NorthStar VETS - Robbinsville

Way to go, Max! 👏

Meet Max! This 7-year-old French Bulldog was treated for glioma (brain tumor) with stereotactic radiation (SRS/SRT) by the PetCure Oncology Team at NorthStar VETS - Robbinsville

Max just took a peek into his graduation bag and his face says it all

Congratulations Max!

Say hello to Johnny and Elly, the lifesaving duo of doggy blood donors! ❤️🐾

Special THANKS to our Howl-o-Ween Family Fest Sponsor, NorthStar Vets . With their support, Marty’s Place will be able to further our mission of helping senior dogs in need of a safe place to call home. For more information about the event on October 19, or becoming a sponsor, visit:https://betterunite.com/martysplace-howl-o-weenfamilyfest2024-1

Welcome to the team, Dr. Patel! ✨

Dr. Nikesh (Nick) Patel is a native of New Jersey. He completed his undergraduate studies at Rutgers University and earned his Bachelor of Science degree with a focus in Animal Sciences. He went on to receive his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from North Carolina State University in 2019. Following graduation, he completed a one-year small animal rotating internship in medicine and surgery at the Ohio State University. Dr. Patel migrated to Texas for a year to complete a one-year specialty internship in surgery at the Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center prior to returning to the Midwest to complete a three-year surgical residency at the Ohio State University.

Dr. Patel’s focus and interests are in cardiothoracic surgery, surgical oncology, minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, arthroscopy), advanced orthopedic surgery, complex upper and lower urinary surgery, and wound management and reconstructive surgery. His previous publications illustrate innovative techniques in non-surgical and minimally-invasive treatments for canine renal cysts, as well as a novel approach in performing pe**le amputations in dogs. His most recent research is in tumor identification and margin evaluation of canine soft tissue sarcomas using spectral-domain and polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography.

Dr. Patel finds it a privilege to have received premier clinical surgical training and mentorship from world-class surgeons, and is passionate about passing that knowledge forward. He developed a strong enthusiasm for leading and teaching students, interns, and junior residents as one of two chief residents in his residency program. As an attending, he strives to help residents foster their clinical acumen with focused development on strategies and techniques for engineering surgical success.

Dr. Patel’s hobbies include staying active through running and hiking, swimming, kayaking, weight-training, high-intensity interval training, and kickboxing. He also enjoys traveling and exploring natural landscapes. In his free time, he likes to support local breweries and distilleries, and other small businesses in the community. He is a committed dad to his Siberian Husky (Kora) and two cats (Willow and Cedar).

That’s a wrap! We had such a great time meeting all the amazing attendees at this year’s IVECCS conference.

A big thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn about NorthStar VETS, explored their path with “Tara” readings, snapped photos with our mascot, Piper the Pom, participated in our career survey, and made it a memorable experience. What a great event!

Today, we honor the memory of those we lost on 9/11 and pay tribute to the heroes who risked everything to save lives. ❤️

IVECCS DAY 1! Come meet our crew at booth #915 and check out our fun swag & activities:

• Take a photo with Piper the Pom 🐕
• Tarot card readings with Tara 🔮
• Temporary tattoos & stickers 🐾
• Chance to win Apple AirPods 🎧

…and so much more!!

Join us for the Blessing of the Animals Event! Big, small, scaly, furry or feathered pets are all welcome. Rev. Dr. Stephen Heinzel-Nelson and his clergy team also perform blessings in remembrance of beloved animal companions who have crossed over the rainbow bridge.

This is a free event for all pet parents! Register today: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mk7npzx/lp/61a47636-1bf3-4e5b-9c1b-082915d28f7f

Note: All pets must be leashed or in a pet carrier. We can accommodate fearful, anxious, handicapped, or geriatric pets!

We're off to St. Louis this weekend for the International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society Symposium (IVECCS) ✈️

Swing by our booth and discover how we’re Leading the Way in veterinary medicine! Check out our career opportunities and grab some awesome swag ✨

We hope everyone has a safe and happy Labor Day 🇺🇸

Should your pet need medical care, our Robbinsville location is OPEN today. Our satellite locations are closed and will reopen tomorrow morning at 7AM.

Thank you to all our referral practices for joining Dr. Chauvet's Social VETworking lecture on seizures last night! It was wonderful to connect and exchange valuable neurological insights.

Shout out to our friends at Vets Choice Radiology for their sponsorship and support!

What a fun night at the final Bark at the Park game with Trenton Thunder Baseball ⚾️ It’s always a pleasure connecting with fans and their furry friends. 🐾

We’re honored to support the "Dog of the Day" Program, working to help shelter dogs find their furever families.

Today we remember all of the pets that are waiting for us on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. 🌈

This week marks 6 months since we said goodbye to our hospital cat, Oliver ❤️‍🩹 We miss him dearly. Please feel free to share your favorite photos and memories in the comments below - we would love to remember them with you.

We are on the lookout for blood donor superheroes!

Just as in human medicine, blood products are a life-saving resource for critically ill or injured pets. Time is of the utmost importance when blood and plasma products are required, and can often be difficult to find.

The Benefits of Pet Blood Donation:
❤️ A complimentary physical exam at every donation
❤️ A comprehensive blood screening, and a copy of all lab work for your records
❤️ Free blood typing should your pet ever needs emergency care or a transfusion
❤️ A free blood transfusion should your pet ever require one, receiving a unit of blood for every unit donated
❤️ A free bag of treats at every donation and tons of kisses and affection from our loving, nursing staff!

To see if your animal companion qualifies as our next life-saving superhero, take our quick, online eligibility survey at northstarvets.com/blood-bank

Furry friends make life brighter. ✨ Happy National Dog Day!

Howie won't stop believing in having fun, even after a handful of surgeries! 🍩🩷

Howie, a 4-year-old Bulldog, visited our surgery team for chronic bilateral ear disease. He had been battling ear infections (otitis externa) for several months with a dermatologist but the medications were no longer working. Before our team could address his ear disease, Howie needed an initial surgery to correct his breed-associated conformational abnormalities since he was a Bulldog.

Two weeks after correcting his airway, Howie was finally ready to have both of his ear canals removed. In the span of 72 hours (to safely recover from his anesthetic events), Howie had both of his ear canals removed - a procedure called Total Ear Canal Ablations. After nearly a week-long stay in the hospital to monitor Howie closely, we are happy to report that he is well on his way to recovery! Keep sprinkling positivity, Howie!

2:00PM UPDATE: Great news! Our phones are back up and running. Thank you for your patience!

⚠️We're currently experiencing a region-wide phone outage.⚠️

For emergency or specialty services, text us at 609-630-4477 📲 We will provide an update as soon as possible. Our team is here for you and your pet!

Dr. Ahmed's adorable patients are expecting their bundles of puppy joy this September!

We did it... again! We are excited to announce our accreditation as a VECCS Level 1 Certified Facility, the highest level of certification. Our team is proud to be listed as the only VECCS Level 1 certified hospital in New Jersey.

Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society (VECCS) advocates to build the standards of infrastructure, staffing, equipment, supplies, medical records, and resources as the requirements for VECCS Certified Facilities.

This certification recognizes emergency and critical patient care facilities that meet or exceed the guidelines formulated by VECCS as centers of excellence.

Talk about personality! Meet Slug, a purr-fect Persian who got a clean bill of health from cardiology and couldn't wait to share the good news!

After years of their heroic service, Little Zee and Fez are hanging up their capes. Happy Retirement to our blood donor superheroes! Thank you for helping our team save countless lives.

Attention Technicians‼️🩺📢
Join our compassionate team and be a part of an organization that is leading the way in veterinary medicine.

If you're passionate about providing exceptional care and looking to grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment, we want to hear from you. Discover how you can make a difference with us!

Contact our Nursing Manager, Melissa, at [email protected]

Amanda keeping patients warm post-op ❤️ 12-year-old Toy Poodle, Latte, graduated from PetCure Oncology yesterday. Congratulations cutie!!

Dr. Zuendt and Dr. Friday teaching our surgery residents minimally invasive techniques to remove the gall bladder. Always Leading, Always Learning!