Dr. Melissa Shendell
Dr. Shendell is our Medical Director at Martinsville Veterinary Hospital, honored to continue Dr. Stoudt’s legacy in beautiful Martinsville. She graduated with her DVM from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 2021. With a strong focus on gentle, fear-free handling, Dr. Shendell approaches each pet and family with care and compassion. Her special interests include palliative and hospice care as well as behavior. Big or small, Dr. Shendell will care for all of your family’s pets. When she isn’t working, you can find her spending time with her husband Joshua and their young children Oliver, Thea, Mini Aussie Clover, and cats Eris, KB, and Straya. She also enjoys horseback riding at Watchung Stables and exploring local restaurants.
Dr. Alison Weltner De Leon
Dr. Alison Weltner De Leon has been a veterinarian at Martinsville Veterinary Hospital for 10 years. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2013 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame and Master of Science Degrees from New Jersey Institute of Technology and Rutgers University. Dr. Weltner grew up in Green Brook, NJ and is the daughter of a veterinarian. She now resides in Martinsville and is proud to serve her local community. Her favorite aspect of her job is getting to know the many wonderful clients and pets who come to Martinsville Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Weltner and her husband, Jon, have two sons, Jack and Grant, and an orange tabby cat named Emeril. Together, the family enjoys watching Marvel movies, visiting Cape May, cheering on the New York Yankees and the Norte Dame Fighting Irish, and staying involved in their community. Dr. Weltner is available for appointments on Saturdays.
Joshua Norton
Practice Manager
Joshua is our Practice Manager here at Martinsville. He graduated with his Bachelors in Agribusiness in 2015 from The University of Georgia and has been in business management roles since. Joshua has always had a passion for community involvement and loves the opportunity to converse with our pet parents and welcome them to the Martinsville family. When he isn’t at work Joshua enjoys time with his wife (Dr. Shendell), their children Oliver and Thea and pets Clover, Eris (his clear favorite), KB and Straya. He’s also a member of the Berkeley Heights “dads” soccer group playing weekly pick-up games where he is known for his hat tricks!
Fritz
Proud pet parent to Giant Day Geckos Pear and Fig, Fritz is our Saturday receptionist and veterinary assistant. You can find Fritz greeting pets and their families at the front desk or reassuring nervous friends in the treatment area. Either way, your furry or scaly pets are sure to find comfort in Fritz's care.
Christopher
Chris brings his over 15-years of veterinary nursing experience to our team. He views his job as a calling taking special interest in surgery, anesthesia, dentistry and mentorship. When he's not at work, he enjoys watching the Somerset Patriots with his brother, writing his epic novel and spending time with his beloved kitties!
Kory
With his passion for knowledge studying Veterinary Technology and always a smile on his face, Kory can be found in all facets of the hospital ensuring our patients and their families are cared for. At home, Kory enjoys spending time with his fiance Amanda and their beloved menagerie of pets including Nancy, their french bulldog and kitties Zim, Zaphod, Zanoni, Crystal, Oleander and Lizzie.
Brianna
Future veterinary assistant and current amazing receptionist, Brianna makes every pet and their family feel welcome. When she's not caring for our hospital's patients, she's either spending time at home with her cats Oreo, Annabel, Jasper, Oliver, Riley and Charley or serving at a local restaurant.
