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 Stem Cell Therapy & PRP Therapy
- Vaccinations (Essential & Optional)
- Titer testing
- Nutritional counseling
- Digital radiography
- Surgery
- Dentistry
- Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine
- International Health Certificates
- 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.
Online Forms
Branchburg Animal Hospital offers our patient form(s) online so you can complete it in the convenience of your own home or office.
- If you do not already have AdobeReader® installed on your computer, Click Here to download.
- Download the necessary form(s), print it out and fill in the required information.
- Fax us your printed and completed form(s) or bring it with you to your appointment.
New Patient Registration Form - Required 48 Hours Prior to Appointment
TCVM Health History Questionnaire - Required 48 Hours Prior to Appointment
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)
