Veterinary Eye Center

Veterinary Eye Center Hell’s Kitchen - Long Island City

We all have that one friend who just won’t sit still 🫨
11/14/2025

We all have that one friend who just won’t sit still 🫨

Last week we said goodbye to our incredible practice manager, Sparkle, here at the Veterinary Eye Center of NYC 💙Sparkle...
10/30/2025

Last week we said goodbye to our incredible practice manager, Sparkle, here at the Veterinary Eye Center of NYC 💙

Sparkle has been the heart of our team — always kind, supportive, and ready to help anyone who needs it. While it’s hard to see her go, we’re so excited for her next chapter as she takes on the role of practice manager at our new Connecticut location!

We know she’ll bring the same warmth and leadership to her new team that she’s shared with us every day. We miss you already! 💫

Get to know the VEC team! 👀Giovanny is one of our veterinary assistants, who joined VEC in May 2025. He was born in Anah...
10/28/2025

Get to know the VEC team! 👀

Giovanny is one of our veterinary assistants, who joined VEC in May 2025. He was born in Anaheim, CA, and raised in El Paso, TX. He started his veterinary career as a veterinary assistant in general practice, before joining VEC. He has really enjoyed learning more about ophthalmology while at VEC.

Outside of work, he likes to spend time with his wife, long walks and picnics in the park, and finding new restaurants to try. Gio is a history nerd, and enjoys museums and reading memoirs. He also enjoys watching anime and soccer, and his favorite team is FC Barcelona!

10/26/2025

Hey vets, we’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Alex LoPinto of the Veterinary Eye Center as one of our esteemed speakers at New York Vet 2025—bringing his ophthalmology expertise to supercharge your learning! Grab a seat at his exciting session and dive into key insights surrounding ocular surgery that will help reduce uncertainty and build your confidence as a general practitioner. 🐶🐾

Ready to explore the full program? Follow the link in our bio to learn more and register for your pass!

We’re sad to say goodbye to Dr. Minella as Medical Director of our Long Island City location — she’s been such an incred...
10/24/2025

We’re sad to say goodbye to Dr. Minella as Medical Director of our Long Island City location — she’s been such an incredible leader, teammate, and clinician.

But we’re also so excited for what’s next as she takes on her new role as Medical Director of VEC Connecticut in Greenwich, which will be open this December!

Thank you Dr. Minella for everything you’ve brought to the LIC team. We’ll miss you here, but we know great things are ahead! 👏✨

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

We are thrilled to announce that we are in the early stages of developing the Veterinary Eye Center of Pennsylvania 🤩We ...
10/16/2025

We are thrilled to announce that we are in the early stages of developing the Veterinary Eye Center of Pennsylvania 🤩

We have an amazing team lined up, and they are looking forward to bringing their expert ophthalmology services to the pets of Pennsylvania. 👁️

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

📍 Location: Newtown Square, PA
🗓️ Opening: Summer 2026

Stay tuned for more details!

Get to know the VEC team! 👀Grace is part of our technical team, who grew up in Roosevelt on Long Island. Grace’s love of...
10/15/2025

Get to know the VEC team! 👀

Grace is part of our technical team, who grew up in Roosevelt on Long Island. Grace’s love of animals began when she was young, spending time with her Chihuahua, Lady. This led her to a job at a pet store where she cared for the many small mammals, reptiles, and fish. After that, she became a kennel assistant at an animal hospital on Long Island, before becoming a veterinary assistant. After working there for a few years, she then joined VEC as a veterinary assistant.

Outside of works, Grace enjoys watching anime, taking long walks, going to museums, and eating pho!

Behind every diagnosis, treatment, and surgery, there is a whole team of veterinary technicians and assistants who helpe...
10/13/2025

Behind every diagnosis, treatment, and surgery, there is a whole team of veterinary technicians and assistants who helped make it possible.

Thank you to our amazing technical team for your dedication, care, and skill. This week, and every week, we see you! 👁️💙

Happy Vet Tech Appreciation Week!

Get to know the VEC team! 👀Shavonne is a client service representative who joined VEC in April 2025. Born and raised in ...
10/09/2025

Get to know the VEC team! 👀

Shavonne is a client service representative who joined VEC in April 2025. Born and raised in Queens, she has extensive experience working in multiple veterinary practices in New York. With a longtime background in general practice, she joined VEC to gain new knowledge and experience a different facet of veterinary medicine. Shavonne is passionate about providing exceptional client care, supporting smooth clinic operations, and creating positive experiences for pets and their families.

Shavonne has been a lifelong lover of animals. She holds an AAS degree in Equine Sciences from Morrisville State College, where she developed a strong foundation in animal health and care. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her one-year-old Tuxedo cat named Papi!

🔷 Attention all veterinary personnel! 🔷Our very own Dr. LoPinto will be presenting at the “New York Vet Show” on Thursda...
10/06/2025

🔷 Attention all veterinary personnel! 🔷

Our very own Dr. LoPinto will be presenting at the “New York Vet Show” on Thursday November 6th.

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

Dr. LoPinto will be presenting twice throughout the day:

-Ocular Drugs 101 at 2:15 PM in the Bronx Clinical Theater

-Ocular Surgery for the General Practitioner at 4:25 PM in the Midtown Clinical Theater

More information can be found by visiting newyork.vetshow.com or checking out

We look forward to seeing you there!

We are excited to announce that Dr. Eddie Flaherty will be joining the Veterinary Eye Center team! 🥳Dr. Flaherty is orig...
10/01/2025

We are excited to announce that Dr. Eddie Flaherty will be joining the Veterinary Eye Center team! 🥳

Dr. Flaherty is originally from the greater Boston area. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware and his veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Following a rotating internship at the Animal Medical Center in Manhattan, he headed west and completed a residency in veterinary ophthalmology with a master’s degree at Colorado State University. At the completion of his residency, he achieved board certification as a veterinary ophthalmologist. He is excited to be back in NYC!

Dr. Flaherty’s clinical interests include corneal and eyelid surgery. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, exploring new cuisine, musical theater, gardening, and skiing. He also enjoys spending time with his cat, Brady.

Dr. Flaherty will be available for appointments in Long Island City starting Monday October 20. He looks forward to meeting you!

10/01/2025

We are excited to announce that this winter, the Veterinary Eye Center of Connecticut, Fairfield County’s premier pet ophthalmology practice, will open its doors in Greenwich, CT. Our brand-new facility will feature advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment, alongside a specially trained team dedicated to the highest standard of veterinary eye care.

The Connecticut location will be led by Dr. Andréa Minella, DVM, PhD, DACVO, who has been part of the VEC team since 2022 and most recently served as Medical Director of our Long Island City practice. Dr. Minella is looking forward to bringing the Veterinary Eye Center’s expertise and compassionate care to pets and families across Southern Connecticut and the surrounding region.

The Veterinary Eye Center was originally founded in New York City, with our first location opening in Manhattan in April 2021. Since then, we have expanded across Manhattan, Queens, and Massachusetts, caring for thousands of pets in need of specialized ophthalmic care. Our facilities, technology, and daily operations are all built with one purpose: delivering expert eye care for animals. We’re proud to support not just our patients, but also their families and our team, and we’re excited to extend this level of care to Fairfield County and beyond.

Stay tuned for updates as we get closer to opening day!

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357 West 52nd Street
New York, NY
10019

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

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+16468383915

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