Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Richard T. Baumgartner is excited to be opening Atlantic Veterinary Hospital, bringing with him not only a passion for animals, but a true understanding of how important pets are to their owners and the special place they hold in a family. He believes that each animal deserves high quality, compassionate care in an environment that fosters clear and accurate client communication, and he looks forward to providing this type of service to his clients at Atlantic Veterinary Hospital.Dr. Baumgartner attended Roger William University in Rhode Island and double majored in psychology and biology in preparation for achieving his life-long goal of becoming a veterinarian. During his undergraduate career, he procured externships in both small and large animal practices. He worked at Ocean County Veterinary Hospital and Colts Neck Equine Performance Horse Medicine prior to entering Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. He completed his clinical training at University of Florida School of Veterinary Medicine and has been practicing veterinary medicine since 2011, focusing on small animal general medicine and surgery. His special interests include ophthalmology and soft-tissue surgery.A native of the Jersey Shore, he is delighted to give back to the community in which he grew up and looks forward to building life-long relationships with his clients and their pets. As the co-owner of Atlantic Veterinary Hospital, he is devoted to providing quality, individualized care for patients. During his free time, he enjoys surfing, playing basketball, reading and going to the beach. Dr. Baumgartner also enjoys spending time with his dog, Sophie, his bride-to-be, Jessica, and their families.
