Preventive Care

• Dental Care
  Monroe Animal Hospital is a full-service, small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care to local pet owners predominantly from Monroe Township, Jamesburg, Helmetta, Spotswood, Cranbury, Windsor, East Brunswick and South Brunswick.
• Vaccination
  For the safety of all animals in our care, we require that all vaccinations be up to date. Even though we make every effort to make our patients feel comfortable during visits, they may be a little uneasy about new people, new surroundings and other pets. This is one of the reasons we ask you to restrain your pet. We recommend that animals be placed on a leash or in pet carriers before entering the waiting room.
• Veterinary Ophthalmology
  The Monroe Animal Hospital is using a Tonovet device for measuring eye pressure in dogs and cats. This device allows us to determine if glaucoma or uveitis is present in your pet. We recommend yearly eye pressure screening on Beagles and Basset hounds, as well as any pet with a painful or red eye.
• Behavioral Counseling
  Comments: To say that Dr. Hornstien & his staff are remarkable, would be an understatement. After several years of failed treatments for our cat Dusty, we found a cure with Dr. Hornstien. She is a happy, healthy cat again. Part two: we adopted a two year old terrier mix from a kill shelter a couple of months ago & the poor dog suffered from extreme separation anxiety. Crating left him a bloody mess...& given the run of the house while we were gone showed us what lengths this poor dog would go to not to be left alone. One phone call to Dr. Hornstien proved to be our salvation. He quickly prescribed meds, including pheromones (and yes they absolutely work) as well as behavior modification techniques & within days we found ourselves completely rethinking our options i.e. returning him...finding him a new home, etc... Parnel is now an integral member of our family. We owe a debt of gratitude to MAH for the kindness, compassion & competency we have been shown. THANK YOU.
• Comprehensive Examination
  Today's modern anesthetic monitors have made surgery much safer than in the past. Here at Monroe Animal Hospital, we do a thorough physical exam on your pet before administering anesthetics, to ensure that a fever or other illness won't be a problem. We also adjust the amount and type of anesthetic used depending on the health of your pet. The handout on anesthesia explains this in greater detail.

Illness Treatment

• Parasites Treatment and Control
  **Please note that Lyme disease is frequently seen in our area. We strongly recommend that all dogs be on flea and tick preventative year-round. Dogs that go outside should receive the Lyme vaccination as well.**
• Pain Management
  He was President of the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association (NJVMA) from 2008-2009, and currently serves that association as Chair of the Continuing Education Task Force that plans the annual NJ Veterinary Education Conference. He is also a Past President of the Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference and served on their board from 2010 through 2018. He was previously the liaison between the NJVMA and the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, was named Veterinarian of the Year by the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association in 2004, and is also the Past-President of the Northern New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association. He has previously served on the state veterinary association's Animal Welfare Committee, was chair of the nominating committee in 2009, was a member of the Veterinary Licensing Taskforce, and was a contributing author to the most recent edition of the NJVMA's Pain Management Guidelines.
• Vomiting Treatment
• Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
  Comments: I recently moved to Monroe Township and needed to find a new vet and Dr. Hornstein was recommended by a neighbor. When I called for an appointment, I was greeted by a very friendly receptionist, so I knew I was off to a good start! When I met Dr. Hornstein I was immediately impressed with his “bedside manner� in handling my 15 year young kitty, Samantha. His first concern was not to further stress her and he handled her very gently when removing her from her carrier. Dr. Hornstein is not only exceptionally competent but his approach to finding a solution to Sam's issue was to start “small�. Sam's food allergies had gone misdiagnosed for many years and Dr. H zoomed in almost immediately and with a simple change of her diet, Sam is thriving! I cannot say enough about how happy I am that I found Dr. H and wanted to pass along my experience to anyone who may be looking for a forward-thinking, bright and very competent veterinarian. P.S. He's also a very nice person!

Chronic Condition Treatment

• Arthritis Treatment
  Comments: About two weeks ago Dusty-Blue, my sealpoint Himalayan, and I moved to Monroe Township from northern NJ. It was a Wednesday. On Saturday during the wee hours of the morning, my Dusty started crying and writhing in pain. I was horrified especially because I had no idea where I was going to take him. Long story made short, turns out that Monroe Animal Hospital is very close by. I took Dusty to see Dr. Hornstein within a half hour of my calling there and actually speaking to the doctor. When I walked into the office I was greeted by the staff who had already been made aware we were on our way. Dusty was seen immediately by Dr, Hornstein who took charge, knowing exactly what had to be done to help my boy. We are continuing with the treatment plan for Dusty s osteoarthritis and spondylosis. It is two weeks later and Dusty is walking around more than he has done in the past few years. Dr. Hornstein stays thoroughly up to date on pain management and as a graduate of one of the most prestigious veterinary colleges, continues to stay educated in all arenas of vet medicine. What is very important to me as well is that Dr. Hornstein appreciates a knowledgeable pet parent and enjoys an open dialogue regarding the care of the animal. I truly feel that we lucked-out! I couldn t be more pleased (and even impressed) with the level of medical care that Dusty received. You just know that Dr. Hornstein and his entire staff truly care about you and your pet. There is a warm, friendly feeling that you get from everyone and they work exquisitely as a team.
• Diabetes Treatment
• Heart Disease Treatment
  Tolerated by all patients, in-depth monitoring equipment is essential. Anesthetic complications, while rare, almost always start out gradually. Early detection and prompt correction of these variations is necessary for safety should a problem occur. Our anesthetic protocols call for every patient to have heart rate, respiratory rate, pulse oximetry (percent of oxygen in the blood), EKG, and blood pressure monitored regardless of the age of the patient or the procedure being performed. As anesthetized patients lose the ability to maintain their body temperature, external warming devices are used to keep your pet warm throughout the procedure.
• Kidney Disease Treatment
  Comments: We had many vets, but there was something special about this one when Lady joined the ranks of pioneer clientele as the animal hospital first opened years ago. Over those years, Dr. Hornstein and his dedicated staff truly did a superb job extending the life of our beloved shelty Lady to a full, happy life of 12 years despite complications that haunted her health since she was a pup. This week, the time had come and my mother had to make the difficult, brave, and unselfish decision to let Lady go and finally end her suffering from kidney failure. I have never seen such sincerity and sensitivity from past vets as I did with Dr. Hornstein as he counseled the family up to and including the point at which we all had to say our final goodbyes to our little girl. Ending an animal's suffering in this manner, especially one considered part of the family, is never an easy decision to make let alone witnessing the passing of his/her life before your eyes. What we saw in Dr. Hornstein's office a few days ago was our Lady making the transition from extreme suffering to a painless sleep with gentle sedation. The entire staff, although surprised at the flash mob that packed Monroe Animal Hospital's parking lot, was patient and ever so caring as they let our mixed family of humans and one husky pour in last minute to say our final farewells to Lady. Dr. Hornstein did not rush us, but encouraged everyone to participate in this unforgettable farewell before he brought her to her humane and gentle final rest. Other vets would have tried to sell services that would have just drained her quality of life and our finances, but our doctor told us the painful truth about the so-called alternatives and would not allow us to prolong her excruciating pain any longer under his roof. This is one of those rare doctors who would choose to do the right thing- backed by science- over profit seeking motives and emotionally exploiting his patients. Most importantly, he along with his excellent staff treated us with the same care and compassion as they do with their furry patients. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much.
• Periodontal Disease Treatment
• Cancer Treatment

Emergency Care

• Wound and Fracture Care

Surgery

• Dental Surgery
  Dr. Saverino is a Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC). She grew up in Raritan, NJ and obtained her Bachelor’s of Science from Rutgers University in 2007. She then obtained her veterinary degree from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. After completing a rotating internship, she was an emergency medicine clinician for several years in NJ, PA and DE. She was able to pursue her passion for advanced dentistry and completed a three-year residency in dentistry and oral surgery with the University of Pennsylvania from 2016-2019. Dr. Saverino then spent time in a multi-specialty hospital in Chicago, IL before moving back to the Philadelphia area with her German Shepherd mix, Sydney, and her orange tabby, Chuck Norris.
• Veterinary Surgery
  Dr. Ben Staiger is a highly versatile surgeon with more than 15 years of experience working in academia and at a variety of high-volume veterinary hospitals. He routinely performs a wide range of specialty surgeries. Besides his extensive orthopedic training, strong interest in traumatology, and love for soft tissue surgery, Dr. Staiger has a particular passion for minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and interventional radiology.
• Laser Surgery
• Small Animal Surgery
  After an Internship in General Medicine and Surgery, he completed a Residency in Small Animal Surgery, a Surgery Specialty Fellowship, and a Fellowship in Interventional Radiology (IR).
• Spaying and Neutering
  Spaying or neutering can be done at approximately 6 months of age. Your pet is given an exam prior to surgery to help determine whether your pet is healthy enough to undergo the surgical procedure. Current vaccinations are required at the time of surgery. Also a pre-anesthetic blood screen and electrocardiogram are recommended prior to undergoing anesthesia and surgery.

Lab and X-Rays

• Laboratory Services
  This is a blood test that is run here in the clinic prior to surgery. It tests the organ functions, blood counts and clotting function of your pet. The pre-anesthetic blood screening is done to assure safety during surgery and the ability to heal following surgery.
• X-Ray
• Dental Radiology
  Periodontal disease is the number one health problem in cats and dogs over three years old. Dental disease puts stress on your pet's body and can lead to serious liver, kidney, and heart disease. We provide an extensive dental care program and use the safest anesthesia available along with, advanced monitoring, dental x-rays, fluoride treatment, ultrasonic scaling and polishing. Dr. Hornstein has had special training in dental procedures at the Animal Dental Training Center in Baltimore in order to ensure that your pet receives the best possible care.
• Microchipping
  2. Microchip placement. This permanent identification device will allow a shelter or veterinarian to identify your pet and notify you if he or she is ever lost and recovered.

General Pet Care

• Boarding