Services
- Exceptional Customer Service & Patient Care
- Well and sick appointments
- Ultrasound and Internal Medicine Consultations with Dr. Johanna Frank, a board certified internal medicine specialist
- Senior care
- Puppy and Kitten visits
- Ardent Animal Health Regenerative Medicine (Stem Cell Therapy & PRP Therapy)
- Vaccinations (Essential & Optional)
- Titer testing
- Nutritional counseling
- Digital radiography
- Surgery
- Dentistry
- Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine
- Euthanasia and Cremation
Meet Our Team
Dr. Karin I Derfuss Veterinarian, DVM, CVA
Dr. Derfuss grew up in New Jersey. She received her B.S. in Animal Science in 1982 from Cook College at Rutgers University, and her DVM in 1987 from Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine. In 2007 she became IVAS certified in veterinary acupuncture, and continues her studies in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, including Chinese herbal therapy & food therapy.
She founded Branchburg Animal Hospital in 1996. Dr. Derfuss enjoys challenging surgical and medical cases, and will explore all avenues of integrative veterinary medicine to take care of your pet's medical needs. She was the volunteer veterinarian and a member of the board of trustees for the Plainfield Area Humane Society for 17 years and is passionate about the plight of pit bulls and animal abuse and neglect. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her daughter, reading (especially on the beach), skiing, traveling, cooking and spending time with her dogs, Zucc and Mack.
Dr. Amy Villano Veterinarian, VMD
Dr. Villano was born and raised in central New Jersey. After receiving an undergraduate degree in Animal Science at Cook College, Rutgers University, she attended the University of Pennsylvania for veterinary school. Since receiving her veterinary medical degree, Dr. Villano worked as an associate veterinarian in small animal practices in Edison, Hillsborough, and Princeton. She finds small animal practice and rescue work very fulfilling. She enjoys spending free time with her friends and family, including her husband and her dog, Violet. She also likes to ski, go to the beach, travel, and watch movies.
Practice Update - We are closing our doors January 31, 2023
January schedule
After almost 27 years offering the very best of care to Branchburg and surrounding areas we are closing. January 31, 2023 will be our final day. We will be open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays in January. We will have appointment time available. Give us a call to check availability.
If you need extra supplies of medication we can provide that for you. Please make sure to pick up your pet's records before January 31st!
If you are looking for a new practice, we encourage you to try Blaicher Veterinary Health Care in Bedminster, Bridgewater Veterinary Hospital in Bridgewater, Oldwick Animal Hospital in Oldwick / Whitehouse & Kind Veterinary Care Center in Martinsville.
Emergency & Urgent Care
You never know when you will have an emergency with your pet. We always do our very best to accommodate emergencies at our practice. Our staff is trained to triage and treat emergency situations during regular office hours. After hours we recommend the following emergency facilities:
Garden State Veterinary Specialists (732-922-0011)
NorthStarVets (609-259-8300)
