Our Veterinary Support Staff
Edgar, LVT
Hospital Manager
Born in New York City, Edgar has lived in Westchester County for more than 25 years. Edgar’s veterinary career began in New York City at the world-renowned Animal Medical Center where he started as an x-ray technician. He went on to achieve his associate’s degree in veterinary technology in 2008 from Cedar Valley College and then worked as a licensed veterinary technician (LVT) and hospital manager for many years in several private practices throughout Westchester and Rockland counties (including at the Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics, where Edgar was an LVT from 2021-23).
As a hospital manager, Edgar loves to build successful teams and enjoys teaching other veterinary professionals the technical and business skills he has honed over his long career in the veterinary profession. When he is not at the animal hospital, Edgar can be found at home spending time with his son and daughter or out on the water in his boat where he is licensed as a Master Boat Captain. Edgar enjoys all kinds of water activities and loves to travel, especially to Costa Rica and Puerto Rico to visit extended family. We welcome Edgar back to the Veterinary Center in his new role as Hospital Manager.
Tatiana, LVT
Lead Surgical Licensed Veterinary Technician
Originally from Dutchess County, NY, Tatiana developed a love for two things at an early age – veterinary medicine and traveling. After starting her worldwide travel journey at age 19, Tatiana got her LVT degree from SUNY Ulster and SUNY Delhi and went on to work with cats, dogs, and various exotic pets in Dutchess and Ulster Counties. When she is not working with pets, Tatiana can be found hanging out on the beach or at home playing with her four dogs and one guinea pig. She is also an avid cook and an active volunteer in numerous charitable organizations benefitting both people and pets. A woman of many talents, Tatiana also loves to event plan, decorate, and craft. She gives 100% to all that she does and does so with unrivaled passion. With all of Tatiana’s wide-ranging skills, we are thrilled to have such a motivated, multi-talented woman working with us at the Veterinary Center!
Gianna, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Gianna has been a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) for nearly a decade and has worked in numerous settings, including equine emergency, laboratory research, small animal emergency and general practice, and now bird/exotic pet practice. Her first ferret, Romeo, stimulated her interest in veterinary medicine in 2013, and while she loves working with all different species, ferrets have been her favorite animals since then. Here she is with her two current fur-babies, Luna and Loki. When she is not at work caring for animals, Gianna is a passionate tattoo artist who loves to create physical art for her clients with ink and needles. She specializes in hand-poke tattooing, a very primitive and delicate tattooing practice. Gianna also enjoys going to the beach, hiking in the woods, and anything that has to do with the great outdoors and sunshine! If you happen to have a ferret and visit the Veterinary Center, be sure to tell Gianna all about your fur baby!
John, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
John Tay is a New York State–licensed Veterinary Technician who earned his Veterinary Technology degree from SUNY Suffolk in 2016. He has experience in emergency, specialty, and exotic animal medicine and enjoys continuing to expand his knowledge through ongoing education. John has a special interest in avian anesthesia, exotic animal medicine, clinical pathology, diagnostic imaging, and wildlife conservation. His background includes volunteer work with the Cornell Duck Research Laboratory, AQUAVET at Stony Brook Southampton, the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research & Preservation, the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society, and ornithologists affiliated with the American Museum of Natural History, including Helen Hays of Gull Island.
When he's not at the hospital, John enjoys birding, wildlife photography, hiking, yoga, and learning about advances in conservation and veterinary medicine. He is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for birds, reptiles, small mammals, and other exotic pets while continuing to grow in the field of exotic animal medicine.
Christina
Veterinary Assistant
Originally from Patterson, NY, Christina has been around and loved animals of all kinds for as long as she could remember, and she most likely will be the first voice you’ll hear when calling the Veterinary Center! She received her Bachelors Degree in Biology at Hartwick college; however, most of the courses she took there were animal-related. After graduating, Christina found her way to the Veterinary Center, where she realized becoming a veterinary technician was her calling. Currently, she is enrolled in the Penn Foster College Veterinary Technician Program. A reptile enthusiast, she has 2 bearded dragons, 2 leopard geckos, 2 western hognose snakes, and 2 poison dart frogs. As she always says, if she could have every animal that came into Center, she would!
Victoria
Veterinary Assistant
A Westchester County native, Victoria has loved and been around animals her entire life. Growing up, she was an avid horseback rider, and she has extensive experience caring for dogs, cats, snakes, turtles, and guinea pigs. One of her favorite activities is hiking with her dogs. She treats each patient with wonder and care, as she does our resident Goffin's cockatoo, Quinn, who adores her. Every day, she’s over the moon to be a part of our Veterinary Center team and to be able serve so many different creatures.
Tiffani
Veterinary Assistant
Originally from Westchester County and a long-time animal lover, Tiffani was excited to start her first job in the veterinary industry at the Veterinary Center for Birds & Exotics. She earned her associate’s degree in business from Dutchess Community College and worked for several years as a pharmacy technician and as a front-end manager in the food industry. New to the veterinary world, Tiffani particularly loves learning new facts about exotic animals every day at the Center. As a mom to two cats and a crested gecko, Tiffani will tell you that her favorite things are cats and coffee and her dream is to someday open her own cat café.
Joe
Veterinary Assistant
Originally from Rockland County, Joe graduated from Unity College with a B.A. in Animal Health & Behavior. Joe’s interest in exotic animals began as a child when he watched Steve Irwin on Animal Planet working with all sorts of unique creatures. Joe started working with cats and dogs in veterinary hospitals several years ago but his passion for exotic pets led him to the Veterinary Center where he is the jack of all trades, both assisting the doctors and technicians in the treatment room and helping out our receptionist answering phones and making appointments at the front desk. When he is not at work, Joe can be found writing fiction, playing the guitar, and reading. He has a pet cockatiel, Jeanie, and a bulldog-pitbull mix named Larry.
Marcus
Veterinary Assistant
A native New Yorker, Marcus graduated from Solesion High School in Westchester County. He has loved exotic pets since he was a child and has always been fascinated by how these extraordinary pets navigate their world. Marcus is also fascinated by computers and cybersecurity. He particularly loves learning about how the Internet works and how anyone can use the Internet to gain knowledge about anything (including exotic pets!) from their own home. When not at his computer, Marcus can be found playing with his two adorable ferrets.
Anthony
Veterinary Assistant
As a self-proclaimed “Jamaican kid from the Bronx” who shares a birthday with his own mother, Tony graduated from Mercy college and thinks of himself as a music and pop culture “nerd” who loves comics and movies. He has always loved animals but became especially interested in exotic pets when his aunt introduced him to her birds when he was a child. When Tony is not listening to rock music, he is likely hanging out with his two “daughter” cats, Winter Barcelona Sloan and Autumn Aria.
Kim
Client Service Representative
With years of experience managing the front desk and helping out pet owners at various veterinary hospitals, Kim is a dedicated client service representative with a true passion for animals. She is excited to assist clients and their pets and to ensure that their experience at the Veterinary Center is as positive as possible. She is truly a master multitasker with great attention to detail. When she’s not at work, Kim enjoys spending time with her family, shopping at flea markets, and traveling. Kim’s love for all kinds of animals and her dedication to providing stellar customer service make her a true asset to our team. Be sure to give Kim a big ‘hello’ when you come into the Veterinary Center!