Meet our team
Our Veterinary Team
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.
Dr. Michael Cummings
Dr. Marni Cohen
Dr. Karen Radano
Bio coming soon!
Raelynn, Practice Manager
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!
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!
Emily, Technician Assistant
Emily joined the practice in September of 2019. One of her biggest accomplishments is receiving her approved veterinary assistant license but she hopes to continue her education and become a certified veterinary technician. Emily is always willing to learn and recently added performing dental surgeries to her list of accomplishments! In her spare time, she enjoys attending concerts, playing Xbox, and watching horror movies. A fun fact about Emily is that she never learned how to swim or ride a bike!
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.
Lori, Lead Client Service Representative
Lori joined our hospital in February of 2020. Prior to joining the vet industry, Lori worked in human medical offices which gave her the skills and knowledge to adjust quickly to helping furry patients instead. In her spare time, Lori loves to cook, catch up on her favorite tv shows, or spend time with her husband, son, and cat Gumby. A fun fact about Lori is that she loves horses and often takes trips to ride the Clydesdales in Pennsylvania!
Rachel, Client Service Representative
Rachel joined the hospital in February of 2017 as a part-time CSR. Since then, she has worked her way up to be one of our full-time seniors. She has always had a love for animals and can always be caught taking a picture of our furry clients. In her spare time, Rachel loves to go on adventures with her son, play bingo or spend time with friends. A fun fact about Rachel is that she loves to make people laugh and can always be counted on to put a smile on your face!
