Category Archives: Staff

Taisha is one of our licensed veterinary technicians at Hudson Animal Hospital. She attended LaGuardia Community College and graduated with an associates degree in Veterinary Technology in 2006. She decided early in life that she wanted to be a caretaker for animals.  As a child she had up to 10 turtles!
Currently, Taisha lives with her 8yr old son and a 1yr old Bearded dragon named Spike. She truly believes animals teach us what it means to be human. They see in us what we don’t see and love us for it! Every day is an opportunity to help animals and she loves every minute of it !!

Joe was born and raised in the Bronx, NY. After High school, he had worked in various clinics throughout the city before earning his Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology from SUNY Canton. As a technician of over 6 years of experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge and is passionate about client education and quality patient care.
In his free time, Joe likes to try different cuisines, travel, go to the gym, and spend time with his loved ones.

Erika Yamauchi is one of our Licensed Veterinary Technicians at Hudson Animal Hospital. She graduated from Bergen Community College. Born and raised in Japan, she moved to the United States to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.

She is especially passionate about preventive care, nutrition, and oral health. She strongly believes that prevention is safer, more effective, and more affordable than treating advanced disease. Her goal is to help pet owners maintain their animals’ long-term health through education, early intervention, and compassionate care.