How long have Dr. Sharkey and the clinic been around?

Multiple patients report 15, 20, or more years with the practice. One says decades. The clinic is established and long-standing.

Do they handle anxious or difficult pets?

Yes. Reviewers specifically praise handling of Shibas and other tricky cases with expertise and calm demeanor. Staff are described as genuinely caring with nervous animals.

What happens if my pet has an emergency during a visit?

One patient's cat went into anaphylactic shock during a routine visit. Staff acted immediately, accurately identified the condition, and began treatment fast. The cat recovered well.

Montclair Animal Clinic

Updated 2026-07-08 · 946 reviewed · 172 listed · Scored from 644 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(644) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

Mobile & House-Call VetLow-Cost & Affordable Vet ClinicsGeneral & Wellness Veterinary CareFear-Free / Low-Stress HandlingVeterinary Dentistry

Services: Mobile & House-Call Vet, Low-Cost & Affordable Vet Clinics, General & Wellness Veterinary Care
Reviews: 644

What recent reviews say

Montclair's strength lies in sustained trust: patients return for 15, 20, or more years because Dr. Sharkey and staff treat pets as individuals, explain options clearly, and charge fairly. One patient found the clinic saved their cat's life during anaphylactic shock; many praise the calm, informed care even for difficult animals like Shibas.

The clinic stumbles on follow-up: one cat owner administered thyroid meds that caused sickness, was told to continue anyway, paid for bloodwork, and never heard test results or a callback. Staff seem warm but results communication and medication reassessment can falter.

Praised for

caring, compassionate staff
knowledgeable, thorough vets
affordable pricing
long-term patient relationships
calm handling in emergencies

Watch-outs

poor follow-up on test results
medication side effects not addressed
lack of callback from vet

compassionate-staffskilled-vetsgentle-with-animalsknowledgeable-staffcaring-bedside-mannertransparent-pricingresponsive-emergency-carefollow-up-care

Best for: Pet owners who value long-term care relationships and transparent, affordable treatment over corporate convenience.

Think twice if: Medication adjustments and follow-up test results can lag; call to confirm the vet will review bloodwork and ring you back.

Strengths

Fair pricing and no unnecessary upselling
Long patient relationships (15+ years common)
Calm, skilled handling of anxious or difficult pets
Fast, accurate emergency response

Worth knowing

Dr. Sharkey and co-vet (both named Sharkey) are principals
Staff member Susan works in grooming
Patients report Dr. Sharkey handles difficult breeds (Shibas) well
One case: cat in anaphylactic shock treated immediately during routine visit
Surgery capabilities confirmed by multiple reviews
One review mentions house-call availability

What reviews say by service

General & Wellness Veterinary Care: Routine care praised for thoroughness and clear explanation of options; one thyroid case faltered on follow-up communication.
Veterinary Dentistry: Dental work mentioned positively (grooming noted); limited detail.
Veterinary Surgery & Orthopedics: Surgery outcomes praised; patient drove across the city to use them instead of closer clinic.
Fear-Free / Low-Stress Handling: Calm handling of anxious or difficult animals (Shibas, cats) highlighted; described as expert with tricky situations.
Emergency & Urgent Care Vet: Fast, accurate response to anaphylactic shock; staff professionalism and knowledge credited with saving the pet.
Low-Cost & Affordable Vet Clinics: Affordability and value praised by multiple long-term patients; one review criticized test costs as exorbitant in context of poor follow-up.

How it compares

Rated 4.8 against a 4.64 average across the 39 mobile & house-call vet businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 80% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method

Star rating 86

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 67

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

603

Common questions

How long have Dr. Sharkey and the clinic been around?: Multiple patients report 15, 20, or more years with the practice. One says decades. The clinic is established and long-standing.
Do they handle anxious or difficult pets?: Yes. Reviewers specifically praise handling of Shibas and other tricky cases with expertise and calm demeanor. Staff are described as genuinely caring with nervous animals.
What happens if my pet has an emergency during a visit?: One patient's cat went into anaphylactic shock during a routine visit. Staff acted immediately, accurately identified the condition, and began treatment fast. The cat recovered well.

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