Rockaway Animal Hospital
Call now
Call now
Website
Call
Rockaway Animal Hospital
Rockaway Animal Hospital would like to take this opportunity to welcome you, your family, and your special family member(s) to our website. As you continue to browse and explore our website, it is our hope that you will learn more about our dedication to your family and the quality veterinary medicine and service we provide.

Our goal at Rockaway Animal Hospital has always been to assemble a veterinary health care team committed to providing exceptional client service and veterinary health care. The RAH team displays an unrivaled commitment to our clients through continuing education, technological advances in veterinary medicine and service, and most importantly, administering compassionate care to all pets entrusted to us.
Services
At Rockaway Animal Hospital, we have several options available to you to make your payments. For information about financing options available to you, please check out ScratchPay or ICareFinancial. If you have any questions about the financing options, please contact us and we will work with you through the process.
Please call the hospital line. There will be an option to connect with the doctor on call directly to their personal phone. Yes, we welcome drop offs starting at 8:00 am M-F, for medical or surgical reasons. Be sure to leave a contact number and have a few minutes to fill out questions about the problem.
Reviews (28)
April
April
Jan 05, 2022
Report
Couldn't ask for a kinder & more helpful vet! There is someone there 24/7 to answer the emergency line & to keep tabs on any pets there for any overnight length. They do their best to accommodate you & your pets' needs & go out of their way to help everyone & answer any questions. Haven't met a doctor there we haven't loved. They saved both my dog's & cat's lives when their original vets "weren't available " or would take several WEEKS to fit them in.
Shannan Berhman
Shannan Berhman
Jan 03, 2022
Report
I had an unfortunate emergency with my cat today. My regular vet could not see me and I knew something was very wrong so I called Rockaway Animal Hospital. The girls on the phone were all very courteous and responsive. Being that I was not a patient of theirs they still worked with me and fit me in today. I know my cat and I know that he was very ill and and this vet's office got me right in and took me right away and their diagnostics were very quick and unfortunately my little man did not make it, but they were so kind, professional, sweet, understanding, and honestly I am very pleased with how
Alice Lau
Alice Lau
Nov 18, 2021
Report
Everyone at the hospital is so friendly, helpful, and patient. doctors are nice and knowledgeable . my second time is for an emergency and they handled it so well. so far great experience!
highly recommend!!
Marjorie Stringham
Marjorie Stringham
Oct 31, 2021
Report
I cannot thank the doctors & staff enough for all they did for our kitten who fell very ill. The care and amount of love they gave him is unbelievable. I have never experienced this before with any Veterinary office. When our family went for 3 weeks to visit our kitten we were always welcomed with open arms and encouraged to visit. The staff is so affectionate with all the animals and make you feel a little better leaving them behind. Osiris is back home with us and we couldn’t be happier. We recommend them to anyone that needs regular well visits or emergency situations. You will be leaving
Shaun B.
Shaun B.
Sep 19, 2021
Report
I never give five stars but Dr. Manier and his team are the best on Earth. Seriously my puppy has been a huge barker his entire life and never barks at the doc. He knows he's in such good hands. Recently he had Anaplasmosis and Dr.Manier isolated it instantly and produced a solution. You can't 100% cure the disease but he has always had a positive solution to where our animal is safe and healthy. Rockaway Animal Hospital is 10 out of 5 stars for our family for this
Brenda Ackerman
Brenda Ackerman
Sep 14, 2021
Report
I recently had to let my 14 year old chocolate lab cross over the Rainbow Bridge. These workers and Vets @ Rockaway Animal Clinic are the most caring & compassionate people when it comes to our pets! I would recommend them to anyone who cares about their pets, & their pets health & well being. Our hearts 💕 were broken & empty when we let our Maggie go, and the staff did everything so compassionately for her and my family to get through it.
Rachel Wood
Rachel Wood
Sep 13, 2021
Report
During a time when every vet says “sorry. We are booked” Rockaway took my Bubba in without question. I called with an emergency at 4pm and they were fully booked but took him as a patient. I brought him straight in and they started caring for him as soon as I got there. I was blown away. I haven’t seen a vet in this area that cares as much for your pets as Rockaway. He was there for three nights and they called me everyday with updates. I’m honestly so relieved to have found such a vet because I’ve been looking for one for years. They are always busy. But that’s because they are fair
Ty Aquilino
Ty Aquilino
Aug 31, 2021
Report
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Reliability, Responsiveness, Value
Definitely best animal hospital I have ever been to. Staff is very kind and professional would recommend anyone to go to them! They always take great care of our pups
Chris Walsh
Chris Walsh
Aug 03, 2021
Report
Great first experience here, really appreciated that even though it was busy, we got seen quickly and there was clearly enough staff working to handle the load. The doctor was enthusiastic, friendly, and very clear with his explanations and recommendations. They also charged very reasonable rates. We will definitely continue to take our pets here now that we live in the area.
Patti Glennon G.
Patti Glennon G.
Aug 01, 2021
Report
Passionate, attentive, caring, friendly, AMAZING!!

Thank you to Dr. Maniar and his team for the excellent care you have given Griffin over the past couple of months I can not thank you enough.

I recently switch my French Bulldog "Griffin" to Rockaway Animal Hospital after multiple recommendations and couldn't be happier.

Within the past two months Griffin has suffered from asthma attacks because off his breed, which has been scary and stressful for both of us. He has been hospitalized twice for over 4 days and I honestly felt relieved because I knew he was In the best care
Tim Buniak
Tim Buniak
Jul 23, 2021
Report
Today me and my family had to say goodbye to our best friend after 14 years of unconditional love. Rockaway hospital has been helping me battle his cancer for a couple months now and have been amazing with us. We had an emergency this morning and they brought us right in and did everything they could. But unfortunately we had to put him down for his quality of life. Sarah the vet tech there was great and she handled rocky with love and our family. I am grateful to rockaway animal hospital ❤️
Kristina M.
Kristina M.
Jul 15, 2021
Report
I may be writing this review a little prematurely since my puppy is still in the care of Rockaway Animal Hospital but they have been nothing short of AMAZING. Any review on here that is less than a 5 is irrelevant.

This past weekend, my 7 month old Shih Tzu, Ace, would not eat or drink anything and his stool was black. I immediately called a few places to see who was open and let them know his symptoms. Every place I called said his symptoms were extremely urgent but the wait was 6+ hours. Being that he is still a puppy and is a small breed, I did not feel like his symptoms could wait 6+ hours
Chelsea C.
Chelsea C.
Jan 11, 2021
Report
I could not recommend this place enough! The doctors are the nicest people I have ever dealt with. They are so caring and I feel they are trying to do what is best while still giving all of the options. I foster dogs so many come without valid records and these docs have worked to help them all. The only reason for 4 stars is the communication and lots of back and forth. I know they are busy and it's covid so that makes everything difficult and that is why I would still without a doubt recommend them
Dianna F.
Dianna F.
Nov 13, 2020
Report
There are so many things I can say about Rockaway Animal Hospital but the one word that always comes to mind is GRATEFUL! They are by far the best vet I have ever been to. They treat your pets like family and are always thinking of the animal's best interest. While you may be reading that and say "isn't that what a vet's job is?" Let me tell you they go above and beyond. They care more than any other vet I have been to. The staff is all amazing and the doctors always provide quality care. 24/7 services have been lifesaving and I am so thankful for this team. If you want
Jackie G.
Jackie G.
Jan 02, 2020
Report
Honestly can't recommend Rockaway Animal Hospital. We took my cat there for the 1st time on Saturday, the vet tech was clueless and I got my cat back with urine all over her and 2 claws not clipped....Then, I got a call that the stool results came back positive for some parasites and I need to give her meds. I say I'll pick meds up around 6pm. I was told there's 2 rounds of meds, but I'll get this first. Ok, fine....With 2 kids in tow, I had to wait 20 min to get the meds. I then said I wanted a copy of the records so far and was told they couldn't give me anything until
Amanda A.
Amanda A.
Oct 18, 2019
Report
I am changing my review from 1 to 3 stars. Dr Maniar handled my issue personally. While I am still not happy that it had to come to that I am grateful that he reached out personally and solved my issue. He is a great vet and very knowledgeable and very passionate about what he does. Thank you again for personally reaching out to me. And thank you for all that you do for the animals. My originally post was not a reflection of him or the other doctors there but about the way that his staff handled my issue. I hope nothing but the best for him and his staff and family.
Liza G.
Liza G.
Jun 10, 2019
Report
Dr. Maniar has no equal as far as we're concerned. And I used to work at the ASPCA in NYC and know a good vet when I see one. Dr. M is not only highly skilled, he's intuitive, and has a beautiful way with animals. This practice isn't looking to break the bank, and it doesn't; believe it or not, Rockaway Animal Hospital actually places your pet above all else. Everyone who goes here knows they've found something special.
Daniela G.
Daniela G.
Jan 08, 2019
Report
Can't explain the gratitude I feel with Dr Maniar, as soon as he touched Simba he knew something was wrong.So many things surprised me about this place, he agreed to see Simba after they were closed, he helped us in so many ways, so glad I found this hospital, he really cares about animals and he doesn't do this just for money, that's very hard to find! Thank you so much for everything, so happy to have Simba back!!!
Jessica L.
Jessica L.
Sep 17, 2018
Report
I just wanted to reiterate how amazing Rockaway Animal Hospital is. They truly care about the health and wellness of your pet, and do everything they can to put you at ease during the visits. The entire office staff is kind and professional, and Dr. Maniar is extremely communicative. He makes the pets feel comfortable and overall, the entire office is just fantastic.

I wanted to update my review because my cat had an issue with a mass on her paw, and Dr. Maniar is the only vet who took my concerns seriously. He biopsied the paw and scheduled her for surgery. Even though he was very busy, he took
Melinda C.
Melinda C.
Jul 12, 2018
Report
The best veterinarian hospital hands down ! Both doctors are very caring, thorough and professional. I can only say positive things about every visit , the whole staff is great !
Mimi G.
Mimi G.
Jul 09, 2018
Report
The doctors and staff are wonderful. They really do what they can to make your pet (and you) comfortable. Dr. Maniar gets down on the floor to examine my dog and seems like he's just petting her when he's really checking her over. In addition to the excellent care, their fees are reasonable and you don't leave there feeling like you were billed for things your pet didn't need.
Lisa P.
Lisa P.
Dec 16, 2016
Report
By far the best veterinarians around! I have been to many vets and never had anyone compare to Dr. Gannon & Dr. Maniar. They truly care about the animals they care for as well as the owners of the pet. I have been bringing my 4 dogs there for about 1 year and have never left displeased. Routine care, diagnosing conditions, performing surgeries...my pets have had it all and these doctors take the greatest care of them. They always make sure to go over the plan of treatment so it is completely understood. Even when my ferret was suffering and in pain (I couldn't get her in to see her usual
Bo B.
Bo B.
Aug 03, 2016
Report
Great vets who really care and are passionate about their practice. They are not pushy at all with getting unnecessary work or tests. They get right to the point and take care of the problem. We bring our two greyhounds here and we are so happy we found them
Ashley P.
Ashley P.
Nov 10, 2015
Report
We are first time pet owners and had our appointment with the friendly Dr. Sanam Sean Maniar. You can tell that he is great with animals because our puppy stuck to him like glue. He was very attentive and knowledgeable as well. We will definitely be returning here. The service was great and our puppy loved it!
J. P.
J. P.
Aug 01, 2015
Report
Words cannot express the level of service we received for our little puppy. We had already sent her through three different doctors, and not one of them were able to figure out the cause of her seizures. Dr Maniar took her in as if she were his own, and he dedicated so much of his time to figure out the cause. Much to our dismay, the diagnosis was advanced Canine Distemper, which ultimately became fatal for our puppy. Dr Maniar kept us informed every step of the way, he treated us as equals and had such a way of explaining the details, making it easier for us to understand. The fact that he went
Pete P.
Pete P.
Jun 27, 2015
Report
Got the job done. Superb value. But, 4/5...

At almost half the cost of their competitors, these guys clearly rely on high volume numbers. This does not mean they delivered subpar animal care--for that I cannot comment on because they didn't operate on me and I didn't watch the operation. What I can comment on is what I experienced.

The reason for leaving out the last star has to do with their communication. They did everything right..; call me with daily updates, explain medication procedures... But I don't feel like they exercised the proper patience a paying customer deserves
John O.
John O.
Mar 12, 2015
Report
This is the best veterinary hospital I have ever been to.The staff and Doctor Maniar are the most genuine and caring people I have encountered in well over 40 years of owning pets.They immediately target the problem-and take real care to develop and implement a treatment plan.A full concise explanation is always given-as well as a follow up plan.
If you are looking for a vet you can trust-THIS is the place.
Jeanne H.
Jeanne H.
Sep 24, 2013
Report
We really like taking our cats to this service. They are very caring and wonderful with how they treat both you and your pets! I highly recommend them!