Staff & Consultants

Dr. Richard Joseph DVM DACVIM

Richard Joseph, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology), has been in clinical practice as a veterinary neurologist since 1989. He received his DVM degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1984. He completed an internship in medicine and surgery, then a combined residency in internal medicine and neurology at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. He became board certified in neurology in 1989. Dr. Joseph served as a chief neurologist and head of medical service at the Animal Medical Center from 1989 to 2000— the only practicing neurologist in New York City during that period. He not only managed a busy clinical caseload but also trained interns, residents, externs and visiting foreign veterinarians. His passion for teaching extended to giving phone consultations to veterinarians across the country through Antech Diagnostic Labs and providing online neurology services and course instruction for the Veterinary Information Network. Dr. Joseph co-founded in 2000 Animal MR, a mobile veterinary MRI service. In 2008, he co-founded The Animal Specialty Center in Yonkers, NY where they developed the first private radiosurgery center using the Cyberknife. In 2019, he founded Vets On Call Network (VOCN), a Vet2Vet global telemedicine company to help vets with challenging cases. Dr. Joseph has published numerous journal articles, has lectured nationally and internationally, and has been featured in various media, including New York Magazine’s Best Vets, the New York Post, Fortune magazine and CNN.

Dr. Brittany Stewart

Brittany Stewart is an ACVIM boarded veterinary Cardiologist. She attended veterinary school at the University of Minnesota where she graduated in 2017. She then completed a small animal rotating internship at Ohio State University followed by a three-year Cardiology residency at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Stewart's interests range from advanced management of heart failure to minimally invasive interventional procedures (especially for cats). Currently, Dr. Stewart operates her own teleconsulting company called AllHearts where she is able to provide care to a greater population of animals, especially in areas without a local Cardiologist. Dr. Stewart spends her free time with her Poppy (grandfather) and cat squad.

Dr. Kreig Embriano

Dr. Kreig Embriano hails from New England and received his Bachelor of Science at the University of Connecticut, followed by his veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania. His post-veterinary training includes a rotating small animal internship, a diagnostic imaging internship, a part-time diagnostic imaging externship, and two years of small animal emergency medicine and surgery. He graduated with a Master of Science and completed a radiology residency at Auburn University in 2022, followed by diplomate status from the American College of Veterinary Radiology the same year. He joined VOCN in 2023. Dr. Embriano and his wife are settled in Atlanta, GA and have a busy life with three cats and enjoy traveling, soccer, biking, podcasts, craft beer, and gastronomy.

Dr. Jaime Sage

Dr. Jaime E. Sage, DVM, MS, DACVR will be heading Animal Health Center's Radiology team. Dr. Sage has over 10+ years of experience performing and reading MRI results. Her extensive veterinary training and residency coupled with her professional experience are the foundation for Dr. Sage’s comprehensive understanding of her specialization, MRI. At Veterinary Village, we utilize the most cutting-edge equipment and employ the most knowledgeable experts to better serve our clients.   We are proud to have Dr. Sage join our team and look forward to working with her.

Dr. Boaz Levitin

We are proud to welcome to Animal Health Center, Dr. Boaz Levitin, DVM, DACVIM who specializes in Veterinary Neurology and Neurosurgery. He received his DVM from Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 2000 and continued with a three-year internship before moving to the United States. Following his move, for the next several years Dr. Levitin completed an internship and his residency Tufts University in the field of Neurology/Neurosurgery.    

Dr. David Pinson

Dr. David Pinson (DVM, PhD, DACVP, DACLAM) is a dual certified veterinary pathologist and laboratory animal veterinarian.  He is a 1978 graduate of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine.   After practicing two years in western Kentucky, Dr. Pinson returned to graduate school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.  He completed his PhD in experimental pathology in 1985 and spent two years in residency at Auburn University and University of Florida.  He completed the ACVP board examination in 1986 and the ACLAM board examination in 1990.   He is a recipient of an NIH research career development award.  He spent 21 years on the faculty of the University of Kansas Medical Center engaged in research on macrophage immunobiology, cancer, and HIV neuropathogenesis.   He rose to rank of professor at KU Medical Center.   In 2011, He joined the faculty of the University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine, residing on the Peoria campus.  He currently holds the rank of professor.  His CV lists 92 peer review publications, one book chapter on inflammation, two NIH grants, and he serves on numerous committees locally and nationally.   He currently teaches in the second year medical curriculum in pathology and pharmacology.  He is chair of the preclinical task force for the Peoria campus and he serves on the four-site curriculum committee of the University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine.  He has continuously maintained a surgical pathology practice for 16 years and routinely reads for Idexx Veterinary Reference Laboratories.  He currently serves as Animal Health Center's Histopathologist, a position crucial to diagnosing cancer and inflammatory related diseases.

Dr. Martin DeAngelis

Dr. Martin DeAngelis received both his Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medicine and Doctor of Veterinary Science from the University of Illinois. He took both Internship and Residency at the Animal Medical Center in Manhattan, and later held positions there as Chief of Orthopedic Services and Chief of Surgery. He is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, has authored numerous scientific publications, and has lectured throughout the United States and Europe.

Throughout his career he has earned numerous accolades and honors, including the Legend Award in 2006 from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Given in recognition of surgical procedures that have proven their value by becoming the treatment of choice for a specific condition, the ACVS has only awarded this honor twice in its long history.

In addition, the veterinary community worldwide recognizes Dr. DeAngelis as the innovator of what is the best practice for the extracapsular surgical technique in the repair of cranial cruciate ligament ruptures, which has improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of animal owners and their pets.

Pet owners from Westchester County and well beyond have come to rely on Dr. DeAngelis for his expertise in orthopedic surgery, cancer-related surgery, laser surgery, neurosurgery and soft-tissue surgery, and for his compassionate treatment of their loved ones. We are thrilled to have him join our team!

Staff

Finally, despite all of the advanced diagnostics, patient monitoring, and treatment available, it is the people who make the difference.

Our talented and compassionate personnel are on hand 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing you and your animals continuous care and support.

Dr. Yossi Haroush

  Dr. Yossi Haroush, is a lifelong animal-lover who, as a child, rescued stray cats and orphaned ducks and, as an adult, takes a passionate approach to veterinary medicine. A scholar and humanitarian, Dr. Haroush’s methods are both research and action-driven, inspired by pragmatism, innovation, and empathy. Born and raised in Jerusalem, Dr. Haroush holds veterinary medical licenses and degrees across the globe. With undergraduate work from the best schools in Israel, a medical education in Europe, and post-doctorate work in Canada, Dr. Haroush has over 20 years of experience and education. Dedicated to excellence and advanced technologies, Dr. Haroush’s specialties include diagnostics, internal medicine, emergency care, and surgery. He is licensed to practice in the US, EU, Canada, and Israel. Established in 2003, the Animal Health Center is privately owned and operated by Dr. Yossi Haroush, DVM. In 2005, Dr. Haroush began searching for the right location to expand his practice - and to develop one of the most advanced veterinary medical practices in the country. The beautiful, state-of-the-art 10,000 square foot hospital, located in Westchester County, is the culmination of a lifelong dream – and this dream is dedicated to providing the best possible care for very special members of the family. Dr. Haroush’s two rescue dogs, “Schnoozle” and “Murray Lynn,” are frequent visitors to the hospital. They delight in greeting patients and in making patients – and their human partners - feel right at home.