NorthStar VETS
NorthStar VETS is a multi-specialty veterinary practice in Brick Township, NJ, offering emergency & critical care, dentistry, and internal medicine, staffed by 3 DACVIM-credentialed specialists. Procedures include Orthopedic Surgery, Emergency, Radiation Oncology, and Clinical Pathology.
About
NorthStar VETS in Brick Township, NJ, operates as an emergency, trauma, specialty, and referral practice, offering over 20 veterinary specialties for companion animals including dogs, cats, exotics, pocket pets, reptiles, and birds. The clinic provides advanced services such as emergency and critical care, cardiology, internal medicine, surgery (soft tissue and orthopedic), medical oncology, radiation oncology, neurology, dentistry and oral surgery, ophthalmology, and avian and exotics medicine.
This location is one of three NorthStar VETS hospitals in New Jersey, serving the Jersey Shore | Ocean County area. The practice is available 24/7/365 and collaborates with primary care veterinarians throughout the tri-state area (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware). Specialist appointments are made by referral from a family veterinarian.
Surgical team
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Kristin Britton
DVM
Dr. Britton graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2012.
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Matthew Grootenboer
VMD
Dr. Grootenboer graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School in 2015.
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Amanda Steinagel
DVM, DABVP, DACEPM
Dr. Amanda Steinagel is a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, Board Certified in Exotic Companion Mammal Practice and a Diplomate of the American College of Exotic Pet Medicine.
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Hyeon Woo Jeong
DVM, DACVIM
Originally from South Korea, Dr. Jeong moved to the US alone at the age of 16.
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Ryan Keegan
DVM, DACVIM
Dr. Keegan attended the University of Notre Dame and received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University.
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Karen Meltzer
VMD, DACVIM
Dr. Meltzer received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania in 2006.
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Kelly Saverino
DVM, DAVDC
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Steven T. Berkowitz
DVM, DACVECC
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Leigh Coonelly
DVM
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Marko Drazenovic
VMD
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Anna Gates
VMD
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Lauren Higgins
DVM
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Veronica Jones
DVM
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Chung Lee
VMD
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Julia Lee
DVM
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Joanna Lloyd
VMD
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Kaitlynn Marshall
BVM&S
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Ashley McNally
DVM
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Elaine Militello
DVM
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Raquel Muniz
DVM
Procedures
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Emergency
- Radiation Oncology
- Clinical Pathology
- Acupuncture
- Internal Medicine
- Radiology
- Cardiology
- root canals
- Extracorporeal Therapies (Hemodialysis)
- Ophthalmology
- Dentistry & Oral Surgery
- crown lengthening procedures
- oral oncology procedure
- Critical Care
- Prosthodontics
- Pain Management
- extractions
- Integrative Medicine
- Periodontal (gum and bone) treatment
- Radioiodine (I-131)
- Medical Oncology
- Dermatology
- Theriogenology (Reproductive Medicine)
- muscle biopsy for suspected masticatory myositis
- Avian & Exotics
- vital pulp therapy
- Surgery
- Rehabilitation
- periodontal surgery
- Endodontic treatment
- tumor removal
- Neurology
- oronasal fistula repair
- root planning
- Orthodontics
- dental cleaning
- Oral surgery
Frequently asked questions
- What types of animals does NorthStar VETS treat?
- NorthStar VETS provides comprehensive and advanced services for a wide range of companion animals, including dogs, cats, exotics, pocket pets, reptiles, and birds. The clinic has specialists in Avian & Exotics medicine to cater to these diverse species.
- What is the referral process for specialist appointments at NorthStar VETS?
- NorthStar VETS is a specialty referral hospital, meaning that pets are referred to one of their specialists by a primary care or family veterinarian. For questions regarding referrals, Client Liaisons are available to assist. To refer a patient or schedule a consultation, veterinarians can call 609-259-8300.
- What advanced dental and oral surgery services are offered at NorthStar VETS?
- NorthStar VETS offers a full range of advanced dentistry and oral surgery services. These include endodontic treatments like root canals and vital pulp therapy, periodontal treatments such as dental cleaning and periodontal surgery, and oral surgeries for extractions, tumor removal, cleft palate repair, and muscle biopsy for masticatory myositis. They also provide prosthodontics and orthodontics.
- How does NorthStar VETS ensure comprehensive treatment plans for pets?
- NorthStar VETS employs a collaborative veterinary medicine approach, with their team meeting twice a day to discuss and review each case. This ensures comprehensive treatment plans for pets by leveraging the collective expertise and resources of their specialists across various disciplines.
- What is the difference between a board-certified specialist and a family veterinarian?
- A board-certified specialist at NorthStar VETS has completed four years of undergraduate school, four years of veterinary school, a one-year internship, and a two- to three-year residency in a chosen specialty. They must also publish original research and pass a national board exam to achieve Diplomate status, certifying their expertise.