Rita Maltese - Licensed Veterinary Technician
Native to the area, Rita graduated from Half Hollow Hills High School East. After high school, she attended SUNY Farmingdale and earned an Associates Degree in Animal Science with a major in Veterinary Technology in 1991.
A full-time technician at This Vet Website since July 2006, Rita has been in the animal health care field since 1990. Happy with the teamwork at AACC, Rita truly appreciates the compassion and level of care given to each patient.
Proud mother of 8 dogs, Rita volunteers at an outreach program. During her free time, she loves playing with her nieces and her numerous dogs. They include Fluffy, Junior, Cookie, Foxy, Reggie, Sara, Pepino and Pee wee. Whew!
Rochelle Sendar - Receptionist
Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Rochelle joined the staff of AACC in January 2007. She attended Brooklyn College, where she received a BA in psychology, and later attended City University of New York Law School, where she received her JD degree.
Rochelle has a passion for animals, and working at AACC gives her the opportunity to contribute to the health and well-being of each animal seen at the center. Rochelle spends her time caring for her five cats, five dogs and two chickens and gardening, reading, knitting and walking.