About Us

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 Allendale community feel better, to keep them healthy, and give them long, happy lives. We strive everyday to be the best veterinary hospital in Bergen County!

Our Story

Caring For Allendale’s Best Friends For 25 Years

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

“Allendale has such incredible Doctors. They’re also so patient with me, and take all the time needed to answer my questions. I wouldn’t trust my two huskies to any one else!”

– Debbie N., Allendale

Teresa Izar, DVM

Veterinarian

Dr. Teresa Izar earned her DVM from Texas A&M University in 2004. She first practiced medicine in Dallas, TX. After meeting her husband there, they relocated to his hometown of Ridgewood, NJ. Dr. Izar has a special interest in canine and feline dentistry. She has advanced training in oral surgery and dental crown procedures which can be an alternative to tooth extraction.

Dr Izar lives in Bergen county with her husband and two children. She has a dog named Shawsta who is the sweetest “mutt” you will ever meet, and two mischievous cats — Bullit and The Macallen.

Mary Raum, DVM

Medical Director

Dr. Mary Raum grew up in Sullivan County, NY and is thrilled to continue providing individualized, high-quality medicine to the pets of Bergen County.

In 2005, she obtained her Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Biology from Cornell University, receiving honors and distinction in research. In 2009, Dr. Raum completed a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from the Atlantic Veterinary College on Prince Edward Island. She started her career as an associate veterinarian at Hoboken Animal Hospital and Newport Veterinary Center. She then served as head surgeon at Orchard Grove Animal Hospital in Orange County, NY. Dr. Raum’s professional interests include soft tissue surgery, preventative medicine, behavior, and integrative medicine.

Dr. Raum and her husband have three cats: Theo, Levi, and Layla. Dr. Raum moonlights as a professional oboist. She performs with many classical ensembles in New Jersey and around the New York Metropolitan area. In addition to music, Dr. Raum enjoys SCUBA diving, fashion, painting, rooting for Manchester United, and traveling to London with her husband.