The history of the Hopewell Veterinary Group is deeply rooted in the agricultural landscape and close-knit community of Central New Jersey. For nearly a century, our practice has been a trusted partner for local pet owners, built on a foundation of genuine compassion, generational continuity, and independent veterinary excellence.

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From a Two-Car Garage to a Community Cornerstone (1935)

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Our story began in 1935 during the height of the Great Depression, when our practice was established by Dr. Amos Stults Sr. Fresh out of the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine—and inspired by his early experiences working on local agricultural farms—Dr. Stults set up his practice right in the heart of the Hopewell Borough.

Armed with little more than a modest two-car garage (half of which served as his makeshift clinic), a field bag, and an unmatched work ethic, he became an essential lifeline for the region. In those early decades, the practice functioned as a true mixed-animal hospital, caring for the working farms, agricultural properties, and family pets throughout Mercer County with grit and dedication.

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Growing with Central New Jersey (1978)

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As the region gradually transitioned from its rural roots into a vibrant suburban community, the needs of local families and their animals shifted as well. To accommodate an expanding team of dedicated professionals and increasingly advanced medical capabilities, the practice made a pivotal move in 1978, relocating to our current, purpose-built facility just outside the Hopewell Borough.

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A New Era: Fiercely Independent, Proudly Local

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In June 2026, the Hopewell Veterinary Group proudly entered its next chapter under the ownership of Dr. Chandler Navara.

Stepping into this legacy meant preserving the very heartbeat of what makes HVG an institution. We remain fiercely independent, proudly local, and entirely independently-owned.

In an era where modern veterinary medicine is increasingly swallowed by nameless corporate conglomerates and private equity firms, we are doubling down on what matters most: real relationships, uncompromised medical standards, and a deeply personal touch. Our core morals, steadfast values, and meticulous quality of care remain entirely unchanged. The faces you trust, the medical standard you expect, and the genuine warmth of a true neighborhood practice are stronger than ever.

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The Next Chapter

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While veterinary medicine has evolved lightyears beyond hand-written field logs and house calls from a garage clinic, our guiding star remains the same. Our collaborative team blends cutting-edge veterinary innovation with decades of collective experience, carrying forward a legendary standard of compassionate care that has defined Hopewell since 1935—and ensuring it stays privately owned, family-run, and locally rooted for generations to come!