We offer the finest in both conventional as well as complementary medicine - a truly holistic approach to pet care. Our highly qualified doctors use state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to get to the root of your pet's health problems. Then, we treat your pet's whole body on a physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level to obtain the most effective and complete level of healing possible, using the least invasive, non-toxic natural methods.
Like people, every animal is a living, energetic being constantly adjusting to it's surrounding environment and attempting to stay in a state of equilibrium or balance.
Like people, every animal is a living, energetic being constantly adjusting to it's surrounding environment and attempting to stay in a state of equilibrium or balance.
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The philosophy of Holistic Medicine is 2400 years old, in that the body must be treated as a whole instead of treating just parts of the body. In Holistic Veterinary Medicine, we are not just treating a symptom or a disease.
We are seeking the underlying causes of disease and treating your pet's whole body on an emotional, physical, mental and spiritual level to obtain the deepest level of healing possible, with the least invasive, non-toxic and natural methods.Holistic Veterinary Medicine is also used to beat cancer of various types including lymphoma, leukemia, osteosarcoma, and melanoma.
We are seeking the underlying causes of disease and treating your pet's whole body on an emotional, physical, mental and spiritual level to obtain the deepest level of healing possible, with the least invasive, non-toxic and natural methods.Holistic Veterinary Medicine is also used to beat cancer of various types including lymphoma, leukemia, osteosarcoma, and melanoma.
While living in Italy, Beverly studied homeopathy and herbal medicine. She worked at Citta' della Domenica Zoo as a zoo veterinarian for two years. Bev lived on a small farm raising dairy goats. Other pets and visitors in the house included: baboons, pigs, dogs, cats, ducks, chickens, turkeys, and geese.
After several acupuncture and hydrotherapy treatments "Zack" began to walk more normally. He was discharged from our outpatient treatment after he was full weight bearing on the limb. A month later the owners called stating he was now having trouble with his right limb. This condition seemed to travel and now affected both limbs.
If interested in booking an appointment please call the office and ask to speak with Annie. In order to be a candidate for this procedure, we require that your pet be examined at our practice by a veterinary doctor within the past 12 months. This procedure is not for every pet; poor candidates include pets with severe tartar, gingivitis, fractured teeth or teeth that are in need of extraction.
Reviews (25)
Roberta Strugger
Nov 02, 2021
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Christina Vega
Aug 28, 2021
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Nicholas Perrusio
Aug 04, 2021
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David Perry
Jul 11, 2021
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S. G.
Jun 21, 2021
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Madeline C.
Apr 26, 2021
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I took my young b*tch in because her gait went off and I didn't like her rear movement. I explained this to the vet. Without even an x-ray, I was told, "She could have hip dysplasia." Ummmm...Instead of testing to rule out things like, oh, Lyme disease, I was advised to proceed with hydrotherapy (for nearly eight months.)
I took her to another vet, who ran a SNAP-test, which revealed (GASP!) LYME DISEASE! A course of Doxy, that cost me less than $30 for a month's supply, knocked out the Lyme disease that she had AND HER GAIT IMPROVED! I spent over $1k needlessly! No amount
I took her to another vet, who ran a SNAP-test, which revealed (GASP!) LYME DISEASE! A course of Doxy, that cost me less than $30 for a month's supply, knocked out the Lyme disease that she had AND HER GAIT IMPROVED! I spent over $1k needlessly! No amount
Doodle Mom
Dec 28, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Reliability, Responsiveness, Value
my 12 year old dog Roskie is being treated for arthritis in his hip. Dr. Binkowski is using K laser therapy on him. I noticed a difference after two treatments. She is amazing and am very happy with the progress I see in my goldendoodle. I highly recommend Dr. Binkowski
my 12 year old dog Roskie is being treated for arthritis in his hip. Dr. Binkowski is using K laser therapy on him. I noticed a difference after two treatments. She is amazing and am very happy with the progress I see in my goldendoodle. I highly recommend Dr. Binkowski
Steam Shovel
Dec 08, 2020
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Great doctors and staff. the staff are incredible and you feel like they are your friends. have taken my dog alley for years until she passed at 16. at age 12, he had trouble walking and no other vet would prescribe medication in fear of liver damage. Doctor Gloria gave Alley a mix and monitored her blood and he got 4 more years of running around happy. Got Blanco, a rescue from Texas and the poor little guy battled seizures at only 4 months of age. Doctor Gloria and a specialist worked on different drugs to help, but in the end, we had to put him down, but it wasn't for lack of trying. we will
Michelle Connor
Oct 24, 2020
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Allentis
Aug 28, 2020
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Dr. Gloria Binkowski was a fantastic vet to my elderly cat. I came here for a second opinion because the vet I'd been going to for years had no idea what was going on with her. Dr. Binkowski told me she wanted to book us for a double appointment and do a full blood panel and urinalysis. I was immediately comforted by her thoroughness. We discovered my cat had Cushing's disease as well as diabetes - which was secondary to the Cushing's. I was given recommendations and options for treatment, and she worked with me when I told her I wanted try natural remedies. She even clipped a magazine article
Rachel Ann D.
Apr 03, 2018
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I really wanted to love this place as holistic vets are far and few between. We loved that Dr. Cappel was holistic, did not push vaccines and supported that we were raw feeders. What we didn't love is her constant tardiness and too lax approach. We visited 4 times, always early appointments as we are 25 miles away and try to avoid traffic. She is constantly late and we end up waiting for 40 minutes to an hour. What finally made me give up on this place is our recent experience with my dog Raven. We found a small lump on her throat, so had Dr. Cappel do a needle aspiration. We called 4 days
Amy F.
Feb 28, 2018
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I had scheduled the first appt of the day for 11:00 am.
Dr. Kappel called in at 11:00 and was told by her staff that I was already
there and waiting. She did not show up for 40 minutes at which time I asked for my records and left. I am a healthcare practitioner myself and would never show such disrespect to my own patients. I have been told she has a reputation for always being late.
Dr. Kappel called in at 11:00 and was told by her staff that I was already
there and waiting. She did not show up for 40 minutes at which time I asked for my records and left. I am a healthcare practitioner myself and would never show such disrespect to my own patients. I have been told she has a reputation for always being late.
Dan R.
Nov 30, 2017
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The review is quite dated, but after moving to Boston and then California and dealing with many other vet teams, I realize this is long overdue. I'm surprised at the negative reviews I'm reading on this site, but if ownership hasn't changed since I used them in the early 2000's I believe you will be in good hands.
Why did I love Vet at the Barn so much?
Background - My dog was a city dog. Never off leash outside. Only off leash in pool halls and bars and home. He did not like dogs and never came in contact with any animals. Ever.
Every vet since has pushed heartworm medication
Why did I love Vet at the Barn so much?
Background - My dog was a city dog. Never off leash outside. Only off leash in pool halls and bars and home. He did not like dogs and never came in contact with any animals. Ever.
Every vet since has pushed heartworm medication
Lisa R.
Jun 14, 2017
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I was concerned when I read reviews. It took at while to get in to see holistic vet. I was nagging the receptionist to squeeze me in because my Rottweiler had discharge from both eyes. I usually go to Oradell animal hospital and get young vets that see my tiny and muzzle him right away and then that starts a horrible experience for me and my dog. But this vet at the barn was older and seasoned and relaxed and did not even get at all intimidated by tiny it wasn't even a thought and tiny 'a nub wagging was at ease so we talked for quite a while and she reinforced the importance of not
Megan S.
Aug 10, 2016
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DO NOT GO HERE. You will be endangering the life of your pet. Many years ago, I brought my ill dog here and they botched an ear cleaning so badly that she was in wild pain and lost her hearing. I've been upset about it for almost 10 years, and I recently had a friend tell me about a horrible vet office experience with her dog. On a hunch, I asked if it was the Vet at the Barn, and lo and behold, it was. They misdiagnosed and mistreated her dog and she was so upset that they took advantage of her and her sweet, sick pet. My blood is boiling that this *awful* facility still exists and clearly
Sophies C.
Mar 11, 2016
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Brought my dog in twice because she had a growth on her snout, and she had a terrible odor that was not at all like her. Dr. Beverly Cappel gave me some balm for the growth on her lip and told me to wash my dog's beard! I took my dog to Dr Fischer in Hillsdale NJ and he immediately scheduled surgery for the growth and a tooth cleaning (since she would be under general anesthesia anyway). While sedated during surgery Dr Fischer found a tumor on the roof of my dog's mouth-- this is what was causing the odor! He was able to remove it. Thank goodness I went to another vet., my dog's
John H.
Jan 15, 2016
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It starts with a totally awful front desk.I called and said I wanted a second opinion regarding my pet bird who was having some very strange happenings. The receptionist told me they needed to get the original vet's workup, x-rays, CBC results and so on. I said fine. When I got to my appointment the next day, the receptionist asked me, "Where are all the lab-work papers you were to bring in?" I said, "What do you mean I was to bring in? Don't you have a fax machine? Aren't these papers normally faxed between doctors?" She said, no, they expect the pet owner to
Heather M.
Jan 04, 2016
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I have been seeing Dr. Levin and Dr. Binkowski for 15 years with my dogs. Never once had a complaint. I wish Dr. Levin was in more often but she lives in Israel so the fact she flies in at all is a bonus. She flew in to put my beloved dog down because I asked her to.
The other vets I have not seen often enough to give a fair review of but I never had a problem with the staff. I even have gone in on emergency.
The other vets I have not seen often enough to give a fair review of but I never had a problem with the staff. I even have gone in on emergency.
Andy S.
Jan 02, 2016
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I went to Vet at the Barn for a long time with my geriatric cat. We were seeing Dr. Binkowski who was kind and concerned, although I do believe that she messed up at the end. Unfortunately for my cat, the last vet she saw at Vet at the Barn was Dr. Cappel, the practice owner.
I immediately brought my 19.5 year old cat to Vet at the Barn when I saw she was having extreme difficulty walking (she had been in to see Dr. Binkowski twice in the previous 3 months immediately before this). Dr. Binkowski was out sick that day so my cat was seen by Dr. Cappel.
I described to Cappel the problem my cat
I immediately brought my 19.5 year old cat to Vet at the Barn when I saw she was having extreme difficulty walking (she had been in to see Dr. Binkowski twice in the previous 3 months immediately before this). Dr. Binkowski was out sick that day so my cat was seen by Dr. Cappel.
I described to Cappel the problem my cat
Christopher K.
Dec 03, 2015
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Lisa O.
Jun 03, 2015
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RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN TO ANOTHER VET!!! TOTALLY UNPROFESSIONAL
Took my dog to see the owner Dr. Beverly Cappel, she reviewed my dog and said she has classic thyroid symptoms. She opened a medical book and showed me a picture of another dog with this "issue".
I had blood test taken, the vet tech a few days later called and left a voicemail that the dog was fine. I called back to speak to the doctor to see the next steps since my dog was ILL, I called every day for a week and she NEVER returned my call. My husband called, the staff claimed they gave the message and had no idea why there
Took my dog to see the owner Dr. Beverly Cappel, she reviewed my dog and said she has classic thyroid symptoms. She opened a medical book and showed me a picture of another dog with this "issue".
I had blood test taken, the vet tech a few days later called and left a voicemail that the dog was fine. I called back to speak to the doctor to see the next steps since my dog was ILL, I called every day for a week and she NEVER returned my call. My husband called, the staff claimed they gave the message and had no idea why there
Cindy B.
May 10, 2015
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I had a horrible experience here. I was grossly overcharged and was told by their business manager that she would refund a portion of what I paid because Dr. Levin charged me for much more than I was told would go on (consulting experts because she was inexperienced treating my dogs disease, extra readings of X-rays multiple times, etc). After telling me she would review the bill and get back to me, I heard nothing. I called after some time passed and was told they changed business managers and she was swamped but would call me back and refund the money. To this day I've gotten nothing back
J. S.
May 07, 2015
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Horrible place!! They were disappointed that I only ended up paying for a checkup or exam for my dog it was $65 they tried really hard for me to add on other unnecessary tests etc. When I finished and went to the cashier she said that's all, just a check up. They were disappointed I didn't spend more money, understand people it's all about the money EVERY veterinarian's office is the same they want your money, it's the only way they can survive by getting you to pay for tests and products and shots your pet does NOT need. I paid for nothing, I called in advance and asked
Rushan S.
Jul 02, 2014
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My little bud, Jazzy, needed a checkup. We decided to switch vets, since the other one was insanely expensive. The vet was thorough and compassionate. She strongly suggested that our dog had to get his teeth cleaned and some extracted. We agreed and went back the next day. For all the work they performed, the bill was very reasonable. We will continue to take our pets there.
Valerie T.
Apr 06, 2014
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Recently took my cat here for surgery to remove a growth on her hind leg
She was well cared for by Dr Biankowski. Finally a vet that didn't recommend Hill's Science Diet poison! A vet that truly cares about your pet's well being over revenue and kick backs from Pet food that makes animals sick and contains toxic ingredients imported from China!
She was well cared for by Dr Biankowski. Finally a vet that didn't recommend Hill's Science Diet poison! A vet that truly cares about your pet's well being over revenue and kick backs from Pet food that makes animals sick and contains toxic ingredients imported from China!
