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Led by owner Dr. James Dorney, DVM, our veterinarians in Summit, NJ bring decades of combined experience in general practice, surgery, feline medicine, exotic pet care and minimally invasive procedures, and share a gentle, personal approach with every patient and family.
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Another important chapter in the history of Summit Dog & Cat Hospital began with Dr. James M. Dorney, DVM.
Dr. Dorney was a Cornell University graduate and became associated with Dr. Engle at Summit Dog and Cat Hospital in 1964. This relationship is documented in a 1971 Summit Herald article, which identifies Dr. Dorney as part of the Summit veterinary community and as Dr. Engle’s associate at the hospital.
Dr. Dorney’s connection with Summit Dog & Cat Hospital therefore began decades ago, during a period when veterinary medicine was rapidly developing and the hospital was continuing to grow.
Historical records subsequently document Dr. Dorney as the sole owner of Summit Dog & Cat Hospital. Dr. Dorney’s long association with the hospital represents an important continuation of the veterinary practice established by Dr. Engle.
Dr. Alina is a dedicated veterinarian at Summit Dog & Cat Hospital, providing compassionate, personalized veterinary care for dogs, cats, exotic pets, and pocket pets. Her areas of interest include preventive medicine, wellness care, urgent care, pain management, chronic disease management, and veterinary surgery.
Dr. Alina earned her bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience from Amherst College before graduating from the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2018. Since then, she has practiced in Central New York in general veterinary practice, where she has developed broad clinical experience caring for pets with a wide range of medical and surgical needs.
Dr. Alina enjoys every aspect of veterinary medicine, from routine wellness examinations and vaccinations to diagnosing and managing illness, providing urgent care, managing chronic conditions and pain, and performing surgery. She has a particular interest in veterinary surgery, but she equally values the opportunity to establish lasting relationships with pets and their families through comprehensive primary care.
In addition to her work with dogs and cats, Dr. Alina provides veterinary care for exotic and pocket pets. She recognizes that these unique companion animals have specialized medical, nutritional, and husbandry needs and takes an individualized approach to helping each patient receive appropriate, attentive care.
At Summit Dog & Cat Hospital, Dr. Alina is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based veterinary medicine in a compassionate and welcoming environment. She understands that a visit to the veterinarian can be stressful for both pets and their owners, and she strives to make every appointment as comfortable and positive as possible.
Her approach to veterinary medicine centers on listening to pet owners, understanding each patient as an individual, and working together with families to make informed decisions about their pet’s health. Whether providing preventive care, treating illness, managing pain, caring for an exotic or pocket pet, or performing surgery, Dr. Alina’s goal is the same: to help every patient live a healthier, happier life while strengthening the special bond between pets and the families who love them.
Areas of Veterinary Care
Dr. Parker is a veterinarian at Summit Dog and Cat Hospital, caring for dogs and cats in Summit and nearby New Jersey communities.
Dr. Benn Doyle was born and raised in Flemington, New Jersey. He attended the University of Missouri on a swimming scholarship, earning a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry in 1980 and his DVM from the University of Missouri in 1985. He returned to New Jersey and practiced small animal medicine and surgery until retiring in 2019 from the Westfield Veterinary Group. After two years away, he was asked to return as a surgeon and joined Summit Dog and Cat Hospital in 2022.
Dr. Doyle and his wife, Ann, share their home with three cats, Amelia, Phelpsie and Caleb. He still competes in masters swimming, skis around the world, works on his golf game and runs a firewood business.
Dr. Ben has more than 15 years of experience in academia and high volume veterinary hospitals and performs a wide range of surgeries. Along with extensive orthopedic training and a strong interest in trauma and soft tissue surgery, he has a particular passion for minimally invasive surgery and interventional radiology.
After graduating from Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich, Germany in 2004, he completed an internship in general medicine and surgery, then pursued surgical specialization at Michigan State University, including a residency in small animal surgery, a surgery fellowship and a fellowship in interventional radiology.
After moving to New Jersey in 2011, he started the interventional radiology service at NorthStar VETS, established the surgery service at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in Hillsborough, and in 2014 founded Princeton Veterinary Specialists. As a Fear Free Certified Professional, he takes a gentle, personal approach with every patient and family.
“Minimally invasive options are increasingly available, and our treatment repertoire is rapidly expanding. Less invasive surgery helps each patient recover and heal.”
Outside the hospital, Dr. Ben enjoys traveling, hiking, sailing, skiing, motorcycling and gardening, and time with friends, family and his own four legged companions.
Dr. Amy Baker DVM is a graduate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, with over 10 years of veterinary experience.
Dr. Baker is dedicated to providing top-notch care for your furry friends. She is passionate about treating feline chronic illnesses and helping them live their best lives.
When not at the hospital, you can find Dr. Baker spending quality time with her family and three adorable cats. Keep the purrs coming!
Dr. Baker is currently full time at Summit Dog and Cat Hospital. She joined the practice in 2023.
Dr. Amr is an experienced veterinarian at Summit Dog and Cat Hospital with more than 20 years of clinical veterinary experience across three countries. His extensive background in small animal medicine, clinical pathology, gynecology, and alternative veterinary medicine allows him to provide thoughtful, individualized care for dogs and cats at every stage of life.
Dr. Amr began his veterinary education at the School of Veterinary Medicine at Alexandria University in Egypt, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine in 2000. Following veterinary school, his postgraduate studies focused on clinical pathology and gynecology, strengthening his expertise in diagnostics and specialized veterinary care.
After moving to the United States, Dr. Amr completed the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) program through the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) qualification. He subsequently practiced as a licensed veterinarian in private veterinary practices, building more than two decades of hands-on clinical experience before joining Summit Dog and Cat Hospital in 2022.
Dr. Amr has a particular interest in alternative medicine for small animals and believes that veterinary care should focus not only on treating illness but also on helping pets feel comfortable, reducing pain and suffering, and supporting their overall quality of life.
His love for animals extends to all species. Dr. Amr considers caring for animals and helping relieve their pain and suffering a noble responsibility. He brings this compassion, combined with extensive clinical experience and a commitment to individualized care, to every patient he sees.
Whether a pet needs routine veterinary care, evaluation of a medical concern, diagnostic support, or a thoughtful approach to improving quality of life, Dr. Amr is committed to helping pets and giving their families the guidance they need.
When he is not caring for patients, Dr. Amr enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He loves reading and stays active through table tennis and swimming.
At Summit Dog and Cat Hospital, Dr. Amr combines more than two decades of veterinary experience with genuine compassion for animals, providing knowledgeable and personalized care for the dogs and cats entrusted to him.
Dr. Capone joined the veterinary team at Summit Dog and Cat Hospital in 2024, caring for dogs and cats in Summit and nearby New Jersey communities.
Behind every visit
Alongside our veterinarians, a team of technicians, client care staff, groomers and boarding attendants keeps the hospital running and keeps your pet comfortable from check in to discharge.
Assisting in exams, diagnostics, anesthesia monitoring and recovery.
Scheduling, records, reminders and answering your questions between visits.
Grooming dogs and cats in a dedicated grooming room, with veterinary support for sedated grooming.
Caring for pets staying with us, including diabetic, senior and recovering pets in medical boarding.
Everything you need to know about our veterinary team.
Dr. James Dorney, DVM, owns Summit Dog and Cat Hospital, a family owned and operated veterinary hospital at 16 Morris Turnpike in Summit, NJ that has served the Summit community for over a century.
Dr. Alina Tsavera, DVM, a graduate of Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, leads exotic pet care at Summit Dog and Cat Hospital. She treats rabbits, guinea pigs and other small rodents, birds and reptiles, along with dogs and cats.
Surgery is performed by the hospital's veterinary team, including Dr. Benn Doyle, DVM, a surgeon who has practiced small animal medicine and surgery in New Jersey since the 1980s, and Dr. Ben, DVM, who trained in small animal surgery and interventional radiology at Michigan State University.
Yes. Dr. Amy Baker, DVM, a graduate of Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine with more than 10 years of experience, is especially passionate about treating chronic illness in cats. Cats of every age are seen by the full veterinary team.
The veterinarians in Summit, NJ trained at Cornell University, the University of Missouri, Ross University, Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich and Alexandria University, with advanced surgical training at Michigan State University. Together they bring decades of experience in general practice, surgery, feline medicine and exotic pet care.
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