About Beach Animal Hospital

We pride ourselves on providing a home away from home for you and your furry family member.

The origin story of Beach Animal Hospital starts with Sam, the black English Setter portrayed on our sign and logo. Sam, the long time beloved pet of Dr. Himes, suffered a severe abdominal bleed during the time when Dr. Himes was doing her internship at the prestigious Animal Medical Center in New York City. At surgery, the worst was confirmed. Sam had an aggressive cancer of the spleen. In order to care for Sam, Dr. Himes made the decision to leave New York City and return to her Ocean County home. Dr. Himes and Dr. Moreau reconnected and made the decision to bring top-notch veterinary care to Ocean County in the form of Beach Animal Hospital. Because of the holistic care Sam received: chemotherapy, echinacea tea, and a loving environment, she survived long past her predicted lifespan with cancer, and lived to see her likeness on the Beach Animal Hospital sign. Sam was the catalyst for the formation and the underlying ethos of our patient first philosophy and home away from home environment we’ve created at Beach Animal Hospital.

Meet Our Team

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. Alisha Siddons - received her DVM from Lincoln Memorial College in Tennessee in 2018. She returned to her home town and became Beach Animal Hospital’s newest veterinarian in 2018. She is passionate about veterinary medicine and her special interests include surgery, pediatrics and the maintenance of a fear-free environment at the animal hospital.

Dr. Sharon Toll - received her VMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1990 and has been a small animal practitioner for 36 years joining Beach Animal Hospital in 2022.

Dr. Margaret Yeaw - After 25 years with Beach Animal Hospital, as a dedicated house call and staff veterinarian, Dr.Margaret Yeaw has fully transitioned to a much deserved retirement. Dr.Yeaw has been an invaluable part of our team, providing exeptional care to countless patients and their owners. Her compassion, expertise and commitment to her patients have made a lasting impact on our practice and the lives of many. Thank you, Dr.Yeaw for your years of service and dedication. You will be greatly missed!