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Trained as an allopathic veterinarian
and practiced as such for twenty years. He is founder and
chief of staff of VETSnyc,
two veterinary practices on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and one in Yorktown Heights (Westchester).
He has earned his Certification in Veterinary Acupuncture through the International
Veterinary Acupuncture Society and has had extensive
post graduate training in Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine. Member
of the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society,
AVMA, NYCVMA, American Association of Feline Practitioners,
PeTA, Association of
Veterinarians for Animal Rights, the American Holistic
Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Academy
of Veterinary Acupuncture. He has been a Teaching Assistant
for the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society
certification course.
Every year, Dr. Raclyn attends numerous continuing education conferences including The North American Veterinary Conference, The IVIS Congress, The American Holistic Veterinary Association Conference, and the American Animal Hospital Association Conference, along with other continuing education meetings organized by the NYC Veterinary Medical Association and the Westchester-Rockland Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Raclyn has appeared on TV many
times, including Everyday with Joan Lunden, MTV, New
York Views with Roz Abrams, New York Channel 4 Live
at Five, Fox News at Noon, Inside Edition (as an authority
on Alternative Veterinary Medicine), the TV Food Network
(as a holistic nutritional consultant), American Journal,
Fox Pet News, Japan's National Television (Fuji Television)
(as an expert on veterinary acupuncture, and most recently (Feb 2007) on Fox News (National) for his expertise in behavior issues.
He has been
quoted and featured extensively in many newspapers and
magazines, including the New York Times, Crains Magazine,
TRENDS (The American Animal Hospital Association Magazine), NY
Dogs, Cat Fancy, Self Magazine, Glamour Magazine, and
has been a contributing writer to the Pat
Lazarus books, "Keep Your Dog Healthy the Natural
Way" and "Keep Your Cat Healthy the Natural Way".
He is probably most proud of being the only veterinarian ever written about in the New York Magazine BEST DOCTORS issue. Here the author spoke of her search for the perfect doctor. At the end of the article she described finally finding him, but instead of a doctor for herself, he was her veterinarian, Dr. Raclyn.
Also trained as an allopathic veterinarian,
Dr. Kasanofsky practiced for years in Queens in various
private practices and emergency centers until becoming
a partner in 1992 in the Veterinary Hospitals of New
York (which then consisted of Riverside Animal Hospital and Riverside Animal Clinic (since sold)). He is Chief of Medicine and Surgery for all three existing hospitals.
He is a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist and has had
extensive post graduate training in Chinese Herbal Medicine.
Member of the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society,
AVMA, NYCVMA, American Veterinary Dental Society, The
Society of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, and
the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association,
and the American Academy of Veterinary Acupuncture.
Every year, Dr. K also attends numerous continuing education conferences including The North American Veterinary Conference, The IVIS Congress, The American Holistic Veterinary Association Conference, and the American Animal Hospital Association Conference, along with other continuing education meetings organized by the NYC Veterinary Medical Association and the Westchester-Rockland Veterinary Medical Association.
Dr. Kasanofsky has appeared on television
and radio, including Animal Planet, Westchester News,and has lectured at various dog and cat club
meetings about Alternative and Complementary Veterinary
Medicine. He is a delegate of the American Academy of
Veterinary Acupuncture, and a Teaching Assistant for
the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society certification
course.
Click here to see a photo of Dr K at the 9/11 rescue mission
We're thrilled to have been able to
take on Dr. Pia as an associate at Yorktown Animal Hospital.
She comes to us with twenty years experience in treating
everything from Horses to goats to dogs, cats and exotics.
But what made us get so excited about having her with
us is not even her exceptional skills as a veterinarian
or a surgeon, but the passion that she brings to the
job every day. She has the energy and dedication that
makes everyone in the hospital just feel more alive
and more dedicated to their jobs (and these are people
who already love their jobs!). We're obviously very
very excited about Dr. Pia joining our staff, and we
think you'll love as well.
MEMBERSHIPS AND AWARDS
- Westchester Rockland Veterinary Medical Association,
2001—
- New York State Veterinary Medical Society, 2001—
- American Veterinary Medical Association, 2000—
- Veterinary Medical Association, 1977—
- Representative of the Ministry of Agriculture and
Forestry-appointed working group on “Recommendations
concerning the use of antibiotics in veterinary medicine”
1995–1996
- Delegate of The Finnish Veterinary Medical Association,
1983–1985
- Board Member, “Finnish Veterinarian”
(professional journal) 1992–1997
- Finnish Veterinary Foundation, 1989–1997:
Board Member, 1989–1997; Deputy-Chair, 1994–1997
- Finnish Municipal Veterinarians Association, 1980–2000:
Board Member, 1987–1991
- Certificate of Honour for work to protect animals,
Finnish Society for the Protection of Animals, 1995
"I was just eight years old when I told my
parents that I decided to become a veterinarian. Since then I never planned anything else for a
career.
After graduating from Veterinary College of Helsinki,
I worked in Finland over twenty
years. My husband and I lived with our three children
in a farm with 2 ponies, sheep, a goat, a goose and
two dogs and cats North of Helsinki.
Relocating to the U.S. back in 1997 changed my
life. This is a big country, but now I
wanted to focus solely on small animals—mainly
dogs and cats,and also some exotic pets. I like to keep
myself well abreast of the latest in veterinary medicine,
so regularly go to continuing education courses as well
as numerous veterinary conferences. I simply love my
job!
My family is still the same, but now we live in
a single family home in Westchester.
And the animal kingdom has shrunk to one dog, a male
collie
named 'Tuisku'. His name is Finnish, and means 'Blizzard'.
He is a beautiful young dog, who likes to take me for
a long walk or run every day."
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Jane Kasovsky, DVM
Will treat your pet
at:
Riverside Veterinary Group &
Riverside Animal Hospital |
Surgeon Extraordinaire, Dr. Kasovsky
performs the major orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries
for Riverside Veterinary Group and Riverside Animal
Hospital. A graduate of Ohio State University Veterinary
School, she completed her veterinary internship at the
Animal Medical Center and then her Surgical Residency
at the Animal Medical Center as well.
"All I do is surgery, and many of them every day,"
says Dr. Kosovsky. She performs surgery in a dozen different
clinics in Manhattan. "Some call me in once a week,
some when they need me. But I only work at the ones
I feel best about. If I were sick, I'd want to be at
one of these hospitals.".... and that, of course,
includes Riverside Animal Hospital and Riverside Veterinary
Group.
- Chief of Surgery
- Orthopedic and Soft Tissue Surgery
- Veterinary School: Ohio State University
- Veterinary Internship: Animal Medical Center, NYC
- Surgical Residency: Animal Medical Center, NYC
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Brett Drayton, DVM
Will treat your pet
at:
Riverside Animal Hospital |
I was born in England and when I was 8 my family moved to Chippewa Falls, WI (northwest WI). I was naturally drawn to working with animals from a very young age and started volunteering at the only clinic in town in the 7th grade. It was a mixed practice and the farm calls were fun (except at 3 in the morning in February), but I knew I'd eventually be a small animal vet.
I went to the University of Wisconsin-Madison for undergrad and earned a BS in Meat and Animal Sciences. During college I worked at a large animal research lab and in the barns at the vet school on campus. I thought I'd give large animal practice one more shot, but I guess it wasn't meant to be. I went straight to vet school after college, also at UW-Madison and applied for internship after graduation. I matched at my first pick at AMC, fell in love with NYC and am hopelessly attached to the city now. I have worked private practice since finishing my internship, but my main interests are emergency/critical care cases and internal medicine. I am left with one old cranky diabetic cat (which I saved from AMC- a drop-off for euthanasia; his brother I sadly had to euthanize last year), but the herd will once again re-expand after Toby's passing.
Educational Experience
- 2001-2002 Rotating Internship in Surgery and Medicine Animal Medical Center
- 1997-2001 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Graduated top 10% of class
- Phi Zeta honorary society of veterinary medicine
- 1999-2001 • School of veterinary medicine academic scholarship
- 1997-2001 1993-1997 Bachelor of Science: Animal Sciences-Honors UW-Madison
- Graduated with Highest Distinction: top 5% of class
- Nominated for Outstanding Senior Award
- Dean’s Honor List
- Alpha Zeta honorary service fraternity; Golden Key National Honor Society
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Work Experience
- May 2004-Nov 2006 Animal General-Lincoln Square
- July 2002-April 2004 Center for Veterinary Care
- June 2001-July 2002 The Animal Medical Center
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Dr.
Heidi Hungerbuhler
Will treat your pet
at:
Riverside Veterinary Group
Yorktown Animal Hospital
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I grew up in a small town in upstate New York, surrounded by beloved pets. From my earliest days my fondest desire was to become a veterinarian. I attended Hobart and William Smith Colleges where I majored in biology and minored in philosophy. During college I spent a semester abroad in Denmark studying marine biology and ecology with a focus on marine mammals.
After college I spent time working on a not-for-profit exotic animal sanctuary, specializing in large felines (lions and tigers). I attended veterinary school at the University of Missouri-College of Veterinary Medicine. At school I was an active member of the critical care club and managed the after hours clinic crew ( a team of students who worked in the ICU). I was an active member of the student AVMA and held a position on the excutive board. In 2002 upon completeion of veterinary school I moved to Long Island, learned to sail and enjoyed practicing high quality veterinary medicine there for 3 years. Recently, I got married and relocated to Northern Westchester
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Dr.
Christina East
Will treat your pet
at:
Riverside Veterinary Group
Riverside Animal Hospital |
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My family tells me that I have always loved animals. My earliest memories on the subject revolve around either my being either a pet store owner or a veterinarian. Twenty years later the details managed to work themselves out.
Between spending summers running wild in Jamaica and my childhood in Florida, I have always had animals in my life (whether my family wanted me to or not!). After bringing all kinds of abandoned birds and small animals home, my family caved in and finally got me a cat. I have had cats in my life ever since. With the ultimate goal of being a veterinarian I worked in several hospitals with small animals (cats, dogs) as well as with exotics (birds, reptiles, rabbits, ferrets, etc).
My undergraduate degree was obtained at the University of Miami. I was then accepted into my first choice vet school, the University of Florida where I thrived. In vet school, I was active in many clubs and attended numerous conferences to further my education. I broadened my horizons by visiting vet schools outside the USA. After spending most of my life in Florida, the idea of seasons became attractive and I moved to NYC to perform an internship at Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists. Since then I have found my home away from home at Riverside Animal Hospital. I count myself lucky to be able to practice high quality veterinary medicine in such a warm welcoming environment. I currently have three fabulous cats (rescues all!) and a ball python.
I've been practicing veterinary medicine as a member
of the American Veterinary Medical Association for
four years. Before joining Riverside Animal Hospital
in January 2005 I was working as a Veterinarian at
Bayville Hospital in Long Island.
As a child my family noticed my particular enthusiasm
for our four legged friends. Even back then I knew
that I knew I was destined to become a veterinarian.
Growing up in Puerto Rico I worked on a Pig farm and
as a Veterinarian’s Technician Assistant at the
local animal hospital. Once I obtained my undergraduate
degree from the University of Puerto Rico I was ready
to pursue my dream.
I enrolled into Vet school at Ross University in St.
Kitts. As a vet student I did her clinical year at
The University of Missouri, in Columbia Missouri, where
I had hands on experience and discovered my passion
for soft tissue surgery.
I've had the chance, since becoming a member of the
Riverside Team, to shine and accomplish so much of
what I had always dreamed of. I love my career and
am dedicated to giving animals the best care in veterinary
medicine.
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Prior to coming on board, Dr. Gambino was a senior staff clinician at the ASPCA’s ® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) renowned facility- Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital. During her tenure at the ASPCA, she was a dedicated advocate for animal welfare, and was committed to providing the best medical care to New York City pets. You may have also seen Dr. Gambino featured on episodes of the syndicated Animal Planet show, Animal Precinct, that documents stories of animal abuse and the prosecution of their perpetrators.
Dr. Gambino completed an Internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at the Manhattan Veterinary Group. After graduating from internship, Dr. Gambino owned her own veterinary house call practice and also provided veterinary per diem services for many facilities in New York City, including Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital, The Manhattan Veterinary Group, West Side Veterinary Center, 5th Avenue Cat Practice, Heart of Chelsea Animal Hospital, Chelsea Animal Hospital, and Triboro Animal Hospital. In 2005, Dr. Gambino joined The ASPCA team as a full time staff doctor.
Dr. Gambino received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in the British West Indies. During her term at school, she received numerous awards, including a Distinguished Colleague Award and the Animal Care Award. She also completed a clinical rotation at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in Baton Rouge, where she received Dean’s Honor Recognition.
Dr. Gambino is also a graduate of Barnard College, Columbia University, where she received Bachelor’s degrees in Environmental Science and English. She currently lives in New York City, on the Upper West Side with her 2 Chihuahuas Mia and Angus and her partner Dr. Jason Syrcle.
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