A born and bred New Yorker, Dr. Bonnie Brown has been a practicing veterinarian in and around Manhattan for more than 20 years. She received her undergraduate degree from Cornell University in 1975 and graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1989, receiving the J.B. Lippincott Prize for the highest general average and the 1956 Class Medal for Achievement in Pathology, among other honors.

Like many animal lovers, Bonnie had to defer her wish to have a pet of her own until she was an adult. While working in theater as a lighting designer, Bonnie fell in love with a golden retriever named Ginger. Her four-legged companion became such an influential part of her life that Bonnie wouldn't take a new job unless the new job took Ginger. Having her dog accompany her to work wasn't enough, however, and before long, Bonnie made the decision to become a veterinarian.

Several years later, after receiving her Veterinary Medical Doctor degree from the University of Pennsylvania, Bonnie completed her internship in small animal medicine and surgery as well as her residency in internal medicine at the Animal Medical Center on Manhattan's East Side. Following her residency, she served as the Medical Director of the Alex Lewyt Veterinary Medical Center at North Shore Animal League from 1993 to 1999. There she oversaw a staff of 15 doctors and was a member of the senior executive group responsible for the overall direction and mission fulfillment of the NSAL.

From 1999 to 2004, Bonnie was a surgeon for the Fund for Animals' Have-A-Heart Spay and Neuter Clinic. Bonnie continued to work in private practice during that time, initially at Animal General. In 2001, she was appointed Chief of Staff at Ansonia Veterinary Center, where she served for five years. Bonnie then started her own practice, under the name Gotham Veterinary Center, which she operated from within City Veterinary Care.  During this early incarnation of Gotham, Bonnie provided care to her own patients while designing and building a new home for her practice. She opened the doors of Gotham Veterinary Center on November 11, 2009, welcoming new and continuing clients and their pets.

Bonnie lives on the Upper East Side with her husband, two sons and her dog Casey.

Dr. Kimberly Kahn was born and raised in Queens, where she shared a house with birds, frogs, lizards, fish, and the human members of her family. Over the years her family was "adopted" by stray cats, an escapee cockatiel, and an imprinted duckling. While caring for animals was an important part of her childhood, she took an indirect route to a career in veterinary medicine.

Kimberly earned her undergraduate degree in psychology from Amherst College, from which she graduated Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa. She spent her early post-college years in Providence, R.I., where she adopted Rudy, the dog who would change her life. Rudy had epilepsy, and it was through researching his illness that Kimberly started down the road to becoming a veterinarian.

Upon returning to New York City, Kimberly joined the publishing world, doing marketing and copywriting for Oxford University Press. She did her pre-veterinary coursework at Columbia University and then moved to Ithaca to attend Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine.  Following veterinary school, Kimberly continued her formal veterinary education by completing an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at NYC Veterinary Specialists.

Kimberly lives on the Upper West Side and spends as much time as she can with Rudy.

Patricia received her Bachelors degree in Biology and Spanish Literature from Syracuse University in 1999 and went on to receive her Veterinary Science Technology degree from SUNY Delhi in 2001. After becoming a licensed veterinary technician, Patricia joined Dr. Brown at Ansonia Veterinary Center, where she developed a passion for veterinary dentistry.

Patricia was among the first—and remains one of the few—veterinary technicians to become a credentialed Veterinary Dental Specialist through the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians. In 2003, Patricia joined the team at Shaker Veterinary Hospital, P.C. in Albany, NY as its primary dental technician. In recognition of improvements to the program and extensive client and community education, the practice was given the Hills National Pet Dental Health Month Award two years in a row.

Patricia has cultivated a superb reputation and strong client relationships by establishing a patient care philosophy that stems from her unconditional love of all animals. Patricia is passionate about teaching others about veterinary dentistry. She has lectured around the country, educating the general public about veterinary dental awareness and instructing veterinary professionals in improving the standards of their dental programs. Patricia's writing has been featured in several publications, and she is a co-contributor of the soon-to-be-published Small Animal Dental Procedures for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses. She is a member of the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians, the American Veterinary Dental Society, the New York State Association of Veterinary Technicians, and the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America.

Patricia lives in Riverdale with her loving and ample cat K.C.

Karen moved to New York from Delaware in 2007. She spent 13 years as an emergency and critical care nurse before switching to animal nursing in 2003. She began working with Dr. Brown at City Veterinary Care. Karen lives in Brooklyn with her fiancé Lou, her dogs Barrabes and Hattie, her cat Peabee, and her rats Morleigh, Calvin, Geddy Lee, Tenzin, and Bean.

Alexandra has worked as a veterinary nurse since 2007 and started working with Dr. Brown at City Veterinary Care. She is currently attending City College, majoring in English. She lives in Queens with her two sisters and her two beautiful black-haired cats, a Chihuahua, and a conure. 

Angel Correa has worked as a veterinary nurse since 1991. He first started working with Dr. Brown in 2001 at Ansonia Veterinary Center.  Angel lives on Staten Island with his family, dogs, and cats.

Kat began working in the veterinary field in 2001. Originally interested in becoming a veterinarian, Kat switched her focus after working as a veterinary nurse. She attended LaGuardia Community College, earning her Associate in Applied Science degree for veterinary technology in 2009. Kat loves all Yorkshire Terriers, although none as much as her Yorkie Klowdy, who passed away in 2010. Born and raised on the Lower East Side, Kat now lives in Harlem with her two rescue cats, Puma and Klumsie, and her rescue Yorkie Rizzie.

Linda began working with Dr. Brown as a veterinary technician assistant in 2008 and now leads Gotham's dedicated front office staff.  She recently received her Bachelors degree in Graphic Arts Production Management. Linda lives on the Upper East Side with her family and her cat Luna.

Michael recently graduated from the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences in Phoenix, AZ, and  joined the Gotham front office staff in 2011. An native of Albany, Michael now resides in the Bronx and spends as much time as possible with his Golden Retriever, Emma; his two Cocker Spaniels, Lily and Molly; and his two cats, K.C. and Lupe.

Marka began working in the animal field in 2006 as a veterinary technician assistant and joined Gotham's front office team in 2010.  She is currently completing coursework in preparation for attending nursing school.  Marka lives in Queens with her family and her friendly Siberian Husky Lilo.