Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Suzanne May simply cannot remember a time when she didnt want to be a veterinarian. Shes always been struck by the unconditional love that flows between a pet and their owner and strives to do everything in her power to nurture that bondDr. May is a Jersey girl and grew up in neighboring Ridgewood, NJ. Her parents careers in scientific education inspired a love of nature and a weakness for animals early on. She attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst for her undergraduate studies, then moved to Columbus, OH to receive her veterinary degree at The Ohio State Universitys School of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. After working in Michigan and New Jersey, Dr. May headed to New York City to complete an internal medicine residency at the Animal Medical Center- the large and challenging caseload there taught her more in two years than she could have learned in a lifetime elsewhere! Dr. May is a rare find in veterinary general practice being one of only 4 board certified internists practicing outside of a referral center making her a perfect choice for pet parents looking for specialty care in a more intimate setting.Dr. May and her husband opened Animal Care of Oradell in 2013. She shares her time between Animal Care of Oradell and Animal General in Edgewater, NJ. Dr. May loves new pet appointments and having the opportunity to influence pet owners positively from the start. She also loves that every day is different, and each one offers endless opportunities for personal and professional growth.Dr. May, her husband, and their son Shane share their lives with an amazing cast of furry characters. Roxy is a beautiful blond Border Collie mix from the tough streets of Newark who was rescued by Dr. Hurst; Smudge is their sweet old Maine Coon mix who gives the worlds best kitty kisses; tabby cat Ernie is a stubbornly affectionate foodie also saved by Dr. Hurst; and Kiki, a rescued Siamese, is the newest addition to the family and is already showing the older felines that she is more than just a pretty face.When she has time away from her veterinary duties, Dr. May enjoys spending time in nature with her family. Hiking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, swimming, and snowboarding are just some of the activities this active family enjoys. While quiet time is tough to come by these days, Dr. May also loves yoga, meditation, and reading.
