About Us

As the premier vet in Wayne, NJ, we’re obsessed with animals — our own pets, our clients’ pets, our friends’ and families’ pets. We’re driven to make the pets of the Wayne community feel better, to keep them healthy, and give them long, happy lives.

OUR STORY

Hello From Packanack Animal Hospital!

Our love for animals drives us to do our very best for every patient. We practice fear-free care techniques to make visits as pleasant and stress-free as possible for every animal.

We are positive, friendly, and empathetic. We take tremendous pride in our committment to bettering the lives of our patients and their owners. To that end, we value simple, clear communication with our clients.

Caring for animals isn’t just what we do, it’s who we are.

ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS

Medical Excellence

We utilize many advanced diagnostic techniques at our hospital, including non-invasive ultrasound scanning, digital X-rays, doppler blood pressure measuring, and an in-house lab.

COMPASSION, EXPERTISE

Meet Our Doctors and Staff

“I’ve been to every vet clinic and specialty hospital around. I wouldn’t trust my two labs, Cagney and Lacey, to anyone else. I recommend Packanack to all my family and friends.”

– Vicki M., Fairfield, NJ

Hope Gonzaga, DVM

MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Dr. Gonzaga earned her DVM from the University of Illinois in 2014. After practicing in Albany for six years, she joined Packanack Animal Hospital. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine and values quality of life care. In her free time, she loves cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family and sheepdog, Tofa.

Victoria Dodson, DVM

VETERINARIAN

Dr. Victoria Dodson, a Northern New Jersey native, has loved animals for as long as she can remember. She earned her DVM from Michigan State in 2018 and has a special interest in soft tissue surgery, chiropractic care, and Fear Free™ techniques. Dr. Dodson is dedicated to providing compassionate care and is a member of the AVMA and NJVMA.

Nicole Mahoney, DVM

VETERINARIAN

Dr. Mahoney, a Ringwood, NJ native, has been surrounded by animals her whole life, from hatching birds to raising Labrador puppies. She earned her DVM from Ross University after completing clinical rotations at Cornell. She enjoys surgery, anesthesia, and internal medicine. In her free time, she loves hiking, the beach, and spending time with loved ones.

Laura Katz,
DVM

VETERINARIAN

Dr. Laura Katz discovered her passion for veterinary medicine while volunteering at Liberty Humane Society. She earned her DVM from St. George’s University, completing clinical studies at Cornell. After an internship at Garden State Veterinary Specialists, she worked as an emergency clinician before joining the Packanack team.