Burl-Moor-Driben

Animal HospitalLLC

We are one of only 15% of Veterinary Hospitals across the United States that are AAHA
accredited after being evaluated on over 900 standards that must be maintained.

Charles J Driben, VMD is a 1965 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and owner of Burl-Moor-Driben Animal Hospital.  He is certified in the PennHIP technique for canine hip dysplasia diagnosis and is a past president of both the Southern New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association (SNJVMA) and the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association (NJVMA).  He has been recognized as Veterinarian of the Year by the SNJVMA and has also received the University of Pennsylvania Alumni Award of Merit.  back to top

Ian J Driben, VMD is a 2005 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.  Previously, he received his B.S. in  Business Administration from Rutgers University School of Business.  If your pet has dental disease or is overweight, Dr. Ian won't be shy in letting you know about it.  More importantly, he and his staff will help you to improve these health conditions through education and approprate medical intervention.  He feels that these two aspects (oral care/dentistry & nutrition/body condition) of your pet's health can be well cared fro at home and should be viewed as preventative maintenance that may add years to your pet's health by staving off heart, liver, kidney, and orthopedic disease.  He enjoys educating his clients about these and various other health and behavior issues affecting many of our pets today.  His other special interests include surgery (PennHIP certified and Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair), Internal medicine and chemotherapy, and volunteering during the summer in South Dakota with the Humane Society of the United States' Rural Area Veterinary Services helping to provide veterinary care and education to the Cheyenne River Sioux and Oglala Sioux Peoples.  His current affiliations include the SNJVMA, the NJVMA (executive board member), the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) where he was recognized as a 2010 Emerging Leader, and is a member of the newly formed University of Pennsylvania Dean's Alumni Council in 2011.  He currently resides in Cherry Hill with his wife Karen (a boarded veterinary cardiologist at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in Cherry Hill), daughter Maxine, and their 2 dogs Clifford (Rhodesian Ridgeback) and Cooper (English Toy Spaniel).  back to top

Elizabeth E Goedeke, VMD is originally from Pottstown, Pennsylvania.  She graduated magna cum laude from Gettysburg Coillege in 2001 with a B.S. in Biology.  Dr. Goedeke then attended University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine, from which she graduated in 2005.  In her first year as a veterinarian, she worked as a general practitioner at a small animal veterinary hospital in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.  Dr. Goedeke joined Burl-Moor-Driben Animal Hospital as a associate veterinarian in July of 2006.  Dr. Goedeke has a specific interest in feline medicine.  Upon graduation from veterinary school, she received the Feline Medicine and Surgery Award for her class.  She is currently a member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP), through which she remains informed about current feline diseases and their treatment.  Dr. Goedeke is also a member of the AVMA.  She also has interests in the fields of soft-tissue surgery, dermatology, and dentistry.  Dr. Goedeke currently resides in Moorestown with her cats (Gus and Lynn) and her Greyhound (Maebe).  In her spare time, she enjoys reading, running, photography, and international travel.  back to top

Megan L Souders, VMD is originally from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.  She received a B.S. in Animal Bioscience from Penn State University in 1999.  After ungraduate school, she worked as a veterinary technician for 3 years before deciding to continue her dream of becoming a veterinarian.  Dr. Souders attended the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine, from which she graduated in 2007.  She has been a member of Burl-Moor-Driben Animal Hospital since the summer of 2007.  Dr. Souders is a member of the AAFP, AVMA, NJMA, and PVMA.  Dr. Souders has a special interest in feline medicine, internal medicine, dentistry, and surgery; and she thoroughly enjoys interacting everyday with her four-legged patients and two-legged clients.  She spends her time outside of work reading, knitting, making jewelry, watching the E-A-G-L-E-S and Phillies and playing with her 3 cats: Allie, Angel, & Ralph.  She resides in Philadelphia, where she can be occasionally spotted walking her cat Ralph in Rittenhouse Square.  back to top 

Kristen R Bodtmann, VMD is originally from Parsippany, New Jersey. She graduated summa cum laude from Rutgers University in 2006 with a B.S. in Animal Science. Dr. Bodtmann then attended University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine, from which she graduated cum laude in 2010. She completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital during her first year as a veterinarian. Dr. Bodtmann joined Burl-Moor-Driben Animal Hospital as an associate veterinarian in September 2011. Dr. Bodtmann has interests in emergency medicine, dermatology, and internal medicine.  She also particularly enjoys interacting with her small furry patients and has a special interest in exotic animal medicine. Dr. Bodtmann is a member of the AVMA, NJVMA, and PVMA. She currently resides in Audubon, Pennsylvania with her husband Chip and their two cats (Kobe and Mia). In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and hiking.  back to top

Steven P. Cudia, VMD is the Director of Veterinary Surgical Services (VSS), is board-certified in Canine and Feline Practice by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners.  Dr. Cudia received his veterinary medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine in 1994.  He is a native of Toms River and now resides there with his family.  Prior to veterinary school, he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Scranton and completed course work toward a Master of Laboratory Animal Science degree at Hahnemann University.  Following a year in private practice, he completed a one-year Rotating Internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania.  He participated in both the Basic and Advanced Courses on the Surgical Fixation of Fractures at The Ohio State University and has authored two peer-reviewed articles and an abstract.  Dr. Cudia has been employed with Garden State Veterinary Specialists, Inc and Red Bank Veterinary Hospital & Referral Service and has provided surgical and relief veterinary services to practices in New Jersey.  The aforementioned unique employment and training opportunities have enabled Dr. Cudia to gain considerable experience and expertise in the surgical management of disease in small animals under the direct guidance of Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.  Dr. Cudia is an active member of the New jersey Medical Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Jersey Shore Veterinary Medical Association.  His detailed curriculum vitae and a list of references are available upon request.  back to top

Tina Borek, RDMS runs Mobile Pet Ultrasound an on-site, on-call veterinary ultrasound referral service, serving veterinarians and animal hospitals in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.  Tina, a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, founded Mobile Pet Ultrasound in 2000 and specializes in diagnostic small animal ultrasound for abdominal, cardiac, and ocular indications.  Using advanced ultrasound technology, state-of-the-art telemedicine connectivity and a network of board certified specialists, Mobile pet ultrasound is able to provide you and your clients with clinical competence and confidence...fast.  All of our ultrasounds are read and interpreted by board certified Veterinary Radiologists (DACVR) and/or Cardiologists (DACVIM).  back to top