Staff Veterinarians

Gianira Candelario Acevedo, DVM

Dr. Gianira Candelario Acevedo attended Sacred Heart University in Puerto Rico and was awarded her Bachelor's Degree in Natural Sciences in 2001. Following graduation, she went on to attend Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. After finishing her veterinary medical studies and receiving her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2006, she completed a one-year internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Atlantic Coast Veterinary Specialists in 2007. Immediately following her internship, she joined the staff of Atlantic Coast as an emergency/critical care veterinarian.

Dr. Candelario's professional interests include internal medicine, and in July 2008, she started a residency in Internal Medicine at Atlantic Coast Veterinary Specialists. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

During her leisure time, Dr. Acevedo can be found on the dance floor or in an art studio: painting, sculpting and / or drawing. More than anything else, she enjoys passing the time with her two dogs, Federico, a Cocker Spaniel, and Dawson, a Mastiff.

Jennifer Schneiderman, DVM

Dr. Jennifer Schneiderman has cared for pets at Atlantic Coast Veterinary Specialists since March 2009. A native of the area, she grew up in Howard Beach, Queens and Jericho. She attended the University of Delaware and received her Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science with a concentration in Veterinary Medicine in 2005.

Dr. Schneiderman continued her education at the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and was awarded her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. After finishing her veterinary medical studies, she completed a one-year Internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at Atlantic Coast Veterinary Specialists on March 31, 2010. Immediately following her internship, she was hired as a staff Emergency/Critical Care veterinarian.

Cardiology and Internal medicine are among Dr. Schneiderman's many professional interests; and in July 2010, she started a three-year residency in Cardiology at Atlantic Coast Veterinary Specialists.

When she's not busy with her duties at the hospital, she enjoys traveling, scuba diving, ice skating, making jewelry and watching movies. She shares her home with her cat named Tom.