NorthStar VETS Reviews Summary

Category: Emergency veterinarian service

Address: 2834 NJ-73, Maple Shade, NJ 08052, USA

Phone: +16092598300

Rating: 4.0
based on 236 reviews.

Staff and Service Quality

Pros:

  • "Thank you to all the staff who are always so helpful and kind. You are appreciated!"
  • "The staff was so helpful and courteous from my initial distressed phone call to the moment we walked out the door!"
  • "NorthStar Vets is a fantastic entity with exceptional board certified specialists and unparalleled emergency services."
  • "The follow up call giving me status for the emergency care was helpful."
  • "Everyone was SO great even though they were very busy around the clock, they still took time for us and didn't make us feel rushed."
  • "The staff and doctor who took care of my sick puppy were very friendly, kind, and helpful."
  • "The staff at NorthStar Vets were very helpful and courteous, and they showed great care and concern for my cat during our visit."

Cons:

  • "And to be clear I don't need a response with more lies, respond by giving her money back!!!!!"
  • "I Called them because my dog swallowed a carpet string and I couldn't pull it out. The lady told me they have 1 doctor on duty and my dog won't be seen immediately."
  • "I will never take my dog here again -complete money grab."
  • "The communication was non existent and there was no real action plan for any relevant treatment."
  • "Grace at the front desk, proceeded to talk about me to my sister in a very disrespectful manner."
  • "The receptionist was rude and made me feel unwelcome."
  • "When we approached the front desk addressing our concerns, we were greeted with a very smug and inconsiderate attitude by the employee."

Cost and Billing

Pros:

  • "I thought the price was reasonable for an emergency vet visit."
  • "They also did complete blood work up and the price was a third the amount I had been charged at a competing emergency vet over five years ago."
  • "The pricing was extremely fair and service and level of care was incredible."
  • "Quick, friendly and not as expensive as you would think for an emergency hospital!"
  • "They are also less expensive than the other cardiologists in the area."
  • "A bit expensive, but to be expected for emergency hospital services."
  • "I did not get charged which I appreciate but at the same time, no services had been rendered."

Cons:

  • "$25,000 and my dog passed 3 days later."
  • "I shouldn't have to pay $100+ dollars in fees just to swipe a card on top of the thousands I spent."
  • "I suddenly received a bill in April for an additional amount for a service they neglected to put on my bill due to a 'computer error.'"
  • "It is disheartening to then pay a $1,000 dollar bill and be treated how we were."
  • "Everything is extremely overpriced."
  • "But the pricing blew me away, SO expensive."
  • "I later realized I had been grossly overcharged."

Facility and Comfort

Pros:

  • "The facility was very clean, and I appreciated the separate waiting areas."
  • "The facility was clean and comfortable."
  • "The facility is clean and comfortable."
  • "From walking in the door, everyone could not have done enough to make us calm & be in capable hands."
  • "I also loved that this place is a fear free vet!"
  • "The staff was so incredibly compassionate and thoughtful in my family’s time of grief."
  • "I was super happy to receive check in calls every 12 hours or so to let me know she was doing so well."

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