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01/28/2025

🔷 Attention all Vets and Vet Techs🔷

We are excited to announce that our next Continuing Education Happy Hour will take place on Thursday March 6, 6-9 PM at Laterna Estiatorio in Bayside, Queens.

Our very own Dr. Steve Hanes will be discussing Feline Ophthalmic Disorders, and he’s looking forward to answering all of your cat eye questions 😻 Join us for refreshments, conversation, and a 1.5 hour RACE approved presentation with the VEC team!

All veterinarians and technicians are welcome, and the presentation will start promptly at 7 PM. Please RSVP by Friday February 28.

You can RSVP and find more information by visiting www.eventcreate.com/e/lichappyhour.

We will see you there! 😃

01/17/2025

We recently examined and performed surgery on a serval from the Staten Island Zoo!

Servals are wild cats native to southern Africa. This older cat had a mass growing around his eye and within the third eyelid. We removed the mass and he recovered from the procedure well. Check out the 4th and 5th picture for how he looked before and after surgery.

We are grateful to be able to partner with the zoo team on a special case like this! 🐆

12/19/2024

Last week, we were honored to attend the ASPCA Annual Awards Luncheon. The veterinarians at the ASPCA’s Animal Recovery Center and the Forensic Sciences teams presented Dr. LoPinto and VEC with this year’s Veterinary Award for Excellence in support of NYC Animal Cruelty Cases. We are very thankful for this acknowledgement!

The ASPCA Annual Awards Luncheon recognizes individuals from the NYPD, the District Attorney’s Offices, the NYC Veterinary Community, and the community at large for exceptional support of animal cruelty cases in NYC.

We truly value our collaborative approach to these tough cases, and are grateful to play even a small role in the care of these animals.

11/20/2024

Hot dog, it’s we**ie Wednesday! 🌭🔥🐶

10/28/2024

The VEC team had a great time last week at the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists Conference in Savannah, Georgia!

Highlights of the trip include dinner with our colleagues at , Dr. Hanes accepting his board certified status, and sponsoring a Happy Hour focused on equity and inclusion.

We learned a lot and networked with ophthalmologists from around the world. We’re excited to apply this new knowledge to our NYC patients, and we’re already looking forward to next year’s meeting! 😁

10/22/2024

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Veterinary Eye Center of Connecticut 🤩

Current VEC ophthalmologist Dr. Andréa Minella will serve as Medical Director, and she looks forward to bringing her expert ophthalmology services to the pets of Connecticut. 🐾👁️

From routine exams to complex surgeries, our team will be ready to provide the best in specialized eye care for your special companions.

📍 Location: Greenwich, CT
🗓️ Opening Fall 2025

Stay tuned for more details!

10/18/2024

Get to know the VEC team! 👀

Christina is a Licensed Veterinary Technician who graduated from LaGuardia Community College. Born and raised in the Bronx, she has always had a passion for animals since childhood. In high school, she studied animal care, which included husbandry for small animal and exotics.

Since becoming a licensed technician, Christina has gained experience in General Practice, Shelter Medicine, Lab Medicine, and Emergency and Critical Care. She enjoyed learning about the different aspects of veterinary medicine before joining the Veterinary Eye Center last year. Since then, she has loved gaining new experience in ophthalmology as part of the team!

In her free time, Christina loves to travel and explore new places. She loves nature photography, music, reading a good book, and spending time with her husband and her cat Skellington.

10/15/2024

Happy National Vet Tech Appreciation Week! 🎉

This week we are celebrating our fantastic team members who do so much every day to ensure VEC functions smoothly. Our vet techs and vet assistants are highly skilled and dedicated to the care of your pet. It is amazing to have such a hardworking team, who also enjoy having fun!

Thank you to every vet tech out there - we appreciate all that you do! 💙

09/25/2024

🔷 Attention all veterinary personnel! 🔷

Our very own Dr. Telle will be presenting at the “New York Vet Show” on Friday November 8th.

Located at the Javits Center, the NY Vet Show has speakers and exhibits covering all aspects of veterinary medicine.

Dr. Telle will be presenting a review on dry eye disease in dogs. It will take place in the NYC Pavilion Theater at 10:00 AM on Friday Nov 8th.

More information can be found by visiting newyork.vetshow.com.

We look forward to seeing you there!

09/09/2024

Get to know the VEC team! 👀

Ashley is a client service representative who joined VEC in January 2024. She was born and raised and Brooklyn, and continues to call Brooklyn home. Ashley previously worked as a client service representative at an urgent care practice in Queens before joining the team at VEC.

Ashley has worked in the customer service field for over 3 years. She enjoys connecting with people and their pets, and strives to provide them with a comfortable environment.

Outside of work, Ashley loves to spoil her two dogs, Odin and Zelda. She also enjoys painting, drawing, anime, and watching movies. She is a big fan of the TV show “The Office” and she has watched the series over 50 times. Share your favorite “The Office” quote, and we bet she can finish the sentence!

08/17/2024

First pic, cutesy, mindful ✨
Second pic, NOT demure 😳

08/02/2024

Last weekend our very own Dr. LoPinto spoke at a CE event hosted by Roo Vet at The Maryland Zoo. He discussed non-healing corneal ulcers, and he had a great time meeting vets and techs in the area. He really enjoyed meeting the zoo ambassadors, an adorable African Penguin and impressive Red-Billed Hornbill!

07/26/2024

Get to know the VEC team! 👀

Alexis is a dedicated Client Service Representative with over 16 years of experience in the veterinary field. Her passion for animals began at a young age, and she has always had pets of various types in her home, including dogs, cats, fish, pocket pets, and reptiles.

She joined the VEC team in December 2023, bringing her extensive knowledge and love for animals to her role. Outside of work, Alexis cherishes spending time with her two boys, her dog Shila, and her cat Marvin. She enjoys reading, cooking and trying new foods, as well as visiting museums and spending quality time with friends and family!

07/23/2024

Veterinary Eye Center of Massachusetts is officially open! 🥳

Dr. Zibura and her team are looking forward to providing quality eye care to the pets of Newton and the greater Boston area.

Follow to stay up to date on the latest news! Visit www.vecmass.com for more information.

07/18/2024

Today is Dr. Clara Williams’ last day at VEC, ending a cherished era in our history. Dr. Williams has been so dedicated to our patients, and she has shared so much of her passion and knowledge with all of us. We are so grateful to have worked with her for these last few years and we wish her the best in her next chapter. We will miss you! 💙

07/11/2024

Get to know the VEC team! 👀

Jessica is a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) who joined VEC in December 2023. She is a graduate of LaGuardia Community College and spent her first years as a technician in general practice at the Bronx Veterinary Center. There she honed her technical abilities, developed client education, and gained knowledge of veterinary operations.

Wanting to advance her skills, with a focus in anesthesia, Jessica joined Blue Pearl Pet Hospital where she was part of the ophthalmology and surgery/anesthesia departments for almost 4 years. She became a first time mom in 2020 and took time to spend with her family before returning to clinical practice, this time in emergency. She took a leadership role during the opening of Veterinary Emergency Group - Chelsea as a Veterinary Nursing Development Coordinator, and enjoyed training other team members.

After spending time coordinating an emergency room and elevating nursing care for a variety of patients, including exotic species, she decided to transition back to anesthesia and joined VEC in the anesthesia technician role. Her passion for anesthesia has grown even more and she looks forward to specializing further in the field.

In her spare time, Jessica loves spending time with her 4 year old, as well as her husband of 12 years. She enjoys gaming on her PS5 and short story/journal writing. Jessica is passionate about cats, beauty/fashion, and science, but she especially loves music. She enjoys any karaoke party!

06/28/2024

This June, we are celebrating Pride Month! 🌈

To us, Pride is more than a rainbow T shirt and decorations - it is a commitment to our team members, pet owners, and neighbors to provide a space free of judgement and discrimination. That is why VEC has signed the Gender Bill of Rights created by the Pride Veterinary Medical Community .

More information on the Gender Identity Bill of Rights can be found by visiting pridevmc.org.

Happy Pride Month, and if you’re in NY this weekend, enjoy the NYC Pride festivities! 🥳

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