Our Hospital
Stockton Veterinary Hospital establishes a new benchmark for community based Veterinary Care. By combining the highest standard of veterinary medicine and the newest, cutting edge technology, Stockton Veterinary Hospital inspires confidence and loyalty from new patients and existing customers alike. Through compassion and innovation our clients and patients realize our commitment not only to veterinary excellence but also state-of- the-art diagnostic and therapeutic care, from the beginning to the end. This includes, but is not limited to, promoting health and well-being, both physically and behaviorally, and alleviating illness, pain and suffering.
The impetus behind this vision is simple; provide the finest, most advanced medical and diagnostic technology and pair that with a fundamental desire to be an integral part of the community. In addition, promote superior health and well being through effective education for those passionate about their pets.
Services range widely from prophylactic pet wellness and behavior, to elective and emergency surgical procedures. In addition, SVH will utilize a number of highly sophisticated diagnostic and treatment modalities currently unavailable at other local hospitals.
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Staff
Veterinarian
Charlotte Read-Kydd, BVSc, MRCVS aka, "Dr. Charlie”
Trained at the prestigious University of Liverpool in England, and Cornell University, NY, “Dr. Charlie” has been in practice since 2003. She started work as a large and small animal veterinarian in England and Wales, and then moved to Hunterdon County where she is now a resident of neighboring Frenchtown, NJ, with her husband Angus. After over a decade of experience in local practice, Dr. Charlie has had the opportunity to identify the specific needs of our local community.
Through Stockton Veterinary Hospital, it is her intent to create a facility consistent with these sensibilities and a vehicle to continue to serve her growing family of patients and owners.
She also enjoys her three dogs, Tatty, Theo Burger and Indigo. Dr Charlie is excited to be located on the Delaware river due to the benefits it offers – biking, kayaking, hiking the trails, and all the river towns along the way.
Veterinarian
Shawn Day, VMD
Dr. Day grew up in New Jersey always knowing he wanted to be a veterinarian. He started his journey at the University of New Hampshire, where he received his bachelor’s degree in pre-veterinary medicine. From there, he attended the veterinary program at the University of Pennsylvania where he graduated in 2000. He then completed a rotating internship in emergency medicine and surgery in the Boston area before entering private practice.
Dr. Day enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, especially internal medicine, dermatology, and soft-tissue surgery. He also loves how this career gives him the unique opportunity to not only help animals, but the families who care for them.
He shares his home with his amazing husband Phil and their three wonderful boys. They are also joined by an army of pets, their dog Waffles, their two cats Bacon and Eggs, and 2 rats, Ratzo and Ratatouille! In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family on outdoor adventures, photography, food, travel, theater, and playing the piano.
Certifified veterinary technician
Alyssa, CVT
technician
Nicole
technician
Tom
technician
Samantha
hospital director
Angus
cSR
Joelle, Lead CSR
csr
Steph
csr
Ashley
On-Site Specialists by Appointment
VETERINARY ONCOLOGY SPECIALIST
Matthew Hamilton, DVM, DACVIM(O)
Dr. Hamilton has worked in veterinary medicine his entire life, starting as kennel help at the age of 14. After completing his undergraduate degree in psychology, he stayed at Colorado State University to complete his doctorate of veterinary medicine. Dr. Hamilton spent two years in general practice in Las Vegas then went on to start his oncology residency at Michigan State University.
As a board-certified veterinary oncologist, Dr. Hamilton has been commissioned to start multiple oncology departments in the northeast, he participates in clinical trials and is asked to do lectures frequently. He deeply enjoys the bettering of lives of oncology patients and working with their owners to ensure the best quality of life possible. This passion motivated Dr. Hamilton to bring oncology specialty care to the general practice setting, allowing some pet owners, their veterinarians, and specialists to work together in one setting.
When not at work, Dr. Hamilton enjoys hobby farming and tending to all his critters.
VETERINARY Specialty Surgeon
Dennis Ting, DVM, DACVS-SA
Dr. Dennis Ting is originally from Southern California where he attended the University of California, San Diego for his undergraduate work in the field of Animal Physiology and Neuroscience. He then earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of California, Davis in 2003. In the following year, Dr. Ting returned to Southern California to complete a one-year internship in small animal medicine and surgery. With a growing interest in small animal surgery, he completed a surgery specific internship in Denver followed by an orthopaedic research fellowship at Michigan State University. Dr. Ting then stayed on with Michigan State University and completed his residency training in small animal surgery.
Dr. Ting is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He has particular interests in orthopaedics, traumatology, and oncologic surgery. He is trained in minimally invasive surgeries such as fluoroscopic-assisted fracture repair.
Dr. Ting has published a number of original orthopaedic articles in various veterinary journals and has presented numerous lectures on international, national and local levels. He remains active in veterinary continuing education and is a leading instructor in veterinary orthopaedic courses.