Born in Newark, New Jersey, Anthony Miele graduated with a Bachelors in Science from Saint Peters College in 1972. Following his love for animals, he attended the University of Naples, Italy, graduating with a degree in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery in 1980. The first year of his veterinary career was spent working at Yonkers and Meadowlands Raceway, and he subsequently worked in small animal practices in the New York City area. In 1985, he opened his first animal hospital in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, forging the beginning of his career in entrepreneurial veterinary medicine. 

In his veterinary career, Dr. Miele has served as President of the Metropolitan NJVMA, received numerous accolades including the Metrop0litan New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association Veterinarian of the Year award, New York Veterinary Medical Society’s Presidential Citation, as well as the first Brody award given by the Center for Animal Care and Control. He has served on many executive boards including VPI (Veterinary Pet Insurance), the New Jersey Medical Association, New York City and State Veterinary Societies. Currently he serves on executive boards that include the NYSAVE foundation, ILICA (Italian Language Intercultural Alliance, and NFIAS (national Federation of Italian American Societies).

Continuing his passion of living and working on both sides of the ocean, Dr. Miele is a lecturer on Business Management at his Alma Mater, the University of Naples. As well as still seeing patients in Brooklyn and Staten Island, Dr. Miele also is partner in a consulting group in Brazil and makes frequent trips to lecturer and consult there.

Katherine Quesenberry, DVM has been practicing avian and exotic pet medicine exclusively for nearly 30 years. She is recognized both nationally and internationally as a leader in this field of veterinary medicine. Dr. Quesenberry has trained more than 16 residents in avian and exotic pet medicine, most of whom are now board certified and are leaders in the field throughout the country. Dr. Quesenberry has co-edited several books, including Ferrets, Rabbits and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, which is a best selling veterinary textbook, Avian Medicine and Surgery, and Veterinary Clinics of North America: Exotic Pet Medicine I and II. Dr. Quesenberry is the Scientific Editor for the Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery, an international journal published by the Association of Avian Veterinarians. She has lectured extensively throughout the United States and Europe about veterinary care of birds, small mammals and other exotic pets.

Robin Brennen, DVM is a Tuft’s University graduate and the current Vice President of Animal Health & Welfare for the Animal Care Centers of NYC – the city’s only open admission shelter. Prior to her work at NYC ACC she was the Director of the American Humane Association’s Red Star Disaster Response team and the VP of Program Operations and Medical Director for Bideawee, in NYC and spent 10 years in private, small animal practice.

Her love of shelter animals is equally matched by her enthusiasm for disaster response and she has served as the National Commander for the National Veterinary Response Team a branch of the Department of Health and Human Services, for over 15 years. Having deployed, most notably, to serve her country and the people and animals impacted by the 2001 World Trade Center, Superstorm Sandy and Hurricane Katrina where she was the Director of Veterinary Operations at the nations largest emergency disaster evacuation shelter. She has developed and conducted national level training exercises for veterinary disaster responders. She also currently serves on the Animal Planning Task Force of NYC and is on the Board of Directors for the National Alliance of State Animals and Agriculture Emergency Programs.

Combining her love of travel with the passion for helping the underserved, Dr. Brennen founded and leads Pets without Vets, a non-profit organization that conducts free spay and neuter clinics worldwide. Her organization has conducted over 20 clinics in 7 countries.

Hailing from New Hampshire, she is an avid New England Patriots fan as well as an outdoor enthusiast and can be found lakeside around a campfire with a good glass of wine. 

David Wohlstadter, DVM graduated from St. Louis University in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology
and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. He received his DVM from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary
Medicine in 2004. He then completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at The Animal
Medical Center in 2005.

Dr. Wohlstadter is currently part of BluePearl Veterinary Partners’ emergency service, which he joined in 2006.
He sees cases in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. He is married to a veterinarian and enjoys spending time
with his large family, which includes many people, many dogs and many cats.

Thomas LoBasso, DVM graduated from Xaverian High School in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, and with his heart already
set on becoming a veterinarian, went on to New York University to obtain his Bachelors of Arts degree in Biology.
He subsequently went on to the College of Veterinary Medicine at Mississippi State University where he was
awarded his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1992. 

Although Tom’s work keeps him busy, he has several out-of-work interests. His most recent endeavor has him
becoming an ” accidental snowboard daredevil ” during the colder months. In the warmer months, you’ll most
likely find Dr. LoBasso fishing our local waters, almost always practicing catch-and-release. Dr. LoBasso enjoys
spending time with his wife, Jeanne, their English Bulldog and their Domestic Short Hair cat.

Karen Cherrone, DVM received her Bachelor of Science degree in animal science from Cornell University in 1995 and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the Ohio State University in 1999. She then completed a small animal internship in medicine and surgery at the Animal Medical Center in New York City in 2000. Following the internship, she completed a one-year small animal surgery internship and a comprehensive three-year residency program in soft tissue, orthopedics and neurosurgery at Long Island Veterinary Specialists in 2004.

Following her residency, Dr. Cherrone has served as a staff surgeon at specialty, referral and emergency hospitals on Long Island and in New York City, as well as Director of Surgery at the Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital of the ASPCA. She has received Board certification and is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary surgeons. Dr. Cherrone is the owner and founder of KLC Veterinary Surgical Services. A specialized, mobile surgery service in NYC and Long Island.

While not at work, she lives in Manhattan and enjoys sports, trying out new restaurants and spending quality time with her retriever mix, Sofia. 

Deirdre Chiaramonte, DVM received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, Massachusetts in 1997. At The Animal Medical Center in NYC she completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery and then a residency in small animal internal medicine. She became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004 and was an Animal Medical Center staff Internist and the Director of the Tina Santi Flaherty Rehabilitation and Fitness Unit. She is the owner and operator of NYC Mobile Vet, a boutique house call practice in NYC.

Dr. Chiaramonte is certified in canine and equine rehabilitation and acupuncture. Curfrent interests are in the fields of canine and equine rehabilitation, obesity and geriatrics. She is a member of the AKC Canine Health Foundation Grants Committee, Delta Society Advisory Board, New York State Veterinary Medical Society Conference Planning Committee and past president of The Veterinary Medical Association of New York City. She is the Director of Clinical Studies at Assisi Animal Health. She has been published in many veterinary journals and reference textbooks. She has lectured at the Central Veterinary  Conferences, Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference, Veterinary Professional Quest, Western Veterinary Conference, University of Tennessee/Northeast Seminars, International Veterinary Seminars, VetVine, and several state veterinary medical associations.

Mark Gibson, DVM was born in a rural town near Niagara Fall, New York. In 1976, he graduated from The Agricultural College of Cornell University and in 1980, he graduated from the Veterinary College of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. As a child, his devotion to animals developed through the love of his family pets. His former jobs included diary farm, assisting local veterinarians, and working in an automobile assembly plant.

He moved to Brooklyn shortly after graduating from Cornell University and worked at the Mobile Veterinary Unit before founding Animal Kind Veterinary Hospital in 1990 as a house-call practice. He has since directed its growth into a state-of-the-art facility for medical, surgical, and dental treatment.

Dr. Gibson lives in Brooklyn with his family, which includes two great dogs and two fuzzy cats. He is a member of the American Animal Hospital Association. 

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Megan McGlinn, VMD completed her doctorate at University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and her post doctoral internship at the Animal Medical Center in Manhattan. 

Mark Salemi, DVM  graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine after earning his degree in biology from St. John’s University in Queens, New York. At Ross, his training included large animal medicine and surgery at England’s University of Liverpool School of Veterinary Medicine and small animal medicine and surgery at Ontario Canada’s University of Guelph Veterinary School. He additionally held a preceptorship with the New York State Conservation Society at the Bronx Zoo prior to his graduation with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in January 1987. He is a member of the New York State and New York City Veterinary Medical Associations, Association of Avian Veterinarians and the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Dr. Salemi was heralded for his volunteer work with rescue dogs after September 11th at Ground Zero and is now a member of the Board of the New York City Veterinary Disaster Preparedness Committee as well as a founding board member of the NYC Veterinary Emergency Response Team (NYC VERT).

Dr. Stephanie Janeczko completed her DVM in 2004, and a master’s in epidemiology and residency in shelter medicine in 2009 all at Cornell University. She is board certified in Shelter Medicine Practice through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) and served as a member of the organizing committee for the specialty. She is also a board certified in Canine/Feline practice through ABVP, is a certified animal welfare administrator, and is a former board member and past president of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. She currently serves on the NYSVMS executive board and chairs their animal welfare committee. Stephanie is the Vice President of Shelter Medicine Services at the ASPCA, where she is responsible for leading and ensuring continuity across the organization’s national shelter medicine work and its direct care programs. Prior to joining the ASPCA in 2011, Stephanie worked at Animal Care Centers of NYC serving as the organization’s Medical Director and later Director of Operations. She has a particular interest in infectious diseases, epidemiology, and the welfare of cats.

Lisa Esposito, DVM received her Bachelor of Science from Wagner College on Staten Island in Biology with
a minor in chemistry. After completing Wagner in three years, Dr. Esposito spent one year at State University
at Farmingdale completing Animal Science classes. A natural affection for animals and enjoyment of science
lent to Dr. Esposito applying to veterinary school and she graduated from the University of Tennessee, College
of  Veterinary Medicine in 1990. 

While attending veterinary school, Dr. Esposito adopted her first bulldog, Matthew, and quickly became
charmed with the breed and she currently owns two bulldogs, Zsa Zsa and Terrance. She is part owner of
Richmond Valley Veterinary Practice who has a special interest in the bulldog breed.

Dr. Esposito’s strong love and respect for veterinary medicine lent her to join the VMA of NYC’s Executive
Board in 1996. She has held several positions including President in 2000 and 2011. She is also a founding
member of NYSAVE – Save Animals in Veterinary Emergencies, the philanthropic arm of the VMA of NYC
and on the Board of Directors of the American Parkinson Disease Association, a nationwide organization
that her grandfather founded in 1961. She is also a member of the Staten Island Bucks and the Greenbelt
Conservancy.

Dr. Esposito enjoys hiking in the Greenbelt of Staten Island, frequenting the Metropolitan Museum of Art,
“apparel acquisition,” and spending time with her son and family members.