About Us
Since 1992, the Austin Veterinary Care, formerly Trylon, has been serving the residents of Queens, New York. Our mission is to provide you and your pets the highest quality veterinary care. We strive to strengthen the human-animal bond, healing and helping our animal companions, while also
guiding you in a partnership to provide wellness care for them.
Our commitment to voluntarily seek AAHA Accreditation, exemplifies our promise to you that we will always recommend the highest Standard of Care for your best friends!
Veterinarians
Lauren WitterDr. Lauren Witter is a small animal and exotics veterinarian and is excited to be at Austin Veterinary Care. Her passion is client education and compassionate pet care. She enjoys surgery, dentistry, feline and exotic medicine. She is happy to see all critters small and large! Dr. Witter grew up in Brooklyn and started her care for animals taking care of stray kittens in her backyard. Her passion for science and animal health grew as she did. From working at the Prospect Park Zoo, Brooklyn Aquarium and Animal Medical Center she learned compassion, curiosity and a strong work ethic. New York City born and bred, she attended Hunter College and then graduated at the top of her class at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. During her time at Cornell University she also completed a Masters Degree in canine cancer biology. Dr Witter was excited to return to NYC and has worked in Queens since her graduation in 2017.
In her free time Dr. Witter enjoys spending time with her family, including new baby Josephine and her fur-babies, cats Milou and Marjorie. She is an enthusiastic hiker, drawer, and board game player. She also sings as an Alto in the Cecelia Chorus of NY.
Staff
Lucy Yang
Practice Manager
Lucy Yang majored in animal science in high school and to majored in Biology at Hunter College. She has been in this field for over 18 yrs, working in animal hospitals and volunteering at animal shelters in New York and San Francisco. She started working with animals when she was 16 yrs old as a volunteer at a local animal hospital and then went on to work for the same veterinarian for 7 yrs. She has a deep love for animals and is proud to help make a difference in their lives. She is a proud mom of 6 rescue dogs and 2 turtles. In her spare time she enjoys traveling and is active in charity work.
Joselyn Ramos
Head Technician
Joselyn has always loved animals; she has her very own collection of furry and feathery pets at home. She has been taking care of fur babies for over 10 years and gives her love and compassion to all of her patients; and even fosters kittens in her spare time. Joselyn has been with Austin Vet Care since 2018.
Jessica Murillo
Veterinary Assistant
Jessica had amazing dogs growing up and her love of animals grew from there. She has been working in veterinary hospitals for 3 years and counting. She is pursuing her degree in ultrasonography. She has two adorable puppies- Kiba and Mia. In her spare time she loves comic books and anime.
Joie Pang
Veterinary Assistant
Joie is pursuing a career in health care and works in human and animal medicine. When she is not cuddling creatures at Austin Vet Care she is working hard saving lives as an EMT. She has a bunny at home named Alpha.
Melody Arevalo
Client Service Representative
Melody is excited to Join Austin Veterinary Care in her first position. She has three animals at home; a new kitten, a two year old and a boyfriend.
Zulema Cardy
Client Service Representative
Born and raised in Queens. Zulema represents Queens! She is studying at Queens College while working at Austin Veterinary Care.