At Route 516 Animal Hospital, you can expect state of the art medical care for your pet. We believe in nurturing the human-pet bond and creating a harmonious relationship between people and pets. You can expect to be greeted by a courteous receptionist, clean exam rooms, friendly doctors, and caring technicians. We appreciate the role we get to play in your pets' health care.
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Mission
At the Rt. 516 Animal Hospital we understand the special bond that exists between people and their pets. Therefore, it is our mission to provide the highest quality veterinary care to our companion animals. We will strive to maintain a state of the art facility and provide modern medical, surgical and dental treatment. We pledge to employ a professional and compassionate health care team and offer the opportunity to expand their knowledge and capabilities. We will educate our clients about responsible pet ownership and preventative health care. We promise to do all this in a friendly environment, treating each patient and client with sincere concern and respect and all patients as if they were our own.
Services Offered
Dog Services
- Dog Acupuncture
- Dog Allergies
- Dog Anesthesia
- Dog Behavior
- Dog Boarding
- Dog Cancer
- Dog Cardiology
- Dog Dentistry
- Dog Dermatology
- Dog Deworming
- Dog Diagnostic Imaging
- Dog Emergency Care
- Dog Exercise
- Dog Homeopathic Remedies
- Dog Illnesses and Disease
- Dog Laboratory
- Dog Integrative Medicine
- Dog Laser Therapy
- Dog Medications
- Dog Nutrition
- Dog Pain Management
- Dog Parasites
- Dog Flea and Tick
- Dog Heartworm
- Dog Preventive Care
- Dog Endoscopy
- Dog Grooming
- Dog Laparoscopic Surgery
- Dog Microchipping
- Puppy Care
- Dog Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy
- Dog Reproductive Services
- Dog Senior Care
- Dog Spay or Neuter
- Dog Surgery
- Dog Vaccination
- Dog Wellness Exams
Cat Services
- Cat Acupuncture
- Cat Anesthesia
- Cat Behavior
- Cat Boarding
- Cat Cancer
- Cat Cardiology
- Cat Dentistry
- Cat Dermatology
- Cat Deworming
- Cat Diagnostic Imaging
- Cat Emergency Care
- Cat Homeopathic and Nutraceutical
- Cat Bathing & Hygiene
- Cat Endoscopy
- Cat Eye Care
- Cat Flea and Tick
- Cat Grooming
- Cat Heartworm
- Cat Illnesses and Disease
- Cat Integrative Medicine
- Kitten Care
- Cat Lab Work
- Cat Laparoscopy
- Cat Laser Therapy
- Cat Medications
- Cat Microchipping
- Cat Nutrition
- Cat Pain Management
- Cat Preventive Care
- Cat Senior Care
- Cat Spaying or Neutering
- Cat Surgery
- Cat Vaccinations
- Cat Wellness Exams
- Cat House Calls
Location & Areas We Serve
History
Dr. Gale M. Flanagan is owner and director of Rt. 516 Animal Hospital. She is a native of New Jersey and grew up in Nutley, where she cared for fish, hamsters, and turtles! While growing up, Dr. Flanagan thought she would become an architect, teacher, or journalist. That all changed following her junior year of high school when she took a summer job as a technician assistant for the town veterinarian. Following that job, it became clear to Dr. Flanagan that she had a passion for caring for animals and set her sights on veterinary medicine. Dr. Flanagan earned her Bachelor of Science in Zoology in 1985 and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1989 from The Ohio State University Columbus, OH. She has been a diehard Buckeye (and veterinarian) ever since! Following graduation from OSU, Dr. Flanagan worked as a veterinarian in Columbus for one year and in NJ for four years. In 1994, Dr. Flanagan bought Rt. 516 Animal Hospital, which at the time was a small, one-doctor, part-time, practice located in a condominium complex in Old Bridge. Let the adventure begin! Through a whole lot of passion, discipline, and hard work and a little blood, sweat and tears, her clientele grew by leaps and bounds. To accommodate a larger clientele and patient base, Dr. Flanagan built her own animal hospital, which opened its doors in August, 2002. With expanded space, Dr. Flanagan was able to incorporate state of the art equipment and comfortable accommodations for her patients and staff. Rt. 516 Animal Hospital now has a staff of 26 to 28 employees, including six doctors and two managers. One of the things Dr. Flanagan loves most about being a veterinarian is forming bonds with her clients, many of whom have been clients for more than 20 years. Additionally, she enjoys learning about new advances in veterinary medicine and seeking out new and better ways to help her patients. Whether it's attending conferences, reading journal articles, or networking with colleagues, she strives to do what is best for her patients. The life-long learning aspect of veterinary medicine keeps her job both challenging and rewarding. One of Dr. Flanagan's most recent endeavors to improve her practice occurred in 2012, when she attended the Chi Institute of Chinese Veterinary Medicine to study acupuncture. She received her CVA in January 2013 and, since that time, has been incorporating acupuncture therapy at Rt. 516 Animal Hospital with much success. Currently Dr. Flanagan is studying Food Therapy, also thru the Chi Institute, and hopes to use her understanding of food to further enhance the health of her patients as well as to aid in treatment of different diseases. When not at work, Dr. Flanagan can be found at home with her dogs, "Tucker," a yellow lab, and "Collier," a greyhound, as well as her two cats "Brutus" (aka "Punky"), and "Inky". Dr. Flanagan also loves to garden, decorate, and travel. What she doesn't love is sitting still!!
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Additional Features
- Accepts CareCredit
- Accepts Credit Cards