Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Califon Animal Hospital in Califon! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!
Please call us at (908) 832-7523 to speak to one of our caring veterinary staff members!
Practicing Since: 1986
Education: Unversity of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Interests: eventing, breeding and showing ponies,skiing, pastels
Dr. Hamorski grew up in Scranton, Pennsylvania. She always loved animals and began riding horses as a young girl. From an early age she had aspirations of being a jockey and of becoming a veterinarian. During her college years at the University of Scranton she worked as a groom at the Pocono Downs Racetrack. She spent her summers during college in Lexington, Kentucky where she worked handling mares and foals, with lay-ups, and yearling prep. During that time, she also exercised horses and showed successfully in Western Pleasure.
After graduating cum laude from the University of Scranton in 1982, Dr. Hamorski began veterinary school at the University of Pennsylvania. During vet school, Dr. Hamorski focused on equine medicine, particularly in the areas of reproduction and sports medicine where she worked closely with faculty on research projects in these areas. She was also the President of the Penn Student Chapter of the American Association of Equine Practitioners. Dr. Hamorski graduated from veterinary school and obtained her VMD in 1986. Immediately following graduation, she joined Califon Animal Hospital. In her 30 years of mixed animal practice, Dr. Hamorski has helped to grow Califon Animal Hospital into the successful, progressive practice that it is today. As camelid patients gained popularity in the area, she attended continuing education to gain camelid expertise, seeing the practice’s first camelid patient in 1988. Dr. Hamorski became a practice owner in 1994. Her professional interests and expertise include reproduction, sports medicine, pleasure horses, and small ruminant medicine. She is active in a number of professional veterinary organizations serving as President of the NJ Association of Equine Practitionerst . She is a member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners as well as the American Veterinary Medical Association. She also serves on the Board of Directors of Mylestone Equine Rescue. She recently joined ISELP(International Society foe Equine Locomotor Pathology) as well as the NEAEP(Northeat Association of Equine Practitioners) and AASRP(American Association of Small Ruminant Practitioners).
Dr. Hamorski and her husband,Dr. Jeffrey Salatiello, live on their farm in Round Valley, NJ with their son, daughter and mother. They share their home with their two dogs, five cats, eight horses, and flock of chickens. The family takes pleasure in breeding Labrador Retrievers. Dr. Hamorski enjoys Three-day eventing and also breeds and shows Welsh-cross ponies in hand. She also enjoys skiing and working in pastels, for which animals are often her subjects. In 2012 they opened Pinnacle Farm, a 30 stall equestrian facility in Califon training and boarding hunters, dressage and event horses and ponies.
Practicing Since: 1986
Education: University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Interests: Skiing,fishing, baseball, farming
Dr. Salatiello grew up in Morris Plains, New Jersey, knowing from an early age that he wanted to be a veterinarian. This passion was instilled after watching a live C-section on a Basset Hound performed at the 4-H Fair in Morristown, NJ. While growing up he spent many summers working at a local veterinary hospital. He obtained his degree with distinction from the University of Delaware in Animal Science. He then went on to receive his veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1986. After graduation, Dr. Salatiello joined a 10 doctor practice in central NJ becoming a partner after a few years. Spending more than 20 years as a managing partner he left to work at several practices closer to home then joining his wife at Califon in January of 2016. Dr. Sal as he is frequently referred to, is a member of the AVMA and NJVMA. His professional interests include soft tissue and orthopedic surgery,dentistry, internal medicine as well as wellness care. He enjoys skiing,fishing,playing baseball as well as coaching, and of course, working on the family farms with his wife and children.
Practicing Since: 2019
Education: University of Edinburgh
Interests: Rugby, Theater, Concerts, Traveling
Dr. Martin grew up in Branchburg, New Jersey. Her love of veterinary medicine began at age 10, when, after her family adopted a rescue dog, she spent afternoons poring over animal encyclopedias and James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small. Once old enough, she started shadowing at a local veterinary practice, which reinforced her passion for the veterinary profession. She graduated magna cum laude with a degree in biology from Geneva College and moved to Scotland, graduating from the University of Edinburgh’s school of veterinary medicine. Dr. Martin enjoys small animal general practice and has a special interest in integrative medicine. In her downtime, she loves playing and watching rugby, attending live theatre productions, singing and playing music with her family, and brainstorming several long-planned historical fiction novels.
Joined the practice: 2008
Education: Bernards High School
Interests: Gardening, hiking with dog, tending her fish/frog pond
Rena, our veterinary assistant, has been a team member since 2008 after working a number a years in the animal health field. She is passionate about ensuring quality health care for all four-legged furry family members. Through the years Rena has come to be known as “the cat whisperer” as she has a keen sense of how our feline companions tend to be more fearful coming to the hospital. She can calm their fears and make their visit a positive experience. Rena is the proud owner of 2 Labradors, Otto and Jasper, although if you ask them, they own her. In addition she has 2 cats, Ms. Peeps and Trixie. Ms Peeps was dropped off at the hospital as 3 day old kitten in dire straits. Rena nursed her back to health and adopted her. Now Ms Peeps is a sassy adult family member. Rena’s mission is to make your experience at our practice as caring and welcoming as possible for both you and your pet. She also puts her creative gardening skills to work in the large flowerpots on our porch.
Joined the practice: 2022
Education: Bernards High School
Interests: Spending time with family and pets, Hockey, Concerts
Kim originally trained as a CNA. Currently she prefers her client to be of the four-legged variety. She joined our Califon team as a veterinary assistant in October of 2022 and enjoys meeting and caring for our clients and their pets. She is also a member of a local dog walking and home care service team. She enjoys spending her free time attending concerts and hockey games. She appreciates all the time she can get to spoil her 3 grandchildren. Most of all she likes long walks with her boyfriend accompanied by their 3 dogs Bradley, Sasha and Rusty.
Joined the practice: 2022
Education: Penn Foster, Rowan University
Interests: Pharmacology, Anesthesia
Ben started with us in March, 2022 as a student but soon joined us as a Veterinary Assistant. Ben is pursuing a B.S. in Animal Science on the Pre-Veterinary track, as well as being in his third semester of Vet Tech school. He has always been interested in veterinary medicine and has been an equestrian since he was 7 years old. Ben recently expanded his medical passion by getting his national EMT certification. He enjoys volunteering on local ambulance services, caring for his family farm, and researching medical topics. He also owns and operates Tiki Love Projects, LLC.. TLP has been supplying local schools and families with chick hatching kits and butterfly raising kits since 2020.
Joined the practice: 2023
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Interests: Traveling, Motorcycles, Spending time with family and pets
Allison joined our team as Practice Manager in March 2023. A life long equine and canine enthusiast, Allison spent many years in local 4H clubs & competitions, before attending the D’AL School of Equine Massage Therapy in London, Ontario, later completing a 6-month equine rehabilitation internship in Versailles, Kentucky. In her time away from the clinic, Allison enjoys hiking & walking with her German Shepherd Bosco, motorcycling, dirt biking, traveling, and cooking.
Joined the practice: 2024
Education: Penn Foster
Interests: Spending time with her dog, reading
Brittany joined our team in 2024 as a receptionist. Since starting with us she has also taken on a role as a veterinary assistant and surgical assistant. In her down time she enjoys spending time with her German Shepherd, Bruno and reading.
Joined the practice: 2022
Education: Becton Regional High School
Interests: Spending time with her cats
Kelley joined our team in 2022. She started out as a receptionist at her old practice, and came to us to be more hands on with the animals as a veterinary assistant. Kelley enjoys spending time with her husband and her 3 cats Sparky, Dutton and Little Man.
Joined the practice: 2024
Education: Florida Atlantic University
Interests: Horse showing, Hiking, Concerts
Amanda joined our team as a receptionist in August of 2024. Amanda is a life long equine enthusiast who has spent many years competitively horse showing. In her time away from the clinic, Amanda enjoys hiking, attending concerts and spending time at the barn with her horses.
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