VCA Abri Animal Hospital

VCA Abri Animal Hospital is excited to serve the surrounding communities of Cape May, Cape May Court House, Wildwood, Avalon, Sea Isle,  and Woodbine. As a new client of our practice, you can expect our full attention to your pets' needs. Our service will be provided with courtesy and respect.

When you arrive for your appointment, you will be greeted warmly, and we will usher you into an examination room as soon as we have one available. Water is available in our reception area and you may relax and enjoy the view of our large salt water fish tank while you wait.  Our goal is to see all of our clients and patients on time, and although we have contingencies for emergencies, there will be times where the unexpected will create delays. We will ensure these are minimized as much as possible.

You will normally start by seeing our fantastic Registered Veterinary Technicians first, who will take a history and gather some data for the doctor.  One of our incredible veterinarians will see you next, examine your pet, answer your questions and plan further diagnostics or treatment as necessary.  You will normally see the RVT again to wrap things up, and they will provide you with further educational information and answer routine wellness and care questions for you.  Our client care specialists will handle billing and schedule any needed follow up.

We are excited to meet you and your human and animal family members!

Local Medical Issues

Having a pet is a wonderful experience. However, there are some zoonotic diseases that you should be aware of. These are diseases that can be transferred from animals to humans, including intestinal parasites, leptospirosis, rabies, and tick-borne diseases. There are things we can and should do to protect our pets and our human family members from these diseases. Pets can be protected from many diseases by vaccinations and year-round prevention.

Intestinal parasites can be transmitted through contaminated soil and fecal matter. To protect your pets, they should be on year-round parasite protection such as Interceptor and Revolution. You should have your pet's stool sample checked at least twice a year to make sure they aren't infected and shedding parasites. Humans should wash their hands after gardening or playing outside.

Heartworm disease effects both dogs AND CATS. It is a deadly disease that is transmitted by a mosquito and can be prevented. Both dogs and cats need to be on year-round preventatives such as Interceptor and Revolution.