Providing comprehensive dog, cat & exotic pet primary & emergency care to the South Jersey Area! We treat your pet as we would our own.
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AAHA Accredited, our services and facilities are designed to assist in routine preventive care for young, healthy pets; early detection and treatment of disease as your pet ages; and complete medical and surgical care as necessary during his or her lifetime, whether they are a dog, cat, bird reptile or other exotic. We understand the special role your pet plays in your family and are dedicated to becoming your partner in your pet's health care. Our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on client education. Our entire healthcare team is committed to providing personal attention to the unique concerns of each individual pet owner. We provide a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and the use of external laboratories. The facility includes a well-stocked pharmacy, in-hospital surgery suite with laser surgery, in-house x-ray and ultrasound capabilities, a closely supervised hospitalization area, and indoor boarding kennels. At Absecon Veterinary Hospital we strive to offer not only sound advice, but also optimal veterinary care, thus allowing you the enjoyment of your companion for a maximum number of years. Our job is not only to treat your pet when he or she isn't feeling well, but also to help you learn how to keep your best friend happy and healthy.
10/28/2025
It's time to VOTE!
Our Absecon Vet Pet Costume Contest finalists are in, and now we need you. Take a look at all the adorable entries and cast your vote for your favorite costume.
Comment the number of your favorite costume below - only one vote per person. The pet with the most votes will win a $50 gift card to Smithville Inn and ultimate bragging rights as Absecon Vet's 2025 Costume Champion!
10/27/2025
🎃⏰ Last call, spooky friends! Tomorrow’s the final day to enter our Halloween Pet Costume Contest. Don’t let your furry ghoul or goblin miss out, snap that pic and submit here: https://form.jotform.com/252815177960060 for your chance to win a $50 gift card to Smithville Inn 👻
10/23/2025
Did you know we offer laser therapy for your pets? A few minutes of light therapy can lead to longer lasting comfort.
Ask us if your pet could benefit from laser treatments.
10/19/2025
⚠️🚨 Ohio Ave will be under construction starting tomorrow, October 20-23.
Expect one-way traffic (westbound only) during the day with possible delays near the hospital.
Please plan extra time for your visit — we’ll be open as usual!
10/18/2025
As Veterinary Technician Week comes to a close, we want to give one more heartfelt thank-you to our incredible tech team.
Each of you brings comfort and skill to every patient you care for, and our hospital wouldn’t be the same without you. We’re so proud of the work you do and the difference you make every single day!
Thank you for all that you do, this week and always.
10/17/2025
This week reminded us just how lucky we are to have such a passionate and caring team of veterinary technicians. 💚 Your hard work never goes unnoticed!
Our entire team is a group of dedicated, skilled, and caring individuals who give their all to help our patients every single day. Thank you for your compassion, professionalism, and heart.
It’s Global Cat Day!
A day to celebrate the cats who rule our homes, and our hearts. 😻
As a Cat Friendly Certified Practice, we go the extra mile to create a calm, stress-free experience, from soothing handling to quiet spaces just for cats. Visit www.abseconvet.com/cat-friendly to learn more!
10/16/2025
🎃🐶 Cats, dogs, and creatures of all kinds...your time to shine is now! Enter our Halloween Pet Costume Contest before it’s too late! Voting starts October 29th! Don't miss your chance to win $50 to Smithville Inn!
It takes a special kind of person to be a veterinary technician, someone who balances science, empathy, and teamwork every single day. We’re so proud of our tech team and everything they do for our patients and our community.
From monitoring anesthesia and assisting in surgery to comforting nervous pets and supporting their families, our techs do it all!
Want to leave a nice comment, message or compliment to an employee that made your visit better? Comment below or go here: https://form.jotform.com/252856242777064
10/13/2025
This week is National Veterinary Technician Week, and we want to take a moment to shine a special light on our incredible technician team.
They work tirelessly behind the scenes and at the front lines to care for our patients with skill, compassion, and heart. Thank you to our tech team for everything you do for our patients, clients, and each other.
Want to leave a note, comment or compliment about your favorite AVH employee? Comment below or use this link to send them love:https://form.jotform.com/252856242777064
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Contact The Practice
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Founded Dr. Kenneth Grossman, Absecon Veterinary Hospital has provided comprehensive animal care to Atlantic County and surrounding towns since 1980. Our team is committed to educating our clients in how to keep your pets healthy year-round, with good nutrition and exercise. Absecon Veterinary Hospital stays on top of the latest advances in veterinarian technology and above all, remembers that all animals and pets need to be treated with loving care in every wellness visit, procedure, or surgery.
COMING SPRING 2020 24/7 Emergency Veterinary Care Is Back At The Jersey Shore!
If your pet needs emergency veterinary care, you can count on us. Absecon Veterinary Hospital will be available for walk-in emergencies 24 hours a day—so your pet can get the expert care that’s needed, immediately.
As the Jersey Shore’s premier veterinary emergency center, our facility will be staffed 24/7 by veterinarians, technicians and assistants who are dedicated to providing high-quality emergency care, day or night, to handle critical or life-threatening medical issues.
To give pets access to today’s most advanced veterinary care, we make continued investments in top people and leading technology!
AAHA Accreditation
The American Animal Hospital Association is the only accrediting body for companion animal hospitals in the United States and Canada.
"Accreditation is voluntary. The hospitals are inviting AAHA in to evaluate how they practice," says Heather Loenser, DVM, veterinary advisor of professional and public affairs for the American Animal Hospital Association. "Vets don't have to do this. That's why accreditation is a big deal, because you know you're going to a practice where the staff wants to be excellent and wants external feedback from leaders in the field.” When a veterinary practice applies for accreditation, the practice is evaluated on approximately 900 standards of veterinary care, ranging from pain management, infectious disease protocols and anesthesia safety to customer service procedures and how medical records are maintained. Facilities are re-evaluated every three years and must pass each time in order to maintain accreditation. The AAHA estimates that about 12 to 15 percent of veterinary practices throughout the United States and Canada are accredited.
"You can still practice excellent medicine and not be accredited, but I think pet owners will notice a difference in team work, pride and high morale of the staff in an accredited hospital.," Dr Loenser says. "The veterinary teams who want to go through accreditation tend to hold themselves to a higher standard - they're often the Type A of the Type A kind of people.” For more information, visit www.aaha.org