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06/20/2024

Get to know the VEC team! 👀

Dana joined our team as a veterinary assistant in August 2023. They were born and raised in Florida. Surrounded by nature, and visiting the local Audubon and reptile shows, they always had a passion for animals. From a young age, they grew up raising freshwater fish, caring for box turtles, and playing with their family’s pack of rescue dogs.

They moved to New York City in 2015 and started their animal care career by pet sitting and dog walking, before transitioning to working at a busy general practice in Queens in 2020. They recently enrolled in a Veterinary Technology program and are excited to further their knowledge by becoming a licensed veterinary technician.

Outside of work, Dana likes to learn new hand crafts, play board games with friends, and go hiking with their pitbull mix, Gryphon!

06/13/2024

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our first Happy Hour continuing education event! It was great to see some familiar faces and meet new colleagues in the community. Dr. Minella and the rest of the VEC team look forward to partnering with you on your ophthalmology cases 😁

Thank you to the team at for hosting us!

06/04/2024

We recently participated in the ACVO National Service Animal Eye Exam Event, sponsored by Epicur Pharma.

We examined multiple therapy and guide dogs to ensure their vision was normal so that they can do their important work. It was such a rewarding experience and we’re looking forward to doing it again next year! 🦮

05/30/2024

Get to know the VEC team! 👀

Cheryl is a licensed veterinary technician from Long Island, NY, who has been working and studying in the animal industry for over 12 years. She started out as a bather/brusher in a Petco grooming salon before making the switch to veterinary medicine in 2014. She has since earned an AAS in Veterinary Science Technology from Suffolk County Community College and a BS in Animal Science from SUNY Cobleskill. She became a licensed veterinary technician in 2018. Over the 10-year course of her education, she garnered experience working with small animals, livestock, horses, exotics, and wildlife.

Though Cheryl’s first love in the veterinary world was actually dentistry, she found ophthalmology in January 2022 and has never looked back. She loves learning (and talking!) about the pathophysiology of eye conditions, especially glaucoma and dry eye disease. Since joining the Veterinary Eye Center in September 2023, she has particularly enjoyed learning to perform ocular ultrasounds. To Cheryl, one of the greatest joys of her job is getting to build relationships with clients and patients as they are treated long-term.

In her spare time, Cheryl enjoys performing arts, including shadowcasting The Rocky Horror Picture Show and singing with a Sweet Adelines International women’s barbershop chorus. She is an avid fan of the Stargate franchise, spaniels and scent hounds of all types, and anything glittery! She and her husband look forward to getting their first dog someday soon, hopefully either a Clumber Spaniel or a Basset Hound.

05/24/2024

Today is Dr. Zibura’s last day at our Long Island City location 🥹

Although we are sad to see her go, we are so excited for her as she prepares to lead the first VEC outside of NYC, in Massachusetts! VEC MA is on track to open this summer.

Dr. Zibura’s NYC patients can expect continued expert care by our two full time clinicians in LIC, Dr. Minella and Dr. Hanes.

05/22/2024

We always love a royal visit by Prince 👑

05/15/2024

Get to know the VEC team! 👀

Linda is a client service representative who joined VEC in August 2023. She is a born and raised New Yorker. Linda has over 16 years of experience working in veterinary clinics from general practice to urgent care.

Linda started out as a veterinary assistant in 2008 at a busy Upper West Side practice. From there, she joined a newly opened clinic cross training as a veterinary receptionist. She enjoyed working with both people and pets so much that she continued working in customer service. In 2021, she made the switch to working in urgent care before joining the VEC team. She enjoys learning the different facets of veterinary medicine and has really enjoyed getting familiar with ophthalmology.

Linda has always had a passion for animals, especially cats. Almost all of her family pets growing up were stray cats she rescued. Outside of work, Linda enjoys working out, video games, going to concerts and spending time with her tuxie cat Cheeto, a stray that she rescued!

05/07/2024

🔷 Attention all NYC Vets 🔷

We are excited to announce that our first Continuing Education Happy Hour will take place on Wednesday June 12, 6-9 PM at Madeline’s in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

Our very own Dr. Minella will be discussing The Approach to the Ophthalmic Patient. Join us for refreshments, conversation, and a RACE approved presentation with the VEC team!

All veterinarians are welcome, and the presentation will start promptly at 7 PM. Please RSVP by Friday May 24.

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

We will see you there! 😃

05/02/2024

We recently celebrated our 3️⃣ year anniversary! 🎂

In that time we have grown to a team of 34, including 6 vets in 3 locations throughout New York City. Together we have treated almost 9,000 pets!

This year is especially exciting as we open our first clinic outside of NYC, near Boston. Veterinary Eye Center of Massachusetts is on track to open this summer in Newton, with our very own Dr. Zibura serving as the medical director.

From NYC to Newton, our commitment to pet eye care continues to grow. Here’s to many more years to come!🌟

04/30/2024

Get to know the VEC team! 👀

Sparkle joined VEC in February 2023 and is the manager of our Hell’s Kitchen and Chelsea locations. She previously worked as a supervisor at a busy specialty clinic in Connecticut for many years before joining VEC.

Sparkle was born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago, before moving to New York City, and then Connecticut. As a manager, Sparkle combines her problem-solving skills with team building, patient care, and customer service.

Sparkle is a licensed massage therapist and continues to practice at a spa on the weekends. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time her with two children and two cats. Sparkle loves the summer and enjoys being out in the sun. She is obsessed with plants, and her goal is for her home to eventually look like a forest!

04/25/2024

This week, we are celebrating our client service representatives for Veterinary Receptionist Week 🥳

At VEC, we have a dedicated team of client service professionals who help to ensure a smooth experience for our clients and their beloved pets. As the first person you speak to on the phone, to the last person you see as you leave (and a lot in between) they are responsible for so much in our daily operations.

Thank you to all of the incredible client service representatives everywhere, you are very much appreciated!

04/18/2024

The Veterinary Eye Center of NYC is proud to be participating in the ACVO National Service Animal Eye Exam Event, sponsored by Epicur Pharma.

During this event, we will be providing free screening eye exams to qualified Service, Working, and Therapy Animals. The exams will take place this May at all of our locations, and registration is now open!

Please note, all animals must be formally trained Service, Working, or Therapy animals with written proof of training. The exams are of a screening nature and are not appropriate for animals with known eye issues.

For more information, and to register, please visit acvoeyeexam.org. We look forward to meeting these incredibly trained and hard working animals! 🤩

04/15/2024

Get to know the VEC team! 👀

Deanna is part of our technical team, who joined VEC in July 2023. She was born in Georgetown, Guyana, and raised in Brooklyn. Deanna has always had a passion for working with animals and she has pivoted through many outlers, ranging from animal shelters to animal research facilities. She is currently finishing up her first semester of a Veterinary Technology program and she cannot wait to become a licensed veterinary technician!

Outside of work, Deanna enjoys anything that allows her to tap into her creativity & to be active. This includes getting new tattoos, attending dance classes, listening to live music, and traveling.

Deanna also enjoys spending time with her 8 year old orange kitty named Ponce, who brings joy to her life each day!

04/08/2024

Eclipse time! 🌞🌚

04/08/2024

This afternoon, we’ll be stepping outside to check out the solar eclipse! Looking at the sun without protection can cause damage to your retinas, so be sure to wear approved protective glasses.

It is safe for your pets to be outside during this time since they will not look at the sun. However if there are a lot of people outside, that might cause stress, so consider leaving them inside. They do not need glasses! 😎

04/01/2024

🔹Attention all vets!🔹

Our very own Dr. Steve Hanes and Dr. Alex LoPinto will be presenting at “CE in the City” on Saturday April 13, 2024.

Located at Convene on Park Ave, this is a great way to earn CE credit and brush up on your ophthalmology skills. Dr. Hanes will be discussing treatment for glaucoma, and Dr. LoPinto will be discussing medical and surgical management of cataracts. They are eager to answer any questions you may have!

You can register online through the link in the CE story archive and below:

https://web.cvent.com/event/f2c3a9cd-6ac6-4616-8541-d0e424277602/websitePage:85972e5f-fa65-47e1-9fec-41ee895a3905

03/29/2024

We recently met Max, a beautiful 44 year old Macaw. His eyes had become cloudy and his vision rapidly decreased. An ocular exam revealed he had developed a severe cataract (cloudiness of the lens) in both eyes.

With the help of the team at , Dr. LoPinto performed surgery to remove the cataracts. The surgery was a success and now that the eyes are no longer cloudy, Max is visual again!

Thank you to Max’s dedicated caretakers for diligently treating Max during his recovery. We are so happy that he is doing well!

03/21/2024

Always good to see eye to eye when working together! 👯‍♀️👁️👁️

03/07/2024

Get to know the VEC team! 👀

Mary joined VEC in January 2023 and is a supervisor to our client care team. With over two decades of dedicated service in the veterinary field, Mary has a profound understanding and passion for animal care. She started her veterinary journey at the age of 15 at Noah’s Ark Pet Clinic in Jackson Heights. Her animal experience is broad, including working with mice at a psychogenic laboratory, as a release technician at the Animal Medical Center, and as a supervisor at Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners.

Known for her warm demeanor and eagerness to lend a helping hand, Mary is deeply involved in community outreach initiatives, bridging the gap between pet owners and essential resources. Beyond the clinic walls, Mary extends her love for animals through pet sitting, ensuring that furry companions receive the utmost care and attention when needed. She likes to seek out volunteer opportunities through New York Cares, and one of her favorite volunteer activities was helping Congressman Gregory Meeks donate turkeys during Thanksgiving. Her goal is to enrich the lives of both animals and humans through her dedication and kindness!

Mary grew up in Queens her whole life and has lent a hand in the Hispanic circle translating and joining cultural events. She is fluent in Spanish, as well as some French and sign language. When Mary isn’t working, you will find her enjoying an outing with friends and family, going to the movies, scouting Barnes and Nobles for a good book, dancing at silent discos, long walks throughout the city, and cooking her grandmother’s Peruvian dishes. She has a small zoo at her home where everyone loves to come by and enjoy her two dogs, cat, gecko, birds, and bearded dragon. Or if not, she will bring the zoo to you!

02/29/2024

Leaping ahead to Spring! 😎

02/22/2024

Take a look at our Chelsea location 😀

02/08/2024

Get to know the VEC team! 👀

DiNesha is part of our technical team, who joined VEC in August 2023. She was born and raised in NYC and has been in the veterinary field since 2017. She started as a veterinary assistant at the Animal Care Center and then shifted into general practice. She eventually worked at an emergency clinic, where she gained important technical skills. She is currently in the second semester of a Veterinary Technology program, and she is looking forward to becoming a licensed veterinary technician.

Outside of work, DiNesha enjoys spending time with her American Staffordshire Terrier, Emma, and her all black kitty named Queenie. She appreciates everything that’s colorful in life, especially crystals. She loves music and will sing the words to almost every song that’s playing, however she rarely knows who’s actually singing!

DiNesha appreciates working in the veterinary field because she loves to make a difference in the health and wellbeing of every patient, especially the “spicy” ones!

02/02/2024

Hoping for spring but ready for 6 more weeks of winter. Happy Groundhog Day!

01/23/2024

Cheers to 1️⃣ year in Long Island City! 🎉 We are grateful for the incredible journey of providing top-notch eye care to our furry friends in Queens and the surrounding area. Here’s to many more years of compassionate care! 😍

01/17/2024

Get to know the VEC team! 👀

David is part of our technical team, who joined VEC in March 2023. He began his veterinary career 9 years ago at a general practice in Florida, learning the basics of veterinary care and important technical skills. After moving to New York City, he expanded his clinical interests by gaining experience in dentistry and internal medicine at various practices, as well wildlife care at the Bronx Zoo.

While looking for a new challenge, he started at VEC and fell in love with ophthalmology. He is currently enrolled in a Vet Tech program to further his knowledge.

Outside of work, he is a frequent visitor to AMC movie theaters and especially loves Nicole Kidman’s introduction segment. He enjoys playing video games among his 3 needy cats. He has been vegan for 7 years and is on a mission to sample the best plant-based eateries in NYC!

01/11/2024

Seeing is believing! 😸 All three of our locations are fully stocked with a full selection of all the eye meds your pet could need 🐾

12/26/2023

Happy Holidays! From VEC 🎅🏻

12/21/2023

Get to know the VEC team! 👀

Amanda is part of our technical team, who joined VEC in July 2023. Amanda was born and raised in El Paso, Texas and is gearing up for her first NYC winter!

Amanda graduated from New Mexico State University with a bachelor’s degree in anthropology. After college she moved to Tampa, Florida and completed a 1 year internship at the Lowry Park Zoo. While in Tampa, she began her veterinary career, first as a client services representative, then veterinary assistant, and eventually a technician. Most of her experience is in the Emergency and Critical Care departments, which she really enjoyed. After 5 years working overnight shifts, she was ready for a change, so in 2022, she was hired as an ophthalmology technician at Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists. This experience prepared Amanda well before joining VEC!

Amanda loves all animals, but especially cats. She has four at home, who she loves spending time with: Mishka, Creamsicle, Elijah, and Pizza. Outside of work, she enjoys the beach, art, thrifting, tattoos, desserts, and sleeping late!

12/14/2023

The best way to spread some cheer? Holding a Shih Tzu from ear to ear!

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357 West 52nd Street
New York, NY
10019

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+16468383915

Website

http://www.vecnyc.com/

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