Meet the Team

DR. JEFFREY GRODKIEWICZ

VETERINARIAN

Dr. Grodkiewicz is a New Jersey native and has spent his entire life in the Garden State. He graduated with honors from Rutgers University and received his doctorate from Cornell University.

He established Washington Animal Hospital in 1984, serving the needs of all creatures “great and small.” Since that time, the practice has transitioned to treat dogs and cats. Dr. Grodkiewicz enjoys travel and spending quality time with his family. He currently has two dogs, Charleigh and Chloe. Thanks to the hard work and many hours of training by his wife, Cindy, Charleigh has earned her AKC Senior Hunter title and Chloe has achieved the AKC Master Hunter title.

DR. BRIDGET SIKKES

VETERINARIAN

Bridget Sikkes, MS, VMD, grew up in Warren County and attended North Warren High School. She earned her undergraduate degree from Cornell University, a master’s degree from the University of Kentucky, and her veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She joined Washington Animal Hospital as a veterinary student and continued employment with us as a veterinarian upon graduation. She relocated to the Jersey Shore area after a few years and remained there until rejoining Washington Animal Hospital in 2020 to spend more time with her family. She is a skilled clinician who brings many years of experience to our practice.

FILIPE

Client Services

Filipe began his veterinary career in 2003 at a high volume spay/neuter clinic as a technician, eventually reaching the position of Head Technician. When he moved to Washington in 2011, he decided he wanted a change of pace and to work closer to home. He began working at Washington Animal Hospital in 2012. Currently, Filipe lives in Nazareth with his wife, daughter and their 4 pets. He has a dog named Rhys, a one eyed cat named Buscemi, and two cats named Blintz and Lua.

ANGELA

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Angela began her career in the veterinary field in 2010 and joined the staff at Washington Animal Hospital in April 2019. Angela married her high school sweetheart, Rick and has 2 children, Brooke and Dylan. She has a Doberman named Taika. Outside of work her children keep her busy with soccer, football, scouts and after school academics. She loves spending time with her family and teaching her kids about animals. She enjoys working out and running too, has done numerous 5K’, 10K’s and did her first 1/2 marathon in 2022. She also loves the Philadelphia Eagles, Horror movies, Halloween, Sea turtles and going to rock concerts.

CORI

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Cori began her career in the veterinary field in 2004 and joined the team of Washington Animal Hospital in July 2020. What Cori loves most about her job is being able to help those who can not help themselves. Cori has one cat, Diablo and one chihuahua, Savi. She is a huge horror film buff (her favorite holiday is Halloween) and also enjoys kayaking in her spare time.

AMANDA

VETERINARY ASSISTANT

Amanda joined the Washington Animal Hospital team in 2018. Amanda has an extensive background in dog training and behavior. She has three wonderful Australian Shepherds, Oakley, Juno and Sailor, who she has trained to compete with in multiple dog sports. When Amanda is not working she is hiking or kayaking with the dogs. Amanda also does some work with horses and has 7 chickens that she loves and adores.

Shaine

Veterinary Technician

Shaine began her career in the Veterinary field in 2021 and joined the Washington Animal Hospital in July 2023. Shaine lives in Hackettstown with her husband Joseph and their Labrador Retriever, Taj Mahal. Shaine has a Bachelors degree in Health Profession Studies and is currently working towards becoming a Certified Technician. She is also Fear Free Certified and Advanced/Basic Life Support certified in the field. When she is not working she enjoys hanging out with her family and friends and going on trips to Lake George, NY.

Hailey

Client Services

Hailey joined the staff here in November 2023 as a receptionist. She is working on completing her Bachelors degree in Business Admin with a minor in Marketing. She has one cat named Peanut. In her free time she enjoys reading, listening to all kinds of music and watching hockey games. Her favorite team is the New York Rangers.

Emilie

Veterinary Technician

Bio coming soon.