Barnegat Animal Clinic: Stephen F Wurst, DVM

I been going here for a number of years with my dog and cat. I would recommend this office. The Dr.'s and staff are great. Never had a problem w/them. The whole staff is very caring people. They always takes the time to go over EVERYTHING w/you re: you pet. I for one know, i would never take my pets aytwhere else ,my pets love going there. The prices are very reasonable.

I have to agree with the disgruntled clientele. Although I do believe the vets themselves are professional and skilled, the front desk staff are invariably rude regardless of your level of distress. I believe they show signs of being overworked and unappreciated and they pass this on to the clients. I know they are also underpaid. Since they are the first experience you have when you cross the threshold their attitude taints your already stressful visit. In addition to worrying about your pet, you are charged what always seems too much and treated like an inconvenient dodo whether you have been going there for 10 years or 2. I left for another vet because of rude lack of service and feeling like an inconvenience when I needed their help most.

Yesterday I took my 2 cats to the Barnegat Animal Clinic for the first time. They were highly recommended by a friend. From the moment I walked in the staff impressed me with their enthusiasm and love for animals. As I sat in the waiting

Worse than awful! I cannot stress enough how hurt and angry I am with this establishment. I have trusted Dr. Stephen Wurst and his staff with my beloved pet's routine health care for the last eleven years. Last week I took my 8 year old Abyssinian cat to the clinic because he was limping and showed signs of being ill. He was thoroughly examined by Dr. Weithenauer and her diagnosis was a sprained leg and/or nerve damage, she wasn't sure. I now know that my cat was suffering from congestive heart failure, which is an enlarged heart, an irregular heartbeat, and fluid in the lungs. NONE of these CLEAR symptoms were noticed by her. Two days later, during the holiday weekend, I had to have the cat euthanized at an emergency animal hospital. Heartbroken and searching for answers I contacted Dr. Wurst by telephone. He admittedly told me "We dropped the ball" and "It happens." It was stated as if it happens often, and it was acceptable. His attitude was callous, indifferent, and insensitive. He did not make any attempt to apologize or offer relief for the $800 in vet bills I am now responsible for. The last remark he made was "Yeah, I'll get back to ya." I have not heard a word from him since nor has Dr. Weitenauer ever contacted me. This is an unacceptable way to treat customers and more importantly a deadly attitude for the animals being treated there. BEWARE ANIMAL LOVERS - all is not what it seems at this facility!

Worse than awful! I cannot stress enough how hurt and angry I am with this establishment. I have trusted Dr. Stephen Wurst and his staff with my beloved pet's routine health care for the last eleven years. Last week I took my 8 year old

Dr. Steve is the only Vet I would ever recommend. He was the man who bobbed my dogs tail as a puppy, saw her through her 17 years, and just yesterday, explained to me that it was time and gently euthanized her. I will always be thankful for his honesty and compassion.

Cold, unfeeling and totally self absorbed. If you love your pet as I did mine then stay far, far away from these cold, calculating people. The arrogance they exhibit when dealing with customers who dare to ask questions about the treatment recommended for their pet is breath taking.

There are many veterinarians in the area who will be more sympathetic to your pet friends.

This is a great place to take your pet. They sit down, explain everything and generally seem to care and love your animal. I highly recommend going here.

Barnegat animal clinic is not all about money, they seem to really care about the animals they see. They take you right away, if need be. They will help with medicines or cremes you may need. They are so great for your pet.

We love this place. I have been to many animal hospitals over the years and this is the best. They have taken care of my dog in an emergency and not even charged us any fees. The care we have received from all the Doctors was very good. I recommend them highly.

I love this place! When ever you have a problem, they get you in right away. Their prices are average, and the staff is super friendly. We have never had a problem here. They keep the office and grouds very neat and clean. I would suggest anyone who has animals checks this place out!

PROS: very clean & friendly
CONS: none!

All the people who work at Barnegat Animal Clinic love animals. They are kind and gentle with both the animals and the owners. The doctors are knowledgable and have a great "bedside" manner. My pets are well cared for there.

PROS: really nice place
CONS: