Our Veterinary team
At the Newburgh Veterinary Hospital, our staff completes a rigorous training program so we can provide your pet with the most up-to-the-moment care, the same care you want for a human family member. You can count on the customer service professionals at Newburgh Veterinary Hospital who greet you at our front desk, our veterinary assistants who work with outpatient services, our skilled and experienced technical staff that provides care and comfort to your pet during hospitalization for an illness or during a surgical procedure, and our topnotch veterinarians – all health care professionals focused on taking loving care of your pet.
Newburgh Veterinary Hospital has assembled an expert team of veterinary professionals to bring you the best healthcare and boarding for your pet. Newburgh Veterinary Hospital's team of general practitioners, consulting board-certified specialists, animal health technicians, resort, and office staff are dedicated to providing you and your pet with quality care and a range of services you expect from an animal hospital. Our goal is to provide, in conjunction with our hospital and veterinary team, the most complete care imaginable for your pet.
Dr. Victor Dasaro & Dr. Ellen Friedman
Co-Medical Directors
Drs. Dasaro and Friedman are college sweethearts. They earned their veterinary degrees in Italy and have been in practice since 1989. In 1993, the doctors came to Newburgh Veterinary Hospital and have had outstanding careers providing care to their patients and finding friendship with their clients. The doctors have a special passion for mentoring their talented associate doctors. In their free time, they love looking after their beloved labrador retrievers and orange cats.
Dr. Erica Harlec — Senior Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Erica Harlec graduated from Cornell University’s Veterinary school, and loves working in general practice. She has an interest in geriatric medicine and dental care. Dr. Harlec enjoys rock climbing with her husband and children and spending time with their rescues; a Lab mix named Summer and a cute NVH-adopted cat Huck.
Dr. Carolyn Steinbeiser — Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Carolyn Steinbeiser originally from New Hampshire, did her undergrad and tech school at Becker College (Worcester, MA) and worked as a Veterinary Technician in MA then vet school at St. George’s University in Grenada and Clinical year at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. Special veterinary interests include: Wildlife and exotic companion animal medicine, surgery and clinical nutrition. Outside of work she enjoys: Traveling, SCUBA diving, cooking and hiking with my dogs. Animals include two Grenadian pothounds, Matilda and Puffin, a cat named Mush and a Turtle named Brick.
Dr. Nicole Toso — Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Nicole Toso graduated from Ross university school of Veterinary Medicine and did her clinical rotations at Cornell university. She has a special interest in surgery, but enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine! She enjoys playing video games and spending time with her boyfriend, her dog Zoey, and her cat Albus.
Dr. Katie Clark — Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Katie Clark graduated from Ross University of Veterinary Medicine and completed her clinical training at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. She has a depth of experience in emergency/critical care and a passion for internal medicine. Being an advocate for animals is her top priority. In her free time, Dr. Clark enjoys traveling and live music with her husband. She spends her time exploring the beauty of the Hudson Valley with their six dogs, Whiskey, Bourbon (Beauceron), Nellie (Beagle/Basset), Fiona, Esther (chihuahua/Yorkie), and Timber (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel).
Dr. Andrew Acevedo — Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Andrew Acevedo graduated from Cornell University in 2021. He completed a mixed animal internship in Alliance Nebraska, as well as an exotics-focused internship in Bothell, Washington, before settling into his home state of New York.
Dr. Kyra Moosmueller — Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Kyra Moosmueller is originally from Long Island, NY where she previously worked as a Vet Assistant in a cat-only practice. She completed her B.S. in Animal Science at SUNY Cobleskill and graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine with clinical rotations at the University of Tennessee – Knoxville.
Dr. Moosmueller's special interests include exotic/wildlife medicine, soft-tissue surgery, and acupuncture. Outside of work she enjoys gardening, cooking, baking, crocheting and hiking. She shares her home with her two cats, Monkey and Dillon.
Dr. Virender Chandna — Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Virender Chandna is a highly skilled and compassionate veterinarian with years of experience in animal care. He completed his residency training at the renowned Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, where he honed his expertise in diagnosing and treating various animal conditions. Driven by a deep passion for animal welfare, Dr. Chandna is dedicated to providing personalized and attentive care to every pet he meets. His gentle approach and genuine concern for animals and their families make him a trusted and valued team member. Serving part-time at our hospital, Dr. Chandna is excited to help ensure your furry companions' health, happiness, and well-being.
Veterinary Management Team
Dora — Practice Manager
Dora has been part of the NVH team since 2006 and is our office manager. You might recognize her as Sally’s care giver. When not taking care of Sally she spends her time with her husband, daughters, and yellow Lab Vienna who she fosters for Guiding Eyes For The Blind.
Melissa — Hospital Coordinator
Melissa has been part of the NVH team since May 2006 and is our primary outpatient coordinator. Her love of animals makes this an ideal job for her. Melissa shares her life with her husband, Jimmy, their German Shepherd Raine and their 3 cats, Angus, Sophie & Lou – E. Other than working, Melissa also enjoys hiking, camping and snowmobiling.
Kayla — Hospital Coordinator
Kayla, our Hospital Coordinator, is currently wrapping up her Bachelor’s degree in science, currently enrolled in a veterinary management program, and even plans to pursue a veterinary technician certification. She found her love for the veterinary field when she joined the NVH team in 2021 as a Receptionist and Doctor’s Assistant. Kayla can also be found working at our All Creatures Veterinary Hospital in New Paltz, where she cares for our two hospital cats (who you may see skittering around during your appointment). During her free time, she enjoys spending her time with her husband, their dog, and four cats– three of which she brought home from NVH.
Licensed Veterinary Technicians
Fumi
Fumi is our Veterinary Medicine Researcher who came from Japan and has been with us since May 2005. She earned her B.B.A. in Veterinary Technology Management from SUNY Delhi. Fumi’s numerous research projects are essential to our operations and helps us maintain a state of the art Veterinary Hospital.
Allison
Allison graduated from the Mercy College Veterinary Technology program. Her passion includes caring for all creatures, great and small, but she does have a special love bond and connection with our petite exotic friends. During her free time, she can be found hiking, running and engaging in various outdoor activities. If it’s a rainy day, she specifically enjoys painting, watching movies and hanging out with both her furry and scaly pets.
Danielle
Danielle has been a veterinary technician since 2009 and holds a special interest in surgery and geriatric patients. Danielle shares a house with her daughter Aubrey and their two cats, Charlie and Maximus. In her free time, Danielle can be found hiking, reading, and cooking.
Reception Staff
Fran
Fran has been a part of our team since 2003. Besides working at NVH Fran owns an art business. She also wrote and illustrated a children’s book which was published in 2008. She has 2 cats and a horse.
Christine
Christine is our spotlight staff member this week. Christine is one of our receptionists, and has been with us for a year. She has 2 dogs; Lilli and Gracie, and 1 cat Olivia. In her spare time she enjoys reading, and is a diehard NY Jets fan.
Veterinary Assistants & Resort
Donna
Donna majored in environmental science at Nassau Community College. She has worked in the Veterinary Health field for over 26 years. In her free time she enjoys being outdoors with her husband, their horse and mischievous cat.
Natalie
Natalie has been with NVH since August 2023 as part of the resort team and as an exam room assistant. She enjoys spending time with the animals and, in her spare time, loves writing novels, hiking, and kayaking.
