Our Affiliated Clinics

Gary Quinn, VMD

Dr. Gary Quinn obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1981 and joined the staff at the Raritan Animal Hospital in June of that same year. Dr. Quinn and his wife, Corinne have three children. Their oldest child recently graduated with a degree in veterinary medicine. Dr Quinn and his family are avid ski and snowboard enthusiasts. His children have competed internationally and have been ranked as high as 10th in the U.S. in their respective disciplines.

Dr. Quinn’s main interest is advanced soft tissue and orthopedic surgery as well as internal medicine.

Christopher Laffoon, VMD



Dr. Chris Laffoon is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University and received his veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1983. His professional interests include ultrasound and internal medicine with a special interest in canine and feline endocrine diseases. When not at the practice, Dr. Laffoon expends a great deal of energy helping his wife, Michelle, parent their four children and care for their many pets. He also loves cycling, walking, kayaking, and reading.

Deborah Traurig, VMD



Dr. Deb Traurig is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Her professional interests include managing challenging internal medicine cases. In her spare time, Dr. Traurig enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.

Christine Spodnick, VMD



Dr. Christine Spodnick graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2004.

Dr. Spodnick’s professional interests include soft tissue surgery, endocrinology, and exotic animal medicine. In her free time, Dr. Spodnick enjoys playing the piano, scrapbooking, and gardening. She has a dog named Savannah, two cats named Bailey and Casey, and one fish.

Stephanie DiFrischia, VMD



Dr. Stephanie DiFrischia is a 2005 graduate from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Her professional interests include surgery and internal medicine. In her free time, she enjoys photography, hiking, and traveling. Dr. DiFrischia has two crazy dogs, Bean and Edy, and two lovely cats, Carson and Ivy.

Jamie Torres, DVM

Dr. Jamie Torres joins the team at Raritan after receiving her DVM from the University of Minnesota.  She received her undergraduate degree in the midwest from Northland College, where she majored in wildlife management and biology.  Dr. Torres brings a strong interest in exotic animals, especially birds and reptiles, to the already diverse interests of the hospital staff.  In her spare time, she volunteers at the Philadelphia Zoo in their veterinary department and spends time with her husband, Pedro, and their pets "Bob" the beagle, "Roscoe" the bearded dragon,"Anna Banana" the ferrett, and 3 rats "Voldemort". "Hagrid", & "Neville"

Michelle Mason , DVM

Dr. Michelle Mason joined the practice in 2008. She is a graduate of The Atlantic Veterinary College. Her professional interests include preventative medicine and alternative therapies. She also has experience in equine medicine. In her spare time Dr. Mason enjoys hiking with her dog Roo, horseback riding, watching hockey and hanging out with her two cats, Larry and Curly.

Patricia King, DVM

Dr. Patricia King earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Duquesne University in 2000.  She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and her clinical year was completed at The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine.   Following graduation in 2006, she joined a small animal general practice on Staten Island, New York.  She later made the decision to relocate to a practice in New Jersey, closer to her home and family.   

Dr. King joins Raritan Animal Hospital with an interest in all aspects of veterinary medicine, but has a special attraction to the fields of internal medicine, diagnostic imaging, infectious disease and oncology.  In her spare time, Dr. King enjoys spending time with her husband and their two fuzzy children “Bentley” the Yellow Labrador Retriever and “Lily” the calico cat.  She also loves reading, volunteer work, cooking and traveling.

Kevin Hargadon, DVM

Dr. Kevin Hargadon is a recent graduate from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. His professional interests include exotic medicine, surgery, and internal medicine. In his spare time Dr Hargadon enjoys playing the guitar, playing hockey, and spending time with his new puppy, Luna.

Maryann Kuruvilla, DVM

Dr. Maryann Kuruvilla is a recent graduate of The Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. Her professional interests include internal medicine as well as physical rehabilitation Dr. Kuruvilla enjoys spending her free time relaxing with family, friends and her four cats, Murry, Muriel, Alice and Socks.

Jennifer Bruce , DVM

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