Education
BS in Psychology and Public Policy - CUNY Hunter College
MA in Conservation Medicine - Tufts University Cumming's School of Veterinary Medicine
DVM - Long Island University College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Parascandola is extremely passionate about One Health - the intersection between human, animal, and environmental health - and believes that veterinarians play a crucial role in this movement!
Dr. Parascandola worked as a veterinary assistant all throughout college and then worked intermittently as a technician during her masters and veterinary education. She has also worked as a zookeeper at the Bronx and Prospect Park Zoo, conducted research, and volunteered within a veterinary education non-profit.
Some of Dr. Parascandola’s favorite parts of being in veterinary medicine entail building a trustworthy relationship with her patients and their "kahu" (a Hawaiian term meaning guardian, protector, or steward that replaces the term pet "owner"). In addition, caring for creatures that cannot speak/advocate for themselves. Lastly, being able to work with every non-human animal species on earth!
In Dr. Parascandola’s free time, she enjoys cooking, baking, reading, yoga, and hiking.
Certifications
Public Policy
Professional Affiliations
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Awards
Morris Animal Foundation Grant, AVMA Bioinformatics Grant