Chis Mammas, DVM

Caring, compassionate doctors! I’ve been coming here since the late 90s. My dog and my cats have always been treated with the utmost care. When our elderly Scottie developed complications from a tick bite (anaplasmosis), they did everything possible to help and were very humane and compassionate during her last days. Our diabetic cat, Fuzz, lived on a strict regimen of humulin, and Dr. Mammas and Dr. Sirny never hesitated to have us come in for a quick blood check.
Right now I have 5 cats ranging from 9 months to 14 years, and a couple of them have some odd conditions. The oldest has inflammatory bowel disease, and the next oldest has an autoimmune condition attacking her gums. They have worked with us to manage these conditions and both cats are doing well. We also have a terrier mix dog who loves to go to the dr and get some love.
This is by far the best vet practice in Bayonne. I saw others when we first moved here, but have stuck with these guys for a very long time.

didnt even go to the clinic, the receptionist is very rude, and had a attitude, didnt like to answer questions, and hung up on me, i didnt even wana go see the doctor

I’m not necessarily a fan of Dr. Mammas, I do however like the other doctor in the office. He seems to be much nicer and a little bit better with my puppy. I am a first time puppy owner (i’ve had family pets before…), and don’t know all there is to know but am working on it. When I asked a question he looked at me like «are you crazy… you should know this!» It made me very uncomfortable.

When I found a lump on my cat’s chest, I took her to the Downtown JC vet and did not get a good vibe at all. I felt that I was treated brusquely and my cat was just another transaction to them. I was also quoted way more than I could afford to have the lump removed.
I decided to get a second opinion and went over to Bayonne. I had no idea what to expect, but I knew, as soon as I walked in the door, that I had found our vet.
I didn’t realize what most vets are doing wrong until I experienced what they are doing right at Dr. Mammas’ clinic. First of all, the exam doors remain open at all times, unless the pet is very ill or rambunctous. This fosters an open atmosphere and consequently the pet owners are always chatting with each other. And when I say the doors are open, I mean on both ends. When have you ever been to a vet where you can see into the back where they take the animals for x-​rays and the like? It’s scary enough having your pet taken away from you while you must wait in a tiny enclosed room. At least with all the doors open you know exactly what’s going on, even if you can’t see specifically.
Second of all, I received several hugs from employees. One of the technicians believes it is fate that brought me and my cat to that clinic (she’s probably right about that). Whenever she’s working and I bring Booie in, she insists on being the one to help hold her during the exam, even though she usually sits behind the desk. Dr. Mammas takes it all in stride.
The cost of Booie’s surgery was half what it would have cost in downtown JC, not to mention that I was not charged for weekly checkups. One time I said to one of the techs, «are you sure I don’t owe anything? I’ve been coming here for weeks and he never charges me.» The tech replied, «He just checked her stitches and withdrew a little fluid! It wasn’t a full check-​up. You have to understand, he does this because he loves animals, not to get money out of people.»
Yes, it’s a 20 minute drive from JC and there is a clinic within blocks of my house. But I would not even consider going anywhere else besides Dr. Mammas’ clinic in Bayonne.