|
Our hours
are by appointment
with the utmost attention
to your scheduling needs:
Monday
thru Friday
8:00 AM to 7:30 PM |
Saturday
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
 Please e-mail or
write us with your
comments or suggestions:
ANIMAL
HOSPITAL
of SUSSEX
COUNTY
169 US
Highway 206,
PO Box 67
Augusta, NJ 07822
(Next to State Police)
(973) 579-1155 Fax
(973) 579-2908
ahsc@embarqmail.com
 The
Animal Hospital of Sussex County was constructed in 1986 using architectural plans meeting
the standards of the American Animal Hospital
Association (AAHA). The Hospital undergoes a biennial review to maintain its
membership in this prestigious organization.
The Hospital is centrally located
in Augusta, the "hub" of Sussex County. The facility is set back from highway
206 on a spacious three acre lot filled with towering maple trees, a stream and a large
lawn. Often, our clients walk their animals along the woodlands and on the grassy meadow
behind the clinic.
For those clients who cannot
visit our facility due to handling of their large pets, great number of pets, or
debilitating condition, our doctors will be happy to make house calls.
 Dr. Ted
Spinks, VMD
Under his guidance and
25 years of
experience, the hospital has earned the respect and trust throughout Sussex county as a
leader in the veterinary profession. He has brought the Hospital to a level of highest
marks for exceptional professionalism and compassion for the animal patients and their
owners.
Dr. Spinks, born and raised in
the Sandyston section of Sussex County, acquired his desire to become a veterinarian from
growing up on the family farm. There, he raised various farm animals, horses, dogs and
cats. He is an avid participant in the local community concerning animals, including 4-H
programs, school lecturing, Cow Kids programs, and is a speaker at various feline and
canine breeder clubs. He is an active member of the N.J. Veterinary Medical Association,
A.V.M.A. and the American Animal Hospital Association.
Graduating with honors from our
local Pope John XXIII High School, completing his undergraduate degree in Animal Science
in only 3 years from the Penn State University, and graduating from the University of
Pennsylvania in 1981, Dr. Spinks has returned to his hometown very well qualified.
Building the AAHA certified Animal Hospital in Augusta in 1986, after gaining experience
in practice in Pennsylvania and New York, he has maintained the quality in small animal
practice, using his experience and AAHA’s stringent standards for excellence in the
field of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery.
His special interests include
feline internal medicine and canine orthopedics. He is Penn Hip certified which enables
him to perform special tests to detect hip dysplasia in dogs at an early age. He has
always found an interest in difficult medical and surgical cases. In conclusion, your
companion animals will be in good hands with Dr. Spinks at the helm of the Animal Hospital
of Sussex County.
 Dr. Sheila Lounsberry brings 17 years
of veterinary experience to the
Animal Hospital of Sussex County. She graduated with distinction from Iowa
State University with a bachelor's of science in animal science and a
doctor of veterinary medicine. She is a certified veterinary acupuncturist
and is currently training for her veterinary chiropractic certificate as
well. She lives in Frankford with her husband, 2 cats, a dog and 2
Missouri Foxtrotted horses. She practices Holistic medicine at the
hospital on Tuesday evenings.
 Dr.
Pamela Schott graduated from the New York State College of Veterinary
Medicine at Cornell in 1987. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree
with a major in biochemistry from the Cornell University College of Arts
and Sciences, with distinction in all subjects. She grew up in Ridgewood,
NJ and has a life-long love for and fascination with animals of all kinds.
Prior to joining the Animal Hospital of Sussex County in 2006, Dr. Schott
practiced as an associate at the Animal Clinic of Morris Plains for 10
years, and has provided relief veterinary services for many animal
hospitals in Northern NJ. Dr. Schott is an active member of VIN (the
Veterinary Information Network) and thus has interactive, rapid access to
specialists in all areas of veterinary medicine all over the world.
Over the past 20 years as a practicing veterinarian Dr. Schott has
developed special expertise in treating avian, small mammal, reptile and
other unusual pet species. Her extensive knowledge of each species’ unique
needs and medical issues makes her Sussex County’s premier resource for
owners of exotic house pets. She can frequently be found in surgery with a
ferret needing adrenal gland removal, a guinea pig with a bladder stone,
or performing neuter surgery for any species. She recommends a physical
examination and consultation regarding nutrition and housing of your
exotic pet any time a new pet is added to your household, and on a regular
basis thereafter.
Another of Dr. Schott’s areas of interest is animal rescue and animal
welfare advocacy. She is active as a volunteer for Australian Shepherd
Rescue, and spent 10 days in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, treating
animals rescued from the floods. She serves as a veterinary consultant for
NJCAPSA (www.njcapsa.org),
a non-profit group helping to raise awareness of problems associated with
retail sales of puppies.
Dr. Schott lives with five rescued dogs, four cats, a ferret, goats, etc.,
as well as her own two human children.
 Dr. Kessel grew up in Fisher, West Virginia on a five generation beef
cattle farm. From an early age, she was interested in the farm animals
and was quick to decide upon a career in veterinary science. She was
involved in 4-H showing and judging livestock at county and state shows.
She was a member of the West Virginia Poultry Judging team in 1998 and
participated in the National Poultry Judging Contest.
Dr. Kessel graduated from Moorefield High School with honors and
completed an undergraduate degree with a Bachelor in Animal Science
from, West Virginia University in three years. She graduated from
Tuskegee University in 2007. Dr. Kessel is married and resides in Vernon
with their two dogs, Mack a Border Collie / Labrador mix and Madison a
Beagle / Hound mix (both are rescues) and a tabby cat named Ferris.
Dr. Kessel has specific professional interests in large animal
medicine including horses, cattle, sheep, goats and alpacas. She is very
excited to be joining the Animal Hospital of Sussex County.
To receive driving directions to the Animal Hospital
of Sussex County, please enter your address below and click "Get
Directions."
Map by Maps On Us
Map Data Copyright Etak, Inc. 1984-1998. Use Subject to License
|
