Meet the Team of Valhalla Animal Hospital
The team at Valhalla Animal Hospital understand the importance of your pet’s health and well-being, and strive to make visits as comfortable and stress-free as possible. If you have any questions or concerns about your pet’s health, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are always happy to help.
Our top-notch team of Doctors are friendly, knowledgeable and experts in their field. They provide the care you need with compassion and understanding.
Meet Your Team of Doctors
Steven Yang, DVM
Medical Director
Dr. Yang is the newest addition to our veterinary team at Valhalla Animal Hospital. A DVM graduate of Cornell University, Dr. Yang loves servicing the unique bond between an owner and their beloved family members.
Before veterinary school, he received his Bachelors in Natural Sciences from Fordham University and worked as a veterinary technician for 2 years in a small animal general practice in Brooklyn, NY. A New Yorker all his life and wanting to give back to his community, Dr. Yang initially worked in a small animal general practice in Queens, NY. After getting married in 2022, he decided to move to Putnam County, NY in 2023 to start a family.
His professional interests are cats, internal medicine, and soft tissue surgery. During his free time, the doctor enjoys playing the piano, riding his bicycle, driving his car leisurely on the expressway, entertaining his beautiful tortoiseshell cat named Crispy, and watching his favorite television series, Doctor Who. Because his wife, also a veterinarian, is from Thailand, Dr. Yang will often vacation annually to the country.
Paige Bryan
DVM
Her journey in veterinary medicine began as a Licensed Veterinary Technician. She earned her associate degree from SUNY Delhi and later went on to receive her bachelor’s degree from SUNY Cobleskill. Working as a veterinary technician gave Dr. Bryan years of hands-on experience and helped shape her passion for patient care, surgery, and anesthesia. It also confirmed that she wanted to take the next step and become the veterinarian she had always hoped to be.
Dr. Bryan earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her clinical training at Oklahoma State University. As a new veterinarian, she is especially interested in surgery and is excited to continue learning, growing, and building her skills. She loves getting to know each patient as an individual and believes some of the best parts of veterinary medicine are the relationships built with both pets and their people.
Outside of the hospital, Dr. Bryan enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, Marcos, and their two cats, MoMo and Ziti, whom they adopted from the Caribbean. She also loves traveling, cheering on the New York Yankees, and finding fun ways to enjoy life outside of veterinary medicine. After years of school, clinical training, and working her way from veterinary technician to veterinarian, she is incredibly excited to begin this next chapter and feels very lucky to get to do what she loves every day.
Meet The Support Team
Meet the dedicated, compassionate support team always ready to lend a helping hand and get you and your pet healthy and happy.
Debbie
Debbie has been a long-time resident of Valhalla and has enjoyed working locally at Valhalla Animal Hospital for over 15 years!
She graduated from Mercy College with an accounting degree, which she uses daily at the hospital as our resident bookkeeper. She oversees the hospital’s day-to-day operations at work and ensures the hospital runs smoothly.
She currently has two dogs, “Nate” and “Katrina” who come to help in the office now and then!
Nutchaya
Diana
With over a decade of experience in the veterinary field, Diana has held a variety of roles, including receptionist, veterinary assistant, pet medical insurance agent, and assistant office manager. She has always had a deep love for animals and shares her home with her two beloved cats, Chester and Lagertha. Her experiences gave her a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by both pet owners and veterinary staff, ultimately inspiring her to pursue a new path in social work. Now a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Diana specializes in pet grief and loss, providing compassionate support during some of the most difficult moments pet owners may face.
At our hospital, she offers grief processing services at no additional cost—before, during, or after euthanasia—recognizing how emotionally challenging saying goodbye can be. She also leads wellness and mindfulness exercises for our team, helping staff manage the emotional demands of their work.
If you’re facing a difficult time, you can book a free in-person 15-minute grief support session with Diana here.
Wendy
Wendy has been a part-time team member for over nine years, working mainly as a receptionist.
She graduated from a veterinary technician program at Westchester Community College and uses her skills occasionally to assist the veterinarians during appointments and procedures.
She has always loved dogs and has two at home, “Mia” and “Skylar.”
Lisa
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George
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Jonah
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Lynn
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Amelia
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Josue
Originally from Venezuela, Josue is a licensed veterinarian in both Venezuela and Ecuador, with over 10 years of experience in small animal medicine. He is currently studying and preparing to obtain his veterinary license in the United States.
Josue is passionate about veterinary medicine and has a special interest in anesthesia and patient care. He truly enjoys caring for animals and helping pets feel safe and comfortable during their visits.
Outside of the hospital, Josue enjoys spending time with his family and his beloved dog, toby, staying active, and continuing his veterinary education. For him, veterinary medicine is more than a profession, it is a lifelong passion.
Taisha
She is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology at Mercy University and is on track to complete her program in Spring 2027, when she will become a licensed veterinary technologist. From a very young age, she knew she wanted to dedicate her career to helping and caring for animals. Her passion for animal care is also reflected in her own pets, including Perry, a cat she rescued from an animal shelter, and Daisy, her beloved elderly Chihuahua mix.
Outside of veterinary medicine, she enjoys spending time outdoors, painting, and baking. She looks forward to continuing to grow her skills and knowledge while providing compassionate care to the animals and families she serves.
Shantal
Bio coming soon!