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470 McLean Blvd, Paterson, NJ · New clients welcome
Blue CrossDog & Cat Hospital · Paterson, NJ
Founded in 1942Three generations of Sova veterinariansPaterson, New Jersey

Stop Handing Your Pet to a Stranger You'll Never See Again

Dr. Sova owns Blue Cross, the Paterson practice his family opened in 1942, three generations of veterinarians in one practice. No corporate parent, no quota deciding what gets recommended.
New clients welcomeOwner-run, no corporate quotaCall and we'll get you scheduled
Since 1942
470 McLean Blvd, Paterson
Founded in 1942 Three generations of Sova veterinarians The Sova family, caring for Paterson's pets since 1942

You Should Not Have to Explain Your Pet's Whole History Every Single Visit

You walk in and meet a doctor you've never seen before. You start over, again, telling a stranger everything your pet has been through.
Nobody in the room remembers the lump you asked about last year.
Nobody remembers the food that upset her stomach, or the meds that didn't sit right.
Your pet becomes a chart that a different person reads cold every time.
Here it works the other way. At an owner-run practice your pet is known by the team that cares for them, with the full history in one place, ready before you walk in.
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A Practice That Knows Your Pet, With Everything They Need Under One Roof

The reasons Paterson families come to Blue Cross, and stay.

The Sova family

Caring for Paterson's Pets, Decade After Decade

Dr. Sova owns Blue Cross and is the third generation of Sova veterinarians to run the family's Paterson practice. Your pet is looked after by a steady team that knows you, not a corporate clinic cycling strangers through.

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One record

You Don't Repeat the Whole Story Every Visit

Everything is in one chart, your pet's full history in one place, the past visits, what worked, and what didn't. Whoever sees your pet already has it, so you stop starting over from scratch.

Owner-run

Advice Based on Your Pet, Not a Sales Quota

This hospital is owner-run, with no corporate parent and no sales target deciding what gets recommended. What Dr. Sova suggests comes from what your pet needs.

Catch Problems Early

Routine wellness exams and vaccines keep small things from turning into big ones. Because the same practice sees your pet over time and keeps one record, changes get caught against what is normal for your animal.

The Hardest Day, Handled by Someone Who Knows Your Pet

When the time comes for end-of-life care, you are with people who have known your animal, in a place you already trust. You are not deciding in front of a stranger.

The Everyday Extras, Too

Dental cleanings, microchipping, nutrition counseling, pain management, and an in-house and online pharmacy.

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New clients welcome · Call 973-881-0430 and we'll get you scheduled

See the Rooms Where Your Pet Is Treated

Digital X-ray and ultrasound are done right here at the practice, so you get answers without a referral across town.

Surgery suite
In-house procedures
Digital X-ray
Answers on site
Ultrasound
No referral across town

Start With One Record and One Doctor in Three Steps

01

Request a time

Send your pet's details and a day that works using the form, or call 973-881-0430.

02

We call you back to schedule

Someone from the hospital confirms a time that fits your week.

03

Meet your doctor

You meet Dr. Sova and the team, your pet's history goes into one record, and you are a known patient from that day on.

Paterson Families Have Trusted Dr. Sova for Years

Real reviews from Google
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Cathy C.
Verified patient · client 30+ years
“I have been going to the Sova doctors for over 30 years. The office is friendly and professional, and they always take time with each pet. I highly recommend them.”
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Karen R.
Verified patient · client since 2018
“Dr. Sova is so kind and caring. He diagnosed my cat's issue and provided medication and advice. Highly recommended.”
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Susan C.
Verified patient · client since 2024
“The doctor and the staff are so professional, and they take care of your fur baby without charging you lots of money like my last two vets did.”
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Julia & Roman K.
Verified patient · client since 2009
“Amazing doctor, great staff. Highly recommend trusting them to do right by your pet.”
Reviews from verified patients of Blue Cross Dog & Cat Hospital.

Reach a Steady Vet From Paterson, Clifton, Wayne, and the Towns Nearby

Whether you are in Paterson, Clifton, Totowa, Woodland Park, Wayne, Passaic, Little Falls, or Elmwood Park, this hospital sits at 470 McLean Blvd, open six days a week. One place, one doctor, close to home.

Answers Before You Pick Up the Phone

Are you taking new patients?

Yes. New clients are welcome. Call 973-881-0430 or use the form and we will get you scheduled.

Do I need an appointment?

Yes, please call ahead or request a time through the form so your pet gets a proper slot with the doctor. Call 973-881-0430.

How do you handle cost?

You talk through what your pet needs before anything is done, with no corporate quota steering the recommendation. The plan is built around your animal, and you decide how to proceed.

Do you offer financing?

Yes. You can use CareCredit, Scratchpay, or Cherry to spread out the cost of care.

What about emergencies after hours?

For after-hours emergencies, Delta Veterinary Hospital in Wayne is open 24 hours at 862-832-2710. For anything during open hours, call 973-881-0430.

Where are you, and what are your hours?

470 McLean Blvd, Paterson, NJ 07513. Monday and Tuesday 7:30 to 5:30, Wednesday 7:30 to 4:30, Thursday 8 to 7, Friday and Saturday 8 to 1, closed Sunday. We are closed two Saturdays a month, so call ahead to confirm a Saturday.

Give Your Pet a Doctor Who Knows Them

“Amazing doctor, great staff. Highly recommend trusting them to do right by your pet.”
Julia & Roman K. · Verified patient, client since 2009
  • Cared for by Dr. Sova and a steady team that knows your pet, not a different stranger every visit
  • One record that holds your pet's full history, ready for whoever cares for them
  • On-site digital X-ray and ultrasound for fast answers
  • Owner-run, with no corporate quota steering what gets recommended
  • New clients welcome, open six days a week at 470 McLean Blvd
Call us973-881-0430
Address470 McLean Blvd, Paterson, NJ 07513
Hours
Monday & Tuesday7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday & Saturday8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Closed two Saturdays a month
SundayClosed
After hours? For a true emergency when we are closed, Delta Veterinary Hospital in Wayne is open 24 hours at 862-832-2710. Call us first during open hours and we will guide you.

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