Your Clover Hill veterinarians
Dr. Christy Artuso
Dr. Artuso graduated from Muhlenberg College with a BS in natural sciences and earned her veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She joined Clover Hill Animal Hospital in 2001 after practicing in Basking Ridge. Dr. Artuso is fear-free certified and USDA accredited for health certificates. She focuses on preventive care, wellness, and internal medicine. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, yoga, paddleboarding, and spending time with her four children and cats.
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Dr. Chelsey Smentkowski
Dr. Chelsey joined Clover Hill in August 2023. She earned her BS in Biology from Wilson College and her DVM from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. A New Jersey native, she worked in Central NJ for 6 years. Dr. Chelsey is passionate about the human-animal bond and educating pet parents. Her interests include veterinary dentistry and palliative care. In her free time, she enjoys working on projects with her partner Michael and relaxing with her cats.
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Dr. Ann Ascher
Dr. Ascher is grateful to have followed her childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian. She graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Biology and earned her DVM from Auburn University. At Clover Hill, she enjoys working with a compassionate staff. Dr. Ascher specializes in surgery, dentistry, and challenging cases, and is USDA accredited. In her free time, she cares for her pets and enjoys gardening and ballroom dancing with her husband, Bill.
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Dr. Jamie Abato
Dr. Jamie is a New Jersey native who grew up in Mount Olive before moving to Denville where she currently resides. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Delaware (Go Blue Hens!) before pursuing her doctorate from Midwestern University in Arizona. Dr. Jamie is passionate about providing high quality care to her patients and enjoys building lasting relationships with their families. Outside of the clinic, she loves reading, traveling, and hiking with her three-legged pitbull Bruce.
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Behind every doctor is a team of licensed technicians, assistants, and client-care coordinators who make your visit run smoothly.
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From our front desk staff to our experienced technicians, we work in harmony to provide exceptional service at every stage of your pet's healthcare journey.
Practice Manager
Nicole Herbert
Veterinary Technicians & Assistants
Bethany Munkel
Amanda Degasperis
Ashley Quickel
Courtney Rau
Kaitlyn Kupper
Samantha Ruley
Tracy Roksvaag
Annabella Ruiz
Lisa Singh
Olivia Gaudet
Client Service Representatives
Alyssa Homeier
Ellen Wexler
Nancy Orson
Victoria Standish
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Part of the Symbios network
A family of 6 neighborhood animal hospitals across New Jersey, every one 100% independently and family owned. Each is rooted in its own community and run by its own doctors and front desk team, with colleagues across the family comparing notes behind the scenes. Specialists, extended weekend hours, and shared records are all just down the road.