Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists

Doctors Overview

We invite you to explore the biographies of our doctors and learn more about them. Our doctors have a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.

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  • Skye Stanley

    Medical Director
    DVM, Kansas State University
    Certifications: ACVIM

    Dr. Stanley received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Kansas State University in 2000. Following graduation, he completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery (2000-2001), ...
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  • Anthony Acquaviva

    Veterinary Specialist
    VMD, University of Pennsylvania
    Certifications: DACVS
    Departments: Surgery

    Dr. Acquaviva graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. Upon graduation, he completed a one-year rotating internship at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital followed ...
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  • Jessica Chavkin

    Veterinary Specialist
    VMD, University of Pennsylvania
    Certifications: ACVIM
    Departments: Internal Medicine

    Dr. Chavkin received her VMD degree from the University of Pennsylvania, graduating summa cum laude. She completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery and a residency in small ...
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  • Sophy Jesty

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, Cornell University
    Certifications: DACVIM/Cardiology
    Departments: Cardiology

    Dr. Jesty graduated from Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. She completed a two year fellowship in large animal ultrasound and cardiology (2001-2003) followed by a large ...
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  • Michael Zaid

    Veterinary Specialist
    VMD, University of Pennsylvania
    Certifications: ACVIM
    Departments: Internal Medicine

    Dr. Michael Zaid obtained his VMD from the University of Pennsylvania in 2007. He completed a small animal rotating medicine and surgery internship at Oradell Animal Hospital in Paramus, NJ in 2008 ...
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  • Kristina Casper

    Associate Veterinarian
    DVM, Cornell University

    Dr. Kristina Casper earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. She is a life-long NYC girl, originally from Glendale, ...
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  • Sarah Gangadin

    Associate Veterinarian
    DVM, University of Minnesota

    Dr. Sarah Gangadin earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from SUNY Albany and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine. She ...
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  • Jeremy Hardy

    Associate Veterinarian
    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign


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  • Marc Horwitz

    Associate Veterinarian
    DVM, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine

    Dr. Marc Horwitz received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University in 2011. Prior to attending veterinary school, Dr. Horwitz earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Sciences ...
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  • Thanhthao Huynh

    Associate Veterinarian
    DVM, Tufts University

    Dr. Huynh earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Boston University and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. She is originally from Boston, ...
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General Practice

We have over 540 animal hospitals in 41 states that are staffed by more than 2,000 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians, with more than 200 being board-certified specialists. The nationwide VCA family of general practice hospitals give your pet the very best in medical care, providing a full range of general medical and surgical services as well as specialized treatments*: Wellness, Spay/neuter, Advanced diagnostic services (MRI/CT Scan), Internal medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Neurology, Boarding, Grooming

*services may vary by location.

Our family of pet hospitals stands out by delivering the greatest resources in order provide the highest quality care available for your pets. By maintaining the highest standards of pet health care available anywhere, we emphasize prevention as well as healing. We provide continuing education programs to our doctors and staff and promote the open exchange of professional knowledge and expertise. And finally, we have established a consistent program of procedures and techniques, proven to be the most effective in keeping pets healthy.

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Emergency Care

Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists is the only 24-hour emergency hospital in lower Manhattan. We are located at 1 West 15th Street, close to the corner of Fifth Avenue. Our number is 212-924-3311 although if you are having an emergency, you do not have to call before coming in.

Any of the following situations or conditions can be considered an emergency:

  • Traumatic incident such as a fall, a fight with an animal, or any type of car accident
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Ingestion of a foreign object or unknown substance
  • Bleeding, vomiting blood, blood in the feces or urine
  • Swollen, hard abdomen that is painful to the touch
  • Serious wound
  • Non-weight bearing lameness
  • Any injury to the eye
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Seizures
  • Inability to move or sudden weakness
  • Unusual or erratic behavior,
  • Signs of extreme pain, such as whining or shaking
  • Straining to urinate (especially a male cat)
  • Labor that does not progress
  • Exposure to extreme heat or cold
  • Non-productive retching and abdominal distention (signs of bloat)
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