About Us

DOCTORS

Dr. Laurel C. Himes - received her VMD from the University of Pennsylvania in 1994.  She went on to intern at the Animal Medical Center in New York City before opening Beach Animal Hospital in 1995.  Her special interests include geriatric and integrative medicine.

Dr. Robert E. Moreau -  received his DVM from the University of California at Davis in 1985 and interned at the West Los Angeles Veterinary Medical Group in 1986.  He completed a three year residency in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in 1993.  He is Board Certified in Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care.  His special interests include critical care, surgery and the treatment of animals with cancer.

Dr. Margaret F. Yeaw - received her VMD from the University of Pennsylvania in 1980.  She joined Beach Animal Hospital in 2001.  Her special interests include feline medicine as well as the provision of personalized health care through house call visits.

VETERINARY TECHNICIANS

Lisa Togneri - Lisa is a Registered Veterinary Technician in the State of New Jersey.  She has been on the Beach Animal Hospital Team since 1997.  Her special interests include pediatrics, critical care nursing and physical therapy.  Lisa is also in charge of all hospital adoptions.

Lauren Dalkowski - Lauren has been on the Beach Animal Hospital Team since 1998.  Her special interests include anesthesia and dentistry. 

Kristine Montekio - Kristine has been on the Beach Animal Hospital Team since 2004.  Her special interests include anesthesia and surgery. She was accepted to U of P!!!!

Lindsay Jenkins - Lindsay has been on the Team, on a part time basis, since 2005.  She is currently attending Monmouth University. 

RECEPTIONISTS

Susan MacGregor - Susan has been an integral member of the Team since 1999.  She performs well under pressure.  Susan is an accomplished artist and her work is prominently displayed in the Hospital.

Michelle Pitre - Only her parents know her as Michelle.  Mikey has been with the Team since 2004.  She is always in a good mood and her laugh is infectious.  In her spare time Mikey helps to rescue and treat tortoises and turtles for a local shelter.

KENNEL ASSISTANTS

Kristi Ascolese - Kristi has been on the Beach Animal Hospital Team since 2006. 

Jen Durando - Jen has been on our Team since 2008.

Kim Reid - Kim has been with the Team since 2008.