Michael Tuder, DVM

Dr. Michael Tuder is a graduate of PHU National University.  A warm and caring veterinarian, Dr. Tuder has been practicing in Hudson County since 1982 and is a past President of the New Jersey Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery.  In April 2006, Dr. Tuder became the only Board Certified Veterinary Laser Surgeon in the metropolitan area as determined by the Veterinary Laser Surgical Society.  

Dr. Tuder has been providing veterinary services for Bayonne, Hoboken, Jersey City and other areas with their rabies control programs for many years.  In addition, he is the City Veterinarian for Bayonne and Hoboken.  Dr. Tuder is also accredited by the United States Department of Agriculture for International Animal Transport.  He has been in practice for 26 years and is married with two children.  His hobbies include golf and tennis, and he especially enjoys traveling.  At the present he has two standard poodles named

"Kasey" & "Max".

Lisa Capelli-Truppner, DVM

Dr. Capelli has been practicing with us since her 1997 graduation from Michigan State University and specializes in small animal medicine.  She was born and raised in Hoboken with extensive family still living in town. 

Dr. Capelli is married to her wonderful husband, Bobby and her hobbies include water sports, boating and tennis.  She loves traveling and the beach.  Dr. Capelli has 4 cats named "Baxter", "Sammy", "Jenny" and "Miss Presley".

Janirka S.R. Ponce, DVM

Dr. Ponce has been with us as an associate veterinarian since 2001.  She earned her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Kansas State University with a specialty in small animal medicine.  Dr. Ponce loves to travel, read (both for leisure and for her profession) and enjoys great food.  She cherishes her parents and family and she loves all animals, especially her amazing miniature schnauzer and partner-in-crime, "Dali".

Victor T. Rendano Jr., VMD, MS, DACVR, DACVR(RO)
Board certified in Radiology and Radiation Oncology

Dr. Rendano graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1972.

Following veterinary school, he continued his studies by completing an internship and residency at the University of Guelph and a Master of Science Degree at Washington State University.

After finishing a rigorous training program, he was inducted as a diplomate into the  American College of Veterinary Radiology and received his board certification 1975.  In 1976, Dr. Rendano accepted a tenure track faculty position in the Department of Clinical Sciences at Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Rendano worked at Cornell as an associate professor and senior radiology clinician for 20 years. In 1996, Dr. Rendano retired from his position at Cornell Veterinary School in order to study radiation oncology and pursue a career in private practice.  Having completed his radiation oncology studies at Cornell University, Colorado State University, University of Wisconsin, Washington State University and the SUNY Medical Center in Syracuse, New York, Dr. Rendano was awarded board certification in veterinary radiation oncology in 2001.  Dr. Rendano has published over 100 papers and has lectured throughout the world. The New York State Veterinary Medical Society and the University of  Pennsylvania Alumni Society have honored him for his outstanding career and his dedication to the veterinary profession. A firm believer in veterinary continuing education, Dr. Rendano has offered radiology film reading sessions, ultrasound lectures and wet labs to primary care veterinarians.

Ken Heilpern, VMD

Dr. Ken Heilpern is originally from New City, NY. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science from Cornell University in 1997.  He earned his Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris (Latin for Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) from the University of Pennsylvania in 2001.  He is accredited by the USDA for International Health Certificates. 

He is happily married to his wonderful wife, Alyse. They have 3 children a daughter named Charlotte, a dog named Desdemona and a cat named Amelia.  In his spare time he enjoys spending time with family, surfing the internet, and poker.

Alanna Chesney, DVM

Dr. Chesney has a B.S. in Biology from William and Mary College and earned her DVM Degree from Cornell University.  She grew up with a golden retriever and a horse.  Dr. Chesney rode horseback competitively throughout high school and college.  She currently lives in Manhattan with her husband, a corporate lawyer and Mrs. Magoo, their little old rescue poodle-mix.  Among her hobbies, Dr. Chesney enjoys trying to cook, reading and hopefully starting to ride again.

Kristen Simko, VMD

Dr. Simko received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from the University of Notre Dame and her Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris degree from the University of Pennsylvania.  She grew up in Manalapan, NJ and is happy to finally be back in the area.  Dr. Simko currently lives in Hoboken and is enjoying city life with her dog, “Toby”, and cat, “Foster”.

Vivian Ng, DVM

Dr. Vivian Ng is originally from Brooklyn, NY. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Northeastern University in Boston, MA.  After college she stayed in Boston to do research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for a few years before she moved on to veterinary school in Prince Edward Island, Canada.  She received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Prince Edward Island.  She is happy to be close to her roots again and strives to maintain the health and well-being of her own animal family and the companion animals that are her patients.  

Christopher Shapley, DVM

Dr. Shapley received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and Master Of Science in Conservation Biology from Montclair State University.  He received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA.  Dr. Shapley grew up in Toms River, NJ where he and his mother were volunteer wildlife rehabilitators for the Pinelands Sanctuary for Wildlife.  He has trained in multiple martial arts styles and ridden horseback since he was a child.  Dr. Shapley currently resides in Glen Ridge, NJ with his two dogs, Bogey and Pearl.  In his spare time he enjoys swimming, surfing and continuing his training in the martial arts.

Dr. McCormack was born in Philadelphia and grew up in southern New Jersey.  She earned her B.S. from Drexel University in Philadelphia and her DVM from the Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.  Dr. McCormack currently lives in New York with her husband and two cats, Foo (a rescued diabetic) and Sophia.  In her free time she enjoys exploring the city and its many cuisines, seeing live music and traveling.  In the winter you can find her on a mountain snowboarding.

Dr. Jolanta was born and raised in Poland, and although she has lived in New Jersey for 20 years now, she remains fluent in Polish.  She received her B.S. in Biology from Seton Hall University and D.V.M. degree from St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine in Grenada, West Indies.  Dr. Jolanta is happy to finally return home to her family and beloved Boxer, "Junior".  At home she enjoys outdoor activities with her niece, nephews and dog as well as traveling and reading.

Dr. Gray received her Bachelor of Science at Quinnipiac University and her DVM at Western University in beautiful Southern California.  Although she enjoyed her time on the west coast, she couldn't wait to return to her hometown of Ringwood, NJ.  Dr. Gray currently resides back in Ringwood where she is enjoying life in the suburbs with her dog, "Kody," and cat, "Potter".  In her free time, Dr. Gray loves to run, ski, travel and spend time with family and friends.

Dr. Munro received her B.S. from Colorado State University and her D.V.M. degree from Oregon State University - College of Veterinary Medicine.  She currently lives in Manhattan with her husband, Dan, and two dogs, Riley and Bruser.  She loves to travel, hike with her dogs and is an avid runner, having recently completed her first marathon.  

Kate Norby, DVM

Dr. Norby received her BS in Biology from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, VA and her DVM from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in beautiful St. Kitts, West Indies.  She completed her veterinary clinical year at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. 

Although Dr. Norby has lived all over, she was raised in Pt. Pleasant, NJ and is thrilled to be so close to family and friends once again.  She currently resides in Hudson County with her rescued island cat (and love of her life), "Stuart".