Business Details
26 Years
experience
Emergency
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Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Care in Robbinsville, NJ
NorthStar VETS was founded in 2000 by Dr. Daniel Stobie as a mobile surgery practice, evolving into one of the largest independently owned veterinary referral practices in the United States. With three state-of-the-art facilities in central New Jersey, South Jersey, and the Jersey Shore, we employ over 250 staff members, including 50+ veterinarians across 20+ specialties. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through collaborative case reviews twice daily, ensuring comprehensive treatment plans for every patient. We prioritize concierge-level service, personalized care, and advanced veterinary medicine, serving companion animals including dogs, cats, exotics, and wildlife.Our sustainability initiatives reduce our environmental footprint while enhancing employee well-being. As pet parents ourselves, we treat every animal as family, offering 24/7 emergency care and specialized services such as hemodialysis, oncology, and orthopedic surgery. Our team includes board-certified specialists with extensive experience in cardiology, neurology, and integrative medicine. We actively support local nonprofits and maintain affiliations with primary care veterinarians across the tri-state area. Our mission remains unchanged since inception: to provide revolutionary medical care with compassion and expertise.
Services
Emergency Care
Cardiology
Dentistry
Oncology
Neurology
Dermatology
Radiology
Ophthalmology
Avian & Exotics
Hemodialysis
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- 20+ veterinary specialties available for comprehensive care
- Collaborative case reviews twice daily for treatment optimization
- Award-winning, privately owned practice with personalized attention
- 24/7/365 emergency services with board-certified specialists
- Sustainability-focused hospital design reducing environmental impact
What people say
24/7 emergency access
Specialized exotic care
Compassionate staff
Advanced diagnostics
Life-saving treatments
Services
Emergency Care
Our 24/7 emergency department provides immediate care for critical conditions including trauma, poisoning, and acute illnesses. Board-certified specialists handle complex cases requiring advanced diagnostics and life-support systems. Services include CPR, transfusion medicine, and mechanical ventilation for pets needing urgent intervention.
Cardiology
Specialized treatment for cardiac conditions using echocardiography, ECGs, and interventional procedures. We manage congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and congenital diseases through minimally invasive techniques like pacemaker implantation and balloon valvuloplasty for optimal patient outcomes.
Oncology
Comprehensive cancer treatment combining chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgical oncology. Our team focuses on quality-of-life management through pain control and palliative care while offering cutting-edge therapies for tumors like lymphoma and osteosarcoma.
Avian & Exotics
Specialized medicine for birds, reptiles, and small mammals including surgical interventions and husbandry consultations. We treat exotic species from pet birds to zoo animals with expertise in species-specific conditions and advanced diagnostic imaging.
Hemodialysis
Life-saving dialysis services for acute and chronic kidney disease in pets. Our extracorporeal therapy unit provides specialized blood filtration treatments for animals requiring renal support through hemodialysis technology.
People
Daniel Stobie
Founder & Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Stobie founded NorthStar VETS in 2000 after completing a surgical residency at the University of Minnesota. With board certification in veterinary surgery, he pioneered the transition from mobile practice to multi-location specialty hospital.
Steven T. Berkowitz
Critical Care Specialist
Dr. Berkowitz brings extensive emergency medicine experience having worked at prominent specialty hospitals. Board-certified in ECC, he directs the Ann Smith Memorial Blood Bank and contributes to veterinary CPR guideline development.
Karen Meltzer
Cardiology Specialist
Dr. Meltzer specializes in managing complex cardiac cases including arrhythmias and congestive heart failure. With board certification from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, she contributes expertise in advanced echocardiographic techniques.
Christopher W. Shapley
Integrative Medicine Specialist
Dr. Shapley combines Eastern and Western medicine approaches for pain management and rehabilitation. Certified in veterinary acupuncture and herbal medicine, he develops holistic treatment plans for chronic conditions.
Nancy Vail-Archer
Medical Director - Maple Shade
Dr. Vail-Archer oversees operations at the Maple Shade location with expertise in emergency and critical care medicine. Her focus includes trauma management and post-operative care coordination for surgical patients.
Questions
What emergency services are available after hours?
Our Robbinsville, Maple Shade, and Brick locations provide 24/7/365 emergency veterinary care for urgent medical conditions.
Do you treat exotic pets?
Yes, our Avian & Exotics department specializes in care for birds, reptiles, pocket pets, and other exotic animals.
How do specialty appointments work?
Specialty appointments require referral from your primary care veterinarian through our dedicated consultation process.
What cardiology services are offered?
We provide echocardiography, arrhythmia management, and interventional cardiology procedures using advanced diagnostic equipment.
Are payment plans available?
We offer CareCredit financing options for qualifying patients to help manage veterinary care costs.
