Our Staff
Taisha Beattie
Taisha Beattie has more than 12 years experience as a veterinary technician. A Bronx native, Taisha attended Monroe College and received an Associate's Degree in Health Care Management in 2005. Taisha is currently enrolled in Penn Foster College, where she is pursuing her degree as a licensed veterinary technician. She is also a member of the Future Farmers of America. Taisha loves working with animals and is proud of the excellent care offered at Uptown Vets.
Taisha's hobbies include playing piano, writing poetry, horseback riding and watching baseball. At home, she enjoys the company of her cat, Syrus, and cranking Guitar Hero.
Gwendolyn Baker
Receptionist Gwen Baker joined us in October 2008, bringing nine years experience at the front desk with her.
She says she enjoys working at Uptown Vets because, at a small practice, she becomes more in touch with the individual clients. She enjoys cooking, movies, reading and spending time with her family. Any pets? "Not yet, but soon!" she says.
Marlon Ulloa
Originally from Ecuador, Marlon is 26 years old and has worked in the veterinary field for 2 years now. Recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in Biology from City College of NY, he plans to go back to school to get his masters. Marlon is dedicated to his education. He has worked as a field research assistant on American Museum of Natural History projects in La Perouse Bay, Manitoba, surveying Snow Goose migration and Polar Bear scat; and in the Hamptons as a Piping Plover hatchling monitor.
At home, he loves to hang around with his 10 year old parrot named Lucia. He spends his free time listening to music and dancing.
Leslie Hamilton
A native New Yorker, Leslie has worked in the veterinary field over fourteen years, doing everything from volunteer shelter work to ER and surgical prep, in private practice and at the Animal Medical Center. "I love what I do." she says. "I love caring and tending to animals. I really like the staff at Uptown Vets and I plan on staying a long time." At home, Leslie has two cats, Sexy and Bibi.
Rosemarie Moore
A surgical assistant at Uptown Vets since 2007, Rosemarie Moore hails from the Bronx and has worked in the animal care field for more than a decade. Rosemarie is glad to be part of the friendly, caring atmosphere at the hospital and is proud of the high-quality care the staff provides.
At home, Rosemarie is kept busy by her family of pets, including Oliver, a Pit Bull, two parrots named Kiwi and Chili, chameleons, treefrogs and a hog-nose snake. When not at home, Rosemarie enjoys roller skating, going to concerts, yoga and taking Oliver for walks in the park.
