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Our Story
Our mission statement – compassionate care for pets and their pals — says it all. At South Branch Veterinary Services, we are dedicated to communicating a care plan made specifically for your pet’s needs and providing your pet with advanced medical preventative care, diagnostics, and treatment specifically tailored to their needs.
In addition to our AAHA Accreditation, we are also one of the first Fear Free Certified facilities in our area and are designated as a Cat Friendly Practice by the American Association of Feline Practitioners. Our entire team is trained in Fear Free communication and handling and works to make every pet’s visit to our facility free of stress and anxiety.
Services
Wellness Care
Dentistry & Oral Surgery
Surgical Services & Anesthesia
Vaccinations
Emergency Care
Health Certificates For Travel
Diagnostic Imaging
Onsite Laboratory
Other Services
Acupuncture
Our Team

Ann Ascher, DVM
Education: Auburn University-1983 Dr. Ascher considers herself lucky to have been able to follow her childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian. She graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in Biology & obtained her DVM from Auburn University. She enjoys being surrounded here at Clover Hill with a staff…

Christy Artuso, VMD
Education: University of Pennsylvania-1998 Dr. Artuso graduated from Muhlenberg College with a BS in natural sciences and earned her veterinary degree from University of Pennsylvania. She practiced for 3 years in Basking Ridge before joining Clover Hill Animal Hospital in 2001. Dr. Artuso is fear-free certified and accredited by the USDA…

Elizabeth Pope, DVM
Education: Oklahoma State UniversityDr. Elizabeth Pope grew up in NJ with the dream of pursuing a career caring for animals. She is a graduate of Oklahoma State University, Center for Veterinary Health Sciences where she met her husband, Nick, a fellow veterinarian. After graduation, they returned to the garden state…

Nicholas Pope, DVM
Education: Oklahoma State University Dr. Nicholas Pope grew up on a farm in Oklahoma knowing he wanted to be a veterinarian from day 1. Dr. Pope’s grandmother was the office manager of a multidoctor clinic in his hometown, inspiring his desire for owning and operating veterinary hospitals and beginning his…

Chelsey Smentkowski, DVM
Dr. Chelsey joined the Clover Hill team in August 2023. Dr. Chelsey attended Wilson College for her BS in Biology and earned her DVM from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Chelsey is a New Jersey native who has worked the last 6 years in Central NJ. She strongly…