Lyndhurst Animal Hospital

Nope. Never coming here again.First was my dehydrated American Eskimo. I had to literally assist and hold her while she was watered down which in turn soaked me to lower her temp. While she recovered overnight in their care, I was beyond shocked I ended up assisting and soaked. Umm... where's your assistants?Next was a spaying for my ShihTzu. She was shaking  terribly when we picked her up and her sutures opened 30 mins after bringing her home. Learned my lesson. Had another emergency and brought  my Lab straight to Oradell Animal Hospital at 4am. Not one issue. This Vet is a joke. Go to Rutherford or Oradell where they actually care. Read Less

Doctor is rude and unprofessional...he yelled at my mom and she has high blood pressure....to pick up a big dog to the table...She with chest pain and very nervous...the front desk is real nice and caring. Read Less

Simply amazing!! I had to come here in a rush before my mothers wedding nervous I would be late because my dog had an ear infection. I was in and out within 25 minutes. He really cares about animals and YOUR POCKETS!! My dog was feeling better from the moment we left his ear was cleaned out I was given 2 medications, a cleaner, and ointment to give him with clear instructions. I absolutely LOVE this vet and staff! VERY FRIENDLY:) Read Less

I was referred to Dr. Mechael by a neighbor that rescues dogs, and is an amazing soul. I was told Dr. Mechael is a compassionate, Veterinarian that loves animals, he saved her puppy that was abandoned from a puppy mill.Fast forward to our dog. We took our Pomeranian to Dr. Mecheal for blood work, so that he could get his teeth cleaned, and neutered. The office was very busy, and there was a rude, psychotic patient delaying appointments. I did not have an appointment, and did not wait long. The waiting room was full of nice people that all loved there animals.Despite this patient causing the Vet to delay care for other scheduled patients. Dr. Mechael waived the office visit fee of $54. When it was our time to see him, he was very polite, kind, our dog that hates Vets & groomers liked Dr. Mecheal, his office assistant Melissa was amazing.Yes the office is older, but I really don't give a damn. I am not paying for office decor. I'm paying for an experienced Vet that can give my dogs excellent care, which Dr. Mecheal delivered.The next day the lab results showed our dogs liver enzymes were high. Dr. Mecheal had us come back for an x-ray. The x-ray showed everything to be fine. The Vet gave us a supplement to try for two weeks. We will repeat the lab work, and our dog will proceed with his neutering, and dental cleaning.I am so thankful to have met Dr. Mecheal. He is very busy but his love that he has for animals means more to me than a swanky office. If I had to choose between a excellent Vet, with an older office, or a crappy Vet with a office straight out of Better Homes & Gardens. I will always choose the Vet that cares for the animals, and save our fur babies life. I treat everyone very well, and in turn, I have a great experience 98% of the time. Read Less

I wanted to bring my dog to this clinic so I did some research on multiple review websites including Google, Yelp, and Facebook. There were some alarming reviews talking about doctor having multiple lawsuits so I went on the Department of Consumer Affairs website to see if there was any disciplinary action on his license. After seeing there was a board action against him from August 12th, 2015 I decided to give him the benefit of the doubt and call him. I reached the receptionist and asked to speak with the Dr. Mecheal. With the disciplinary action letter in front of me, I asked him if multiple issues stated in the letter from Department of Consumer Affairs ("DCA") were resolved. Originally he thought that I was calling from DCA and mentioned that they have renovated the facility and took care of all of the issues. I explained that I was a potential new customer and after he heard that he told me that "he was not comfortable seeing my pet and to take my pet somewhere else" and then he hung up while I was mid-sentence. While price for the service was definitely attractive, his professionalism was non-existent. Here is the link to the disciplinary action issued by the board.  Please read over it before taking your pet to his clinic: njconsumeraffairs.gov/Ac… Read Less

I wanted to bring my dog to this clinic so I did some research on multiple review websites including Google, Yelp, and Facebook. There were some alarming reviews talking about doctor having multiple lawsuits so I went on the Department of Consumer Affairs website to see if there was any disciplinary action on his license. After seeing there was a board action against him from August 12th, 2015 I decided to give him the benefit of the doubt and call him. I reached the receptionist and asked to speak with the Dr. Mecheal. With the disciplinary action letter in front of me, I asked him if multiple issues stated in the letter from Department of Consumer Affairs ("DCA") were resolved. Originally he thought that I was calling from DCA and mentioned that they have renovated the facility and took care of all of the issues. I explained that I was a potential new customer and after he heard that he told me that "he was not comfortable seeing my pet and to take my pet somewhere else" and then he hung up while I was mid-sentence. While price for the service was definitely attractive, his professionalism was non-existent. Here is the link to the disciplinary action issued by the board.  Please read over it before taking your pet to his clinic: njconsumeraffairs.gov/Ac… Read Less

WARNING: STAY FAR FAR AWAY FROM THIS PLACE!! this guy is very unprofessional and doesn't know what he is doing!!! First of all the place is very DIRTY AND UNKEMPT bottles unlabeled, dry blood everywhere, just plain dirty and no care.After doing some research I found he has MANY CASES OPENED AGAINST HIM AND 3 PETS HAVE  DIED IN HIS CARE!!! if you do your research you will find all of this. He has many disputes, cases and lawsuits against him and he is just a rude and nasty person to even talk to!!! doesn't let you speak and has NO CARE for the animals or their owners. Alot of people feel the same way and have wrote  their honest reviews BUT FOR EVERY BAD REVIEW ON GOOGLE HE HAS SOMEONE HE KNOWSSS WRITE A POSITIVE ONE!!!! THIS BOY IS A FRAUD!!!!!!!! IF YOU LOVE YOUR PETS STAY AWAY!!!! SHUT THIS PLACE DOWN!!!!! Read Less

This place is an absolute NIGHTMARE!!!! I am still in shock and appalled at how NASTY the "Doctor" was and I use that term very very loosely because he is no doctor let alone a man. I first come in with my very injured cat to find him SCREAMING on the phone with a lady about payments and being so nasty to her, I should have known from then on what I have just walked into. I turned to the receptionist (who turned out to be the "assistant" as well) and asked with a shocked look on my face is that the doctor? she sheepishly replied with an embarrassed "yes" the poor girl was scared to even peep a word (I suspect scared of him) I shake it off thinking my cat needs treatment ASAP and proceeded to the backroom. After screaming for another 10 minutes on the phone he walks in disheveled and barely says hi. Anyway I explained why I'm there and he proceeds to evaluate my cat. Long story short he takes my cat and places her in the back cage and says she must be left he over night to get surgery tomorrow, so I am now discussing with him the procedure because I have no Idea how he works. I agreed to the surgery and asked him if the wound he shaved and exposed would be covered with a band aid or something so she doesn't lick at it. That's it. that was all I asked for this MONSTER to turn into an ANIMMAL on me. He then proceeds to say I KNOW WHAT IAM DOING!! I know the procedure I was going to put a cone on her after I clean up!!!! I said excuse me????? Sir I am asking you questions about my cat being a concerned owner and you being a "Dr" I would think you can answer these questions, instead of rudely just screaming at me that you know the procedure , if so help me understand the procedure. He then says don't call me sir!!! I don't feel comfortable working on your cat!!!! take her and go!!!!! then he GRABS MY CAT WHOS ALREADY IN SO MUCH PAIN and throws her into my cat taxi and places her outside. when I tell you I thought I was being pranked on a TV show I kid you not, that's how OUTRAGEOUS the situation was. I then looked at the receptionist/assistant and said this is a joke right? I don't understand why he is so RUDE? Again the girl looked too scared to even utter a word... I then said sir what is the problem? and he continued SCREAMING OVER ME SAYING NO JUST TAKE HER IM SORRY NO I DONT WANT TO DO IT!!!! I then said if I knew this I wouldn't have let you shave my cats wound and take blood from her and just went elsewhere??... he then says OH SO YOU ARE BLAMING ME NOW??? I was soooo confused and so hurt and already upset about my cats accident I started to cry and said sir why are you acting like this??? you are being very unreasonable, very unfair and just plain RUDE FOR NO REASON!! I was going to call the police at this time because he was not stopping and was continuing to be rude but my cat had an infection and was very weak. I then said where am I supposed to go now that you took all this time from me and everyone is now closed? He said Oradell, I am now in his waiting room and calling Oradell as he says WE ARE CLOSING!!! GET OUT!!!! I looked at him with still tears in my eyes and said ARE YOU SERIOUS??? I then grabbed my cat said to him I hope you are much nicer in the future because this behavior was very out of line and nobody should be treated the way you just treated me, you are a disgusting human being.  I strongly  believe he needs to be stripped of his license and should not come hundreds, no thousands of feet from another animal let alone humans. He was completely unprofessional and very out of line and very veryyyyy disrespectful. I am going to get in contact with the states medical office and the better business bureau because this Is a very serious case and no one should ever have to come across this nasty person ever again!!!!!!!! Read Less

This office IS Cleaned, Organized  and Sanitized.  I have been coming here for years and I have nothing but kind words for Dr. Mechael and his staff.  He is a compassionate veterinarian Doctor who truly has a love for animals. It's the quality of care that keeps me coming back. He does his best to help animals.  He is very skilled  healer but from reading some other reviews of course  he can not work extreme miracles. This Doctor is reasonable with prices and people should bring their pet there when they first notice their pet might be ill or injured. Never wait too long....sometimes there is just nothing ANY doctor can do.  But as far as I am concerned he is the best. :) Dr. Mechael has helped my pets over a decade. I am very satisfied with his services. I have been gouged by other vet's prices. Really taken advantage of by other Vet clinics! This clinic the care is excellent and the Vet does NOT overcharge  for excellent care. My Marley was acting sick and the doctor  treated him for constipation and a tooth abscess. Marley is doing much better today.  I'm grateful the doctor helped my doggie :) For people who say he is a gruff... he received many bounced checks after he serviced their pet in need. For the person who said he answers door in underwear ...he does 24 hour emergency care. What time of night did he bring their pet in? All I am saying is tell the full story because this Vet goes above and beyond to help animals. Read Less

I came in to talk to the vet about my 14 year old dog. I was visably upset (tears) about everything as I think it is time to Euthanize my dog. She is 14, falling all the time and now she injured her leg. She is VERY anxious about going to the vet, so I thought I would go first to see if I could get something, a sedative or something, to help get her to the vet as I will have to pick her up to even get into the car. I was basically told there was nothing they could do for me because I hadn't been there in a few years. The clerk was rude and offered ZERO help on how to get an elderly anxious dog. She did "graciously" offer to make me an appointment. Talk about not listening to the person, crying, standing in front of you. I wouldn't recommend this place to my worst enemy. Learn some compassion. Read Less

The doctor is very experienced and knows what hes doing and charges a fraction of the price of any other vet. He sincerely cares and really works with you in terms of pricing. I wouldn't go here just to cheap out on my cat dont get me wrong he is very knowledgeable I highly recommend him! Read Less

I know there are mixed emotions about this place. But i have to say as long as you have patients of waiting doctor is the best most honest vet around   Him and his staff and even his helpful little daughter saves my 8 week old puppy's life.  He kept my 15 year old dog around few more years.   As much as i get anxiety going there waiting - he is honest.  He doesn't rape you for money etc. and his compassion for the animals are amazing !!  Thank you dr Michael and girls.  I owe you lunch !!! Read Less

This place is disgusting! Dirty, unorganized, unprofessional, yes prices are cheaper then others but what kind of service are you getting! I question his license. I had one dog that had cushions disease he didn't give her the correct treatment, she died soon after, I had another dog that he fixed, 1 month later the dog got an infection seen the chart, he made a mistake they had to redo her procedure! Guess what now years later she is having problems there and from another vet she stated the vet probably left a little inside! We might need to redo that procedure. Don't go to this place! Run.... just look at the pictures of the office and judge it yourself. He answered the door one time in his underwear to my wife in an emergency when she was asked to come in. That tells me he was sleeping in the back. Have a brain put pants on idiot! Very unprofessional! Read Less

I read the reviews despite I took him there cause one of my friends assured me he is a good vet, and she is a crazy animal lover. Our baby had a gastric blockage due to something he ate, we were hesitant when we left our dog, we knew his probabilities of him making it was minimum but we went ahead, and ok the sergury.  The doctor told us the sergury was going to be the same day. He worked all night long to tried to save my dog, despite my dog passing, he is a compassionate doctor that loves all animals, he called us at 4 am with the sad news. You might say but your dog did not live, and that's correct but the passion and compassion this doctor have is amazing, looks and fancy places are not everything if their heart is not there. Read Less

This is a great vet. He took great care of my shelter dog Peanut. Peanut came to me with behavioral issues that were so bad he would harm himself under stress. This vet worked with me with multiple FREE follow up appointments to rule out allergies, any pain issues, heal my doggies sensitive skin with great affordable products. Only after all issues were ruled out he helped me to get my dog on anxiety medication and now I'm 3 months in to the treatment and I have a brand new HAPPY and healthy dog. I cannot say enough good about this vet. He cares. Is his office a fancy shmancy one? No. Don't go here if some dog hair on the floor or some bottles out on the counter is going to upset you. Go pay 3x the money somewhere else. Here you get a fair price and great service. I like the first come first served system as well because I'm very busy and issues with my dog aren't predictable - I can come in when I need and he takes care of my baby. Read Less

I've been here many times for many animals. I have always trusted this vet. I always felt he cared. When I brought my 18wk puppy in for some missing hair he did a skin scraping and told me my dog had puppy mange. He said he was very sorry but my dog would have to be put down. He said there was nothing that could be done because he has a problem with his immune system.  I was absolutely not going to put my puppy to sleep. He was fine, playing, eating and happy. I decided to go the next day for a second opinion. This vet agreed my puppy has mange . He gave him a shot and antibiotics and said he would be as good as new in two weeks. Meanwhile the second vet called the Lyndhurst Animal Hospital for my dogs records and someone altered his records. They wrote in that his skin scrapping was negative. Yet on my copy it was positive. I believe they did that so I would have to pay again for another skin scraping and the new dr would be confused. I can't believe someone could be so malicious and want my dog to have to suffer through another skin scrape.  But the vet saw right through it and said he wasn't going to do it again. Don't go there unless you want your dog put Down. Read Less

Do not go here. My boyfriend took his pommeranian for a xrays and blood work. He came out of there so upset. The place smelled awful, looked disgusting and the Dr. Seemed unprofessional with appearance and maneuvers. Please be careful. Also when he put the needle to check the dogs temperature he didn't use a plastic . Just a little spray bottle with god knows what in it. Ugh I'm grossed out. Our poor dog . Never again ! Read Less

Waited for over 2 hours, had to leave. Later found out from a receptionist that Doctor wasn’t even in the office. No appointments just walk in and expect to wait for hours. Not worth it. Plenty of other clinics around. Read Less

Ive been here a few times, but man I love this doctor. Fast, effective, answers all my questions without rushing me, and great prices!! Not afraid to get dirty or nothing which is amazing and shows how much he cares for my cat's wellbeing. Truly an amazing doctor!! Read Less

This place is very cheap and the doctor their is so nice and his so compassionate for his job this other place wanted to charge me 2000$ for her to simply stay overnight. This place only made me pay 300$ and she was stabilized and she was better and her body was being rejected by the insulin by this other place. Overall, I wouldn't take my pet anywhere else this place also has super friendly staff that comforted me in despair when I thought my dog wasn't going to make it. She's my best friend and she deserves the best care out there and she received it here for a good price and better yet in a loving environment. Read Less

Worst veterinarian in the world! Rude!! Rude!!! Rude!! He does not listen! What in the puppys problem. Always in rush! Stinky,disgusting place! I went there another day to get my puppys medical historyand he got so mad and rude ! He said why do u need the history? Where u taking him? Dont ever comeBack here ! Thats what he said! Do not ever go there people! Soor or later u will regret it! It is better to find clean, nice person for ur pet and pay more money than go to the Lyndhurst animal hospital! DO NOT EVER GO THERE! Read Less

First let me say that if your looking for some razzly dazzly place to take your dog, this isn't it. If your looking for a bet that genuinely cares about ur pet and has your pets best interest at heart, this is the place to go! It's a one man show and this man gives his all to his profession! He's helped my dog tremendously and because of him my dog has more energy and is in better health then ever! More then what I can say about a neighboring animal hospital who's now gone corporate and didn't care about my dog health, just my pocket! You won't find this here, as his prices are also reasonable! By far the best vet I have ever gone to hands down! Trust me, you and your pet will not be disappointed! He also always takes emergencies, no questions asked!! Kudos to the man who loves the animals, not your pocket! Read Less

.This place is a death trap. Yes it's cheap but it will cost your pets life or limb. The vet he is rough and uncompassionate. He almost killed my dog. My dig had a broken leg and when I came in to adjust her cast he stuffed her cast so Callously as she cried. After her cast fell off anyway I rushed her to the vet and sat there for over 3 hours no exaggeration. Her paw got more and more swollen and began to bleed and I left her there over night so he could re cast her but he never got to her until 2 days later. Her paw got ingected and about 5 to 6 days later the infection already ate her paw and it smelled. I rushed her back to him and he opened up her cast so rough with no pain meds or compassion. I did everything right with putting a bag over her cast made sure it stayed dry. And when he opened up her cast like a monster she cried and I felt complicit in her pain like this was wrong.  He yelled at me saying it was ur in and it was my fault. I cried so much in confusion. Against my bad feeling I left her there again. I felt so bad and guilty. The cast was so smelly and gooey from the puss and green and yellow infection. Her 2 outside finger fell off and her big black pad fell off. He finally gave her antibiotics but didn't mix it right so she wasn't getting the medicine right. The infection got worse and I went to Oradell hospital instead. They FINALLY gave her the proper care and pain med! This poor girl was in massively sever pain with no pain meds at all! She went through he'll! She's a 7 pound Chihuahua and she suffered. This vet should lose his license. He's called the vet of death. The bad reviews are real. Listen to your gut instinct. I get it vets are expensive and we do what we can but this place is NOT worth it. It seems as though he didn't  become a vet because he loves animals, it seems he became a vet because it was an income. I tried to ask him questions and he rolled his eyes at me like what do I want after waiting for hours in that office for hours! It is ridiculously disorganized there. The most unprofessional and dangerous place to take your pet. DON'T DO IT! STAY AWAY FAR FAR FAR AWAY FROM THIS PLACE IF YOU WANT YOUR PET TO BE ALIVE AND WELL. My dog is now a special needs dog with missing toes and pad. Heed the warnings! STAY AWAY FROM THIS HE'LL FOR ANIMALS! Read Less

Definitely wouldn't go here again! First visit waited over an hour which is hard with a puppy, then they missed his ear infection which meant we were coming back again the next week and paying yet again for another visit. Went to reschedule the follow up visit after that and the Dr answered the phone very rudely and told me no we don't have any appointments for a few days later that I had requested and then rudely hung up on me! Read Less

The place may be dingy, cluttered, and a little smelly, but the vet was very knowledgeable and kind. This was the only place open in the midst of an emergency and he handled our pup gently and the price was very reasonable. He gave him fluids, did an exam, and we left with medication to help him pass the rest of what he'd ate that didn't digest. Although there could def be improvement with the aesthetics, the vet and services were good. No complaints Read Less

If you care about your animal whatsoever, don't walk through the door of this place. Filthy and disgusting, my poor dog couldn't even walk and the vet wouldn't help us pick her up to get on the table, then told us to go to Oradell. We should have done that upon walking through the door to smelling the most horrific stench ever. What a mess. The doctor, the office, the whole situation. Read Less

We got to know Dr. Miguel when animal control took the kitten we rescued to him. The kitten was found on a busy street and was not moving. We thought the kitten was dead because he was not moving. Animal control took him and when she moved his head he let out a loud cry. I asked what would happen to him and she said that he will most likely be put down. I said I would like to keep him if I can. She said she would have the vet they use contact me. The animal control vet was Dr. Miguel. Dr Miguel and his staff kept the kitten at the office for 3 weeks or maybe even longer. The kittens jaw was broken, his shoulder was broken, and his paw was broke in 3 spots. He had broken ribs and a bruised lung. Dr Miguel wired his jaw, and eventually had to amputate his front paw. He did not want to amputate at first because he said that I have young kids and he didn't want to leave a bad feeling with the children seeing the kitten that way. After a year or so, the leg had to be amputated. After all his care for the kitten, he did not charge me for anything but the medication and supplies used which was 200 dollars. THAT IS A CARING DOCTOR! He is a good man with a great big heart. You can see that the pets reward him back with kisses. They can truly feel his love for them. Curbie the kitten is now 13 years old and a very healthy cat. You would never know he only has 3 legs with the way that he gets around. Read Less

My German shepherd has been sick.took her to Kearny vet by the water. I asked for xray. said she had allergies.next day she 107 fever.brains frying.took her to lyndhurst animal hospital.this doctor saved her life.offers iv at night ECT.he saved her life.and then charged me almost nothing.this is a special man.with a heart of gold.and very experienced.vet. don't wast your time go to him right away. Read Less

THE BEST VET! I'm surprised to find low reviews. Dr Mecheal has a heart for all the little creatures that come to visit him. He has extremely reasonably prices, you can tell he is there to help the animals, you can see in the way he looks at the animal that he is compassionate. I have recommended him and everyone has been happy. His staff is friendly and I LOVE them all! If you love your pet, TRUST this place, their hearts are set on making your pet healthy/happy not on profit. Read Less

While I can somewhat understand all the bad reviews, I had an incredible experience at Lyndhurst animal hospital!!! We called them at 3:40 PM, 20 minutes before they closed, and they told us to come on in anyway. We suspected my kitty had a UTI and wanted to get it taken care of ASAP. What we didn't know was that he actually had crystals in his urethra, usually requiring surgery... we were (horrified but also) THRILLED when the doctor was able to gently and safely squeeze them out, saving us $1000s in surgery costs!! He was so kind to my little guy and very informative to us on why this happened and how to keep it from happening again. I don't think the office was any dirtier than any other vet I've been to, everything was tidy and sure, it smelled like dog but so does every other office. Thank you Lyndhurst animal hospital for saving my baby!!! Read Less

This place is small but the doctor is HONEST, SMART, and EXTREMELY AFFORDABLE. He always provides us with a correct diagnosis & at an extremely fair price. I would recommend anyone & everyone to come here. Read Less

i came here after seeing a number of other vets who had overcharged me for years. after trying to price out an emergency surgery with a few local vets, i spoke to the gentleman who i adopted my pets from. he led me here to this doctor. what i was told was going to be a three - part surgery from all varying vets who saw my pet, this doctor was able to do in one shot - which is so important, as we know that our animals are very sensitive and the extra stress is so detrimental to their health. my baby is now happy, healthy, and thriving! myself and my family now bring all of our animals here and will continue to. this doctor is very honest and works with you, even when you are overwhelmed and overcome by very sad circumstances with your beloved pet. not every one likes blunt honesty, but he is a wonderful doctor, who will take an emergency (hit and run in the middle of the night!) at all hours of the day. he is an angel to me and those he's helped and works constantly. i'll take foul odors and a long wait any day for proper care - i thank him endlessly. Read Less

This veterinarian has been a true lifesaver and blessing when I needed service and he has always worked with me within my budget. My cats and dog have lived a long and healthy life because of his care. I felt he truly cared for my animals and my love for them. He has a love for his profession and it is evident in his care. I would take this clinic over any beautifully decorated office any day. Read Less

Besides the fact that this place is a pigsty, the doctor himself is a slob. In the exam room, there were used syringes in open sight, open packages, etc...on the table. Does not clean or sterilize between visits. On top of that, couldn't stop staring at my chest every time he spoke to me. Finally get through the visit, and he prescribes food for my diabetic dog. I order online and the company can't even verify the prescription because they claim he was was rude and disrespectful and wouldn't verbally verify the prescription HE WROTE , claiming he didn't know my dog belonged to me. HE JUST MET US BOTH days ago. Unbelievable. I don't care how cheap he is, its not worth possibly getting your pet sicker or the inconvenience. STAY AWAY. And don't even think about boarding your pet here, I just just don't think it's safe. Read Less

Let me start off with posing this question, if you're able to speak rudely and disrespectfully to a customer because you're having a bad day, what makes you think they will treat a defenseless animal with respect and dignity? I came across this vet with mixed online reviews regarding the treatments he provides, condition of the clinic and the way he presents himself. I gave that the benefit of the doubt since the price is low($54) and it seemed like this vet truly cares for animals. My geriatric diabetic cat has been having constipation issues and noticed his stool was bloody. Out of concern and urgency to get this resolved, the Lyndhurst Animal Hospital surprisingly had a same day appointment available in the evening. A few observations, I showed up 10 minutes before my appointment as a new client and realized making one was pointless. This is a walk-in clinic, first come, first serve basis. I waited approximately 2 hours to be attended by the vet. The place is cramped, does smells like urine but looks like they make an effort to tidy up the place. The vet presents himself very messy and disorganized but the repeat clients that were there spoke highly of his skills and care for pets. As it turns out, he actually lives in the house located in the back hence the reason he works long hours. After waiting 2 hours and finally see the vet, I tell him the issue and need to do blood work on my kitty to see how his sugar levels are doing. My cat was anxious and wouldn't let anyone touch him including myself, the vet prescribed a tranquilizer pill to calm him down the next day. He said to me "Come tomorrow and you don't have to wait". I thought to myself "cool, I don't need to wait another 2 hours". The following day, I show up around the same time with a clinic packed as the day prior. I'm thinking to myself "Whewsh, thank goodness I don't need to wait". The secretary/vet's assistant was busy handling the phone and Dr.Mecheal came out demanding her to do a task. I make eye contact with him, asserted recognition and asked if I needed to wait. He said one moment and told the secretary to clean up a room. Five minutes later after running around, he calls for the next customer (which I assumed it would be me) but it was someone else. Again, I politely approach him and asked "Do I need to wait?" He became irritated, snapped and in front of all the customers said "I don't need your business, take it elsewhere". I was incensed! I approached him and asked "Was I disrespectful or rude to you to deserve such a response?" Looked around the room for confirmation but people were too scared to step up since they needed their animals tended to and didn't want to get kicked out either. He was a bit taken aback because he assumed I didn't speak English and attempted to tone down and turn it on me! I told him he's old enough to be my father and found his behavior to be that of a 15 year old. Not one moment in this heated bickering did I curse at him even though he very well deserved it. Be warned, Dr. Mecheal is not a MAN of his word and has an extremely low standard in professionalism. The Lyndhurst Animal Hospital is run very poorly and shouldn't be in business. Do not trust your beloved animal with this man for he himself has proven to be irrational and will make dangerous decisions that will lead to fatalities of beloved pets(the various reviews have claimed as such). Read Less

I would not go anywhere else, or let any other individual care for any one of my animals.. I have been coming here for years, and he has always made me feel like he loved my dog like his own! He has saved my dog's life on multiple occasions. He is the best! Now, I actually live an hour away and still only see him! I highly recommend him.. You have to look past the appearance of the place and worry about the care of your pet! Plus, you absolutely cannot beat the price!Read Less

I wouldn't take my cat anywhere else. The doctor is the most caring man and is so gentle and really takes his time to tell you exactly what is going on with your animals. They recently re-did the whole office and it looks wonderful and very clean. Every time I go everyone only has wonderful things to say about this doctor. His passion speaks volumes. Thank you for all you do for us and our animals! Read Less

I appreciate that they took in my dog within hours however, the place was horrible. As soon as you walk in you are greeted by the worst smell that you can imagine. I went to sit down with my mom and her dying yorkie and the poor dog (blind and half dead) sat in a puddle (or 2?...not sure) of some other person's dog. I had to get up and clean that mess up myself. It had obviously been there for a while because it smelled like fishy old urine. You could hear the poor animals crying from the kennel section also. There were medications, paperwork and boxes of random things all over the place. Inside the ONLY exam room was another disgusting mess. The vet doesn't wear gloves, clean up after each animal or keep any sort of order. As we're standing over our dog that is being euthanized, the "doctor" was busy asking my sister and I our ages and giving us a few look overs. I have never felt so disgusted in my life. It was one of the worst experiences of my life. To top things off, Its been 3 weeks since our dog died and we still haven't gotten any word on the remains. I call and their voice mail is full and I went over there twice and no one answers. DO NOT BRING ANY LIVING BEING HERE! Read Less

VERY DISAPPOINTED!!! My puppy jumped out of my arms and had a severe fall onto a concrete floor with immedeate life threatining complications.. I called and had explained it was a emergency and they had told me to bring him down with the payment for the office visit and once i was there we would discuss treatment costs. i had imformed them again it was an emergency they needed to work on him A.S.A.P. no matter the cost.! However they told me they wouldnt even see him unless i paid up front ... ( WHICH I PLANNED ON DOING ANY WAY AND IN CASH) I then told them I would bring him with the office payment but they needed to work on him while I got the rest of the cash from the bank for the treatment cause he was basically dying as we spoke !! I even told them of the symptoms which we're seizures, passing out, paralyzation in the jaw, neck and limbs , dilated pupils and passing his urine on him self , shallow breathing and a bloody nose . They then told me that I can bring him and pay for the visit but they would only work on him AFTER they have received the rest of the payment in full ...I reminded them he was dying and needed immediate care cause he might not make it in the time they wanted to wait cause he was completely non responsive !!! Still she told me there was basically nothing they can do and it was UNFORTUNATE for me ... I was devastated immediately called my friends vet and explained to them the situation. Everything was taken care of and he is 100 percent better and not effected at all . He received a x ray , brain scan , ultra sound of organs , ear ,eyes ,nose and throat check up, a shot , and medication for brain swelling and a anti-inflammatory all for a little more than the price of Lyndhurst's office visit. I brought him to dr Tumibay on Washington ave in Belleville he was super concerned and caring and wasn't even concerned about the cash not one but LYNDHURST'S NEEDS TO TAKE NOTES on bedside manner and compassion from this man and his staff . The office is a bit cramped but it doesn't compare to prompt and efficient treatment this man provides on the spot ... As for Lyndhurst me and my family will not be seeking treatment from there any more we have 4 dogs And we will never bring them back there again cause they are only concerned about money not the quality of our pets life... I'm sorry about the long review but I'm disturbed at the lack of concern for a helpless animal epically from what's supposed to be a reputable vet! Read Less

I have never written a bad review but I feel like I need to share my experience. About 6 months ago I took my two month old pitbull to the emergency room because he felt going down the stairs and broke his elbow. I was told it was a minor surgery and that my dog will fully recover. I was very satisfied with the vet because he answered all my questions. I went once a week to do checkups on my dog. The second week he took my dog's cast off and told me to come back in a month and I did. My dog was still limping and he said it was normal not to worry about it. Two months later my dog was still limping and I took him for a second opinion to oradell animal hospital and they pretty much told me that I have to cut my dog's leg off because the surgery was done incorrectly. The screw that the vet used was to small for my pitbull. At the time my dog had surgery he was only 2 months and as an experienced vet he should of known that my dog was going to weight 60 pounds. My 8 month pit has now arthritis and is in a lot of pain. Please if you love your dog do not take him here for any emergencies. I am now in the process of suing the vet because the second surgery he needs it's so expensive. What bothers me the most is that till this day he assures me my dog will get better. If I would of taken him to another vet my beautiful pit would be fine. Read Less

...that even tho' the Dr.'s office is not ultra-modern & decked -out with fancy , expensive equipment. As far as the, ....young, innocent girls in the office" , Gina had been there since I have been bringing my dogs there , which is over # 10 ( TEN) years ?? He is always busy & yes you MAY have to wait, but Dr. Cameron's in Montclair one has to wait as well, EVEN with an appointment , too ! And FYI, the Dr. was recommended to me by a. ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER that I trust & still do without reservation. I have never, ever had a negative experience with the Dr. or in his manner. Perhaps if the person who wrote the dreadful review would not be SO very overbearing , this person might get along better with others ?? Read Less

The ONLY satisfying thing about Dr. Mechal is that he is cheap. But BEWARE that you get what you paid for.His office is very dirty and smells horribly. There are never the same receptionists there, and he only seems to hire young innocent girls who don't know a thing about the fundamentals of office work.The doctor himself is very dirty looking. He doesn't seem to have a sense that how he appears to his customers is how he is rated as a qualified doctor. APPOINTMENTS do not matter. You are still only taken 'first come first serve'. So, my advice would be not to bother making one, just walk in.Dr. Mechal will see Sales Reps in the middle of a busy afternoon keeping sick pets and their owners waiting for hours. Something is wrong here.PLEASE DO NOT ASK the doctor to explain anything, he becomes irritated.He'll than tell you that he's been a vet for such and such years and tell you go to another doctor. Dr Mechal puts you in an awkward situation: you want to learn more about your pets condition, but if you inquire further the doctor will think you don't believe him.There are dirty syringes all over his examination room, half opened bottles of medicine tossed in draws or on shelves haphazardly. Heard from one lady who once worked there that it was rumored that Dr. Mechal pays off the Board of Health so he doesn't get closed down. This should be investigated.All what I wrote my was personal experience, nothing here was falsified or exaggerated. If you wish to checkout the office for validity, I stand corrected if you don't agree with me. Read Less

The WORST vet I have ever been too!! EVER! Dr. McHale better hope he is actually licensed bc I am going to research and find out if he is and if not, he is going to be closed down. He is SO bad that I am actually not sure if he is a fraud. His ""vet techs"" are hourly girls who have a side job. NONE of them are actual vet techs. The place is SO dirty! if you ever go there, look around behind the reception area and decide if YOU would want to be seen there. It smells, its dirty and he is horrible. His prices are low and I guess you get what you pay for but NEVER again. I work for a rescue group and I have taken 4 cats there. One came back covered in his our poop and pee, Disgusting! I bathed him right away. The second was a small kitten who 'didn't make it' although the ""doctor"" said he tried, I have to wonder now. The third, I was charged for x-rays bc the cat sneezed. A BS $80 charge in my opinion but whatever, money isn't the issue. She too would have probably been covered in her own pee if I hadn't picked her up so quickly after surgery. The 4th, this the the best one, escaped the carrier bc they didn't close it! He struggled so bad to get out of the carrier that he was bleeding from his back from a puncture wound, but the vet didn't care about that. HE, the professional, blamed me, that the cat got out on their watch! Blamed me for the carrier bc THEY didn't shut it all the way. He threw the poor cat around to get him back in the carrier and hurt him again. The man is a terrible vet and I will NEVER go back. If anyone cares about their pet they should NOT bring them here. Yes he is cheaper than other vets but he is a mess and a bad doctor and the place is filthy. Do not take your pets here - if you do, you are making a mistake. After he lost my cat, he never ONCE offered an apology or any level of concern. He was angry at ME for the cat getting out and hurt the cat in the process of getting him back in the carrier. The poor cat just had surgery, they didn't feed him after so he was without food & water for 2 days, and was completely terrified and the ""doctor"" had NO concern for the cat. Even after he slammed him into the cage, he didn't apologize or care to check the cat to see if he was okay for not only the return to the cage but from the escape and from being lost around the disgusting office. My cat bleed all the way home. A horrible man and a horrible vet - NEVER again!!! My friend brought her cat to him to be fixed and it died from an infection it got at that hospital. She was heartbroken. I wish I knew this prior to my visit but I found out when we were sharing stories. I gave him several chances on another friend's referral but I will NEVER go back there, not if he was the last vet on earth!! Read Less