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Route 516 Animal Hospital

Our Veterinarians Want The Best For Your Pet

Your pet will receive the highest quality care when they visit our hospital. From routine checkups to emergency treatments, 516 Animal Hospital has got it all covered! Learn more about the amazing team that will be taking care of your pet below.

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Dr. Michael Cummings
Dr. Michael Cummings joined our hospital in 2008. He attended the University of Georgia, college of veterinary medicine, and received his DVM in 1999. In his spare time, Dr. Cummings likes to garden, play darts with friends, scuba dive, and attend concerts. A fun fact about Dr. Cummings is that he is from Liverpool, England!
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Dr. Marni Cohen
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Dr. Karen Radano

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Raelynn, Practice Manager
Raelynn joined our hospital in April of 2013 as a part time CSR. After only a few short months, she knew this was the career she wanted to have and eventually came on as a full-time employee. Since then, she has worked her way up to becoming a Practice manager as of November 2021, which is one of her biggest accomplishments. In her spare time, Raelynn loves to spend time with her husband Ryan and her two cats, go to the beach, watch movies, spend time with friends and read. A fun fact about Raelynn is that she loves to decorate for the holidays and can’t resist buying more decorations every year!
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Katie, Practice Manager

Katie joined our hospital in January 2008 as a CSR. Throughout her career here, she has continuously grown into many different leadership roles until finally becoming a practice manager in November of 2021. In her spare time Katie loves to do her favorite role of all, being a mom and spending time with her three children Parker, Maggie, Ellie, her Husband Scott and her two cats. She also loves to cook, garden, spend time with friends and jam out to some good 90’s hip hop in her mom van! A fun fact about Katie is that she was a baby model which led her to be a guest on the Merv Griffin show.

Melissa, Veterinary Technician

Melissa joined the hospital in May of 2016 but has been in the industry since 2001. She has always loved animals and it shows how she cares for them. Her goal is to one day move to Florida and soak up the sunshine with her family and her 2 dogs. In her spare time, Melissa loves to travel and can often be found planning her next trip somewhere fun. A fun fact about Melissa is that aside from dogs and cats she has a love for horses and goes horseback riding whenever she can!

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Melisa, Veterinary Technician

Melisa joined our hospital in October of 2016. She is a true animal lover at heart and has been working in this field since 2000! In her spare time Melisa loves going to beach and spending time with her family and her dog Comet. A fun fact about Melisa is that she likes to bake and always tries to be creative with her decorating!

Lydia Technician Assistant

Lydia joined the hospital in October of 2019 as a kennel assistant and worked her way up to a tech assistant in February of 2021. She is currently in school for medical imaging sciences and is expected to graduate in May 2022. She will be continuing her education and attending Rutgers school of health professions for diagnostic medical sonography. Lydia hopes to become a pediatric ultrasound technician and possibly one day move back to the vet field to do diagnostic medical sonography for animals. In her spare time, she loves to hike and play with her dogs. A fun fact about Lydia is that she loves to express herself at EDM shows and attend as many musical festivals as she can.

Janine, Client Service Representative
Janine joined our hospital in July of 2009. Within that amazing length of time, she has also accomplished getting her teaching degree from Rutgers University and now has been teaching 4th grade for ten years! In her spare time, Janine loves to snuggle with her two cats, Poppy and Liam, and her two dogs, Otis and Winston. She also enjoys going plant shopping and working out. A fun fact about Janine is that she is married to her high school sweetheart Dan!