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Compassionate Veterinary Care

Everyone here at HomeCare is experienced, knowledgable, and ready to share this to help you. We are committed to fear free care. We also make special accomodations for cats to keep them as relaxed and comfortable as possible. Come experience the difference this makes.

Meet our Team

Meet Our Team

Doctors

Dr Patti Maslanka

VMD

  • Fear free elite certified
  • Hospice and palliative care certified
  • Certified veterinary acupuncturist
  • Certified in food therapy and in TCVM herbal therapy
  • Masters in integrative veterinary medicine; emphasis in integrative pain management (2025)

Dr. Maslanka (U of Penn 1987) has over 35 years of experience in small animal medicine and a deep interest in integrative medicine, a blending of the best of conventional state of the art western medicine and the basic and ancient truths of eastern medicine.  She is certified in palliative and hospice care, bringing solid comfort and good symptom management for the pet diagnosed with a serious illness, and has developed a unique method of extremely gentle sedation for the end of life patient. This journey inevitably folds around to honest and individualized preventative care that focuses on excellent and fresh nutrition, early and definitive treatment of anxiety and of pain, good and manageable dental care, an awareness of risk factors for crippling diseases such as atopy, arthritis, and neoplasia; an avoidance of heavy vaccination, all with the goal of increasing healthspan: healthy and comfortable good quality of life.  She and her husband Rob have six thriving adult children; they share their empty nest with 2 dogs Oliver and Lizzie, Emma the kitty, 2 guinea pigs, and a turtle.  We look forward to the graduation of Rebecca from U of Penn Veterinary School in 2025!

Dr Amy Schein

DVM

Dr. Schein graduated from Georgetown University with a BA in English literature, completed her pre-veterinary training at Columbia University and received her DVM from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. She worked at the ASPCA in New York City for 7 years, treating shelter animals, humane law enforcement cases of animal abuse and neglect, and client owned pets.

She has been featured on Animal Planet and educational segments on local New York and national news channels. She practiced in South Florida for 11 years and is happy to be back in the Northeast since 2016. Dr. Schein values client communication and education and enjoys working with pet parents as a team to help make informed decisions about their pet’s healthcare.

Dr. Schein spends her free time with her husband Robert, their sons Ben and Matteo. She especially enjoys hiking, biking, reading, traveling, cooking and (of course) eating!

Our Team

Brandon

Office Manager

Brandon is Passionate about learning and growth! He is here to share his knowledge and help others discover new things. Whatever you’re seeking answers or just curious, he is excited to support your journey and make learning a bit more enjoyable. Let’s explore and grow together.

Heather

Veterinary Technician

Heather has spent some time at MCCC and been a Vet Tech for 10 years - spending it mostly assisting the surgeons with procedures and dentals.

In her quiet time she enjoys chilling on the beach, hiking and biking.

She has a cat named Marley and a dog (BDE) named Max.

Taylor

Veterinary Technician

Taylor has been in veterinary medicine for over 8 years. Her favorite parts being surgical assistance, dentistry, and client education. She first went to Mercer County Community College for some time and plans to go back soon for additional education.

In her spare time she is running or training for her next race, exploring new trails and breweries, and spending time with her toddler niece and nephew. She lives in South Jersey with her min pin mix named Kiwi!

Sharon

Receptionist / Veterinary Assistant

Sharon has been in the veterinary field for 18 years. She began as a receptionist, but now can assist with technician work as well.

Even though Sharon is allergic to cats, she loves working with them and has her two of her (Sunny and Star).

In her spare time, she enjoys reading, Antiquing, Yard Sales, and Pet Sitting!

Wendy

Veterinary Technician

Wendy is a Mom of 4 grown kids, and has been a Veterinary Technician for 14 years.

Wendy has many talents including making chocolate!

She has dogs (Bear and Izzy) and cats (Baby and Moe) at home, along with an Amazon Parrot named Nicky.

Deborah

Veterinary Technician

Deborah is one of our talented veterinary technicians with over five years of experience in animal care and medicine. She is particularly passionate about client education, believing that empowering pet owners with knowledge is essential for promoting the health and happiness of their animals.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her own pets, including a mischievous tortie kitten and a gentle giant orange cat.

Daniel

Veterinary Technician

Born in the Dominican Republic, Daniel grew up on a family farm where he first discovered his profound love for animals. This early connection laid the foundation for a lifelong commitment to animal care and well-being.

When he and family relocated to NY, he was introduced to a new lifestyle that5 contrasted sharply with his rural beginnings. Nevertheless, he adapted and pursued his passion through education and professional development. After graduating college, he moved to NJ there he began his new career in animal care.
Starting as a customer Service Rep, he quickly advanced to a technician role, where he homed his skills in handling animals. Seeking new challenges, he transitioned to a CSR manager, where he continued to excel in providing exceptional care and service.

Today, Daniel is not only a seasoned professional, he is a proud father to a sweet baby girl named Briarlynn. Embracing his new role as a parent, he decided to transition to HomeCare.

His journey reflects his unwaving dedication to animal welfare and his adaptability in the face of life’s changes, all while balancing his professional achievements with his cherished role as a father.

Ginny

Receptionist

Ginny joins us with seven years of veterinary reception experience. She believes in a holistic
approach to pet care and their well being, with an emphasis on appropriate diet.

She has pet parented nine dogs, three cats and two horses. Her current menagerie includes two dogs, two cats and two horses. You may recognize Ginny as the former owner and operator of Maybelle Stables, a horse boarding and riding facility that she had for five years.

Ginny has lived in Lawrenceville for thirty years with her husband John, their four children and a new granddaughter. She enjoys spending time with family, gardening, baking and pet sitting.

Lisa

Veterinary Assistant

Lisa graduated from South Brunswick High School in 2021 (Go Vikings!) and joined Homecare right away. Current plans are to gain as much experience here and plan on attending school for certification as a Vet Tech in the future.

Pets included Snowflake the dwarf rabbit and currently a Shih Tzu named Lucky.

Loves are pet sitting and bonding with the furry family, photography/editing, drawing, playing the Ukulele, swimming and meditiation.