Doctors
Richard H. Fried, VMD
Medical Director
Doctor Fried, our medical director and owner, has been serving the Upper West Side for over 30 years. An alumnus of Oberlin College, he graduated Summa Cum Laude from the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in 1987. While there, he served as president of his class, was elected to the veterinary honor society, and received the prestigious Merck Award. Dr. Fried went on to complete an internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at Penn before moving back to New York City.
After spending 12 successful years as an associate veterinarian at Westside Veterinary Center and Animal General, Dr. Fried founded Lincoln Square Veterinary Hospital in 2000. Since then, he has seen it grow into a flourishing practice where his commitment to client relationships and the highest level of companion animal care continues to attract patients from all over the city.
A strict vegetarian, Dr. Fried is also a member of Veterinarians for Animal Rights, the American Association of Feline Practitioners, and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). At home he attends to a parrot, a turtle, a fish, rascally rats, and the other loves of his life: his wife Stella and daughters Lila and Sylvie.
Jane Kosovsky, DVM
Specialty Surgeon
Dr. Kosovsky specializes in orthopedic and soft tissue surgery and, as our principal surgeon, handles all of her patients with the highest caliber of care and expertise. After earning her degree from Ohio State's veterinary school, she then completed her veterinary internship and surgical residency at Animal Medical Center (AMC) in New York City and has over 18 years of surgery experience behind her. As one of the most respected veterinary surgeons in the city, our clients and their pets are fortunate to be able to put their trust in her.
Management
Alexandra Jaramillo, L.V.T., C.V.T.
Hospital Administrator
Alex has been in the field of veterinary medicine since 1994. Being a licensed veterinary technician in both New York and New Jersey, she brings a wealth of knowledge to our practice. Alex has been managing on the clinical and administrative side for over 25 years and heads up our management team. She enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and their three dogs—Sassy, Cooper and Jax.
Sharon Belongeay
Bookkeeper
Originally from Green Bay, Wisconsin, Sharon came to New York as a dancer, later becoming involved in costume design. She graduated from Traphagen School of Fashion at the top of her class, while supporting herself as a freelance bookkeeper. After starting a family, she became CFO for a real estate investment company. At the same time, she turned her passion for collecting into “My Share Antiques,” an Upper West Side venture for almost a decade.
Sharon has been associated with LSVets since its inception in 1999. Initially employed for her expertise as a bookkeeper, her business acumen has afforded her the opportunity to become the Lincoln Square Veterinary Financial Administrator.
Veterinary Technicians
Alba, L.V.T.
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Amber
Veterinary Technician
Davasia
Veterinary Technician
Fernando
Veterinary Technician
Guissella
Veterinary Technician
Jessica
Veterinary Technician
Lyndon
Veterinary Technician
Client Relations
Desiree
Client Relations
Emily
Client Relations
Emily
Client Relations
Emily’s smiling face has been putting our clients and patients at ease since 2000. She also keeps things together at the front desk and manages special events like our annual holiday party. At home, she and her daughter, Rachel, dote on their cats, Genevive and Marcel.
Francesca
Client Relations
Jackie
Client Relations
Assistants-Handlers
Hannah
Assistant- Handler
Lily
Assistant- Handler
Makeda
Assistant- Handler
Storm
Assistant- Handler
Tom
Assistant/Handler
