Dr. Elena Buenrostro
DVM, Registrar (Exotic Companion Mammal)
Dr. Elena Buenrostro is originally from Southern California where she did her undergraduate work. There, she worked as a licensed RVT in primary care and emergency services, as well as in wildlife rehabilitation. Eventually, she attended and graduated from The University of Sydney Veterinary School in Australia. She focused primarily on exotic animals and Australian native wildlife during her clinical year.
Dr. Buenrostro has completed both a specialty internship and residency program in Avian and Exotic Medicine at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, MA. Her primary focus being exotic small mammals (rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, chinchillas, rats, and ferrets.. etc.), but is also experienced with avian, reptile, and marsupial care.
Her main interests include surgery, pain management, dentistry, and primary and preventative care. Dr. Buenrostro is new to the Empire State and excited to explore. She currently lives with a rabbit, hamster, and serves under two cats.
“A Registrar is a senior vet, typically one who has completed their residency training. These vets have proven themselves in their selected area of specialization. However, they have not passed their Board exams and/or have not had their scientific articles accepted by a journal. Examination periods are scarce and the review process for publishing can be lengthy and difficult. For these reasons, some Registrars have to wait, and may retain their Registrar title for an extended period.“