At Tenafly Veterinary Center in Tenafly, NJ, your pet's health always comes first. When a condition requires expertise beyond our already extensive capabilities, we refer with confidence — connecting you to the best board-certified specialists in the region and ensuring a seamless transfer of your pet's medical history and care.

When a Specialist Referral is Needed

Specialist referrals are recommended when a condition requires subspecialty training, specific equipment, or advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities not available in general veterinary practice. Common reasons we refer include:
  • Complex cancer diagnosis or treatment requiring a veterinary oncologist
  • Eye conditions requiring a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist
  • Advanced surgical procedures requiring a veterinary surgical specialist
  • Neurological conditions (seizures, disc disease) requiring a veterinary neurologist
  • Cardiac disease requiring echocardiographic expertise and a cardiologist
  • Dermatology cases unresponsive to standard treatments

Our Trusted Specialist Network

We maintain longstanding relationships with the top veterinary specialists in North New Jersey and the greater New York metro area. Our referral partners include:

Veterinary Oncology

Dr. Dennis Bailey

Oradell Animal Hospital
580 Winters Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652
201-262-0010

Veterinary Ophthalmology

Dr. Brad Holmberg

Animal Eye Center
48 Notch Road, Little Falls, NJ 07424
(973) 890-4430

Veterinary Surgery

Vantage Veterinary Surgery — Dr. Monaco

535 E Crescent Ave, Ramsey, NJ 07446
201-962-3696

Veterinary Behavior Specialist

Dr. Emily Levine

Animal Behavior Clinic
263 Washington Avenue, Dumont, NJ 07628
201-212-6448

Emergency & Specialty Hospitals

  • Eclipse Whippany: Papermill Dr, Whippany, NJ 07981 · (862) 404-0991
  • Blue Pearl Pet Hospital: 545 Route 17 South, Paramus, NJ 07652 · (201) 527-6699
  • Oradell Animal Hospital: 580 Winters Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652 · (201) 262-0010
  • Animal Emergency & Referral Associates: 1237 Bloomfield Ave., Fairfield, NJ 07004 · (973) 226-3282

What to Expect From a Referral

When your pet is referred to a specialist, we provide a complete summary of their medical history, diagnostic results, and our clinical notes to the receiving practice. This ensures the specialist has full context from the start, so your pet doesn’t have to begin care from scratch. We stay actively involved throughout the specialist process and are always available to review findings and coordinate follow-up treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions — Specialist Referrals

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