VIVIAN YAN
Hospital Manager and Veterinary Technician

Vivian Yan is the Hospital Manager here at The Cat Practice. She has worked for us for eleven years and is a vital member of our practice. Vivian attended LaGuardia Community College, where she received her Associates’ Degree in Science with honors. She has been practicing as a licensed Veterinary Technician for ten years now. Vivian is responsible for everything from overseeing our other technicians to ordering medical supplies. She starts off her day by beginning treatments, feeding, assessing the patients and reports to the doctor. Vivian literally keeps this hospital going. Vivian is an avid cat lover and a pro at spoiling your beloved felines rotten.

MUBARIK SHIFA
Veterinary Assistant

Mubarek Shifa is another invaluable member of our family here at The Cat Practice, since 1999. Mubarek was born in Asmara, Eritrea, a small country in East Africa. Mubarek grew up very close to all kinds of animals and developed a great deal of feelings for them and sympathy for their hardships. He worked in New Jersey  with all kinds of small animals for nine years. He is a hard working and compassionately dedicated to care of your beloved felines.  Mubarek derives an extreme amount of satisfaction and pleasure from helping animals, especially cats.

SONYA VARGAS
Client Relations' Manager

Sonia Vargas manages the front desk/ receptionist area at The Cat Practice. Sonia has been a part of our family for the past seven years. As many of our clients know the front can get real busy. Sonia manages to answer the phones, your questions and schedule appointment and much more all with calmness and efficiency. Sonia is also known to sometimes act as a foster mother to some of our strays. Every chance Sonia gets she could be found snuggling and talking “baby talk” to the cats. On several occasions Sonia literally “loved” kittens back to health.

YOLANDA LEBRON
Client Relations' Specialist

Yolanda Lebron has been with The Cat Practice family for five years as a receptionist. She always loved being around cat and other animals. Yolanda’s days consist of answering the phone lines, handling appointments, assist clients in food purchases and much more. Yolanda greets everyone whom visits with a warm family like smile just as if you were walking into her own home. She makes sure that your experience here at The Practice is the best experience you and your cat receives.