Jeffrey Kessler, DVM

Dr. Jeffrey Kessler has been a practicing partner in the Staten Island Veterinary Group for the past eight years. Dr. Kessler earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from the University of Delaware and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. He performed his clinical year at Oklahoma State University School of Veterinary Medicine working with small animals, large animals, exotics, and primates prior to joining the Staten Island Veterinary Group. When he is not working he enjoys spending time with his family and his Devon Rex cat, Lucy. Dr. Kessler is an avid movie-watcher and sports fan. He enjoys computers and doing handy work around the home.

David Fuerst, DVM

Dr. David Fuerst completed his Bachelor of Science degree in 1980 at Albright College in Pennsylvania. He continued his education at the University of Philippines where he obtained his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1984. Dr. Fuerst then completed a clinical rotation at the University of Missouri School of Veterinary Medicine. He is very interested in surgery, both orthopedics and soft tissue, as well as internal medicine.

Patricia King, DVM

Dr. Patricia King earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 2000. She started her veterinary career at Staten Island Veterinary Group as a technician from 2000 until 2002. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and performed her clinical year at the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time at home with her husband and calico cat, Lily. Dr. King also enjoys Broadway shows, concerts, movies and cooking.

Sabrina Timperman, DVM

I am a native New Yorker who grew up on Long Island in a family of four girls. I grew up with an interest in animals from a young age. I attended College Of New Rochelle for the first two years after high school and was originally an art major. It was at Wagner College that I decided to fulfill my dream of becoming a veterinarian. I changed my major to biology and began preparing to apply to veterinary school. I decided to attend Louisiana State University veterinary school down in the big easy. I specialized in exotic animal medicine with a main focus in small animal medicine. I was the president of the exotics club and a co-chair of the raptor rehabilitation unit. I was a member of the ICU unit at the small animal hospital and was a member of the Equine club. I visited nursing homes with the volunteer for paws and was awarded the Association of Avian Veterinarian scholarship. I moved back to New York to be near my family and enjoy living in the city with my cats and tortoise. I am excited to be working with the Staten Island Veterinary Group and look forward to meeting you.

Jennifer Tsung, DVM

Dr. Jennifer Tsung attended New York University for her Bachelor of Science degree in Neural Science and graduated cum laude in 1995. She later pursued her veterinary degree at the Royal Veterinary College in London, England qualifying in 2001. Dr. Tsung enjoys spending her free time on outdoor activities. In particular, she loves hiking with her side-kick Maggie May, her energetic Toy Manchester Terrier.

Joanna Nortmann, DVM

Dr. Joanna Nortmann earned her Bachelor of Science degree from The Ohio State University in 2002.  She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her clinical training at Iowa State University School of Veterinary Medicine.  Following graduation in 2006, she joined a mixed animal practice in Edgerton, Ohio.  She comes to Staten Island Veterinary Group with an interest in pursuing education in acupuncture and chiropractic work in small animals.  When she is not working, Dr. Nortmann enjoys spending time with her cat, Bella.  She also enjoys skiing, horseback riding and spending time with friends and family.