NorthStar VETS
NorthStar VETS is a multi-specialty veterinary practice in Robbinsville Township, NJ, offering emergency & critical care, cardiology, dentistry, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, and ophthalmology, staffed by 3 DACVIM-credentialed specialists. Procedures include Cardiology, dental cleaning, Integrative Medicine, and Avian & Exotics.
About
NorthStar VETS is a nationally recognized emergency, trauma, and specialty veterinary hospital offering over 20 specialties for comprehensive care. The Robbinsville location provides 24/7/365 emergency, trauma, and critical care, alongside specialized services such as cardiology, avian & exotics, surgery, internal medicine, dentistry & oral surgery, ophthalmology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and neurology.
As a specialty referral hospital, NorthStar VETS collaborates with primary care veterinarians across the tri-state area (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware). The team meets twice daily to discuss cases, ensuring comprehensive treatment plans. Appointments with specialists 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
- Cardiology
- dental cleaning
- Integrative Medicine
- Avian & Exotics
- Radioiodine (I-131)
- Clinical Pathology
- Prosthodontics
- Dermatology
- Neurology
- Medical Oncology
- muscle biopsy for suspected masticatory myositis
- Theriogenology (Reproductive Medicine)
- Acupuncture
- oronasal fistula repair
- extractions
- Dentistry & Oral Surgery
- root canals
- Emergency
- Ophthalmology
- Radiation Oncology
- periodontal surgery
- oral oncology procedure
- vital pulp therapy
- Extracorporeal Therapies (Hemodialysis)
- root planning
- Periodontal (gum and bone) treatment
- crown lengthening procedures
- Internal Medicine
- Endodontic treatment
- Radiology
- Rehabilitation
- Pain Management
- Surgery
- Orthodontics
- Critical Care
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Oral surgery
- tumor removal
Frequently asked questions
- What types of animals does NorthStar VETS treat?
- NorthStar VETS provides comprehensive and advanced services for a variety of companion animals, including dogs, cats, exotics, pocket pets, reptiles, and birds. They have specialists in Avian & Exotics, demonstrating their capability to care for a wide range of species.
- How does NorthStar VETS ensure comprehensive treatment plans for pets?
- The NorthStar VETS team practices collaborative veterinary medicine, meeting twice a day to discuss and review each case. This approach ensures comprehensive treatment plans for pets, leveraging teamwork to deliver care across their more than 20 specialties.
- What is the difference between a board-certified specialist and a family veterinarian at NorthStar VETS?
- 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 exam to achieve Diplomate status, certifying their expertise, unlike a family veterinarian.
- What advanced dental and oral surgery services are available at NorthStar VETS?
- NorthStar VETS offers a full range of advanced dental and oral surgery services. These include endodontic treatments like root canals and vital pulp therapy, periodontal treatments such as dental cleaning and root planning, and oral surgeries for extractions, tumor removal, cleft palate repair, and muscle biopsy for masticatory myositis. They also provide prosthodontics and orthodontics.
- When did NorthStar VETS begin and how has it grown?
- NorthStar VETS began in 2000 as a mobile surgery practice founded by Daniel Stobie, DVM, MS, DACVS. Due to demand, it expanded to a brick-and-mortar location offering around-the-clock care by board-certified veterinarians in multiple specialties. Today, it is one of the largest independently owned referral practices of its kind, with over 250 staff and more than 50 veterinarians across 20+ specialties at three New Jersey locations.
Contact & hours
Address
315 Robbinsville Allentown Rd
Robbinsville Township
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