68-60 Austin Street
Forest Hills, New York 11375
Store #8
Phone: (718) 480-6100
Compassionate Quality Care From
"Our Family To Yours"
Compassionate Quality Care From "Our Family To Yours"
68-60 Austin Street, Forest Hills, NY 11375 Store #8 | Phone: (718) 480-6100
- American Veterinary Medical Association
- American Animal Hospital Association
- New York State Veterinary Medical Society
- NYC Veterinary Medical Association
- American Association of Feline Practitioners
- Association of Avian Veterinarians
- Association of Amphibian and Reptilian Veterinarians
- Association of Exotic and Mammalian Veterinarians
Meet Our Doctors:
Dr. Stephen Wyler
Dr. Stephen Wyler was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. At age four, he told his parents he wanted to be an Animal Doctor, and a Guitar player. After attending James Madison High School, and two years at Queens College, he transferred to the University of Georgia, where he could pursue his Pre-Veterinary studies. During these years, he continued to work as a musician, playing both in local clubs and restaurants, as well as every summer at various hotels in the Catskill Mountains. It was his love for Latin Music, which allowed him to become one of the few Latin guitarists to play at the various New York City Hotels and Clubs, in the early sixties.
After graduating from the University of Georgia, with a B.S. in Zoology, with the opportunity to live abroad and learn another language and culture, he applied to the University of Bologna, Italy, Veterinary School. Three weeks later, and not knowing a word of Italian, he departed to begin the first year of Veterinary School, with his knowledge of Spanish from both High School, and College courses, and having spoken Spanish with Cuban and Puerto Rican musicians, he was able to quickly grasp the Italian language, and became the first American to pass the Italian Language Exam at the University. While attending classes and clinics, Dr. Wyler worked as an interpreter for the Medical School at Bologna University, in the Institute of Nephrology and Renal Dialysis. He assisted the Head of the Dept. in organizing many International Conferences for Urologists, as well as teaching English to the interns and residents. During this entire period, he managed to find time to play music, as well as study Martial Arts, which was to become, another passion in life.
Upon graduation, Dr. Wyler returned to New York, where he joined a group practice, in Brooklyn, not far from where he grew-up. After several years of working at various Animal Hospitals in Queens, as well as Long Island, he purchased a hospital, where he would remain a partner for eighteen years. During this period, and seeing a great need for an Exotic Animal Veterinarian in Queens, he opened Trylon Vet Care, with the goal of providing quality Veterinary Care for exotic animals, as well as dogs and cats.
Dr. Wyler’s special interests have always been dermatology, internal medicine, radiology, soft-tissue surgery, and of course, exotic animal medicine. As Veterinary Medicine is rapidly changing from day to day, Dr. Wyler feels that attending numerous courses and lectures is not only a passion, but also an obligation, in order to offer his patients the most recent diagnostics and therapies available. Although New York State requires a Veterinarian complete twenty hours of continuing education each year, Dr. Wyler often completes fifty to one-hundred hours annually. Dr. Wyler is the New York State Liaison to the Association of Avian Veterinarians, an international organization to promote the proper care and well-being of birds.
In addition, he is a participating member of the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians, and the Association of Amphibian and Reptilian Veterinarians, as well as numerous other Associations and Organizations.
When not working or attending meetings, he can be found at many of the NYC venues for Jazz, Latin Music, and especially Brazilian Music. He has met many Brazilian singers and musicians, and maintains a large Brazilian music library, has also studied Capoiera briefly, taught by Jelon Vieira, founder of the internationally acclaimed DanceBrazil. Dr. Wyler is also an avid fan of Foreign Films. Whenever possible, he returns to Bologna, where he visits many of his colleagues and friends.
Dr. Julie Andino
Dr. Andino has always known she wanted to be a vet, as a child, she would help her grandmother on the farm in Ecuador when she visited in the summer. She initially joined our staff in 1998 as one of our client care coordinators. At that time she was studying for her BA with a major in Biology and a minor in French at Queens College. During her years at Trylon, she elevated her skills as a veterinary assistant. After college, she matriculated at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, completing her clinical year at the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine. She earned her DVM degree in 2006 and decided to return to Forest Hills and Trylon Vet Care. Dr Andino has special interests in dentistry, dermatology, and radiology, and under the guidance of Dr. Wyler will be cultivating her exotic practice skills. We are so proud to have her continue her career with us. Her long standing ties with our clients and with our staff, have made for a wonderful relationship. She enjoys spending her free time with her own pets, Caribelle, a domestic short hair kitty, and Minnie, a chihuahua, both rescues. She also enjoys swimming, and is an avid tennis fan and speaks fluent spanish.
Meet Our Team Members:
Lidan Dahan
”LD” has always wanted to care for animals since he was a child and in pursuit of that passion has been working in the animal field since the age of 16. The “big guy” here at Trylon, he is known for his gentle care and compassion for all our animal friends!
One of six children, he is married to high school sweetheart, and they recently welcomed thier first baby, a daughter! Some of his interests and hobbies include Tennis, Fishing, Camping, Classic Cars and Movies.
A “Jack of all Trades”, LD also has an automotive mechanic degree.
Ismael Quiñones
Our vet assistant, “Ish”, is currently enrolled in the Veterinary Technician Program at LaGuardia College and came to us with a background in the animal field working at pet resorts and as commercial Angelfish breeder.
Although no longer a commercial breeder, he is a member of TAS and BAS and is a hobbyist breeder of Angelfish and other South American Cichlids.
In addition to his aquatic pursuits, Ish also enjoys reading and movies, working out and bike riding. Ish is also a Foodie and enjoys cooking!
Judy Reseutek
Judy was and still is client of Dr. Wyler for many years before joining our team. Our Client Care Coordinator Judy was a retail manager for years and brings her customer care knowledge and love of animals together with her warm caring nature. Judy has a kitty ,LG, and she is now Spike's new mommy, she enjoys cruises and travel.
Stephanie Lopez
Our client care coordinator, has come back to her hometown from Georgia, where she attended school majoring in animal sciences for her veterinary studies, and working at a veterinary hospital. She joined our staff a year ago and quickly fit into the team. Steph has two dogs, Mike and Tyson. She is currently pursuing her pre-vet studies at Queens College.
Margaret Ramosaj
Margaret attended Suny Plattsburgh and Hunter College as a journalism major with an English minor. She is fluent in Mandarin Chinese. In 1992, she was 1 of 10 students chosen by an Asian Classical Musical Group to perform at Carnegie Hall.
Margaret worked at North Shore Animal League America for about 2 years before joining Trylon. She started out as a veterinary receptionist and gradually became involved as a vet assistant. She volunteered all over the shelter helping in grooming, adoptions and foster care. She has one Dog, Lily,pit bull/chow mix.
In her spare time she enjoys music, video games, books and horror movies!
Lauren Thompson
Ever smiling, Lauren joined Trylon Vet Care right out of John Bowne High School back in 1999, where she majored in Animal Science. She joined our team as our vet assistant and although now Lauren holds a degree as an Occupational Therapist, during the weekends and whenever she is free she continues to work here to continue to be close to her animal patients. Lauren has a orange tabby named Simba that she rescued and bottle raised.In her spare time, she enjoys horseback riding, swimming and travel.
Karla Wallach
Our Practice manager, has been with Trylon Vet Care since 1998. She feels blessed to be able to have a career that makes her life full and happy, she has been in the animal field since 1994. She is very proud of Trylon Vet Care and owes all of her greatest veterinary experiences to her time here. She shares her home with her husband, Chris. When she is not at Trylon, she enjoys cooking and reading and being in the greatest city in the world!
Chris Toon
Chris is our newest Team member! Chris has worked in the veterinary field for over 6 years. He shares his home with his kitty, Lids, a rescue. Chris enjoys music and cooking.
Spike and Sora
Spike, after his recovery from the fire. Spike moved in with Judy. He is currently enjoying his retirement in the lap of luxury enjoying bird watching and plenty of love!
Sora is currently living with Ish and his new brother, Roxas. Sora is still getting into trouble! At least we know some things never change!
Friday
In October, we were fortunate enough to recieve a
little life that needed our help, he stole our hearts and
now is our new house cat. Our boy Friday and he's on
Twitter! @FridayKat_ASVC
See his pictures here:
http://photobucket.com/fridaylittleman
