Thursdays, 25% Cat Wellness Exams
$25 Referral (Both For New And Existing Customers)

Welcome to Sova Animal Hospital – Your Veterinarian In Butler, NJ

Sova Animal Hospital in Butler, NJ, is a full-service small animal practice owned by Dr. John J. Ammeraal, established by Dr. Robert J. Sova in 1975. Our veterinarians provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental services for dogs and cats in Morris, Passaic, and Bergen counties. We have been happily serving the communities of Butler, Bloomingdale, Kinnelon, West Milford, Wayne, and the surrounding areas for over 50 years.

Mission Statement

Our team of well-educated and compassionate professionals is dedicated to treating you and your beloved pets as family. At Sova Animal Hospital, we consistently strive to provide the highest-quality diagnostic and medical care customized to meet our patient’s needs. We believe in quality communication, attention to detail, emotional empathy, and building strong patient bonds as fundamental values to support your pet’s long-lasting and enjoyable life experience.

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Our Services

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Pet Dentistry
Dog getting dental check
When was the last time you had your pet’s teeth cleaned?
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Pet Surgery
A Cat getting surgery
We can answer any questions you may have about surgery procedures.
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Laboratory Testing
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Pet Ultrasound
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Emergency and Urgent Pet Care
4.9 / 5.0
I recently switched to Sova Animal Hospital and am very impressed so far. I love that all the treatment of your pet is done in front of you, as opposed to a tech taking it in the back and doing whatever the vet said was needed. The staff I have met so far are nice and helpful. The office is clean, and the vets listen and spend plenty of time explaining and giving options. I wish I hadn't waited so long to switch, because this experience has been vastly different and very positive, not to mention less expensive. Thank you, Dr. Ammeraal and staff!


— Joanie M.
4.8 / 5.0
We came to Sova when our dog was diagnosed with a mast cell tumor. They confirmed the diagnosis, and we felt so much more confident with Dr. A’s approach than the previous vet. Since then, our dog has had 2 tumors removed and is healthy and happy! We love the gentle, loving care he receives at Sova.

— Kimberly S.

Meet our doctors

Dr. John Ammeraal

Owner / Medical Director

Dr. Robert Sova

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Victoria Dodson

Associate Veterinarian

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We proudly serve the pets of Butler, Kinnelon, West Milford, Pompton Lakes, Oakland, Bloomingdale, Haskell, and the surrounding areas. We look forward to seeing you! Book an appointment by clicking the button below.

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Office hours 
& location
Monday
7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
7:30 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
7:30 am - 1:00 pm
Sunday
Closed
Sova Animal Hospital
1546 Route 23
Butler, NJ 07405 1821
OUR LOCATION
1546 Route 23
Butler, NJ 07405 1821