Meet our Staff
The Veterinarians
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MEREDITH L. WELTNER-SHARIN VMD
Dr. Sharin graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with an undergraduate degree in Biology in 1993 and then also graduated from the School of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. After graduation she completed a year-long surgical-medical internship in Delaware. Dr. Sharin practiced in southern NJ for almost a decade before opening Barnside Veterinary Hospital in 2008. It has always been her desire to create and run a practice that delivered the highest caliber of patient care and owner education. Dr. Sharin lives in Belmar with her husband Michael. Together they enjoy sailing, skiing and spending time with their children, Jenna and Michael, and their pets. |
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BEVERLY D. DROTOS DVM
Dr. Beverly Drotos received her bachelor’s degree from University of Wyoming and then graduated from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. She has worked as a veterinarian in NJ for the past 13 years. Dr. Drotos enjoys spending her free time with her husband Jason and two boys Donovan & Eamonn. When she’s not taking care of pets and kids, Dr. Drotos enjoys gardening. Dr. Drotos has appointment hours on Tuesdays, Fridays and every other Saturday and Sunday. |
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JESSICA A. PALMISANO DVM
Dr.Jessica Palmisano received her bachelor's degree from Providence College and then graduated from St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine (including Clinical training at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine) in 2012. A native of Brick, NJ, Dr. Palmisano enjoys the beach, traveling and spending time with her French bulldog, Louie. Dr. Palmisano has appointment hours on Mondays, Thursdays and every other Saturday and Sunday. |
The Technicians
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SANDY D.
Sandy has been at Barnside Veterinary Hospital since we opened! With 25 years experience working in veterinary hospitals, we're excited that Sandy has taken on a Management position at Barnside. Don't worry, Sandy will always be available to give your baby and extra kiss or cookie! Sandy has an Associate's degree from Brookdale and a Bachelor's degree from Georgian Court. Sandy's current menagerie includes a coonhound, Honeybugs; 3 cats, Hermie, Nermal and Laramie and gerbil Blueberry. She enjoys playing softball, rooting for the Mets and Jets and spending time with family and friends. |
The Technician Assistants
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PETER L.
Peter has been at Barnside since May of 2015. He has an Associate's degree in photography from OCC and an Bachelor's degree in photography from Stockton College. Prior to joining Barnside he spent 5 years as a animal assistant at a large referral center. Peter enjoys photography and also works as a professional photographer. |
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NATALEE R.
Talee has been at Barnside since June of 2014. She had been in the veterinary field for over 12 years including work in the oncology department and ICU of a large referral center. Talee enjoys reading, spending time with her family and her geriatric pets: Australian shepherd, Katalya and cat, Nakotah. |
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MOLLIE C.
Mollie is enrolled in the online Penn Foster program to achieve her Certified Veterinary Technician degree. In her spare time she participates MMA classes. She enjoys running in the woods with her boyfriend and dog, a pitfall-rottweiler mix named MJ. |
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CORRYNE N.
Corryne joined Barnside in June 2016, but previously worked for several years at the Monmouth County SPCA. Although she spends most of her non-working hours with her son, in her spare time she enjoys taking her dogs to the beach. She has 2 pitbulls and 2 bulldogs- all rescues! |
Receptionists
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MELODY S.
Melody has been at Barnside since August of 2015. Melody is no stranger to a fast-paced setting, having worked for 12 years at Wendy's, having worked her way up to manger before joining Barnside. She enjoys spending time with her son. |
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JOAN R.
Photo & Bio coming soon! |
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MIKE S.
Photo & Bio coming soon! |
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DIANE H.
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Pet-Care Assistants
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KIM D.
Kim has been at Barnside since September of 2014. Kim applies her previous experience in the hotel and hospitality industry to making sure your pet's boarding experience at Barnside is 5-star. Kim only had cats and "pocket pets" growing up, but cared for many neighbor's dogs. Kim enjoys reading, raising seedling plants and spending time with her family and cat. |
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ELLIE M.
Ellie has been at Barnside since March 2016. She is currently studying at Ocean County College toward her Associate's degree in Biology. Ellie has many pet reptiles including an Leopard gecko, Little Lady and a bearded dragon, Gimli. She enjoys reading, going to the beach and RPG video games. |
Overnight Assistants
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LENNY C.
Lenny has been at Barnside since September of 2009! He attended St. Peter's College prior to joining Barnside. Lenny is actively involved in several TNR programs and cares for several large outdoor cat colonies. He enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 children. |
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NADINE W.
Nadine has been at Barnside since April of 2015. She has an Associate's degree from OCC and a Bachelor's degree in biology from Stockton College. She had worked in veterinary medicine for 35 years prior to joining Barnside. Nadine has worked in veterinary hospitals for 20 years. She enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 children. |
Groomers
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SUSAN J.
Sue has been at Barnside since June of 2013. She joined us when she moved to the area after more than 30 years of grooming at a boarding facility in north Jersey. A graduate of the American School of Dog Grooming, she attends many grooming expos to keep her skills as sharp as her scissors. Sue expertly grooms cats too! Sue enjoys riding her Palomino horse, Peyton. She also enjoys spending time with her husband and her pets: Lucy the Pomeranian and her cats: Churchill and Stoney. |
College Students
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Kelsey I.
Kelsey will be a senior at Rutgers University and is an Animal Science/Pre-Vet major. She is a "puppy-raiser" for the Seeing Eye. She works at The Farm at Rutgers. In her spare time she is actively involved in the Performing Arts dance troupes at Rutgers too. |
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Marianna S.
Marianna will be a senior at Delaware Valley College and is majoring in Small-Animal Science. At school she is actively involved in PAWS (a group which makes toys and blankets for local animal shelters). Part of Marianna's time at Barnside is also fulfilling her senior year "Experience360" project. In her spare she enjoys playing with her dog, Mia, running and hanging out with friends. |
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Julia M.
Julia is a Junior at Rowan University and is majoring in Biology. She is vice-president of the Neuroscience club and member of a Canine Companion for Independence club. She is on the Rowan club soccer team. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her friend and pets (which include a turtle and hermit crabs!) |
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Nicolette G.
Nicolette will be a sophomore at Stevens Institute studying Chemical Engineering. She manages the school's ice hockey team and is in the Alpha Psi Omega service fraternity. Nicolette actually "started" at Barnside as a client, with her dog Pebbles. In her spare time she enjoys reading and hanging out the beach. |
