Dr. Alexander Wargo

Dr Wargo

Dr. Alex Wargo received his undergraduate degree in pre-veterinary and animal biosciences from University of Delaware. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 2023. Dr. Wargo is passionate about small animal dentistry, neurology, client education, and giant breed dogs.  Dr. Wargo lives in Philadelphia with his partner, their…

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Dr. Tori Plymouth

Dr. Tori Plymouth

Dr. Victoria “Tori” Plymouth was born and raised in Northeast Philadelphia. She earned her undergraduate degree in biology from Arcadia University in 2017. Dr. Plymouth completed her studies in veterinary medicine and received her VMD from University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2023. Rockledge Veterinary Clinic has always felt like a second home…

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Dr. Katie Higgins

Dr Katie Higgins

Dr. Katie Higgins was born and raised in Hazlet, New Jersey. She graduated from Stockton University in 2017 with a bachelor of science in biology. She then worked as a veterinary assistant before attending the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine where she received her Veterinary Medical Degree in 2023. During her time at…

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Dr. Martin Ortiz

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Dr. Ortiz grew up in Chester County, PA where he spent most of his life helping his parents with their mushroom business in Kennett Square. He is a first-generation college student who attended University of Delaware for his undergraduate degree. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 2023.…

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Dr. Steven Kelly

Dr Steven Kelly

Dr. Steven Kelly first became interested in veterinary medicine after his freshman year at The College of New Jersey. He worked as a kennel staff member at a small animal veterinary hospital during summer break and he fell in love with veterinary medicine. After graduating from The College of New Jersey, he went on to…

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Dr. Nicole Romanzi

Dr. Nicole Romanzi

Dr. Nicole Romanzi always knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. Her vast collection of stuffed animals were always well-cared for with a toy doctor’s kit, and learned to sew at a young age so that any rips and tears could be quickly repaired with minor surgery. As a child, she grew up with a…

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Dr. Amber Karwacki

Dr. Amber Karwacki

Dr. Karwacki received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Oklahoma State University. After graduating, she worked in New Jersey and Philadelphia both in private and corporate practice as well as with a guide dog school. Dr. Karwacki’s clinical interests include surgery, behavior, and ophthalmology. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association,…

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Dr. Tara Thompson

Dr Thompson

Dr. Tara Thompson was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, and she is a 2015 graduate of The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine. She lived in North Carolina after graduating from veterinary school and is moving back to Ohio to be closer to family, although she will miss the mild winters very much. She has…

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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. Corinne Perra

Dr Corinne Perra

Dr. Corinne Perra earned her Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from University of Northern British Columbia, Canada. Moving to a warmer climate, she pursued her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St Kitts with a clinical year at Oregon State. Following graduation, she relocated…

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