Our Staff

Brittany, Certified Veterinary Practice Manager

A Kings Park native and Stony Brook University alum, Brittany joined the Veterinary Center of East Northport in 2012 and quickly climbed the ranks to become Practice Manager in December 2022. With a lifelong love for animals, she not only excels in her role but also shares her home with Fiona, her French Bulldog, who adores tagging along for the ride. She is usually sleeping through most car journeys, but being a pup is RUFF work!

When she’s not ensuring top-notch care for your pets at the center, Brittany enjoys traveling and outdoor activities like skiing and kayaking, often accompanied by her husband. A strong believer in the importance of family and friendships, Brittany brings a warm and balanced approach to her role, making both pets and pet parents feel right at home. Drop by and experience the compassionate care Brittany and her team offer at the Veterinary Center of East Northport.

Elaine, Licensed Veterinary Technician

Elaine is a lifelong East Northport resident who has always known she wanted to work with animals. She began volunteering at local animal hospitals at just 13 years old and never looked back. Her passion for veterinary medicine led her to the Veterinary Science Technology program at Suffolk Community College, where she earned her degree and became a licensed veterinary technician.

Elaine shares her home with two lovable pups: Storm, an English Bulldog originally owned by her husband, and Stormie, a lab mix who has been by Elaine’s side for years. Though total opposites in personality, the two dogs are inseparable best friends.

Outside of the clinic, Elaine is a dedicated bodybuilder. When she’s not training at the gym, she enjoys spending slow Sunday mornings discovering new coffee shops with her husband, Devin.

Laura, Licensed Veterinary Technician

Licensed veterinary technician Laura has worked in the animal care field for more than 35 years. A member of the staff since 2004, she is proud to be part of a hospital team that provides care and compassion for pets. Laura’s free time is spent with her husband, son and all her animals. Her animal companions include one cat, named Poe, and two dogs named Kuda and Link. Gardening, cooking and four-wheeling are among her many hobbies.

Donna, Veterinary Assistant

Donna has been working with Veterinary Center of East Northport since August of 2005 and has shown to be a valuable asset to our veterinary team. Donna helps our doctors and technicians as needed, provides compassionate care to patients and clients, and much more! What she enjoys most about her position is having the ability to work with sick patients and enabling better health.

One of Donna’s greatest attributes is her intent to continuously learn and expand her knowledge of the veterinary field. She possesses a keen ability to handle cats with ease and comfort and shows great prowess in building and maintaining lasting relationships & bonds with our clients and their pets.

Relaxing at home with her French Bulldog, Rari, is one of her favorite things to do. Donna also enjoys traveling on cruise ships and traveling the world with her boyfriend. She has been to the Caribbean, Canada, Mexico, the Bahamas, and looks to travel to many more places.

Katie, Veterinary Assistant

As one of our exceptional Veterinary Assistants who started at the Veterinary Center of East Northport in May of 2019, Katie works hard to make sure our patients and clients are well taken care of. She helps with walking and feeding canine patients, stocking rooms with inventory and keeping them clean, and assisting our veterinary team as needed.

One of her favorite parts is getting to interact with all the different animals and being a part of their care and recovery. Katie is a determined, kind, and patient Veterinary Assistant who is a graduate of Providence College. Katie aspires to continue her education in the veterinary field and would love to become a practicing veterinarian someday.

“I love the people I work with and getting to know all of the patients and clients,” Katie says. “It’s such a happy and inviting environment to work in.”

Katie loves to travel and visit new places. She is also content to stay in at home and relax with her loving dogs. Katie owns two Rhodesian Ridgeback mix named Tucker and Cooper, and a Pitbull named Chevy. Katie also likes playing soccer and volleyball and enjoys hanging out with friends whenever she has the time to do so.

Jackie, Veterinary Assistant

A native of Islip Terrace, New York, Jackie grew up watching every animal show she could find and caring for a wide variety of pets—from guinea pigs and cats to horses and a yellow-nape parrot that lived to be 46 years old. As a fourth-generation equestrian, her love for animals runs deep. She earned her veterinary assistant’s degree from Eastern Suffolk BOCES and has been pursuing a career that allows her to work hands-on with the creatures she’s always loved.

Jackie’s animal family is large and lively. She shares her home with three dogs—Reba June the Rottweiler and two golden retrievers named Johnny Cash and Dolly—along with her cats Sonya and Molly, a leopard gecko named Dwight, and a red-footed tortoise named Little Foot. She’s also the proud owner of Harley, a retired thoroughbred racehorse who once raced at the Belmont Stakes and Saratoga under the name Jim’s Apple Martini.

Outside of work, Jackie enjoys riding Harley through local parks and along the beach, hiking with her boyfriend Shawn, visiting zoos and aquariums, crocheting, and baking.

Robin, Receptionist

Robin was welcomed to Veterinary Center of East Northport in June 2008 as one of our full-time Receptionists. assists the center with making appointments, scheduling surgeries, reviewing discharge from surgery and helping to answer any questions pet parents may have. Her favorite part of the job is getting kisses from the puppy patients! She has an unwavering love for all animals and an ability to follow through with any tasks given to her. She loves the knowledgeable and caring staff at the center. At home, she has a dog named Piet who is a Terrier mix. He has a huge following here at the vet center! In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her family, gardening and going for walks.

Doreen, Receptionist

Meet Doreen, one of our friendly and personable Receptionists here at Veterinary Center of East Northport. Doreen joined our reception team in October of 2015 and since has been working hard to schedule appointments & surgical procedures, process medication and prescription food requests, and follow up with our clients about their pets after surgery. Doreen helps with so much more and is wonderful person to engage with. She loves interacting with pet owners and their furry families, and she always aspires to provide exceptional customer service.

Being a client here at Veterinary Center of East Northport I was familiar with many of the doctors and staff members,” Doreen says. “When a position became available, I couldn’t wait to join the practice, and work with a great group of people while making many new furry friends.”

Doreen loves to kayak with her family, including Sasha, their Havanese pooch. She also looks after a Gargoyle Gecko named Taka. Doreen loves going antiquing and spending time with her family, friends and loved ones at their Pennsylvania home. She also likes attending dog shows and competitions in her spare time.

Bridget, Receptionist

Bridget grew up in Huntington Station, Long Island, and currently lives in East Northport with her husband and two children. She has always loved animals and grew up with mice, birds, fish, hamsters, guinea pigs, snakes, cats and dogs. Bridget currently has a chatty tabby named Kuma who greets everyone who enters her home and has trained family members to turn on the tap for her so she can have fresh water. Her Irish wolfhound, Dudley, had been a patient here, so when she saw the receptionist job posting, she knew this was a place where she’d love to work. She loves all living things, but her heart belongs to wolfhounds, and she hopes to have another one day.

In her free time, Bridget enjoys long walks with her family, bike riding and spending time on her boat.

Sara, Receptionist

Sara grew up right here in East Northport and has a long history with The Veterinary Center of East Northport—not just as a team member, but as a former client. She grew up bringing her own pets to the clinic, which sparked her love for the field and inspired her to be part of the team providing care to others in the community.

Sara has loved animals for as long as she can remember and enjoys getting to meet all the pets that come through the doors each day. At home, she shares her life with Rone, her family’s six-year-old fawn French Bulldog.

When she’s not at the hospital, Sara enjoys spending time outdoors and being with her friends and family.

Gabriella, Veterinary Assistant

A native of East Northport, Gabriella grew up only 5 minutes from East Northport Vet. She started at VCEN as an intern and after working there, she realized her true passion was animal care, which is when she applied for Veterinary school

Gabriella’s animal family includes two miniature schnauzers, Toby, the foodie of the family and Tink, her athletic girl. She also has two cats, Buttons and Stitch. A few other members of the family include: a leopard gecko named Sancho, and a dwarf hamster named Ruby.

When she’s not working, Gabriella enjoys hiking with her dogs, long boarding, painting, drumming or strumming her ukulele, and chilling with her gecko while watching Netflix. She also loves reading up on medicals journals!

Laura, Veterinary Assistant

Laura grew up in Kings Park and at 14 worked in animal care for the wildlife rehabilitation center at Sweet Briar Nature Center. She graduated from SUNY Geneseo with a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and mathematics. Her animal companions include Ellie, a Chinook sledding dog from New Hampshire; Willey, a bearded dragon; and Jenkins, a 11-year-old goldfish. In her free time, she enjoys working out and running (she ran track for 10 years), as well as hiking, painting, reading, bike riding, traveling and baking.

Caleigh, Receptionist

Caleigh grew up in Bohemia and joined The Veterinary Center of East Northport while pursuing her veterinary technician degree through Penn Foster’s online program. With a background in animal science from BOCES and a lifelong love of animals (she grew up in a household with five dogs at a time), Caleigh knew early on that working with animals was her calling. She’s especially passionate about learning hands-on, and feels lucky to be part of a team that’s so welcoming and eager to teach.

At home, she has a spunky tabby cat named Oofie, whose cuddly and chaotic personality keeps her on her toes—especially at night. Caleigh hopes to one day add a Newfoundland to her pet family, her favorite dog breed. Outside of work, you’ll find her running, traveling, relaxing with friends, or binge-watching shows with her boyfriend.

Jess, Veterinary Assistant

Born and raised in East Northport, Jess now lives in nearby Commack with her husband and their two-year-old son. Her passion for animals started early—she grew up with cats and began riding horses at age nine. She completed her veterinary assistant training at BOCES in high school and went on to study animal care at Becker College.

Jess shares her home with two beloved cats: Buddy, who she rescued during Hurricane Sandy, and Buzz, an energetic adopter from her time working at LIVS. Both cats are full of personality and love spending time playing with her son, snuggling on the couch, and chasing treats.

Outside of work, Jess enjoys relaxing at home, watching a good show, spending time with family and friends, keeping her space tidy, and treating herself to a fresh set of nails.

Gia, Veterinary Assistant

Originally born in New York and raised in Pennsylvania, Gia began her journey in animal care in 2020 as a kennel assistant. She joined The Veterinary Center of East Northport in 2024 and is currently working toward becoming a licensed veterinary technician through the Veterinary Science Technology program at Suffolk County Community College. She plans to graduate in 2026.

Gia shares her home with two black Lab–Pit mix sisters, Roxie and Bailey, who love squirrel-chasing, couch lounging, and belly rubs.

Outside of school and work, Gia enjoys writing and making music with her boyfriend, Steven, as well as birdwatching and spending quality time with her dogs.

Mackenzie, Veterinary Assistant

Mackenzie grew up in North Babylon and is excited to be working in her first animal hospital role. Her passion for animal care began during her teenage years while volunteering and interning at a horseback riding center, where she gained hands-on experience helping with the healthcare of therapy horses.

At home, Mackenzie has a talented rescue bunny named Arlo who knows a few tricks, and Spencer, a 27-year-old African grey parrot with plenty of personality. She also helps care for Pinky, her grandparents’ cheerful parakeet.

In her free time, Mackenzie enjoys making jewelry, altering clothes, and rewatching her favorite movie, Coraline.

Corryn, Receptionist

Originally from Farmingville, Corryn has lived all over Long Island and has been surrounded by animals for as long as she can remember. Her childhood was filled with a wide variety of pets—including snakes, dogs, and a Russian tortoise—which sparked her passion for animal care at a young age.

Today, Corryn shares her home with Ragnar, a stunning Maine Coon cat she brought home from Russia. When she’s not caring for pets at the clinic, she enjoys staying active by going to the gym and spending time at the beach.