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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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. |
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JAMES N. McKINLEY DVM, MS, DABVP-Avian
Dr. James McKinley received his bachelor's degree from Rider, his master's from Rutgers and then graduated from veterinary school at the University of Parma, Italy. He recently retired after 29 years of ownership of Amwell Bird Hospital in Hillsborough, NJ. In his spare time, Dr. McKinley has a second career as a high-school basketball official. He enjoys riding his Goldwing motorcycle and cultivates coral for the aquarium trade. Dr. McKinley tends to all manner of medical and surgical problems and health maintenance for all species of birds. He has appointment hours on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. |
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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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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JESSICA B.
Jessica started at Barnside in August 2016. She graduated from Ocean County College with an Associate's degree and studied at The Ohio State University before returning to NJ. She enjoys spending time with her family--she just got married (May 2017)!! When she's not experiencing adventures such as zip-lining, Jessica enjoys long walks with her 3 dogs (Emmy, Lucy, and Marla) |
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MICHELE M.
Michele has been at Barnside since August 2016. She has a Bachelor's of Science in Biology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. As a substitute teacher and a lifeguard, Michele worked extensively with two-legged children before switching to 4-legged ones. A former Women's Division I bowler, Michele enjoys wake-boarding, and walking her dogs: Mac, Coffee and Duke. When not engaging in sports, she enjoys spending time with her family. |
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HEATHER H.
Heather started at Barnside as a Pet-Care Assistant, but is now a Technician Assistant. She recently started classes at St. Petersburg College for her Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology. In her spare time she, enjoys spending time with family and boyfriend and taking her two dogs, TJ and Booka, for walks. |
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JACKLYN J.
Jacklyn started at Barnside as a Pet-Care Assistant, but is now a Technician Assistant. She has a Bachelor's in Biology from Rutgers University. Having grown up with an assortment of animals from hamsters & to turtles and kittens, she's always wanted to work in the veterinary field. Jacklyn enjoys spending time with her family, reading bike riding and going to LBI; and walking her dogs: Jersey, Riley and Chloe. |
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KELLY R.
Kelly just started at Barnside. She is a recent graduate from Virginia Tech where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences and minored in Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship. In her free time, Kelly enjoys running by the beach, taking hikes with her dog and relaxing but the pool with her family. |
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RYAN S.
Ryan just started at Barnside. He is a new graduate from James Madison University, where he earned his Bachelor's degree. An early go getter, Ryan started his own dog-walking service at the age of 8. He likes to spend his free time at the beach, playing sports and having out with friends and his siblings. |
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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DAWN W.
Dawn joined Barnside in July of 2016, but has over 25 years experience in the customer service field. She enjoys going to the auto racetrack (her husband races a Sprint-Car). Dawn likes reading, spending time with family, friends and her geriatric King Charles Cavalier Spaniel, Mandy. |
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MICHELLE B.
Michelle joined Barnside in August 2016. She has an Associate's degree from Brookdale Community College, and is currently enrolled at Penn Foster to become a Veterinary Technician. In her spare time Michelle enjoys bowling in a league with her family and fiancee. |
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LAURA L.
Laura has been at Barnside since December 2016. When not at Barnside, Laura also works as a singer in bands and for private events. She has an Associate's degree from Ocean County Community College and a Bachelor's degree from Kean University- both in Elementary Education. Laura earned the Silver award for Girl Scouts and she still enjoys camping, swimming and other activities with her friends and family. She enjoys spending time with her husband and her 3 cats: Patty Cake, Isabella and Precious. |
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ELAINE H.
A native of Point Pleasant, Elaine has a Bachelor's from Rutgers University in Sociology. She worked for over a decade with the NJ Dept of Environmental Protection and also worked for many years as a supervisor in facilities for people with intellectual disabilities. Elaine loves being outside, riding her bicycle and listening to music. She enjoys relaxing with her cat, Pickle. |
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KAITLYN C.
Kaitlyn just started at Barnside. A recent high school graduate, Kaitlyn is currently enrolled at Brookdale Community College, studying Health Science. When not working or studying, Kaitlyn enjoys going to the beach and spending time with her bulldog, Bailey. |
Pet-Care Assistants
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BRITTANY B.
Brittany just started at Barnside. She has a Bachelor's of Science from Rutger's University. During her time at Rutgers, Brittany worked at the farm on Cook campus caring for the pigs, goats, sheep and chickens. In her free time, she likes to read and draw. |
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CHIARINA W.
Chiara just started at Barnside. She is currently enrolled at Towson University in a Pre-Vet program. Chiara enjoys singing, reading, make-up and vacationing in LBI. Her large German Shepherd, Blake, a patient a Barnside, was the impetus for her to join our team. |
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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MELISSA M.
Melissa has been at Barnside since July of 2016. She initially started as a Technician Assistant, but she recently joined the night-owls of our staff. Before moving to NJ, he majored in biology at SUNY Orange. Melissa enjoys the outdoors hiking, camping and horseback riding. She has worked extensively on horse farms and continues to volunteer with a large-animal rescue sanctuary. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, her family and her Australian Shepherd mix Zora. |
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