Our Staff

Nicole DeLalla-Katz, Practice Manager

Co-founder, CEO

Nicole was born and raised in Whitestone, Queens, where her parents would only allow pets without fur. She and her brother took full advantage of that and had fish, turtles, lizards, newts, frogs, gerbils, mice and birds. She raised and hand-fed baby cockatiels and conure parrots, and they had a beloved box turtle named Boxy that they rescued from becoming roadkill. She always wanted to work with animals, particularly as a field biologist to study African elephants in the wild.     
 
She has worked in over 13 animal hospitals in every position from front desk client service, veterinary assistant and veterinary technician and overnight emergency technician. She is on a mission to improve the experience at the hospitals for both patients and their human parents, and she is confident there’s always room for improvement.
 
She and her family have a motley crew of adorable rescues. Roscoe, a 115-pound chocolate Lab/ Great Dane mix who is a smart and sneaky character; Hamza, a pit bull/Boxer mix who was starved, abandoned and left tied up in the lobby of our hospital (sweetest boy in the world!), and Nuke, a Belgian Malinois mix who almost died from Leptospirosis as a puppy (the prior owner did not want to pay for his medical treatment and surrendered him to us). And a sweet mush of a tabby cat named Murray who was also abandoned at our hospital.
 
Nicole has been married to Dr. Stephen Katz since 1995, the same year they opened the original hospital on the Grand Concourse. They have three daughters, two of whom work in the hospital. In her free time, she enjoys playing with the family pets and going to the gym. She is a certified personal trainer and loves helping women become stronger and more confident. She is also a nature lover and avid hiker, and she has climbed some of the highest mountains in the Northeast including Mt. Katahdin in Maine and Mt. Washington in New Hampshire. 

Kirsys Rodriguez, General Manager

Both Locations

Hello there,

My name is Kirsys Rodríguez. I’ve been working with animals all my life. Yup! Animal lover here! 
I’ve tried a few other things in life but I knew that helping our furry babies was my passion.
Today, I am the manager of The Bronx Veterinary Center. Building a strong team that strives to give excellent service and pure love to all of your fur babies.

Welcome to my family!

Massiel Duran, Supervisor

Webster Avenue

Hello , my name is Massiel, and  I am your Veterinary assistant and advocate for you and your fur babies.

For as long as I could remember I wanted to help animals.  In the pursuit of my veterinary technician degree, BVC has given me a rewarding career and the honor to use my knowledge to care for animals and for the humans that share their lives with them. 

Ashley Rosario, Assistant

Ashley was born and raised in the Bronx. As a child, she had a Shih Tzu named Poochie, who at 15 was considered family and the cutest and most loving dog ever. Ashley wanted to be a teacher until she realized her love for working with animals, and BVC gave her an opportunity and the training she needed to help clients and their pets. She and her husband have two beautiful boys and are expecting a baby girl in the spring of 2023. They share their home with a Shih Tzu named Penny, and they enjoy family outings, video games and mini vacations, and playing video games together. Ashley also enjoys cooking and trying new recipes for her family, as well as watching reality shows and true crime documentaries.

Briana Almodovar, Dual Positions

Hello Guys I’m Briana, aspiring future Vet technician!  I’m a fur mom of 2, a Vet assistant & supervisor. I’m always here to make sure your fur babies are taken care of.

Micahl Almeida, Assistant/Reception

Webster Avenue

Micahl was born in the Dominican Republic and grew up in a family with turtles, parrots and dogs. She moved to the US when she was 10 years old. She wanted to become a fashion designer, but her passion for animals led to a career in veterinary medicine. She loves the variety of the work she does at BVC, where she has worked since 2018. She and her family, including a 5-year-old son, share their home with two Chihuahuas and a poodle puppy. In her free time, she enjoys grooming pets and dressmaking.

Celine Otero, Assisant/Reception

Both Locations

My name is Celine Otero and I am a vet tech assistant/Receptionist at the Westchester Square location.

I’ve had a love for animals for as long as I can remember, I currently go to school and I’m majoring in biology. In the future I would love to be a veterinarian.

Bianca Maldonado, Assistant/Reception

Both Locations

Bio coming soon.

Jasmarie Jordan, Assistant/Reception

Assistant/Reception

Webster Avenue

Jasmarie was born in Philadelphia and raised in the Bronx with a cat named Ashes and a dog named Taz. While she thought she wanted to work in human medicine, she found she preferred caring for animals. She plans to continue her education in veterinary medicine because she enjoys working with animals and learning new things.
 
She considers herself to be a dog person, though in addition to three dogs, she shares her home with two cats and three geckos. She is also the mother of four amazing human kids who have four different personalities. She likes to spend her free time with family, going hiking or doing family events like visiting Massachusetts. Her guilty pleasure is wanting to help and adopt every animal that needs a home.

Lauren Garcia, Reception

Webster Avenue

Lauren was born and raised in the Bronx, and as a child, she had a cat named Muchi and a dog named Boobie. She first wanted to become a pediatric doctor when she grew up but changed her mind when she realized that human blood made her cringe. She believes the best part of her job is forming relationships with her clients and patients. She and her son Prince share their home with a cat named Bella and two loving dogs, Fred and Mya. She loves to cook in her free time because it lets her express her feelings and have others enjoy her passion for food. She also enjoys binge watching TV shows with her son and pets.

Tennesha Anthony, Supervisor

Both Locations

Tennesha was born and raised in the Bronx. She first wanted to become a fashion designer but says she grew out of it. She learned about veterinary medicine on the job at BVC, and she enjoys talking with clients and helping them feel comfortable while at the clinic. She has six dogs and three cats and comes from a big family that’s also her friend group. In her free time, she enjoys doing hair, make-up, lash extensions or being around family and especially, shopping.

Alex Rodriguez, Supervisor

Webster Avenue

Bio coming soon.

Shaelynn Severino, Reception

Both Locations

Born and bred in the Bronx, Shaelyn’s passion for veterinary medicine was sparked at age 14 when she adopted her very first dog. Although she was once afraid of cats after being attacked by her childhood cat, facing those fears head-on at the clinic taught Shaelyn the value of patience and understanding when working with all types of animals. As a veterinary assistant at the Bronx Vet Center, she loves bonding with pets of all kinds and assisting the vets in making furry patients feel their best. Shaelyn finds joy in continuing to learn something new every single day on the job. At home, she dotes on her beloved pitbull Bella, as well as a lively flock of finches.

Rachel Morris, Head Assistant

Westchester Square

Hi, my name is Rachel , I’m 25 years old and I’m a Veterinary assistant at BVC,  I’ve  been working here for almost 2 years. My favorite part of this job is working with the animal’s and learning new things everyday. I love when I get home , I get to tell my friends and family the amazing stories that I have that day , they enjoy them as much as I do.I have two cats of my own , one is a 10 year old named cupcake who I found in my building that someone abandoned and a 2 year old named Riley who I love very much and the reason why I’m in the animal field.

My dream is to become a licensed vet tech. I love coming into work everyday and knowing that I can make a small difference in a pet’s life , even if it’s just a few kisses and cuddles.

Rocio Garcia, Assistant

Webster Avenue

Bio coming soon.

Kimberly Goris, Assistant

Westchester Square

A tried and true Bronx native, Kimberly first gained experience working hands-on with exotic creatures like birds and snakes at a local pet shop that offered veterinary services. Her interest in animal medicine was piqued there while caring for the store’s creatures, great and small. Kimberly particularly loves the diagnostic side of vet med – analyzing X-rays, running bloodwork, and investigating the results. Now, she puts her skills to work caring for her two adorable dogs at home, Pomeranian Rochy and Golden Retriever Pumba. In her spare time, you can find Kimberly cozying up in her favorite pajamas, binge-watching her favorite shows bonus points if she can binge more than three seasons!), and indulging in funny pet videos online.

Jessenia Perez, Assistant

Webster Avenue

Jessenia was born and raised in Brooklyn, growing up with a variety of birds, including 14 parakeets. She wanted to work with animals from a young age and learned about how to care for them on the job here at BVC. She enjoys everything from talking to clients to assisting in the treatment area. Her husband was her high school sweetheart, and they have a 7-year-old son, as well as a cat named Teddy and a German shepherd named Toby. She spends her free time outdoors with her family, and she enjoys drawing and painting.

Hector, Assistant

Webster Avenue

Hector was born and bred right here in the Bronx. Before joining the Bronx Vet Center team, he honed his artistic talents over 17 years as a professional tattoo artist. But when the opportunity arose to expand his skills and start saving animal lives, Hector jumped at the chance. He takes immense pride in learning new veterinary skills like taking X-rays, drawing blood, and preparing medications alongside the clinic’s top-notch staff. Hector feels he’s found his true calling, being able to use his steady hands and eye for detail to help furry patients. At home, he and his loving girlfriend dote on their two pups, Barky and Ruff, who bring Hector so much joy. With a busy clinic schedule, he winds down by cooking up feasts to share with family, blasting his favorite heavy metal tunes, and, of course, inking bold new tats.

Kathryn, Assistant

Webster Avenue

Kathryn spent all of her life thus far growing up in the Northeast Bronx near Pelham Bay Park and Westchester Square. Ever since she was young, she always had a soft spot for animals, convincing her mom to rescue many stray feline friends! Although, as a child, she envisioned herself owning a sprawling ranch and caring for a menagerie of animals, being able to care for her community has been incredibly rewarding. Kathryn gained valuable veterinary experience working at renowned animal care facilities like the ASPCA, Animal Medical Center, and Lenox Hill Veterinarians. What she loves most is interacting with cute furry patients, advocating for their needs since they can’t speak for themselves. At home, Kathryn dots on her two kitty siblings, Butters and Oreos, as well as her Miniature Australian Shepherd, Rhygar. In her spare time, you can find Kathryn Playing and spending time with her furbabies, shopping and hanging out with friends, and even dancing on a night out! She also loves playing arcade games, watching anime, and listening to music. Oh, and of course, indulging in the occasional extra-large Starbucks drink…or two!

Yoscaris Rodriguez, Remote Receptionist

Yoscaris was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in the Bronx. She grew up with dogs, and now she and her husband and daughter share their home with two pups. She likes to help clients at BVC, and in her free time, she enjoys crafts and interior design.

Diana Romero, Remote Receptionist

Bio coming soon.

Angel Robles, Veterinary Technician

Webster Avenue

My name is Dr. Angel but without wings. I’m so passionate about animals. Born in the City of the Incas (Lima – Peru) surrounded by not only Marine Mammals such as sea turtles , dolphins and whales but also terrestrial animals such as dogs , cats , birds, horses, cows , monkeys, llama etc.  Graduated as a Dr. from the oldest University in America, the University National Mayor the San Marcos. UNMSM and continue further education from the University of La Plata Argentina . Coming to the Big Apple I have known many caretaker Veterinarians from different parts of the world with different backgrounds that I continue to raise my knowledge and skills in this animal world. Finally, working in the Bronx Veterinary Center, a family oriented business allows me to become an Angel to my pets.

Sydney Katz, Assistant Manager/Vet Tech

Hi, I’m Sydney Katz. Dr. Katz and Nicole Katz raised me in the Concourse Animal hospital. One of my fondest memories from being little was watching how they would develop x-rays in the dark room like old photographs. Since then I have almost exclusively worked at animal hospitals since the age of 13. I went to college, have a degree in psychology and I have tried other avenues for occupations but I feel myself drawn back to animals. I am currently managing the Westchester Square location and plan on becoming a licenced Veterinary Technician. I love my team and working at the Bronx Veterinary Center.

Jose Morales, Veterinary Technician

Webster Avenue

I am from Colombia I graduated from the University of Tolima, since I was a child I loved pets and that love led me to study veterinary medicine to understand and help animals from medicine which deserve the best of us since they are not alone our pets but our children and that makes us treat them with love and respect. My responsibilities in the clinic include monitoring patients during and after surgeries, placing catheters, providing fluid therapy in patients who require it, performing tests that support a good diagnosis of pathologies such as taking body samples and chemically processing them, taking X-rays, abdominal and cardiac ultrasounds assist during dental procedures and more.

Pamela Tejada, Veterinary Technician

Both Locations

Pamela Tejeda was born and raised in New York, and as a child, she had a Cornish hen and a dog named Bobby. Even then she was interested in working with animals and always wanted to become a veterinarian. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology with a minor in Chemistry from State University of New York at Oswego, and she obtained a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in the Dominican Republic. She researched wildlife exotics in two universities in Brazil, and she volunteered at many animal shelters. Her special interests in veterinary medicine are small animal internal medicine, neurology and ophthalmology.
 
Pamela Tejeda shares her home with two green-cheek conures, Cali and Baby, as well as dogs Lillie, a Chihuahua; Cody, a Maltese, and Koba, a black Lab/German shepherd. She enjoys spending her free time with friends and family; outdoor activities like walking, running, cycling and hiking; traveling; playing the guitar recreationally, and reading/learning in general.

Anthony Stokes, Veterinary Technician

Webster Avenue

A lifelong animal lover, Anthony always felt a special connection to our furry and feathered friends. As a child growing up in the Bronx, he dreamed of becoming a whale or dolphin trainer. Now, as a Veterinary Technician at Bronx Veterinary Center, Anthony gets to live his childhood dream by caring for pets every day. Anthony brings experience from his Veterinary Assistant Certification and work at veterinary clinics in New York and Florida to his role at Bronx Veterinary Center. While he has owned dogs, birds, and turtles as pets, Anthony is passionate about helping animals of all kinds.

Outside of work, you can find Anthony cooking up a storm in the kitchen, challenging friends to video games, or having a little cheat day for chocolate or pizza. It’s the little indulgences in life that make it worth living! Above all else, Anthony is proud to serve the community he grew up in by providing exceptional veterinary care to the animals of the Bronx.