Dr. Justin Nowowiejski
Dr. Justin Nowowiejski received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Western University of Health Sciences – College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. After graduation he completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island. After his internship he continued his profound interest in emergency and critical care. In addition, he has always had a special interest in avian and exotic medicine growing up and has had a variety of exotic pets throughout his life. Now, Dr. Nowowiejski is fulfilling his dream of opening a small animal general practice where he could meet the needs of the communities and their pets. A small animal practice where all types of pets are seen.
Dr. Nowowiejski is a native to the Westchester / Putnam County New York region and shares his home with his Poison Dart Frogs, Tropical Fish, French Bull Dog named "Amina", and Eclectus Parrot named "Bella". In his free time Dr. Nowowiejski enjoys Yoga, skiing, hiking, boating, and cooking.
Dr. Nowowiejski’s professional memberships include Association of Avian Veterinarians, American Veterinary Medical Association, Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians, Association of Reptilian and Amphibian Veterinarians, The American Association of Fish Veterinarians, Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society, American Association of Zoo Veterinarians, and the New York State Veterinary Medical Society.
Practice Manager, Certified Veterinary Technologist
Susan Curry
Growing up in a home with dogs, cats, hamsters, fish and birds has taught Susan the meaning of unconditional love.
She has worked 20+ years in the customer service industry and has been focusing her experience and love for animals in the veterinary field. As a mother of 4, Susan has watched her pets bring laughter, warm cuddles and brush away tears from her children’s faces. When she’s not playing with her Sheltie Brodie, you can find her digging, weeding and planting in her garden.
Jennifer Eckwerth
Jennifer’s love for animals started the day she was born, according to her mom; she would bring every stray animal home with her that she found since she was a kid. Jennifer’s mother knew what her calling was going to be and that was helping every animal she could, so her mother got her, her first job 29 years ago working at an animal hospital, she has been working in the veterinarian world since and she couldn’t imagine doing anything else. What Jennifer really loves about her job is helping the animals and guiding their families in good times and in bad times.
You can find Jennifer on her time off hanging out with her family and their pets or at home with her boyfriend of 8 years and her 2 dogs just relaxing, watching movies, cooking, and loving/adoring her dogs.
Veterinary Assistant
Hunter Aponte
Hunter recently graduated from Carmel High School and is working at Southeast Animal Hospital as a hospital assistant. Hunter has grown up in a household full of animals and his favorite dog breed is the American Pit Bull Terrier. He lives with four of them plus a menagerie of other pets. When he is not caring for his own pets, he enjoys drawing, watching UFC and listening to rock music.
Hospital Assistant
Sandra
Sandra’s love and compassion for animals started at an early age and continues to be an important part of her life and career. She has worked 13+ years in the veterinary field, in both general practice and emergency hospital management.
Joining Southeast Animal Hospital was a perfect fit for her when she was looking for a professional change. It’s essential for her to work with a team of people who are honest and knowledgeable, who have like minded values of honesty, compassion and kindness when caring for pets and owners.
Sandra currently has 4 cats and 3 dogs that keep her very busy!
Hospital Manager
Janelle Lachowicz
Janelle started in the veterinary field, as an assistant in general practice, when she was 16. She studied veterinary science at Suny Delhi and by 1998 she was a licenced Vet Tech!
Initially working in general practice, she went into specialty and emergency medicine where she practiced for about 20 years.
Janelle currently lives with her life partner, Mike and their newest fur baby. David John Matthews - the cutest brussels griffon!!
Licensed Veterinary Technician
