Dr. Julia Coughlin is a 2017 graduate from Saint George's University School of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to graduation she completed her clinical rotations at Oregon State University. She is passionate about helping families care for their beloved pets whether they are big or small. Her interests include small animal internal medicine, dermatology, herbal medicine, geriatric medicine and backyard poultry. Dr. Coughlin grew up in Hunterdon County, New Jersey and was always passionate about animals. She was inspired to become a veterinarian after working for many years as a veterinary technician. Prior to veterinary school she graduated with a B.S. in biology from University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. Dr. Coughlin lives in bucolic Bucks County, Pennsylvania with her family. They have 2 dogs, 4 cats and Jersey Giant chickens.
Dr Jessica Wilbourne hails from Bucks County, PA, where soccer and animals were her passion growing up. She graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Biology and worked for various organizations such as the National Genetics Institute in Los Angeles and CHOP in Philadelphia before graduating with her degree in veterinary medicine from The Royal Veterinary College in London, England. Having studied abroad, she was able to travel Europe, Asia and Africa expanding her veterinary knowledge. After graduation she completed a Small Animal Rotating Internship from Hickory Veterinary Hospital and worked for the US military as a veterinary consultant in Guam. She also studied acupuncture and food therapy at the Chi Institute in Florida. Dr Wilbourne has been practicing small animal medicine for over 10 years and has an interest in holistic medicine and surgery. Currently, Dr Wilbourne lives in Bucks County with her husband on a farm with their furry/feathery children: dogs, cats, chickens, horses, donkeys, goats and a pig.
Dr Wendy Sweeney attended Rutgers undergraduate program and then went on to attend St George's University School of Veterinary medicine. Since graduation in 2004, Dr Sweeney has worked in private practice. In 2019 she completed the Chi Institute acupuncture program and Is a certified veterinary acupuncturist. Dr Sweeney specializes in small animal medicine, with interest in behavior, senior pets and surgery.
Benjamin Golas, VMD, PhD
Dr Benjamin Golas holds a lifelong passion for helping animals in need, particularly wildlife. After graduating with a B.S. in Animal Sciences at Cornell University, Dr. Golas graduated with his doctorate in veterinary medicine at University of Pennsylvania in 2013. After several years in general practice and wildlife rehabilitation, he went on to complete his PhD in wildlife disease ecology at Colorado State University in 2022. Over the past 12 years, he has practiced medicine and surgery with dogs, cats, exotic pets, and wild animals, including ferrets, rabbits, rats, guinea pigs, parrots, raptors, passerines, waterfowl, snakes, lizards, turtles, and many more. Dr. Golas enjoys the challenge of caring for any species of animal. He lives in beautiful Hunterdon County with his wife and two kids, two dogs, three cats, ball python, dozens of chickens and quail.
Dr Sara Mameli is originally from the beautiful island of Sardinia, Italy, where she graduated from the University of Sassari in 2007.
Dr Mameli has been working with small animals as a GP and Emergency Vet in Spain and the United Kingdom over the last 10 years.
Her passion for holistic care led her to the study of acupuncture where she obtained her Certification by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society. Dr Mameli enjoys surgery, dentistry, and emergency medicine. She also has a soft spot for senior animals.
Dr Mameli recently relocated to NJ and is embracing life in the Garden State with her son and husband.