Veterinary Care Unlimited

Veterinary Care Unlimited was established in early 1991 by its founders, Dr. Theresa Paoloni and Ria Puma.

In 1991 Dr. Paoloni, Ria and their small staff of one receptionist and two technicians began providing that high quality care to one pet at a time. The Ozone Park community rapidly grasped this concept and today Dr. Paoloni, Ria and their experienced staff of sixteen have extended that same care to thousands of pets throughout NY.

Veterinary Care Unlimited remains current with new advancements in veterinary medicine and utilizes state of the art equipment in their practice.

84-09 Rockaway Blvd.
Ozone Park, NY 11416
718-296-7700
Fax 718-296-1266
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Mon 8am-8pm
Tues Closed
Wed, Fri 8am-8pm
Thurs 8:30am-6pm
Sat, Sun 9am-2:30pm

Dr. Theresa Paoloni, Practice Owner

Dr. Theresa Paoloni graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine 25 years ago and was ranked number two in her class. In addition to her degree, she completed a one year externship at Mississippi State University School of Veterinary Medicine. At Mississippi, she excelled in small animal medicine, surgery and radiology.

After working for other veterinary hospitals, Theresa realized she had a desire to nuture her own hospital and in 1991 she established Veterinary Care Unlimited and embarked on her life long dream. During her years in practice she developed and tuned her skills in veterinary surgery and dentistry and soon discovered there was a tremendous need for good veterinary dental care. She regularly performs root canals, crown placements, and cosmetic bonding.

Theresa is a member of the AVMA, AVDS, AAV, AFP and is often involved in career developing programs such as John Bowne High School internship program. Her philosphy has always been patients first. She achieves that goal with her excellent support staff and through client education. Theresa is very proud of her staff of present and those of past who have helped her achieve her goals and dreams.

When not working, Theresa enjoys working in her garden, but her true passion is cooking. Her staff would vow that she makes a mean pot pie among many other delicious feasts. She also enjoys nature and working outdoors and spending time with her many pets.

Years in Practice:

Apr 07, 1987
Ria Puma, Hospital Administrator
Dr. Tiffany Miglorino, Full Time Associate

Dr. Tiffany Miglorino is a native of Ozone Park and joined the staff at Veterinary Care Unlimited back in 2002 as a Veterinary Assistant. From early childhood she always knew she wanted to be a Veterinarian. She began working in the kennel area taking care of boarding animals and later began assisting with appointments and hospital patients. Dr. Miglorino attended Hofstra University and received her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry in May of 2004. She then attended St. George's University and completed her clinical rotations at North Carolina State University and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in June of 2008. Dr. Miglorino continued to work at Veterinary Care Unlimited and became an associate veterinarian in February 2009. It was an easy decision for her. She knew she wanted to stay in General Practice because of the bond with her patients that she cherishes. The client's, patients and staff have become a part of her extended family.

She is certified by the United States Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to administer both national and international health certificates.

Dr. Miglorino married her longtime sweetheart Joey in 2008 and they had their first child, Oliver, in March of 2011. She shares her home with her two adopted dogs (Trouble and Abigail) and one adopted cat (Delilah). In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, learning about photography and reading.

Years in Practice:

Apr 07, 2008
Dr. Jeanne Harding, Part Time Associate

As a child, Jeanne Harding always dreamed of becoming a veterinarian and began volunteering for the town veterinarian as a teenager. However while attending college at the University of Vermont, she decided to pursue her interest in language and foreign policy, and graduated with a French and political science degree. She spent a year in France, before settling into her career as a banker in Vermont. She continued to volunteer at various humane societies, worked with a feral cat TNR (Trap-Neuter-Release) program, and pit bull rescue.

After some self-reflection, she began to regret her decision of not pursuing veterinary medicine. Deciding to follow her heart, she went back to school in order to obtain the necessary prerequisites for veterinary school. During that time, she volunteered for a local humane society in North Carolina and served on their board for several years. She was accepted to the vet school at the University of Georgia and was awarded a 4 year scholarship through Best Friends Animal Society for her dedication to animals. During vet school, she received an award for the student with the most compassion for all species. She also received scholarships to study infectious disease in Chile, Uruguay, and Brazil and to conduct research in Puerto Rico on 3 different species of endangered sea turtles.

After graduation from veterinary school, Dr. Harding completed a rotating internship in medicine and surgery at Atlantic Coast Veterinary Specialists (ACVS) in Bohemia, NY. She worked emergency at ACVS and Ultravet for several years before joining the team at Veterinary Care Unlimited. In 2010, she graduated from the Chi Institute for veterinary acupuncture. She is excited to be able to offer both traditional and alternative therapies for her animal patients.

In addition to her love of veterinary medicine, Dr. Harding enjoys spending time with family and her many rescued pets, antiquing, traveling, and spending time outdoors.
Nancy Battino, Licensed Vet Tech

Nancy began her career in the Veterinary Field in 1977 while attending college at New Paltz State. Growing up she always said she wanted to be a nurse, but there was always a piece of the puzzle missing, and she did not pursue nursing in college. It was because of a sad event that she got introduced to Veterinary Medicine. Her beloved dog was intentionally shot by hunters and was left with a bullet lodged in his spine. In 1977 there were no specialty hospitals, and her local vet removed the bullet. Pepe, not even a year old, was left paralyzed from the shoulders down, but there was a slim possibility of recovery with physical therapy and time. Her vet taught her how to do the daily therapy at the hospital. She had no idea what went on in a veterinary hospital beyond the exam room and that was most definitely the moment she knew she wanted to be a Veterinary Nurse! Sadly Pepe did not make it, but inspired by him, she continued learning and became licensed in NYS in 1984. Nancy has worked at many hospitals through the years including specialty hospitals. She has learned a lifetime worth of knowledge and skills from both the Veterinarians and support staff she has worked with. She knew from the start that Veterinary Nursing was like no other job in the world. The intensity of the spectrum is vast. The reward of helping out animals is beyond anything she can find words for. She has spent the last 35 years of her life doing Veterinary Nursing. She recently was considering retiring from nursing and perhaps exploring other things. Then she found Vetcare Unlimited and everything changed for her. From the moment she met Dr. Paoloni and Ria she knew she could not retire and there was more work to be done! That was confirmed even further after meeting and working with Dr. Miglorino, Dr. Harding and the support staff at VCU. The level of care, compassion, skill and continuing education is unmatched. Nancy is proud to have accepted the position of Veterinary Nursing Supervisor at VCU! Nancy shares her home with Colleen, her domestic partner of 22 years, and their furry children, three Labrador Retrievers, Cheyenne (15 years old), Cherokee (15 years old), and Chippewa (2 years old). Chippewa is a certified therapy dog.
Gail Murtagh, Receptionist

Gail Murtagh has been working in the veterinary field for the past 1 and 1/2 years and has been employed at Veterinary Care Unlimited since July 2011. Gail is a mother to not only her 2 legged children (Kaitlyn and Aidan), but also to her two 4 legged children (Smokey and Fidget the cats). She looks foward to many more years of working with the wonderful and dedicated doctors and staff at VCU.
Glenn Kellum, Veterinary Assistant

Glenn Kellum has always had a love for animals. Before working in the veterinary field, he was a sergeant in the United States Army for 4 years. After being discharged, he knew he wanted to pursue a career where his true passion was. He had lost his beloved cat, Princess, to mammary cancer right before joining the army. Glenn decided to accept a position working in the adoption division of the ASPCA. He loved associating with potential adopters and helping to unite new families together. He left the ASPCA to work in an animal hospital as a technician and realized that this was his true calling. Glenn accepted a position at Veterinary Care Unlimited in 1998. Vet Care Unlimited has become a second family for Glenn. He adores all the clients and patients (with whom he lovingly refers to as his moocha moocha'ÂÂs) and has formed a true bond with many of them over the years. Many clients refer to him as "Uncle Glenn".

Glenn shares his home with his 10 year old Red Nose Pitbull, Diamond, and his 2 year old cat, Sexy Momma. In his spare time, Glenn enjoys volunteering at Ridgewood Senior Citizen Center, watching and playing sports, and spending time with his family.
Marie Ciorciari, Licensed Vet Tech

Marie lives in Queens with her two dogs, Maxi & Thayne. After spending 20 years in advertising sales and marketing, she decided to change careers and persue her passion for caring for animals. She graduated from LaGuardia Community College in June 2011 with an Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology and is now a Licensed Veterinary Technician. Before making the career move, Marie spent 6 weeks in Kanab, Utah volunteering at Best Friends Animal Society, her favorite charity and animal sanctuary. The experience strengthened her desire to work with animals for the rest of her life. She loved it so much that she took home a priceless souvenir, her dog Thayne. When not at the park with Maxi & Thayne, Marie spends her free time with family and friends, likes to cook, entertain and try out different restuarants and sweet shops...her second passion is ice cream!
Racheal Paz, Veterinary Assistant

When Rachael was 3 years old, she picked up her first cat that lived in a store and was scratched even though she was warned it would happen. The next day she went back and picked the same cat up. She continued to get scratched every day until the cat realized he was being picked up by the future cat whisperer. Ever since then, her love for animals grew more and more each day.

Rachael has been working with animals ever since she was 13 years old. After graduating from John Bowne High School department of Agriculture, Rachael lived on a dairy farm for 4 years. She is currently attending Penn Foster University online and working her way to become a licensed veterinary techincian. She is constantly taking extra online continuing education courses to further educate herself.

Rachael is TNR (Trap-Neuter-Release) certified and spends any spare time caring for stray cats and fostering kittens. Her door is always open to all animals in need. Rachael has a special affinity for geriatric cats.

Rachael has worked as a veterinary nurse at Vet Care Unlimited for the past 2 years. Becoming part of the VCU family was the best thing that could ever happen to Rachael. She is never leaving Vet Care and enjoys being around so many different people who have 1 thing in common...the biggest hearts to love and care for all animals.

When Rachael is at home, she spends all her time with her two children, Megan (age 13) and Bethanie (age 8). Rachael also likes to sing, play video games, and created her own line of Halloween props and dolls of horror.
Lucy Musillo, Veterinary Assistant

Lucy has been in the animal field for the past 5 years and loving it. She has been working at Vet Care since November 2011 and very happy to be a part of the team. She is married and lives in Wantagh, NY. She is a mother to one human daughter (Jennifer) and 9 animal children (Spirit the Mastiff, Micah + Keerah the Chihuahua's, Weezy the African Grey, Moe the Quaker, Ziggy + Zoe the Chinchillas, and Moon + Star the Ferrets). She has been in other employment fields throughout her life but choosing animal care has been her best choice yet.
William German, Animal Care Taker

William is an Animal Care Taker at Veterinary Care Unlimited for almost half a year now. William really enjoys working with the amazing staff and loves that he feels like part of a family at VCU. William is currently enrolled at La Guardia studying Veterinary Technology with goals of soon becoming a LVT himself. He loves being around animals and knowing he's going to be able to help them makes him feel great. He's surrounded by animals everyday of his life, whether it be at work, or when he goes home to his own pets. He has a year old Pitbull named Saber as well as a Miniature Poodle named Mush. In his free time, he enjoys taking his dogs out to play and spending time with his family and friends. Music is one of the things that gets him going and he hasn't gone a day without it since as long as he can remember. He's just an ordinary person just like anybody else, but animals always come first for him, as well as in Veterinary Care Unlimited.
Deborah Somfleth

Debbie has been working in the Veterinary field for a total of eleven years. She has just joined the staff of VCU this year as an animal care taker. She enjoys being hands on and part of this unique team.

Debbie's love for all animals is pure and passionate. She is especially fond of Long Haired Persians because they remind her of her beloved "Smokey" who has earned his angel wings. She is the mother of two and also of two furry felines.

In her spare time, she enjoys playing tennis and biking in the Tour de Care for Diabetes and running for Multiple Myeloma annually.