Marisa Sabia, DVM
Dr. Sabia joined our veterinary staff in June 2002. Dr. Sabia is a 1999 graduate of the University of Georgia. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Jersey Shore Veterinary Medical Association, and treats exotics and pocket pets.  Dr. Sabia is expecting her first child, a boy, in April 2009 and has 1 mixed breed dog named Linus, a doberman named Jade, and two cats.

Wendy Lichtig, DVM
Dr. Lichtig was on our veterinary staff for several years in the late 90s, and joined us again part time in fall 2006. Dr. Lichtig is a 1997 graduate of Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine, and a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association. A certified veterinary acupuncturist, she enjoys yoga and gardening. As well as a human child, 5 year old Leo, Dr. Lichtig has two rescued dogs; Kai and Pedro (a mixed breed from Mexico) and 6 cats.

David B. Ackerman, DVM
Dr. Ackerman joined our veterinary staff in April 2007. He is a 1973 graduate of Cornell University School of Veterinary Medicine. His past experiences include a brief stint as an equine veterinarian in Canandiagua, NY and a practice owner for 10 years in Newburgh, NY. Dr. Ackerman enjoys scuba diving and yoga and is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association, Jersey Shore Veterinary Medical Association, and the Society of Aquatic Veterinary Medicine. He has a mixed breed dog named Kiku.

Nicole A. Feddersen, DVM
Dr. Feddersen joined our veterinary staff in August 2007. She is a Midwesterner and graduated from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1994. She has enjoyed living and working in different areas of the country including Charlottesville, Va, and Chicago, IL. She practiced at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital for many years and is very pleased to be joining our staff. Dr. Feddersen is a member of the AVMA, NJVMA, Jersey Shore VMA and Metropolitan VMA. Dr. Feddersen provides veterinary services and foster care to puppies from the rescue group Wag On Inn. Wag On Inn placed 277 puppies in loving homes in 2008, of which Dr. Feddersen fostered 22. She and her husband enjoy the company of their two dogs Farley and Gabby, along with their Wag On Inn adoptee, Wicker, and three cats Purrl, Frankie and Mac.

Candi Coursen, our Practice Manager, has been with Sea Girt Animal Hospital since February 1981. She has a female mixed breed dog named Cuddy that she adopted from the Monmouth County SPCA in conjunction with Wag On Inn Rescue. Candi is a member of Veterinary Hospital Managers Association.

LeeAnn Ficarra, our senior technician joined our staff in April of 1995. She is also a pet sitter and enjoys taking care of pets outside of the work place. LeeAnn a mixed-breed named Carter and lives with an assortment of cats, birds, and fish.

Mary Cousins started as a tech with us in November of 2000. Even though she is highly allergic, she perseveres in her employment here due to her love of animals. She has a white cat named Shiro.

Lynn Herbert, a tech since January 2004, really loves her job and tells “work stories” to her four children, ages 8 to 18. She has 2 cats, 2 miniature pinschers named Cujo and Pogo and a new female puppy, Joee adopted from Wag On Inn Rescue.

Sandy Wesolowski, has been employed with us since 1985. She started as a part time vet attendant, became a technician, and has spent the greatest portion of her employment as receptionist. Sandy has a 5 year old daughter, Devyn, and Two mixed breed dogs, Cassidy, rescued from Mostly Shepherds and Ozzie, rescued from Wag On Inn Rescue.

Audra Zammit, our head receptionist, began her employment here in late 2001. She has 3 Shetland Sheepdogs, Shayne, Shelley, and Sasha. A self-proclaimed breed snob, she can always be seen in the waiting room when Shelties are near.  Audra has baby boy, Harrison, born September 2007.

Connie Ziegler, a receptionist since 1997, is very active with animal rescue including fostering for Wag On Inn. Connie has one Boxer named Nalu and a male puppy named Kuma, adopted from Wag On Inn Rescue. Connie has 2 human children, five-year old Zak, and Benjamin, born March 2007.

Kate Black joined our receptionist staff in August 2002. Having grown up with horses, she now has 2 cats, Cujo and Patches. She loves dogs also and has a male chocolate lab named JJ.

Shannon Peterson began her employment as receptionist in May 2003.

Christine Matzer, employed with us since April 2007, has several years experience as a veterinary technician. She has 2 miniature pins, Cricket and Reeses, 3 pit bulls, Bane, Sasha and Gator and 3 cats. Chistine is a new bride.

Brenda Madden, a veterinary technician with us since April 2007 has a year prior experience with the Jersey Shore Emergency Service. She has an American Eskimo named Sasha Bell and two cats, Allyster and Mia.

Christina Pietsch has been working as a technician with us for the past few years during her breaks from college. Following graduation in June 2007 with a Bachelors in Animal Science and a minor in wildlife conservation, "Peach" is back with us full time. She has a mixed breed dog named Jetty.

Stacey Kanetzky-Kidney joined our receptionist staff in November, 2007. Stacey has been in the veterinary field for almost 9 years as a kennel attendant, technician and receptionist. She has Petie the pitbull, 2 cats, a bearded dragon and a finch.

Nick Marini, our newest technician, began employment with us in February, 2008. He and Shannon, our receptionist, became engaged recently and share 3 cats and a dog.