Dr. Fritz McHugh spent most of his life in Seaside Park, but has also lived in California and North Carolina. He earned his undergraduate degree from Syracuse University in business management. Many years later he returned to school to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a Veterinarian. He graduated from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine and then returned to New Jersey to open Coastal Veterinary. He is married to Amy, Coastal Veterinary’s Practice Manager, and they have 3 dogs (Briar, Ava and Victor), and a cat (Murphy). Dr. Fritz enjoys surfing, fishing, clamming, bicycling, flying airplanes and spending time being a handyman. He is also a local Councilman in his town of Seaside Park.

Dr. Fritz McHugh
Veterinarian
Dr. Fritz McHugh grew up in Seaside Park and has also lived in California and North Carolina. He earned a business degree from Syracuse University before pursuing his dream of becoming a Veterinarian. He graduated from NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine and opened Coastal Veterinary in NJ. He and his wife Amy, the Practice Manager, have 3 dogs and a cat. Dr. Fritz enjoys surfing, fishing, clamming, biking, flying, handyman work, and serves as a local Councilman in Seaside Park.
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