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Why 24 Hour Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Care?


Breaking News! Today I write from a position of being Nicole, a simple and emotional human being like everyone else. I respect all living things and I have a deep love for animals, dogs especially. If you’ve been keeping up … Continue reading

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The Heart of a Soldier


Hi world, its been a short while but its your hostess, Nicole: Working here is almost like agreeing to have your heart strings tugged on pretty often, but recently a story came about, so touching that I feel the need … Continue reading

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NorthStar VETS to the Rescue


It was a normal day at NorthStar VETS, (well, no two days are predictable here) when we received a phone call from our friends down the road in Jackson, NJ at Six Flags Great Adventure. Turned out that their endoscope … Continue reading

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A Labradoodle Miracle


2-year-old labradoodle, was referred to NorthStar VETS because blood work revealed pancytopenia following a course of a sulfa-based antibiotic. The labradoodle endured a 7 week hospitalization with NorthStar VETS where she made a miracle recovery and broke records! Continue reading

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Saving a dog in NJ


My name is Eileen Schuck and I am a technician at NorthStar Vets as well as Director of  Vet-i-Care a non-profit foundation that gives financial assistance to families that cannot afford emergency or specialty care for there beloved pet.  The … Continue reading

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24 Hour Veterinary Care Saved My Dog


My dog was hit by a car in central NJ. Do you know where to go when for a pet emergency? Continue reading

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Veterinarians Pets


My name is Dr. Kimberly Hammer and I am one of the internal medicine specialists at NorthStar VETS.  I have been a veterinarian for 10 years.  One of the ‘job hazards’ of being a veterinarian is the accumulation of pets.  … Continue reading

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Pet Loss Support Coach Talks About The Grieving Process


Hello to everyone!  My name is Gina Schneller and I am a Technician at NorthStarVETS as well as the Pet Loss and Bereavement Coach.  I love my job, my patients and our clients.  Over the years I have made many … Continue reading

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“Mo”Vember


“Movember” is in full swing at NorthStar VETS. Yes, that’s MO-vember. MO being short for moustache. For the month of November, oops, I mean Movember, the men of NorthStar VETS donated their faces to the cause of raising awareness and … Continue reading

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Canine Cancer is Treatable


My name is Jennifer Kim, DVM, the oncology clinican here at NorthStar VETS. The question I am asked most often is why do I do what I do? The simple answer is that I have the ability to provide extra moments in time with the furry companions you adore. Read on for an insiders peek at one of my favorite clients. Continue reading

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