If you're looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable an incredibly reasonably priced vet, then look no further because Dr. Shukla is the best. I have two tiny Yorkie's, Koby and Zoe who tend to require extra care due to their size and breed and I am so grateful for this veterinary hospital. Without going into extensive detail, Dr. Shukla saved Zoe's life. Her condition required emergency surgery and he came in on his off time to meet me at the office and perform the surgery. I received calls on her progress during the surgery and as soon as the surgery was done. I even received a call from Dr. Shukla on Sunday to follow up on Zoe's progress. That's the type of bedside manner I value which is something that even our own physicians often lack on their patients. Also when I've been tight on money he's been so considerate and lowered his already low prices to help me (and my babies) out. I had about 4 other vets for my dogs in the past but the minute that I did my first office visit here, I've never taken my babies anywhere else. I trust Dr. Shukla completely and to anyone who's searching for a vet, do yourself a favor and just call and make the appt. I promise you won't be disappointed. Read Less

If I could give this damn place a 0 I would. I brought my cat here the other day and this freaking "vet" if he was even a vet charges me a 100$ x ray to tell me my cat has constipation. Which is clearly wrong, today as I'm looking at him I notice he possibly got bitten by something and his back area is all hard. And did I mention that this guy charged me 40$ for a medication so he could poop even though that wasn't even the problem. He also tried to get me to give my cat  anesthesia just to give him an X-ray. ON TOP OF IT MY CAT probably has a really serious infection that I now have to take more time and money out of my day to find out About tomorrow. DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE. ALL THEY WANT IS MONEY. Im going back tomorrow to go off on them. If I could report them to the police for animal abuse I would. Because they don't give a shit about the pets that come in there.Seriously for your pets sake and your own precious time do not go here. Read Less

Had a urine analysis done for my sick dog here about a month ago, never received any updates and I finally called and then was told I was supposed to call within 24hours to get the results.... I was never told that by them either. Turns out my dog had a high level of bacteria in her urine, and today we had to put her down. Clearly they don’t care about your pets. If they saw she had a high level of bacteria, they should have called me and let me know rather than let the paperwork sit around. Read Less

After taking my cat to Westfield Emergency Hospital paying over $500 for an exam and blood work and receiving poor service (see my review for them). I took my baby Hope to see Dr. Shukla today. He is the best vet I have ever been to. I can’t express how grateful I am to to know what’s wrong with my baby and to now have a plan of action. He sat with us and explained in detail all of our options. He went over the blood results I brought with me from that other place. The staff here are the kindest and most caring. The doctor has probably saved me thousands by explaining the diagnosis for epilepsy can cost a lot and in the end you still don’t get significant answers as to why your cat is having seizures. I could feel his love of animals and will never take my pet to another vet as long as he is around. Not once did I feel they were trying to get money out of me like I did in Westfield. I told the Dr. the story of what happened at the other vet. The doctor was upset at the fact they charge us so much for something that should of cost a fraction of the price he gave us a discount. I could go on and on but I have to stop somewhere so lastly I’ll say if I could give them 10 stars I would. Everyone should take their pets here they will be treated with the love and respect they deserve and your pockets will not be emptied on the way out. Thanks again to Dr. Shukla and his wonderful staff! ♥️😻 Read Less

I love this place and have been coming to them for 14 years. It all started 14 years ago when our dog caught parvo and was under their care. They were very accommodating and caring through his recovery. They were there when my former cat developed cancer and allowed me all the time I needed with her when it was time to say goodbye. I adopted two sister cats from them after that which is now 8 years ago. One of them is long hair and the only person she will allow to brush her is the young female assistant. That girl is like an animal whisperer and one of RAH's assets. The other sister recently developed a cancerous mamory tumor that ulcerated through the skin. RAH saw me immediately and were able to do the surgery on sight saving me thousands from not having to go to a specialist or emergency vet. The cat has recovered and is doing well with close monitoring. They live with my parents in union county. I since have moved to Somerset County and have two cats of my own. Although mine are not from the same litter, they both developed illnesses around 1 years old. I was at my local vet every week while they guessed what was wrong. They had me trying all types of expensive prescription food, referred me to a specialist for different tests which cost thousands, and had no explanations for me. Fed up and desperate I decided to take the drive to RAH. Within two visits each cat had a diagnosis and working closely with the DR. both cats are managed without medications or prescriptions of any kind. One had IBS and needed grain free canned food, and the other has a dust allergy and needs holistic drops every day. The first vet never even did a blood test! We now always take the drive to RAH. A friend of mine took her dog to a vet down the street from RAH for a vaccine which was administered between the shoulder blades. A lump developed and she took the dog back to be told it was a fatty deposit. Still worried, I convinced her to try RAH. Turns out the lump was a cancerous tumor. RAH was able to operate to remove it, saving her thousands as well. Between the removal and the chemo the dog is doing well. Same friend also took in a stray cat that had kidney failure and some neighborhood kids had poured what looked like tar all over her. Under the care of RAH her 3 week life expectancy has lasted a year to date. She is a happy cat. I'm trying to keep this short so I have not specifically mentioned any names but really the entire staff is great, including the receptionists who are always so friendly and accommodating especially when I need it most. RAH has saved me thousands of dollars and were willing to work with me when I needed it most. I've seen comments online about their appearance. It has been recently updated, but honestly who wants to justify higher prices for better appearance? Your dog is not impressed. They are designed to do what they do- be a vet. Animals are gross and I've seen so many dogs pee all over the floor the less fancy stuff in there the less that has to be cleaned. I will continue to use RAH indefinitely. Their care is unparalleled. Read Less

This vet is the best especially Dr. Shukla  he takes care of all theee of my dogs even if he has no time he makes time knows what he is doing v I trust him very much the staff is very friendly I lived 10 min away but now I live an hour and I still go there I would not change him for anything  the best  I recommend this place for everything  Maria Billis Read Less

Today was my first visit to RAHWAY animal hospital. I have been looking for a new vet and I have finally found it. Dr Shukla and his staff very friendly and professional. My dog was even comfortable and was not nearly as anxious as he normally is in a vet's office. Dr. Shulka did not try to sell you any products or convince you to do unnecessary procedures. He expertly performed only the vaccines and tests that was needed. Also, there was no sticker shock upon paying. The cost was the m8st reasonable that I have ever had at a veterinarian . I was very happy with the whole visit. Read Less

My jack Russell was neutered at Rahway animal hospital. The doctor did it with a laser and my dog has such a quick recovery. Couldn’t be happier with the doctor and the staff there they are all so nice, knowledgeable and helpful! Read Less

The staff and dr are compassionate and the fees were hands down the best around.dr.shulka...i think that is how you spell his name was not even going to charge me for the procedure he performed because of my financial situation.he even offered me a follow up.i transferred all my dogs records over to his office...thats how much i loved and appreciated dr.shulka.state of the art diagnostic equipment. Read Less

Dr Alex Helmi is very knowledgeable.  We've had an ongoing issue with my dogs skin and diabetes. Dr Helmi took one look at him and had an idea of what it could be.  A blood test was taken and it confirmed he had a thyroid disorder so he prescribed a thyroid supplement.I think it's been about 6 weeks now and his hair is finally growing back.  Good vets like this one are hard to come by. Read Less

I love this Vet. I moved here four years ago and have had nothing but absolutely positive experiences. the staff was very caring and patient even when my dog peed in the waiting room. LOL the doctor and techs were very good with the handling and care they gave to my animals and I don't see me going to another vet. the Prices are very reasonable and they work with you. I have nothing but good things to say. Read Less

I just came from my first visit here with Dr. Helmi (Dr. Alex as he is called.) I cannot BELIEVE how rude he was.  The wonderful nurse (young blonde)was so helpful and first thing he had us do was put my dog on the table.  (Not offering to help until we were struggling and I said, "ya think you can help?!" and then he just PULLS on my dogs hind leg.  His bedside manner was a disgrace, and I really find it disturbing that a man of his condescending attitude would even have a license to be a Vet.  We were warned about him from another gentleman in the waiting room who has been going there for Twenty years.  Very disappointed in his care. Read Less

I don't usually write post but Dr.Shukla is knowledgeable, caring and reasonable with his prices. My dog and I both had a great experience. I was recommended to him a while ago but the distance held me back from going to him sooner, needless to say 40 min is well worth the travel time. Though his location does not look like a state of the art facility he has everything that's needed to treat your pet. I highly recommend him. Read Less

I had brought my cat in Leo because he had a blockage, this was the second time already. The first time Dr, Shukla saved his life, he told me he would do anything to save our cat, we were getting ready to put him to sleep and he truly did save his life. This time again Leo Garner had a blockage and once again the doctor truly saved his life, he kept him there 3 extra nights free of charge and called me every single day to keep me posted. He did not let Leo leave until he was fully healed. All of the Drs and there staff are so amazing if there were 10 stars to rate the Vet I would. Shame on anyone who may think this is not a great place to bring your pet. They let me bring leo in the same day as booked up as they were and took him right away. GOD BLESS RAHWAY ANIMAL HOSPITAL AND ALL OF THE STAFF. Read Less

I visited Dr. Shukla all the way from Brooklyn for a 2nd opinion about some urinary tract issues my dog was having. What I appreciated most about the experience was the doctor's candor and transparency in regards to what my pet was in for -- risk factors, possible outcomes, costs, etc. This was refreshing and in stark contrast to my visit to a more local vet who quoted me close to $1500 more for the same procedure (sans x-rays, urinalysis) and failed to properly explain the associated risks. I ended up having Dr. Shukla perform the surgery my dog needed. I received multiple phone calls throughout the process updating me on the progress of the surgery, in keeping with the clinic's very transparent practices. This was a relief because I'm generally not a fan of how opaque this entire system is. I should also note that the staff up front was warm and accommodating. The whole place had a very we-love-animals vibe, one that felt genuine. My pup is now recovering from her surgery, and I'm very happy with my whole Rahway Animal Hospital experience. He started out as a second opinion, and became my primary vet -- hour-long drive be damned. Read Less

I visited Dr. Shukla all the way from Brooklyn for a 2nd opinion about some urinary tract issues my dog was having. What I appreciated most about the experience was the doctor's candor and transparency in regards to what my pet was in for -- risk factors, possible outcomes, costs, etc. This was refreshing and in stark contrast to my visit to a more local vet who quoted me close to $1500 more for the same procedure (sans x-rays, urinalysis) and failed to properly explain the associated risks. I ended up having Dr. Shukla perform the surgery my dog needed. I received multiple phone calls throughout the process updating me on the progress of the surgery, in keeping with the clinic's very transparent practices. This was a relief because I'm generally not a fan of how opaque this entire system is.I should also note that the staff up front was warm and accommodating. The whole place had a very we-love-animals vibe, one that felt genuine. My pup is now recovering from her surgery, and I'm very happy with my whole Rahway Animal Hospital experience. He started out as a second opinion, and became my primary vet -- hour-long drive be damned. Read Less

Dr shukla and staff are very very friendly I wouldn't change his place for anything in the world I have a dog that was very very sick Dr. And staff are very very friendly I wouldn't change his place for anything in the world I have a dog that was very very sick Dr. Shukla save my dog so many times this meant the world to me they treat me with respect and anytime I had a problem with my dog doctor shoul save my dog so many times this meant the world to me they treat me with respect and anytime I had a problem with my dog doctor shukla whould see me anytime he never turned away for me always helped me and was always there for me and my dog I now take his sister there and he is very good with her also and his staff this Why I rate Rahway animal hospital I thousand stars they are the best I trust Dr.s I thousand stars they are the best I trust Dr. shukla 150% wouldn't change it for the worof great vet and staff Read Less

Dr Shukla looked after my dog Nellie from 5months old to nearly 13years old. I cannot thank him and his staff enough for all the compassionate care Nellie received from him. Never concerned about his financial rewards. His advice has meant so much to us. Our dog was put to sleep today in the best possible way. Thank you all !!! Read Less

We recently had to bring in our cat Julie because we found her laying in her own poop and blood. They got us in very quickly first thing in the morning and we rushed over. Dr Alex diagnosed her with pyometra (a serious infection that is very deadly). Within minutes I was meeting with the surgeon Dr Shukla (I believe he is also the owner) and they were prepping her for surgery. Both drs explained what was going on with my little girl and what the surgery entailed. I was shown pictures and diagrams as well as the xrays they took that confirmed their diagnosis. Dr Alex was patient and comforting and he answered the million questions I had. Julie is home safely and doing very well thankfully. The day after we brought her home we had a question about her medicine and the front desk put us on the phone with Dr. Shukla who referred to her by name and inquired how she was doing. Im very happy with both vets, the front staff, and even the vet techs. You can tell that everyone I've mentioned truly cares about your fur babies.I was asked many times by the vet techs and the front desk how I was doing and if I was ok. I have seen Dr Alex previously and he has a wonderful way with animals as well as the people who bring them in. The front desk staff are helpful and knowledgeable but they're not afraid to say "I don't know the answer to your question so let me ask the vet." I highly recommend rahway animal hospital. Read Less

This is the worst place you could ever bring your dog to or work for that matter! Needles are left laying around and not properly disposed. The place is old and dirty. Dr.Shukla is all about money and does not care about your pet. His surgeries are cheaper than most places but that's at the risk of losing your pet. His surgeries are a "butcher service." Do yourself a favorite and DO NOT bring your pet here. You are better off going to a doctor that really cares about your pet. The equipment is out dated and old, not to mention its dirty!! Dr. Shukla never washes his hands, I mean Never!! This place is disgusting and should  be shut down for sanitary reasons. Beyond disgusting! Save your loving pet some trauma and please go somewhere else. DO NOT GO HERE!! Read Less

Took my 7 yea old shih tzu for anal gland flushing 11/19 and til this day my dog has yet to fully heal. They also did a dental cleaning and took out his bottom 4 teeth without notice. My dog developed an infection two days after flushing surgery. I brought him back in atleast 4 more times to see what's wrong with him and they keep saying everything is fine and normal. I ended up taking my dog to another vet. I will never return to this place and I recommend nobody goes there. I feel as if dr. Shukla was very dishonest with his work and him and his staff cover up their errors. I personally feel they did something wrong when they did the flushing but they will never admit it. When I confronted the dr he started to cry and saying that he loves animals etc and would never hurt any. I call bullshit!! Nothing but money stealing no genuine animal love there to them it's a business they just care about making money and about the pet. Read Less

Very poor flea treatment for our 6-year-old Shih-Tzu: - sold us bad anti-flea medication ("Revolution") prior to flea infection - we had to direct them on where to find the fleas later - flea collar ineffectual (thrown out promptly by subsequent vet; infectious rash developed) Compared to Theresa Wong's amazingly sad and disturbing experience below (she brought her dog in for a tooth cleaning, the dog later died!), our family's story is relatively tame. We've been taking our Shih-Tzu to Rahway Animal Hospital for roughly a year. At first we were pleased with their service; the doctors seemed amiable, professional, and the prices were affordable. The doctors there insisted we use "Revolution" as an anti-flea medication, saying it was the best of that market. After using this product for roughly a year we discovered that our Shih-Tzu had picked up a nasty flea infection. Upon returning to the vet they examined her and claimed nothing was wrong - that is, until we had to point out to them that she had fleas. They reassured us everything would be fine, sold us flea bombs for the house, and gave our Shih-Tzu a flea collar. Only the flea bombs would work. When our dog didn't show signs of improvement we took her to another vet, in Linden, about a week or so later. The Linden vet promptly removed the flea collar and threw it away, pointing out to us that it was ineffectual. Our dog's skin had broken out into an allergic hot-spot beneath where the collar was once placed. Fleas still crawled on her skin. We were furious. The Linden vet prescribed the proper medication and treatment. Now, roughly a month or so after our last visit to Rahway Animal Hospital, our Shih-Tzu seems to be doing fine. The rash is gone. There's some scratching but we can't find fleas anywhere. Read Less

I brought my Italian Greyhound to Dr. Shukla for a routine teeth cleaning, only to receive a call that my beloved dog was dead. When my husband and I arrived there (I was 3 months pregnant at the time), we were shown our dog hooked up to a bunch of wires and tubes on the operating table. When we asked what had happened, we were told he had been brought to the recuperating room, where he had woken up, and then died. This was the first coverup of what happened. He wouldn't have been hooked up to anything had he died in the recuperating room. When I asked for a bloodtest to see why he had died, I was given him in a cardboard box and told to go to the Garden State Veterinarians in Tinton Falls and they could do it there. It struck me as odd that the vet couldn't do it, but we were in shock, so we went. We saw a very nice vet in Tinton Falls who told us that unfortunately, his bloodwork would have had to be done at the Rahway Vets, and that his blood was no longer viable since he had been dead for a few hours. When I confronted Dr Shukla, he never once said I'm sorry for your loss, never even seemed to care. He still billed us for the dental work done- since it was completed before my 7 year old dog died. My parents used this vet for years, so once I had a dog, I went there too- I never in my life imagined that I would lose my pups this way. I would NOT recommend this vet to anyone, EVER. Too much negligence happened that day. Read Less

I feel like the doctors there are very rough and do not care much about how they treat the animals. First off, going back a few years, my cat was screaming in pain and could not walk. I rushed her in (on New Year's Eve - thankfully they were open). They told me she had jaundice.They gave her an injection and sent her home with me. Within the hour she died. They are a little bit better with dogs than cats, but still too rough. My 2 year old Cockapoo is like a human baby. He loves to be held and cuddled. He even gets rocked to sleep. (I know I'm crazy.) With that being said, he is extremely gentle. He allows kids to pull on him, you can touch his paws, ears etc. and he doesn't mind. The groomers he goes to absolutely adore him! However, for the first time in his LIFE, he tried to bite the doctor there. The doctor was squeezing his anal glands and my poor baby was hurting so bad that he snapped at him. Mind you he gets that done regularly at the groomer without ever having an issue. At that point the vet did not want to care for him anymore that day. Thank God for the sweetest vet tech because she was able to calm down my puppy and finish the procedure without incident. Read Less

Unprofessional and seriously rude woman working at the front desk who accused me of being disrespectful when I pointed out that they CUT MY DOG'S LEG. The vet aggressively tried to take off her bandages and cut her, but denied it even though my dog yelped in pain when it happened in front of me. The employee took the vet's side immediately and instead of professionally subduing the situation (I was angry but I was not disrespectful!), she was rude and said things that were just uncalled for. Days before, this same staff member and another woman were just chatting away at the desk while my dog was bleeding badly and couldn't hold her own weight. My husband had to ask for my dog to be laid down on the exam table.  They also wanted to change the bandage on the dirty floor and the woman made a face at me when I asked for my dog to be put on the table.  She refused to leave the room when I asked that she no longer be present, because the arguing was going nowhere and I was trying to be calm.  When the doctor finally told her to leave, she mumbled something about me as she left the room.  Ridiculously unprofessional and childish.Avoid this vet's office.  The only saving grace were the two young ladies who were compassionate and calm.  The one vet who took the bandages off was awful, but had the good sense to leave the room.  The older vet decided to do me a 'favor' and not charge me for the re-bandaging.  Awful. Read Less

I have been using Rahway Animal Hospital since my very large purebred dog is a pup. I do try to only see only Dr, Shukla. He is great with my dog, very honest and reasonable with costs and handles my dog with great care.  The techs are great and very friendly.   I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good vet! Read Less

I have not used this vet recently but I took both my cat and dog to them. The staff I found to be very friendly and kind to my pets. My dog Shelby had a tumor on her leg, for which I made frequent visits with her. They gave her the best care and went beyond what they were suppose to do. Dr. Shukla and Dr. Patel were so compassionate and did everything they could to save her leg. And when I made the decision to put her down, the whole staff couldn't have more accommodating and nice. They all gave me their condolences. I would recommend this place to anyone!  And as soon as I decide to get another pet, I wouldn't take them anywhere else!! Read Less

I would never recommend this Vet to anyone! This place gave me bad vibes, the doctor doesnt seem to be so enthused about doing his job and they were incompetent to notice that my cat had cancer! 2 thumbs way down. Read Less

This is the best animal hospital I've ever been too.   I've been going here for about 4 years now .The doctors are all amazing.  I have 3 cats 1 who needed stitches in his head because he had an abscess and they took such great care of him he healed up perfectly .   Another cat who is older and I've been back and forth getting tests done, they won't give up on her and I love that.   The doctor came in on his day off to see her and give her a treatment .   They truly have a passion for animals and the staff is amazing. They are so friendly , caring and patient with us, it is always so comforting to go there no matter what the circumstances are.  The one nurse called me left such a touching voicemail because she was concerned for our cat baby.  It truly touched my heart she didn't have to do that. The prices are great I have no complaints with that.     Overall, this is definitely the place to go for your pet .  They will take good care of them and treat them as if your pet was theirs.    Thanks rahway animal hospital !!! Read Less

I can't understand how this place could get anything but a 5-star review.  I went here on a couple recommendations and could not have been happier. The staff is friendly and genuinely cares about the animals. I felt comfortable the entire time and didn't feel pressured to do anything. I was given multiple options and full explanations on all of them. Oh - and the cost? $200...compared to the $1000 I was quoted by Banfield. That's $200 for blood work, urinalysis, office visit and rabies vaccine. Excellent price!As far as the place being "filthy," I disagree. Was it immaculate? No. I'll admit the building is a little old. But filthy? Definitely not. In fact, when we were done, everything was sprayed and wiped with disinfectant. I also had NO problems with any of the techs. My dog was a little wound up, having not been to this vet before. She wasn't mean but she definitely wasn't interested on being up on the table. The tech did an excellent job of holding her firmly but delicately. She started licking his face and he didn't even turn away. Actually, he thanked her for the kisses!This is most definitely the best vet I've ever been to and I'm happy to have found a new primary physician for the furkids. Dr. Shukla and his staff are absolutely amazing. I couldn't recommend this place highly enough. Read Less

I have been taking my cats here for years, but up until recently, that only involved checkups. My cat Pepper needed a tooth removed recently, and one of my other cats became incredibly constipated on several occasions, so I've been spending more time at here as of late. STANDARD OF CARE: First of all, for the most part, the standard of care is very good. We deal with the groomer most frequently because my cat Pinky gets a lion cut every two years or so because his hair gets matted -- she is very nice, and thorough, and does a lovely haircut. I trust that she handles my cat appropriately. As for the doctors, my cat Pepper had a tooth removed, and the medical treatment he received was flawless. He healed almost immediately, and the teeth cleaning they gave him was cat-life-changing. He's practically a different cat now. When my cat was constipated a few months ago, they cleared him out, and he came home completely healed. Unfortunately, he did not come home healed this weekend from the enema they gave him, but that is another story, and I'm not really sure that it's Rahway's responsibility. He had a UTI that they did not catch, but it's being handled now. We're all human here. I'm just glad we caught it in time. On a positive note, because the Rahway docs know that I brought him in a few months ago for constipation, and racked up quite the bill, we did not pay a ton for this latest visit. I appreciated that (but unfortunately I did not take home a healthy cat). It's also my own responsibility to prevent this constipation issue going forward.PROBLEMS: There are two very major qualms I have with this vet -- 1) it is filthy and 2) they do not know how to handle felines. The filthy part speaks for itself, so I do not think that I need to elaborate. As for the handling of the pets, I have gotten the impression that one or two of the doctors do not like felines, because they handle them only sparingly. The vet technician is ALWAYS in the room with their hands all over the cats, which I find very, very bizarre. I have been to MANY veterinarians, and this is not common. That being said, if the doctor prefers that the vet tech be present, this is fine with me. What is not fine with me is how they immediately grip the nape of the cat's neck. If the cat is not giving you trouble, you should not be grabbing it. Cats are easily spooked and frightened, and animals in general do not like being at the vet. The vet should introduce itself (physically, of course) to the pet before putting his hands all over him or her. My constipated cat became extremely hostile with them because of how firmly they gripped his neck. They had to sedate him to even examine him. Maybe you're thinking that my cat is just not a nice cat and I'm an in-denial pet owner -- this is not true. I took him to the ER vet over the weekend, and transported him to the Iselin Vet this morning, and he was extremely nice. The first words out of the vet's mouth at the ER were, "Your cat is very sweet." This is not okay. SUMMARY: Given all of this information, I will continue to have my cat groomed here. The groomer is the best aspect of that vet, and I really enjoy her work. For everything else, I will be going to Iselin from now on. I will not tolerate my cat being gripped and grabbed when it is not necessary. I failed to mention above that when I brought my cat Pepper in for the tooth removal that they did the same grabby thing to him -- mind you, this cat is literally a puppy dog. He wouldn't bite or scratch you even if you taunted him. They should assess the situation before putting their hands all over the animal. Read Less