Dr. Caitlin Verhalen

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I graduated in 2018 from Ross University and completed my clinical year at Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine. I’ve since returned back home to the North New Jersey area, as I actually grew up right here near Lake Hopatcong!   Since a very early age, when my first job involved working with animals, I knew I…

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Dr. Darnelle Blackman

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Dr. Blackman joins Heart + Paw from Tranquility Veterinary Clinic where he honed his clinical and surgical skills following his time as a veterinarian at Banfield Pet Hospital in East Hanover, New Jersey. Dr. Blackman earned his doctorate in veterinary medicine from St Georges University and completed his clinical training at Louisiana State University. He…

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Jennifer Zanetti

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Jennifer comes to Lake Hopatcong with over 25 years of experience in the veterinary field.  She began working in the industry in the mid-1990’s as a veterinary receptionist and quickly transitioned to the role of veterinary assistant. Driven by her love of medicine and passion for animal welfare, she pursued the path of becoming a…

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Dr. Isabela Marmolejo

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Dr. Isabela Marmolejo (also known as “Dr. Izzie”) earned her doctorate in veterinary medicine from Ross University and completed her clinical training at Texas A&M University. She has been a life-long animal lover of all shapes and sizes – her original intent was to become a zoological veterinarian. However, during her clinical year, she gained…

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