Vetco Vaccination Clinic

4.1
37 reviews

About

Veterinarian
Veterinarian availability varies—book an appointment to ensure one is onsite. Clinics provide only routine vaccines and preventive tests. For emergencies, visit the nearest emergency vet hospital.

Details

  • Requires appointmentAvailable
  • Wheelchair accessible entranceAvailable
  • Wheelchair accessible restroomAvailable
  • Wheelchair accessible seatingNot available

Location

Vetco Vaccination Clinic
495 Prospect Ave, West Orange, NJ
07052, United States

Hours

Reviews

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  • TC
    Tamara Jean Charles
    Nov 9, 2025
    5.0
    Great experience Ghost left smiling after his second booster. The staff was amazing very personable the gentleman at check out amazing!
  • AD
    Angie D
    Aug 17, 2025
    1.0
    Dr. Massimiliano Musa labeled my cat as ‘aggressive’ and even said he was banned from returning, simply because he was hiding and hissing out of fear. Despite that, they were able to vaccinate him without anyone being scratched or bitten. Instead of recognizing that he was just scared, the doctor suggested sedation and refused to see him again, claiming he’s a ‘risk.’ Isn’t handling fearful cats part of proper veterinary training? This seems completely unreasonable.
  • TR
    The Reviewer
    Jul 29, 2025
    1.0
    DO NOT take your dog to this Vetco under any circumstances. I have three dogs (small, medium, and large breeds), and my oldest—a 9-year-old—has been to several Vetcos over the years and this location is by far the worst experience I’ve ever had. I brought my smallest dog (7 lbs) for his annual vaccines. I texted "3 I’m here” as instructed—no reply. I waited 3 minutes, still nothing. Knowing how disorganized some Vetcos can be, I walked in. Everyone except the vet and nurse (who were cleaning) was just chatting away—talking about clothes, weekend plans, and completely ignoring me. I stood in the line for 5 minutes while the staff continued their conversation. Finally, the nurse told them to check me in. They barely asked for my dog’s name and just told me to sign. I asked, “Aren’t you going to weigh him or ask if he has any symptoms?” They said, “Not necessary,” and went right back to chitchatting. After waiting even longer, a staff member finally just waved for me to go in. There were no other dogs or people ahead of me. The vet was rough. She forced the liquid vaccine and rabies shot on my tiny dog like he was aggressive or uncooperative. But he’s the opposite: sweet, calm, and extremely well-behaved. There was absolutely no reason to handle him with such force. At other Vetco locations, the staff actually interact with the animals, make notes, weigh them, and at the very least pretend to care.. They usually take a moment to understand the dog’s personality and respond accordingly, something this vet could’ve easily done if she had taken even one minute to try. Before leaving, I asked the vet if this was it because in the past, my small dog has always had 3–4 shots spaced out over two visits due to his size. For 4 years, that’s been the routine. They insisted, “No, he’s an adult dog now. No second visit needed.” I even asked them to double-check, and they confirmed again that no follow-up was needed. Here, it felt like I was a burden and they were doing me a favor. The only person who was kind and welcoming was the Asian man at the cashier. Later that day, my dog became extremely agitated, unable to walk or even get up. He was unresponsive, and it was terrifying. I called an emergency vet who immediately said this location had handled the situation irresponsibly. Due to his size and breed, he should have had the vaccines spaced out, just like every other year. Thankfully, my little guy is okay now, but this could’ve ended very differently. Please don’t take your pets here. If you can, drive to the Clifton or Totowa locations. They’re worth the extra time. They treat both you and your pets with actual care and respect. This Vetco? Absolutely not.
  • JG
    Junior Gomez
    Jul 12, 2025
    5.0
    Great service and very friendly.
  • KH
    Kayan Haye
    Jun 29, 2025
    5.0
    I’m super super pleased!! Staff were amazing, friendly, welcoming, caring, professional and very knowledgeable I would recommend this team I saw yesterday they did an amazing job with my baby Strawbree!! Keep up the good work!

Frequently Asked Questions About Vetco Vaccination Clinic

Does Petco West Orange give vaccinations?

Yes, a variety of vaccinations are available at our West Orange Vetco Vaccination Clinic including: Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, Leptospirosis, Bordetella, Lyme, Canine Influenza, Rattlesnake, and Feline Leukemia.

Does Petco West Orange accept walk in vaccinations?

Vaccinations are available by appointment only at our West Orange Vetco Vaccination Clinic.