South Jersey Small Animal Rescue

For those that slither, swim, flop, and fly!

Our Staff

Danielle Smith DVM

VETERINARIAN / DIRECTOR / FOUNDER / INVESTIGATOR

 

    Dr. Smith is a 30 Something year old graduate from U. Penn.  She has a bachelors degree in life science and holds a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine.

 

    She is also the founder and director of the rescue, and she is VERY skilled in Avian medicine as well as herpiculture. (The science of reptiles). 

 

    Danielle is a dedicated and influential member of the small animal and avian community being responsible for the safety and placement of animals in 13 municipalities in southern New Jersey.  She is a true hero for the animal community as a whole.

 

    In addition, she is the proud mother of 2 Blue and Gold Macaws, a Goffins Cockatoo, an Umbrella Cockatoo, 3 Pythons, 3 Bearded Dragons, a Columbian Red Tailed Boa, 2 VERY LARGE and quite nasty Iguanas, a Leopard Gecko, 8 BEAUTIFUL ferrets,, and a Doberman Pinscher.

 

                                           

Sam Smith AHT

Shelter Manager / Lead Investigator / Veterinary Technician 

                                

   Sam is not only a qualified Animal Health Technician, he is also the rescue's manager and lead investigator. 

     

     Sam is just as dedicated to the health and well being of all the animals just as Danielle is and then some.

 

     He is always prepared to help ANY animal in need and does so without question. 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

 

 Holly Ireland AHT

                        Avian Veterinary Technician

 

    Holly is an expert in the field of Avian medicine, assisting Danielle with ALL bird related cases.  She is well versed and proficient.

 

    Although she does not have a formal veterinary education, she has worked alongside of Danielle for 4 years.  In that time frame she has acquired an extensive and working knowledge of veterinary sciences.

 

    Holly is the proud mother of 2 little boys and 2 Scarlett Macaws.