supporting animals in need
Schedule your surgical procedures with us today!
We make compassion our job.
We deliver the highest quality of care for those who need it most – shelter and rescue animals!
We are proud to provide general and specialty surgical needs tailored exclusively to rescue and shelter animals. We are here to help your rescue animals put their best paws forward and find their forever homes.
In fact, with Alto Veterinary Services, every surgical patient receives a ‘Adopt Me’ package. This includes nail trims, ear cleanings, breath freshening treatments and way more snuggles than we’d like to admit – all always free of charge.
meet the medical team
Owner and head surgeon, Dr. Altomare has been in practice with shelter animals for over a decade.
She has been a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association for 10 years. She previously served on the Executive Board at Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter and is currently active on the BCC Veterinary Technology Advisory Board.
Dr. Altomare is an adjunct professor of surgery and anesthesia at the Bergen Community College Veterinary Technician program. She also serves as their Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Veterinarian and specialty rabbit surgeon.
Alto Veterinary Services was opened by Dr. Altomare as a way to place focus on animals who need it most – shelter and rescue animals.
Practice Manager and Head Veterinary Technician, Taylor Woehle, has nearly a decade of experience in Veterinary Medicine. She holds expertise in General Practice, Neurology, Specialty Surgery and Shelter Medicine.
While in Shelter Medicine she found her true passion – incorporating her nursing skills to help animals in significant need.
Taylor is Fear-Free certified and able to bring special attention to shelter and rescue animals that need that extra mile.
In her free time she enjoys traveling and spending time with the Very Best Boy in the World, her sidekick Desmond.
Alto Veterinary Services has a specialized team dedicated to providing top quality care to shelter animals in need.
Every member of our team is Fear Free certified. They bring a wealth of experience in animal handling and behavior, anesthesia and post-operative care specific to the sensitive needs of shelter and rescue animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please message us through our CONTACT PAGE if you cannot find an answer to your question below.
DOES ALTO VETERINARY SERVICES OFFER CARE FOR PERSONAL/OWNED ANIMALS AS WELL AS SHELTER AND RESCUE ANIMALS?
We are focused only on shelter and rescue animals at this time. Our mission is to help those who need it most and right now this is where the need is greatest. If this changes in the future, we will feature the news on our web page so continue to check back!
Do you offer surgical care for just cats and dogs?
Alto Veterinary Services provides a variety of surgical procedures for cats, dogs and our rabbit friends.
What areas do you service?
Alto Veterinary Services operates out of their surgical facility located in Chester NJ. We also service many shelters and rescues in-house throughout northern and central New Jersey on a rotating basis. Reach out through our CONTACT PAGE to find out more and book with us!
DOES ALTO VETERINARY SERVICES PROVIDE ANIMAL TRANSPORTATION?
All transportation of animal patients to and from the surgical facilities are the responsibility of the shelter/rescue.