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Monday
8:00AM - 8:00PM
Tuesday
8:00AM - 8:00PM
Wednesday
8:00AM - 8:00PM
Thursday
8:00AM - 8:00PM
Friday
8:00AM - 8:00PM
Saturday
8:00AM - 12:00PM
Sunday
Closed
For after hours emergency care For after hours emergency care



Our Staff



Veterinarians

  • Dr. Steven Neuss , D.V.M


    Dr. Neuss was born in Newark NJ, and grew up in Livingston. He has been practicing veterinary medicine in New Jersey for over 20 years. Steve is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and a member of the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association. He also attends continuing education lectures monthly with the Metropolitan Veterinary Medical Association.
         Dr. Neuss is happily married to Dr. Neuss, (Joyce). She is a child and family therapist whose office is on the first floor of the hospital building.
    Joyce and Steven Neuss have two daughters, Lara is already an accomplished musician and Ilysa who is a photographer.  The Neuss family has one cat and too many dogs, including Norm who accompanies Joyce to work.
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  • Lisa M Confessore , D.V.M.


    Dr. Confessore grew up in Kearny, NJ. Dr. Lisa did her undergraduate
    work at Fairleigh Dickinson University and pursued her veterinary
    degree at North Carolina College of Veterinary Medicine Raleigh. 

     Lisa is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association as well as a member of the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association. She attends monthly continuing education lectures provided by the Metropolitan Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Lisa is married to Bob McGuire They have three children and of course a truly wonderful  Golden Retriever named Jeb.


Management

  • Ashley N Benson , Practice Manager


    Ashley has been with us for about 3 years now. She was a technician, then she was given the role of office manager and business administrator, and finally Practice Manager in July of 2008. She just celebrated her 1 year wedding anniversary with her husband Jason, and they have 2 sweet rescued kittens named Buster and Jasper. She is completing her bachelors degree in classical music performance next year. After that she plans to on to graduate school. She enjoys watching the practice grow, and loves her job! 

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Technicians

  • Yesenia Ayala


    Yesenia is our Head Technician. She has been with us since February of this year of 2008. She is the proud owner of a laid back, fat cat named Sylvester. She enjoys the fun working environment here, and the new puppies and kittens she gets to meet.

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  • Holly Dzamba


    Holly has been keeping our hospital immaculate since October of 2006.  When she is not keeping the hospital smelling and looking great, she cares for her  Papillon named Skylar. Her happiness comes from having her wonderful grandson Nicholas living with her. He keeps her laughing as only a 4 year old can! She enjoys being a part of the "team effort" atmosphere we have here at Packanack. We all love the animals, and she takes pride in how our whole hospital cares for each pet as our own.


  • Dina Giantonio


    Dina graced us with her prescence in September of 2007, and is starting in the nursing program at a nearby college in the fall. She has a rescued, crazy cute, mean kitty named Zach, and a fluffy, long-eared bunny named Mr. Hopkins. She enjoys helping and playing with all the cute dogs and cats, and without us she would not have found Zach!

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  • Melissa Rappaport


    Melissa joined our staff in December 2007, and has become a special part of our family. She recently married a local police officer, and they have a miniature schnauzer named Rosco and a not-so-miniature schnauzer named Roxie. Her favorite thing about working here is the interactions with all of the different animals, and she loves the people she works with. There is never a dull moment here, and she loves learning something new every day!


Reception Staff

  • Ellen Astudillo


    Ellen has been a friendly face at the reception desk since August of 2006. She helps our clients who call, and makes them feel at home when they come in. She has also been a professional photographer for over 20 years, specializing in candid wedding photography. She has been married for 24 years, has two daughters, a new grand-daughter, and 2 cats named Jett, and Lilly. She loves that working at Packanack is always an adventure, and eventhough it may get hectic at times, she enjoys the variety of clients and pets who come to see us.

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  • Kristine Cimino


    Kristine has been a receptionist with us since May 2007. She is one the first to greet you upon entering the hospital, and is a caring voice when you give us a call. When she in not here caring for the hospital, she takes care of her family at home, which includes her husband, her two step sons, her incredably handsome dog Drakko, and her new rescued pup Bowen. She also has a passion for interior decorating. She enjoys working in such a clean and beautiful hospital with such wonderful staff and doctors, and giving compassionate care to all of our patients and thier owners.