Benjamin Spitz, VMD
Dr. Spitz comes to Companion Veterinary Hospital of Wayne after spending the past twelve years in small animal practice in Morris County and seeing emergency cases at the Newton Veterinary hospital. He is a native New Yorker who has successfully made the transition to suburban living in Northern New Jersey.
Dr. Spitz graduated from Dartmouth College in 1991 with a degree in history. He spent the next five years working in various jobs and traveling to distant parts of the globe. He eventually returned to veterinary school and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1999.
After graduation, Dr. Spitz completed a one-year rotating medical and surgical internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City where he worked closely with experts in many different specialties. He spent the next eight years practicing at small animal hospitals in Manhattan and Essex County.
Dr. Spitz’s veterinary interests include wellness and preventative medicine, endocrinology, and oncology.
He spends his time out of the office with his wife Stephanie, his 2 kids Sam and Jordan, and his 2 dogs Tyler and Wade. He enjoys traveling, reading, playing sports, and watching movies.
Danielle
Practice Manager / Senior Technician
Danielle is our trusted and compassionate Practice Manager and Senior Technician. She has been with the company since 2014. Danielle loves making lasting relationships with our clients and getting to know their furry best friends! She also enjoys dental procedures, surgery, and phlebotomy. When Danielle isn't at work, she loves spending time with her husband, two children and two mutts Maple Jane and Ryder. She is also an avid equestrian who enjoys spending time horseback riding.
Tori
Technician
Tori is part of our technician team at Companion Veterinary Hospital and absolutely loves working with all our patients daily! Tori enjoys gaining veterinary knowledge and applying her new skills daily. Tori loves phlebotomy, assisting in surgery and appointments! When Tori is not working, she loves being outdoors, watching football, and spending time with her dog Raider
Maddie
Technician
Maddie joined our team in June 2023 after graduating from the University of Delaware with a bachelor’s degree in animal science. She has always had a love for animals and makes sure all our furry friends get lots of love and care at every visit. Maddie enjoys performing dental cleanings, phlebotomy, helping in surgery, and patient care. When she is not at work Maddie enjoys hanging out with friends and family, reading a good book, or playing with her dog Bailey.
Jenna
Client Service Representative
Jenna joined our team in June of 2024. She has been working with animals for 5 years, being duel trained as an assistant and receptionist. Jenna has a strong passion for veterinary medicine and loves each pet as her own! Jenna has a bubbly and outgoing personality and loves talking to every client and their furry friends! Aside from work, Jenna can be found hanging out with her family and friends or going on new adventures!
Sam
Technician
Sam joined our team in March. She has been a technician for 4 years and has worked with animals since graduating from The University of Massachusetts - Boston with a BS in Biology. Sam has a soft spot for big dogs, especially Dobermans since she has 2 at home. Outside of work, Sam can be found hanging out with her pups or riding her motorcycle.