NorthStar VETS - Brick

09/17/2024

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

09/13/2024

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).

09/12/2024

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!

09/11/2024

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

09/06/2024

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!

09/03/2024

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 ✨

09/02/2024

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.

08/30/2024

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!

08/29/2024

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.

08/28/2024

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.

08/27/2024

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

08/26/2024

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

08/22/2024

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!

08/21/2024

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!

08/20/2024

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

08/15/2024

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.

08/14/2024

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!

08/14/2024

08/07/2024

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.

07/26/2024

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

07/18/2024

Way to go, Dior! Your 7 new puppies are as adorable as you are! 🐾

07/15/2024

Congratulations, Dr. Sanchez on passing The North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE)!

Born and raised in Mexico City, Dr. Sanchez received her veterinary medical degree from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (FMVZ-UNAM). Following graduation, she completed a rotating small animal internship and residency in Medicine and Surgery for Dogs and Cats at UNAM. She then completed a PhD at the UNAM and the National Cancer Institute of Mexico (INCan). Dr. Sanchez worked as the Chief of Oncology at the largest public veterinary hospital in Latin America (HVCDMX – Mexico), and then went on to pursue further research training and medical specialization. She completed her post-doctoral research at the Unit of Biomedical Cancer Research (IIB-UNAM/INCan), and finally moved to Wisconsin where she completed a residency in Medical Oncology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Sanchez joined the NorthStar VETS® team in March 2023.

We're pleased to announce that weekend Oncology appointments are now available. If you are interested in scheduling a consultation, please contact us at (609) 259-8300

07/11/2024

Protect the paws 🐾 Keep your pet safe from hot pavements by choosing shady paths or cooler times for walks.

07/04/2024

Keep your furry friends safe this 4th of July with these tips!

💥 Fireworks can cause anxiety in pets, and today sees the highest number of pets reported missing. Keep them indoors where they feel safe and protected from the noise.

🌽 Be cautious with barbecue foods like corn on the cob, as they can lead to serious obstructions if ingested. Keep them out of reach while grilling!

🏊‍♂️ Avoid letting pets drink chlorinated water and ensure pool chemicals are securely stored away.

Our Robbinsville location is OPEN today. Should your pet require Emergency care, call us at (609) 259-8300

Our satellite locations (Brick & Maple Shade) are closed.