On-Site & Online Pet Pharmacy in Lake Hopatcong, NJ
One of the quiet conveniences of using a full-service hospital is that you rarely leave needing to hunt down your pet’s medication somewhere else. At Lake Hopatcong Animal Hospital in Lake Hopatcong, NJ, our on-site pharmacy means most prescriptions are filled before you walk out the door, and there’s even a call-ahead pickup box for refills.
Because the same team that examines your pet also dispenses the medication, you get medications matched precisely to your pet’s diagnosis, plus someone who can answer your questions on the spot.
Medications & Preventives at Every Stage
Puppies & Kittens
Starting parasite prevention early is important. We can dispense the right flea, tick, and heartworm preventives alongside your pet’s first vaccines.
Adult Dogs & Cats
Year-round flea, tick, and heartworm prevention is the backbone of an adult pet’s pharmacy needs in New Jersey, along with any short-term medications they’re prescribed.
Senior Pets
Older pets are more likely to be on ongoing medications for arthritis, heart, kidney, or thyroid conditions. Filling and refilling those on-site, with our team watching for interactions, keeps things simple.
Why an On-Site Pharmacy Helps
- Convenience: get your pet’s prescription filled right after the appointment, no second trip
- Expert advice: our staff can answer questions about dosing, timing, and side effects
- The medications pets actually need: from flea and tick treatments to heartworm prevention and prescription medications
- Call-ahead pickup box: phone in a refill and grab it at your convenience
Any therapeutic diet recommended during a nutrition consultation can be filled here too, and medications prescribed at a sick visit are usually ready before you leave.
Why Families Choose Lake Hopatcong Animal Hospital
Lake Hopatcong Animal Hospital has cared for the pets of Morris and Sussex County for more than 40 years. We are a family-owned, woman-led practice that treats dogs and cats only, so every protocol, every piece of equipment, and every conversation is built around companion-animal medicine.
Our veterinary team carries decades of New Jersey practice experience. Dr. Jose A. Navarro, D.V.M. has practiced in New Jersey since 1975, and Dr. Elizabeth Z. Navarro, D.V.M. since 1976; both focus on general medicine, surgery, and dentistry. Dr. Shelli Skeels, D.V.M., licensed in New Jersey and Florida, rounds out the team. You can read what local pet owners say on our reviews page, or meet the full team here.
- 40+ years serving Lake Hopatcong and the surrounding towns
- Family-owned and woman-led, not a corporate chain
- Dogs and cats only, with an in-house lab, digital X-ray, and ultrasound
- An on-site pharmacy so most prescriptions are filled before you leave
- Same-day sick visits can usually be accommodated, just call ahead
- 10% off your first visit as a new client
Areas We Serve
We welcome dog and cat owners from Lake Hopatcong and the neighboring communities of Sparta, Netcong, Byram, Wharton, and Mine Hill, across Morris and Sussex County, NJ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I fill my pet’s prescription at your hospital?
Do you carry flea, tick, and heartworm prevention?
How do refills work?
Can you fill prescription diets too?
Is there an advantage to using my vet’s pharmacy?
Need a refill or a preventive? Call ahead and we’ll have it ready.
Call (973) 663-0889 Request a Call Back
New clients save 10% off the first visit at Lake Hopatcong Animal Hospital. We care for dogs and cats across Morris and Sussex County, New Jersey.