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.
Megan McGlinn, VMD, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. She completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the Animal Medical Center and later became a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (DABVP) in (canine/feline) practice. Dr. McGlinn works as a Professional Services Veterinarian for Zoetis Diagnostics covering the Northeast region and also still enjoys working in private practice in Manhattan. She has served on the VMANYC Executive Board as Program Chair since 2018.
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.
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 Senior 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 Bide-a-Wee, 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 20 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.
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.
A New York native, Brooke Britton, DVM grew up on Long Island, and completed her veterinary training at Cornell in 2007. After interning at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in NJ, she went on to pursue a residency in Medical Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania, achieving board certification in 2012. She has been in clinical practice in New York City and the Jersey Shore area since that time. Dr. Britton previously helmed the Brooklyn and Downtown Manhattan Oncology departments for BluePearl Veterinary Partners in NYC, and was active in house officer training and clinical trials during her 9-year tenure there. She subsequently served as the Director of Clinical Development for Veritas Veterinary Partners, a nationwide network of ER and specialty hospitals. Dr. Britton has since returned home to NYC, and is currently a senior veterinarian in the Medical Oncology department at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. Dr. Britton has lectured nationally, served as a regular guest on podcasts, and authored several peer-reviewed articles. She has particular interest in hematologic malignancies and the metastatic cascade. In her spare time, she enjoys aerial fitness, travel, and cooking.
Deirdre Chiaramonte, DVM, ACVIM, CCRT, CERP. CVA received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, Massachusetts in 1997. She completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery and then a residency in small animal internal medicine. As a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Medicine she was a staff internist at The Animal Medical Center and the Director of the Tina Santi Flaherty Rehabilitation and Fitness Unit. She is a board member of The Veterinary Medical Association of New York City, a member of the New York State Veterinary Medical Society Conference Planning Committee and an ad hoc member of the AKC Canine Health Foundation Grants Committee. She has been published in many veterinary journals and reference textbooks. She has lectured at many state and national veterinary conferences.
Dr. Chiaramonte is certified in canine and equine rehabilitation and acupuncture. Currrent interests are in the fields of canine and equine rehabilitation, obesity and geriatrics.
George Korin, DVM is a graduate of the University of Guelph Bachelor of Science program 1981 and of the Ontario Veterinary College in 1985. After graduation, Dr. Korin moved to New York City and worked in several private practices in and around the New York City area until establishing NYC Vet Housecalls in 1991. To this day, he continues to serve his patients in Manhattan, North Brooklyn and Long Island City.
He has been a member of the VMANYC since 1987 and he joined the Board of Directors in 2001 and was it’s President in 2004. Dr. Korin was awarded the VMANYC “Veterinarian of the Year” award in 2005, in recognition of his work negotiating a Maddie’s Fund spay/neuter grant for the benefit of the Association and its members.
In 2009, George left the VMANYC Board to join the NYSAVE Board of Directors. He has been its President for over a decade, while overseeing changes in the mission and execution of the organization. Dr. Korin wishes that all members of the veterinary community become interested and join in the continued growth of this arm of the VMANYC, so that more pets can receive medical and surgical treatments regardless of owners being able to afford the necessary veterinary care.
George currently lives in Greenpoint, Brooklyn with his wife and house call assistant Jeanne, his two sons Adrian and Darius (currently attending University), one cat Chester, and Olive, a canine Sato project rescue. When he’s not at home or in the field you will find him on the ice playing hockey (true to his Canadian roots).
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.
As one of the staff veterinarians at the Staten Island Zoo for 10 years, Dr. Salemi was an owner/partner of Northside Animal Hospital, an AAHA accredited hospital specializing in wild, zoo, and exotic animals until he sold the practice to the CareVet corporation in 2020 where he still practices medicine for the last 38 years. Northside Animal Hospital continues to provide service to its clients and relationship with the New York City Parks Department and a consultant for the New York City Board of Health.
Dr. Salemi was heralded for his volunteer work with rescue dogs after the September 11th attack at Ground Zero and is a charter member/officer on the Board of the New York City Veterinary Disaster Preparedness Committee. (NYC Veterinary Emergency Response Team- NYC VERT) with an active seat on the NYC OEM.
In 2002, after four years as an Executive Board member and officer, Dr. Salemi was elected President of the Veterinary Medical Association of New York City He has received many awards from the association including the Veterinarian of the Year award in 2003, the Merit award in 2011, the Outstanding Service to Veterinary Medicine award in 2012 and the Service to the Veterinary Community and the Welfare to Animals award in 2013. He was also the recipient of the New York State Veterinary Medical Association President’s Citation in 2004.
He is a member of the New York State Veterinary Medical Society, the Veterinary Medical Association of New York City, the Association of Avian Veterinarians, and the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Sally Slavinski, DVM earned her degree from Michigan State University in 1995. She practiced small animal medicine for several years before returning to school to obtain an MPH from University California Berkeley in 1999 and became a diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine. Upon graduation, Dr. Slavinski joined the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Officer. In 2004, Dr. Slavinski joined the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene where she currently serves as the Assistant Director of the Zoonotic, Influenza and Vector-Borne Disease Unit (ZIVDU).
Stephanie Janeczko, DVM is an alumna of Cornell University, completing her DVM in 2004 and shelter medicine residency and master’s in epidemiology in 2009. She was a founding member of the Shelter Medicine board specialty, is also boarded in Canine & Feline Practice by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, and is a Certified Animal Welfare Administrator. As Vice President of Shelter Medicine Services at the ASPCA, Stephanie oversees the organization’s national shelter medicine work and provides leadership for the ASPCA’s initiative to expand access to veterinary care.
Dr. Janeczko currently serves in several leadership roles, including with the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, New York State Veterinary Medical Society, and the AVMA. She has been on the VMANYC executive board since 2017 and the NYSVMS executive board since 2019. She is a former board member and past president of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians, and received the organization’s Meritorious Service Award in 2020. Stephanie is a co-author of the revised ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters (2022), and co-editor of both the Infectious Disease Management in Animal Shelters (2nd ed.) and the forthcoming Shelter Medicine for Veterinarians and Staff (3rd ed.) textbooks.
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.
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