Meet Our Veterinary Team
Meet the veterinarians and team at Greenwich Village Animal Hospital. We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets.
Get to Know Our Team
We are solely dedicated to your pet’s care. We look forward to getting to know you, and we hope you’ll take the time to scroll down and get to know us.
DVM & Staff
Nicole Cerniello
DVM Medical Director
Dr. Cerniello was born in the nearby town of Dix Hills, NY. After attending veterinary school at Ross University and completing her clinical studies at Louisiana State University, she returned to New York, where she spent two years practicing at an animal shelter before coming to Greenwich Village. Her special interests include dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and emergency medicine. She has two cats, Pebbles and Mowgli. In her free time, she likes to do yoga before indulging in her guilty pleasure (watching The Bachelor) and enjoying all the food New York has to offer.
Beth
Front Desk
Bio Coming Soon.
Elisa Kostenbade
DVM
Dr. Elisa Kostenbader was born in Sweden and grew up in Princeton, NJ. She has a background in veterinary studies from New Zealand, and since graduation has practiced for 2 years in both General Medicine and Urgent Care. She has special interests in soft tissue surgery and emergency medicine. Outside the clinic, Dr. Kostenbader is either enjoying nature or curled up inside with a book and her 10-year-old tortoise-shell cat, Nalla.
Steve
Technical Staff
A proud Bronx native, Steve has been a vet tech for 11 years. He has 2 dogs, Bowser and Bella, both of whom help him cheer on the Yankees. In his free time, he enjoys riding rollercoasters and tinkering with his Jeep Wrangler. His favorite part of his job is “the animals, of course.”
Jason
Technical Staff
Born and raised on Long Island, Jason grew up having dogs and exotic pets. When he was a teenager, he worked at a local veterinary clinic, and that experience sparked his passion for being part of a veterinary medical team.
Krystal
Technical Staff
Born and raised in Queens, Krystal graduated from Cornell with a BS in Animal Science. She has worked at Greenwich Village Animal Hospital since 2005, and everything she knows about teaching was learned here. She doesn’t have pets of her own, but she gets her fuzzy fix by pet-sitting. Outside of work, Krystal can be found snowboarding away the winter, indulging in foodie tendencies around the city, and making the most of what the city has to offer with her friends.
Eric
Practice Manager
Eric grew up in a family of animal lovers. “As far back as I can remember we always had pets. I have photos with all of them.” Eric moved to NYC by way of Michigan in early 2001 and has worked in the animal care industry since 2002. Eric is an avid cook, and will very happily tell you what he’s planning to make for dinner, though he may or may not invite you over to sample it.
Tracy Sane
DVM
As of mid-September 2021, Dr. Sane’s services will be limited to performing surgery two days a week. A native of Tennessee, he grew up on a farm surrounded by animals of all kinds, which sparked his interest in the veterinary field. He graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. Dr. Sane has a special interest in surgeries such as orthopedic, soft tissue, and laser surgery. In his free time, he enjoys reading, cooking, painting, and drawing.