Meet the Staff

Meet our Staff

Veterinarians

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.

ROBERT G. CIMER DVM
Dr. Cimer graduated from Rutgers University- Cook College in 1984 with a Bachelor's of Science. He received his veterinary degree from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 1988.

Dr. Cimer worked for many years as an associate veterinarian in the Tom's River area before he founded and owned Calling All Creatures Veterinary Hospital. Active in the community, Dr. Cimer is on the Board of Directors of the Toms River Community Medical Center; and is a long-time member of the Toms River Elks Club, rising to the rank of Exhalted Ruler of his local Chapter #1875.

Author of "Almost a Real Doctor: One Veterinarian's Struggle to Survive in a Dog-Eat-Dog World"; Dr. Cimer lives in Toms River with his wife and enjoys spending time with his adult children.

Technician Assistants

NATALIE C.
Natalie started at Barnside May 2021. She is currently taking online classes through Penn Foster toward her Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology.

Natalie enjoys spending time with her husband and her pets: Sadie, Koda Foxy, & Penny.

KAREN M.
Karen started at Barnside July 2025. She has previously worked at an equine physical rehabilitation center in Kentucky. Karen was a Military Police Officer in the US Army.

Karen enjoys spending time with her family.

Receptionists

DAWN W.
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS AT BARNSIDE!!!
Dawn joined Barnside in July of 2016. She has over 30 years experience in the retail customer service field.

Dawn is an excellent baker (supplying Barnside staff with many treats). Although she is an avid reader, she also enjoys the guilty pleasure of binge watching television. Dawn enjoys going to the auto racetrack (her husband races a Sprint-Car), and spending time with family and friends.

DAWN K.
Dawn joined Barnside in September 2023. In addition to working at Barnside, Dawn is a full-time Nursing Executive Director in the world of human medicine. She has a Doctoral degree in Healthcare Administration from Capella University.

Dawn enjoys traveling with her daughter to Walt Disney World as frequently as time allows. She shares her home with 4 dogs and 6 cats.

DAVID F.
David joined Barnside in July 2024. Always interested in theater, David attended Douglas Anderson (magnet high school for the performing arts) in Florida. After moving North, he received a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from Kean University and enjoyed a theatrical career in NYC, as well as parts in film and television..

A recent transplant to the Jersey Shore, he and his husband enjoy spending time with their rescue pitbull, Luna and their seven cats: Aster, Basil, Bruni, Floki, Hugo, Spanky, and Orion.

Pet-Care Assistants

SAMANTHA M.
Samantha joined Barnside in August 2021. A recent high school graduate from Point Pleasant High School, she is currently enrolled at Ocean County College.

Overnight Assistants

ROBYN L.
Robyn started at Barnside in January 2018. She started as a Pet-Care Assistant, then became a Technician Assistant. Due to family commitments, Robyn recently switched to the Overnight Assistant position.

She received her Associate's degree in Science from Ocean County College. Robyn earned a certificate from the Stratford Career Institution for Veterinary Assistant and is currently taking online classes through Penn Foster toward her Associate's degree in Veterinary Technology.

Robyn previously worked as a caregiver at The Open Door, a facility for persons with developmental and mental health challenges. When she's not working, studying, and taking care of her two young children, Robyn enjoys spending time with her poodles: Nala and Daisy.

TONI P.
Toni started at Barnside in February 2018. She has many years working in human medical offices, but was happiest during her time at the Humane Society and doggy-daycare facilities.

Toni enjoys spending time with family and her cat Wayne and mixed-breed dog, Reese.

Student Employees

NEIL R.
Neil started at Barnside in May 2023. He is currently attending the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. He is a graduate from TCNJ with a Bachelor's degree in Biology.

Neil enjoys working with cats. His family has several cats, and he has a cat, Savannah, and a corn snake, Alfredo. Neil enjoys fresh-water fishing, ecology and local herpetology.

KIERAN L.
Kieran started at Barnside in June 2025. He is starting his senior year at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Kieran will be applying to veterinary school.

Kieran enjoys spending time at the beach and with his family.

KATIE W.
Katie started at Barnside June 2026. She finished her freshman year at University of New Hampshire. She is interested in working with cows.

Katie recently received her Gold Award with the Girl Scouts.

Groomers

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