Medical Director
Specialist, Board Certified in Veterinary Oncology

On the Job:

Tim Rocha, DVM, ACVIM,  joined NYC Veterinary Specialists in 2006.  He is a medical director of the NYC Veterinary Specialists’ hospitals.  In 2002, New York Magazine named Dr. Rocha among New York City’s Best Veterinary Specialists.  While a resident, Dr. Rocha received the Connie Leifer Memorial Award for his research in urinary bladder cancer in dogs.  He was a staff veterinarian in the oncology service at The Animal Medical Center from 1997 to 1998.

Education:

1997    Residency, Medical Oncology, The Animal Medical Center, New York City
1995    Internship, The Animal Medical Center, New York City
1994    Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University
1989    Bachelor of Arts, Harvard College

Off Duty:

Dr. Rocha is the next to the last of seven children.  He enjoys spending time with his family, which includes his partner, who is also a veterinarian, two dogs and a cat.