Dr. Patanio obtained his Bachelor of Science from the University of Massachusetts -Amherst in 2008. He went on to pursue his DVM degree from Western University of Health Sciences where he graduated in 2012. Dr. Patanio completed a one year rotating internship at Garden State Veterinary Specialists, and was immediately hired on as an emergency doctor.  In April 2015, Dr. Patanio joined the Emergency and Critical Care team at Northstar VETS where he worked prior to launching Vetmetis Veterinary Services.

Dr. Patanio has myriad interests and hobbies. When not at work, some of the things he enjoys are spending time with his wife and children, hiking, backpacking, fishing, tying flies, and playing the drums…to name a few.

Dr. Melissa Beck has lived in the Monroe Township area for the past 14 years with her family and a multitude of animals including dogs, cats, chickens, goats, and fish. Dr. Beck obtained her BA from Goucher College in 1995. After graduation she spent two years working in the veterinary field and then went on to earn her DVM from Oklahoma State School of Veterinary Medicine in 2001.

When not at work Dr. Beck enjoys spending time with her family and exercising. Some of her favorite activities include running, road cycling, walking her dogs, and weight training.

After many years in specialty veterinary medicine, Jen made the transition to wellness and urgent care. She prides herself in treating all patients like they are her own pets. Recently transitioning into management has been a natural progression where Jen's leadership skills can shine.  As a retired competitive Brazilian jiu jitsu athlete and coach, Jen spends her free time with her husband, horses and rescue pitties.

Haley's love for animals started at a very young age. She started working with animals in college being a part of the Rutgers University Seeing Eye Puppy Raising club as a sitter and the Companion Animal Club working with and helping socialize service dogs. She then made her way into a rescue for cats and volunteered and fostered many cats over a span of 3 years where she foster-failed her first cat.
Haley began her career in the veterinary field in 2019 starting as a veterinary assistant/receptionist, where she also foster-failed her first dog! Haley then made her transition to veterinary technician and learned her passion for emergency and urgent care.
When not at work Haley enjoys making puzzles, reading and spending time with her partner and their two cats, Athena and Gus, and dog, Lily

Hi, my name is Kim and I’m proud to be part of the team as a veterinary receptionist. I’m often the first face you see when you walk through the door, and I’m here to make sure both you and your pets feel welcome, comfortable, and cared for. With a background in customer service and a lifelong love of animals, I bring a calm and compassionate approach to every interaction. Whether I’m helping schedule appointments, answering questions, or giving your pet a treat, I’m always happy to help! Photo attached is my cute handsome man Jasper who sadly passed in 2021, but I still love him and think of him often