Meet the Team
Our Veterinary Care Team
Keith Blass, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Board-Certified Veterinary Cardiologist
Caroline Hohlman, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Board-Certified Veterinarian
Victoria L. Kearns, LVT, CCRP, NCM, OACM
Animal Physical Rehabilitator
Ariel Kravitz, DVM, DACVS – SA, CVA
Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeon
Ambrielle Machuca, DVM
Oncology Associate Veterinarian
Carol Margolis, DVM, DACT
Board-Certified Theriogenologist
(Reproduction Specialist)
Carissa Norquest, DVM, DACVIM
Veterinarian
Riley Palmese, LVT, CCAT
Animal Physical Rehabilitator
Megan Petroff, DVM
Practice Limited to Behavioral Medicine
Jacqueline Gest-Poulos, DVM, DACVIM
Medical Director
Board-Certified Veterinary Internist
Rebecca Csomos, VMD, PhD, DACVS-SA
Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeon
Support Team
Linette Barboto
Practice Manager
Catherine Lombardo
Network Hospital Administrator
Maggie Woods
Referral Liaison
Caroline Hohlman, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology)
Board-Certified Veterinarian
Veterinary Education: Auburn University
Internships: Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center of Westbury
Residency: Washington State University
A Long Island native, Dr. Caroline Hohlman earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University in 2018. While she once planned a career in dairy medicine, she quickly discovered that 4 a.m. farm calls and coffee deprivation weren’t the right fit. During her final year of veterinary school, she found her true calling in a specialty that allowed her to combine medical complexity with deep, lasting bonds with patients and their families.
Dr. Hohlman completed a rotating internship at the Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center of Westbury, followed by an internship at Washington State University. She stayed at WSU to complete her residency in medical and obtain a master’s degree. Now a board-certified specialist, she has returned home to Long Island to be near family and enjoy the coastal life once more.
Her clinical interests include all aspects with a particular fascination for histiocytic sarcomas. Outside of the hospital, Dr. Hohlman loves to travel (often with her Black Lab mix, Finn), go for long runs, and tend to her thriving plant collection.
Ambrielle Machuca, DVM
Oncology Associate Veterinarian
Education: Cornell University
Internship: The Animal Medical Center (NYC)
Carissa Norquest, DVM, DACVIM
Veterenarian
Education: Auburn University
Internship: University of Missouri
Residency: University of Missouri
Dr. Carissa Norquest is a board-certified veterinary oncologist who is passionate about combining advanced medical care with compassionate, individualized support for pets and their families. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Auburn University before completing both her rotating internship and medical residency at the University of Missouri.
During her first year of veterinary school, Dr. Norquest found herself navigating a cancer diagnosis in her own childhood pet. This experience led her to find her calling in as she developed a strong appreciation for client communication and an understanding for the art of guiding families through complex medical decisions. Dr. Norquest’s clinical interests include a personalized approach to chemotherapy, ultrasound-guided diagnostics, and collaborative multimodal cancer care. She is passionate about client education and empowering pet owners to make informed decisions with compassion and confidence.
Although Dr. Norquest resides in Ohio, she has family nearby in Long Island and is excited to support pet parents in the region through both in-person and telehealth consultations. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Norquest enjoys spending time with her husband, two young children, and her horse. She’s an avid gardener and butterfly enthusiast, and can often be found outdoors exploring local trails, tending to her pollinator garden, or starting up new house improvement projects.