Dr. Kim is an avid lover of animals and has been feeding and rescuing animals since preschool. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and since then has worked in general practice, emergency, non-for profit, and industry. She also has a Masters Degree in Shelter Medicine and a Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine. She loves veterinary medicine and aims to utilize her efficiency and diverse skillset to help pet owners and rescuers. She currently resides in Long Island with her husband and a house full of furry children. Dr. Kim has also been featured in many articles that offer pet care advice Articles Featuring Dr. Kim

Hello, my name is Alisha and my love for animals has been growing since I was a little girl. Growing up I always knew I wanted to be in the veterinary field. I started working with animals at the age of 18. I went from being a kennel attendant, vet assistant to receptionist. With knowledge of most of the areas of the hospital, I decided to start my studies to be a veterinary technician. I am currently enrolled in Penn Foster and hopefully will be completing courses by 2026. With high hopes I expect to pass my VTNE and become your fur baby’s best nurse. Advocating for those who cannot advocate for themselves is why I decided to choose animal medicine. 

Hi I’m Gaby, I was first introduced in the vet med field at 21 years old. However, since I was a little girl I’ve always had a love for animals of all kinds. I dreamed of becoming a vet nurse since I was six years old when my mom and dad bought me a veterinary play kit with a dog and cat plush. I’m now doing online school in hopes of getting my associates degree in veterinary technology, passing the VTNE and becoming a veterinary nurse

Crystal has been in the veterinary field since she was 18 years old. She obtained her Associates degree in Veterinary Technology from LaGuardia Community College in 2000. She then obtained her veterinary technician license in 2001 and went on to obtain her veterinary technician specialty in clinical practice in 2015 which allowed her to speak at various veterinary conferences. Crystal has taken a liking to anesthesia and dentistry. Over the years Crystal has fostered many kittens from birth to adoption. Crystal shares her home with her 2 children Madison and Hudson, her 2 cats Lucille Bald and Batman, and her dog Annie

Growing up, I have always loved animals but never actually saw myself pursuing a career in animal care. That all changed when I realized that I no longer found joy or fulfillment in my work as a preschool teacher and found myself spending any and all of my free time watching animal rescue videos on YouTube and really wishing I could do something like that instead. Taking a huge leap of faith, I left my teaching job to pursue a career in the veterinary field. Though I did not end up rescuing animals off the streets and putting up any videos on YouTube, I have found myself in a new career where I find joy in my work. I love what I do and my joy now comes in the form of puppy kisses, happy butt wiggles, wagging tails, and kitten purrs and snuggles.

Remember how you wanted to be the first astro-paleontologist president of the United States at 5 years old? Although there was a (very) brief 7 year old renaissance period of being a James Bond stunt double, Jac (They/Them/He/Him), has always wanted to be a Veterinarian whenever asked about their future goals and aspirations since the wee age of 3 years old (knowing how to say so in Cantonese and English fluently). Jac graduated with B.A in Biology and minor in Education from the University of Albany as they saw a future either in animal medicine or academia in animal medicine. Whether it started out as a 14 year old volunteering to clean kennels at their family's vet's office, graduating from LaGuardia Community College/passing the VTNE to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician and currently taking classes to get in the Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine track: they devoted the past 19 years of their life to helping animals and those who care for them. They have a special spot for emergency/critical care medicine but have worked anywhere from general practice, to specialty surgery and even exotic/marine animal medicine! In their limited free time, they enjoy sewing/cosplaying for Anime conventions, playing the guitar, fostering/volunteering for special needs rescue animals, fishing, video games and telling dad jokes.

Julio has been working in the Pet Service Industry since he was 19, but has been interested in dog handling since long before then. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Adelphi University in 2019 and is currently pursuing his Masters in Business Administration at Saint John’s University. In his free time Julio loves to spend time outdoors becoming one with nature while listening to some good music. He is also a classically trained singer with a background in rock and opera/musical theatre performance and loves to sing. Julio is so excited to be joining the team!