Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Spinks, born and raised in the Sandyston section of Sussex County, acquired his desire to become a veterinarian from growing up on the family farm. There, he raised various farm animals, horses, dogs and cats. He is an avid participant in the local community concerning animals, including 4-H programs, school lecturing, Cow Kids programs, and is a speaker at various feline and canine breeder clubs. He is an active member of the N.J. Veterinary Medical Association, A.V.M.A. and the American Animal Hospital Association.
Graduating with honors from our local Pope John XXIII High School, completing his undergraduate degree in Animal Science in only 3 years from the Penn State University magna cum laude, and graduating from the University of Pennsylvania in 1981, Dr. Spinks has returned to his hometown very well qualified. Building the AAHA certified Animal Hospital in Augusta in 1986, after gaining experience in practice in Pennsylvania and New York, he has maintained the quality in small animal practice, using his experience and AAHAs stringent standards for excellence in the field of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery. After 15 years of growth in the existing animal hospital facility, Dr. Spinks found the need to expand. Using standards of the American Animal Hospital Association and a veterinary design architect, he designed the most state of the art veterinary hospital in Sussex County. He visited over 9 animal hospitals across the United States including the Hospital of the Year in Yorba Linda California for design and ideas. Every detail was planned using Frank Loyd Wright architecture including spaciousareas with natural light throughout. The staff, along with the clients and their pets find the design to make their experience comfortable and many have said that the facility is actually much nicer than their own personal medical facilities. Dr. Spinks did not use a general contractor but contracted it himself controlling every detail of construction to insure the best quality in materials and craftsmanship. His unique interests include feline internal medicine and canine orthopedics. He is Penn Hip certified which enables him to perform special tests to detect hip dysplasia in dogs at an early age. He has always found an interest in difficult medical and surgical cases. In conclusion, your companion animals will be in good hands with Dr. Spinks at the helm of the Animal Hospital of Sussex County.
