Doctors
Elsa Schock DVM
School • Degree • Year
Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine – DVM 2006
Cook College, Rutgers University – BS in Animal Science 2002
Internship • Hospital • Year
Animal Medical Center, New York, NY, 2006-2007
Joined OVH in 2007
Areas of Special Interest
Soft Tissue Surgery, Dentistry, Healthy Weight Management in Cats and Dogs, Wound Management
Professional Organization Memberships
AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)
JSVMA (Jersey Shore Veterinary Medicine Association)
Hobbies
Hiking, fishing, music, reading, watching my fish tanks, and supporting my husband as he cheers for the Boston Red Sox
Pets
Frisby (Mixed Breed) and Kitty (Pomeranian), Nemo, Jaime, Cosmo and Paulie (Cats), and Tropical Fish: 3 tanks full.
Reason for Becoming a Veterinarian
Although I have a love for animals, I also thoroughly enjoy working with people. Teaching and advising my clients on how to be good pet owners—and seeing results—is extremely rewarding. When an owner can say ‘thank you’ for helping their pet, you feel like you’ve made a difference in their lives.
Reason for Working at OVH
An amazing support staff, compatible and talented doctors, and an excellent facility.
Community Activities/Pro Bono
Presbyterian Church Toms River: Junior High Youth Leader
Participant with OVH in Save-A-Sato
Published Articles
Plasma beta-endorphin, cortisol and immune responses to acute exercise are altered by age and exercise training in horses
Equine Vet J. August 2006;0(36):267-73.
K Malinowski1, E J Shock, P Rochelle, C F Kearns, P D Guirnalda, K H McKeever
1 Equine Science Center, Department of Animal Sciences, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901, USA.
