Marvin Rothman, VMD

A Philadelphia native and graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Marvin Rothman is a distinguished member of the veterinary profession in New Jersey and was the first vet in the region to treat pet birds and exotics. He now shares his interest in avian and exotic medicine with the other five doctors in the practice.

After graduating from Penn, Dr. Rothman completed a 4-year internship and residency at the world-renowned Angell Memorial Medical Center in Boston, the first veterinary hospital to be run by a humane society. He served as a lieutenant in the Army’s Veterinary Corps for several years, and founded Rothman Animal Hospital in 1955.

Dr. Rothman has lectured in the United States and internationally on pet avian medicine, and a variety of other topics. He was Past President of the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Society and Past President of the South Jersey Veterinary Society. He was an adjunct professor at Camden County College, where he taught in the school’s veterinary technician program.

A frequent speaker and lecturer to community and professional groups throughout the region, Dr. Rothman is passionate about many topics, including the benefits of pet ownership, especially for senior citizens. “Animals are great for people!” he says.

He is a veterinary advisor and member of the board for Pet Pals, a non-profit need-based organization that provides veterinary care, food and other services to residents of South Jersey who are physically or financially unable to provide for their animal companions.

He lives in the area with Betty, his wife of 39 years, who was the first and former manager of Animal Welfare in Voorhees. “Our marriage was made in pet heaven!” Dr. Rothman says. Always having had at least four dogs and a cat, plus temporary “guest” pets in their home at any given time, the couple’s pet family has finally dwindled down to one dog named Dolly. Dolly was rescued in Camden when she had eight pups in the bitter Janurary cold. Dolly managed to save four of her eight pups by laying on them to keep them warm. Sadly, the other four pups had died of exposure. She and her puppies found their way to the Rothman household. After Dolly had raised her brood and good homes were found for them, Dolly stayed on as the family’s only pet.