The Team
Passionate. Dedicated. Talented. The team at Veterinary Center of Hardyston believes in making a difference in your life. Scroll down to meet us all.
Dr. Travis Cerf
Veterinarian
Dr. Travis Cerf graduated from Cornell Veterinary School in 2006. He has been practicing medicine for 14 years but has been working in the veterinary field for over 25 years. A son of a Veterinarian, Dr. Cerf grew up and cared for all types of pets and wildlife. His father, Dr. Dean Cerf had an illustrious career in Bergen County and recently retired after 40 years of veterinary practice. Dr. Cerf is passionate about all things veterinary but has a special love for Ultrasonography, Soft-Tissue Surgery, and Geriatric Care. When Dr. Cerf is not taking care of animals, he enjoys spending time with his wife, their son Milo Atticus, their 3 dachshunds, and pretending he’s a pro bass angler.
Kait
Practice Manager/Lead Veterinary Technician
Kait started her career in Veterinary Medicine in 2007 when she became a nurse at a 24 hour hospital. Since then she has become passionate about geriatric care as well as working with hospitalized patients and nursing them back to health. She went to school to be 2017 to become a human nurse but taking care of animals is truly where her heart is! When she is not at the hospital she is spending time with her husband, Dr. Cerf, their beautiful boy Milo, their 3 wiener dogs Linus, Hendrix, & Max, and their cat-dog Pasta.
“I am grateful every day that I get to follow my passion and provide love and comfort to the voiceless.”
Melissa
Office Manager/Lead Client Services Representative
Raised a Colorado cowgirl on a dairy farm, who has been training, caring for, and loving animals both large and small, for a lifetime. I have a special fondness for our canine friends and the great outdoors. I am a Mom to Lilly, a Portuguese Water Dog and Dr. Spencer Reid, my Beta fish.
With over 25 years in the pet services including running a large boarding facility, a pet transport company and Vet Tech, I am thrilled to be working with you and your furry family members by helping to provide you with the most loving, compassionate care that will be offered here at the Veterinary Center of Hardyston!
Angela
Veterinary Assistant
Angela has always had a passion for animals since she was a young girl. She began working with animals in 2010 at a local groomers shop in New Jersey. In 2018 Angela decided to pursue a career in Veterinary Medicine and joined a veterinary hospital where she started as an assistant. She has been working hard and learning everything she can to soon become a Veterinary Technician. Angie is currently enrolled in a program to be certified as a technician. When she is not at work you can always find her on an adventure…. Or binge watching Criminal Minds!
“There’s nothing more important to me than being able to make a difference in your pets life.”
Stef Z.
Veterinary Technician
Stef has been a Veterinary Technician since 2014. She has a special interest in ultrasonography and is currently enrolled in school to become certified. Stef is passionate about reptiles and has owned many different types over the years. When she is not at the hospital she enjoys fishing, horse back riding, working on her trucks, and snuggling with her pets Emma, Olivia, Gia, and Goose!
