Toms River Animal Hospital

Bios

• Richard Levine

  VMD

  Professional:. June 1981 to August 1982 - Associate Veterinarian Toms River Animal Hospital August 1982 to Present - Medical Director Toms River Animal Hospital May 1982 to May 1987 - New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association - Executive Board Representative May 1985 - Jersey Shore Veterinary Medical Association Veterinarian of the Year June 1987 to September 1993 - American Animal Hospital Association - Leadership Team April 2007 - NAVC Scholarship Recipient -Soft Tissue Surgery </ul> Professional Associations: AVMA, AAHA, Jersey Shore VMA, AAV, AARV and NJVMA Personal: Dr. Levine is married to Catherine Drake and has two children, Julia and Bridget Hobbies: Karate, Cycling, Winter Sports, Photography.

• Michelle Cordes

  DVM

  Dr. Cordes earned her undergraduate degree and her DVM from Iowa State University. She was born in Illinois and raised in Iowa. Her parents and brother still reside in Iowa. Dr. Cordes lives on a farm with 3 horses, 2 pygmy goats, 2 German Shepherds and 2 cats. In her free time, Dr. Cordes enjoys cooking, baking and watching movies.

• Meghan Jaskot

  DVM

  Dr. Jaskot attended Rutgers University and Cook College for her undergraduate work and earned her DVM from The Ohio State University. She also studied abroad at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia for 5 months while at Rutgers. Dr. Jaskot grew up in Milltown, NJ. She lives with her husband and 4 dogs, Cadence, Pickle, Tossa, and Kona. Dr. Jaskot's interests include cycling, gardening and travel.

• Michele Reimer

  DVM

  Dr. Reimer attended Cook College, Rutgers University for her undergraduate and earned her DVM at University of Tennessee. She did her internship and residency at Virginia Tech. She became board certified in small animal internal medicine in 1999. Dr. Reimer has a dog and 4 cats.

• Rachel Ticktin

  VMD

  Dr. Ticktin grew up in Roosevelt, New Jersey and received her undergraduate degree in Biology from Bryn Mawr College. Dr. Ticktin received her masters degree from the College of New Jersey and earned her VMD from the University of Pennsylvania. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors, playing softball and basketball, hiking, traveling, kayaking and spending time with her pets.

• Suzanne Ellis

  DVM

  Dr. Ellis attended The University of Tennessee for her undergraduate degree, and earned her DVM at Ross University. After living and working in Minnesota for 2 years, she returned to New Jersey and began working at Toms River Animal Hospital in 2000. Dr. Ellis lives with her husband, 2 children, 3 cats and 1 dog. Dr. Ellis enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with her family.

• Albert Fernandez

  DVM

  Dr. Fernandez grew up in Queens, NewYork and received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Stony Brook University. He attained his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at St. George's University, and did his clinical training at the University of Pennsylvania. After graduation, he completed an internship in medicine and surgery at the New York City Veterinary Specialists. He is interested in surgery and developing skills in exotic animal medicine. He also desgined and maintains the hospital fish tanks. In his free time, he enjoys the outdoors, playing basketball, hiking, traveling, and spending time with his fiance, his dogs Zoe and Loca, his cats Tollee and Turtle, and his many fish and crustacean friends.

  Education:

• Karen Radano

  DVM

  Dr. Radano received her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Spanish at Rutgers College. She later earned her DVM from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She currently resides with her husband and daughter. They own a large mixed breed dog rescued from the Ohio shelter prison program. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling and outdoor activities.