Dr. Cerniello grew up in Dix Hills, NY, and by kindergarten, she knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. Dr. Cerniello received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware in Animal and Food Science. She attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her clinical rotations at Louisiana State University in 2017.
She started her career at North Shore Animal League America, where she gained extensive experience in rescue, surgery, and medical cases. In 2019, she joined Greenwich Village Animal Hospital and became the medical director there in 2021. After many years away from Long Island, Dr. Cerniello is excited to return and join the West Hills network. Her professional interests include dentistry, dermatology, and preventative medicine. Dr. Cerniello lives in Centerport with her husband and her two children. In her free time, she enjoys the beach, reading, baking, and exercising.