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First Aid for Pets Course at O.C.C.

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This is an excellent course for pet owners (dogs, cats, birds, small mammals
and reptiles), emergency and law enforcement personnel and anyone
who cares about animals. Learn how to recognize a pet emergency. First
Aid kits, medications, bandaging techniques and other specific techniques
such as the Heimlich and CPR will be covered. Specific conditions such
as poisonings, bloat, stings and shock will also be highlighted. Learn to
recognize hazards in the home. The final session will take place at Ocean
County Veterinary Hospital where students will get a behind-the-scenes
tour and learn how to apply many things covered in the lecture.

Cost: $89
Course Code: CEHE 915-01 CSP
May 15-May 29 • 3 Sessions
Tu • 7:00-9:00pm
May 29 only
Held at Ocean County Veterinary Hospital
Hosted by: Warren Briggs, DVM

Pet Insurance Recommendations

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Our clients often ask us about pet insurance because it is becoming so popular.  Pet insurance can help you manage the cost of caring for your pet through good times and bad. If this is a concern, Ocean County Veterinary Hospital strongly encourages you to consider pet health insurance for your pet.

Our doctors have reviewed a large number of pet health insurance plans and have evaluated the feedback from clients who have submitted claims. For 2012, our recommended pet insurance plans include Trupanion, Petplan and Embrace.

Trupanion and Petplan are tailored to those clients who are primarily looking to cover their pet in cases of emergency, major medical and surgical problems. The Embrace plan also provides various levels of well care coverage, such as annual exam, vaccinations, etc.

Please look at the following websites for specific information about premium costs, reimbursement formulas and restrictions.
Trupanion: www.trupanion.com
Petplan: www.gopetplan.com
Embrace: www.embracepetinsurance.com

We also recommend www.petinsurancereview.com to research and compare the large number of pet insurers and plans available.

Construction on our new Jackson location has started!

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Ocean County Veterinary Hospital is thrilled to announce the construction of a third hospital in Jackson, NJ, located at 165 South New Prospect Road next to the WAWA. We anticipate our doors will be open by the end of Fall 2011.

As a convenience to clients, your pets can be seen at either of our other two locations, Ocean County Veterinary Hospital in Lakewood and Fischer Veterinary Hospital in Tom’s River. All three locations will provide medical care and pharmacy needs as well as pet supplies and food. You can expect the same high standards of care for your pets that we have been providing in Ocean County for over 50 years.

Our services include:

  • Wellness Examinations and Vaccinations
  • Treatment for Illness and Urgent Care
  • Senior Pet Care
  • Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing
  • Parasite Control
  • Nutritional Counseling and Pet Foods
  • Prescription Medications
  • Pet Supplies

 In conjunction with Ocean County Veterinary Hospital, we also offer:

  • Surgery
  • Dentistry
  • Exotic Pet Care
  • Ultrasound and Endoscopy
  • Boarding and Grooming

Our goal at all three locations is to provide outstanding care for pets and personalized client service!

“First Aid for Pets” at OCC hosted by Dr. Briggs

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Dr. Warren Briggs DVM, of Ocean County Veterinary Hospital, will be hosting, “First Aid for Pets” at Ocean County College; an excellent course for pet owners, emergency and law enforcement personnel, and anyone who cares for animals. From fur to scales, this course will cover it all. You will learn how to recognize pet emergencies and perform special techniques such as the Heimlich, bandaging, and CPR. Specific conditions of poisonings, bloat, stings and shock will also be highlighted so you can quickly recognize and react to these emergencies. The final session will be conducted at Ocean County Veterinary Hospital where students will get an exciting, behind-the-scenes tour and learn how to apply material covered in lecture.  

Course code: CEHE 915-01 CFA

Sept 20 – Oct. 4 (Tuesdays, 3 sessions) 7:00-9:00 pm

Oct 4 Session only, will be held at Ocean County Veterinary Hospital

Cost: $89

More information is available in the OCC Course Catalog:

OCVH wishes a safe trip to Zachary Weiner, DVM!

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Ocean County Veterinary Hospital wishes Zachary Weiner, DVM a safe trip to Arlington, Texas as he attends the Echocardiography: Diagnostics and Clinical Cardiology seminar from August 11-13 at the Sound Eklin Academy of Veterinary Imaging.

OCVH takes pride in providing the best care possible for your pets and we know continuing education is an important part!

For more information about Dr. Weiner please visit: http://www.ocvh.com/Staff/Veterinarians/DrWeiner/tabid/162/language/en-US/Default.aspx

Good Luck Kim!!

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For 15 years Kim was a trusted and valued Vet Tech at OCVH. She was truely a valued member of our “work family” and will certainly be missed by all! All of us here at OCVH wish Kim the best of luck in her new role as a Nurse! Way to go Kim.. we know you will do great!

OCVH Welcomes Dr. Mindy Feldman!

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Ocean County Veterinary Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of Mindy Feldman, DVM, to their Veterinary Staff. Dr. Feldman graduated from Cook College, Rutgers University, in 1992 with a BS degree in Animal Sciences. In 1996 she graduated from The New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University.

Since graduation she has worked in several small animal practices in central New Jersey including St. Georges Veterinary Hospital in Woodbridge, Freehold Animal Hospital and Jackson Veterinary Clinic. Dr. Feldman’s memberships include the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association (NJVMA).

Dr. Feldman is a sports nut and loves her Devils, Mets, Giants and Jets. Her dog, Penny, and cat, Scrabbles, were both adopted from work as “hard-luck” cases that needed a good home.