ABOUT US
The Team at PriorityVet
Our veterinarians are hand picked for their superior talent and experience with a life-long love of animals. All are graduates of colleges of veterinary medicine with Accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA COE). This accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for veterinary medical education. Institutions that earn AVMA COE accreditation confirm a commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review.
All PriorityVet veterinarians are licensed to practice in our state and must complete a required amount of continuing education annually in order to maintain a current license. PriorityVet encourages and supports advanced training such as a clinical internship and Board Certification by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. All veterinarians are members in good standing in the AVMA and the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association.
Support staff have a passion for the gentle and humane care and treatment of animals. Many of our veterinary nurses are Certified Veterinary Technicians. As such they have completed advanced education and training and have considerable experience in their field. All staff practice Fear Free Techniques to reduce fear, anxiety and stress in our patients during their visit.
About our Owner
The owner of PriorityVet – Total Pet Care, Steven P. Cudia, VMD, DABVP, is a native of Toms River. He arrived here with his family in 1970 as his father began his career as a locally well-known and respected physician. In 1994, upon attaining his Veterinary Medical Degree from the University of Pennsylvania , he returned to raise two wonderful children. After several years in private practice serving in various capacities and pursuing additional training in surgery, Dr. Cudia spent the next 20 years as a traveling surgeon.
As the owner of Veterinary Surgical Services he performed thousands of advanced surgical procedures at veterinary hospitals within an hour of Toms River. In 2004, he underwent an elective rigorous process to become Board Certified in Canine and Feline Practice as Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. Dr. Cudia continues to reside in Toms River where in his spare time he enjoys sailing, travel, bass guitar, karaoke and spending time with his family, 5 dogs and 3 cats.
