and healing. I always get follow up telephone calls to check on my pet. Their client education programs and brilliant staff have taught me how to be the best parent/guardian I can be. My pets are my family. I feel so fortunate to have the best TEAM of family veterinary professionals working with me toward my companion animals health and longevity. Read Less

The Animal Hospital at Kingston and Blawenburg have recently opened a second location in Skillman.  This has been the best experience I have ever had a vet.  At my first appointment the Dr. was so friendly and took the time to make my pup feel comfortable (shes a rescue and sometimes has some fear aggression barking etc).  there were not 15 dogs and cats in the waiting room which also helped her to feel comfortable and we have never waited long.  The receptionist even told me I could request that no one be there when I come since my pup has some issues and they would make sure the waiting room was clear.  The Dr. took her time explaining why she thought my pup need each vaccination (her husband is a vet drug rep so she is up to date on all vaccination info) and the vet tech was equally knowledable and pleasant..in fact Ithink my dog might like her better than me as she always tries to get back in the back room with her! Overall, the staff at Animal Hospital of Kingston and Blawenburg are phenomenal and it is so apparent how much they care about the animals, not making money which is a breath of fresh air these days.  I would recommend this experience to any animal owner. Read Less

I cannot speak with regards to Dr. Tokiwa simply because we did not see him.  We met with a women whose name I do not recall and left convinced that all this place wants is to make as much money as possible and does not care about the well being of your animal.  According to the vet, our dog needed over 8 teeth pulled based off their 30 second analysis of looking at him for the first time ever.  It might have been because our appt was scheduled for 15 min before closing and all they wanted to do was close.  Our dog has never shown any signs of pain.  He is 3.  Very young and happy.   He went in for routine check up.   We got a second opinion from a volunteer vet who would do the surgery for free if needed and they mentioned how the dog should not get anything pulled if he is not in any pain.   Plus the tooth the first vet said was dead, actually wasn't according to the second vet.  WIth a father as an oral surgeon, I showed him the estimate and he was fascinated how the cost to extract teeth from my dog is more than a person.  I do not recommend this vet.  There are a lot of other options in the area.   Going to Kingston is much like getting your oil changed.  Your car runs fine.  No issues.  Its brand new. You take it in for an oil change and they come up with something to bill you extra for. Read Less

Dr. Tokiwa is everything you could possibly want in a vet: Friendly, knowledgable, experienced, current in all areas of veterinary practice, and reasonably priced.  Dr. Tokiwa is a man who truly cares about animals, and adopts a unique approach of maintaining pet wellness through client education.  The technicians at the Animal Hospital at Blawenburg are also instrumental in providing the utmost professionalism in animal care, and are also able to offer an impressive amount of knowledge regarding pet wellness.The facilities themselves are clean and well- equipped, able to provide services which surpass those of a full- service hospital (ie- Northstar).  However, much unlike an emergency vet, I have always felt that full attention is given to my puppy.  Dr. Tokiwa is patient and informative, and we never feel rushed through our visits.The Animal Hospital at Blawenburg is truly as good as it gets.  I couldn't be happier with my decision to become a patient/ client here, and I have 100% confidence in Dr. Tokiwa and his practice.PS- Another juicy tidbit!  The Animal Hospital at Kingston and Blawenburg is a member of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Fewer than 15% of the animal hospitals in the USA have this distinction. Read Less

What a great place ! I brought my Jack Russell here today (bladder stones) for the first time and what a nice experience. Dr Tokiwa and the techs were so caring and spent a lot of time explaining different treatment options. I'm unemployed right now and was pretty concerned with costs, and he really was mindful of my situation. Never had a vet actually sit on the floor and examine the dog to put him at ease. Very caring team. Read Less

I love the Kingston Animal Hospital!  Everyone at the hospital is very friendly, and the technicians and doctors are very professional and keep me informed about all of the procedures, at-home-care, etc.Calling the office is never a dreaded chore because the people are very helpful and timely.  I have never had any problems scheduling an appointment.My cats get very anxious during the ride over, but once we get to the office, they are fine.  The technicians handle my cats very well - I actually learn new handling tricks every now and then just by watching the techs interact with my cats.The care does not just end after the visit.  I always get a phone call the next day or so if the cats received shots or something because they want to check and make sure my cats aren't exhibiting any adverse side-effects.  I just had them fixed, and have received follow-up phone calls for three days after the operation.  The Kingston Team truly cares about the health and well-being of my cats, as well as the occasionally overly-anxious owner (me).I highly recommend this animal hospital!  My two polydactyl cats and I give it six thumbs up! Read Less

When I came to the Kingston Animal Hospital with my dog, everyone was so friendly. My dog can be loud and lively, but it was just no big deal at KAH. Everyone treated him like their own dog. First he had an examination by a man who turned out to be an aide, who was so knowledgeable and thorough that I thought he must be the doctor. Then a long visit with Dr. Tokiwa, lots of discussion of all my questions and concerns. All during the visit, which involved multiple shots, a medicine given up my dog's nose, dis-impacting of the anal glands and a poop smear, the doctor and his assistant were so kind and gentle, and my dog was not afraid at all. The doctor recommended a medicine that they do sell there, but also told me about several cheaper alternatives, which I appreciated. KAH is definitely our animal hospital for life!Read Less