Dr. Damian Mazzocchi is a local native who was raised in Brick and attended Christian Brothers Academy, followed by Monmouth University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Biology. He attended the University of Pennsylvania – School of Veterinary Medicine, where he earned his veterinary degree, completed the Veterinary Business Management Association certificate program, and received the American College of Veterinary Radiology Student Award. Licensed in both PA and NJ since 2013, Dr. Damian has worked as a general practitioner and traveled to other practices to perform general, soft tissue, and orthopedic surgeries before working in an urgent care setting and eventually joining the Furry Friends team. He has worked closely with a number of rescue organizations and spent time as a wildlife rehabilitator. He is the cofounder of Dr. Damian Pet Remedies, producing CBD oils for pets and is the acting medical director here at Furry Friends. He has a very special needs dog at home and enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 kids.