Meet the veterinarians
About Dr. Julianne Gerbino
Growing up in Port Jefferson, New York, a small town on the north shore of Long Island, I always felt an innate connection with animals. I felt called to advocate for and help animals and decided I wanted to be a veterinarian at a very young age. Now, as a general practice “family” veterinarian, I enjoy creating lasting relationships with my patients and their families—through the good times and the bad.
I earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Adelphi University in Garden City, NY. While studying, I played field hockey and was chosen for the All-American team. While attending veterinary school at Ross University, I lost my childhood dog, Rosey. Around that time, I also met Dr. Dani, the co-founder of Lap of Love, and was introduced to the idea of pet hospice and home euthanasia.
I held onto the knowledge that this service was available and believed it was vitally important for pet families handling end-of-life care. When I lost my cat, Chichi, in 2024, I experienced it myself. Chichi loved the outdoors, and we were lucky enough to spend her final moments together in our backyard, with her close to me. It was a special gift for both of us, and I am forever grateful.
As a pet owner and veterinarian, it is a profound honor to help a special soul pass peacefully, surrounded by love, comfort, and familiarity. Helping a pet and their family navigate this difficult time is something that I take great pride in and a gift that I hope to give to other pet families. Outside of my work with Lap of Love, I enjoy cooking, wine tasting, working out on my Peloton, playing ice hockey and softball, and spending time with loved ones.
About Dr. Kristine Campanelli
I started out as a veterinary technician 20 years ago and knew I would be involved with taking care of animals and their families for the rest of my life.
I earned my DVM degree from Ross University in 2002 and returned home to Long Island to practice small animal medicine. I returned home with Cricket, a tabby cat, and Marvin, a kititian hound, who I adopted during my second semester on the island of St. Kitts. They were great companions to each other and me during my school career. They adapted well to life in the states and lived long, happy lives and each succumbing to a different illness as they grew old together. Marvin developed congestive heart failure and Cricket developed kidney failure. I learned a great deal caring for them and ensuring they had an excellent quality of life, with medications and diet to maintain their heart and kidney function. It was a difficult decision when the time came but my family and I were there with them at the very end to say good bye. I know Marvin was there to greet Cricket at the Rainbow Bridge and my hope is that they are romping around together just like they used to in our living room.
Being in private practice, you watch a patient grow up and grow old. We help patients and their families manage their illnesses on a daily basis but at the very end it comes down to an unfamiliar and stressful place. Many of my pet parents have told me they would prefer the home environment, something I was not able to provide at that time. That is why Lap of Love is so special - keeping pets and their families in a comfortable setting and loving environment. I am blessed to be able to help families through this difficult time in their lives.
About Dr. Heather Manfredi-Lipton
I have always been fascinated by critters, both big and small. As a longtime equestrian, I understood the strength of the human-animal bond that deepens as you tend and care for an animal that becomes a part of your family and your heart. I incorporated that passion and love into a career when I happily graduated veterinary school from University of Florida in 2006. In the beginning of my veterinary career, I worked as an ambulatory veterinarian for large and small animals in sunny Florida, the state in which I grew up. I expanded my experience by practicing in Kansas City, MO, where I treated a myriad of animals ranging from dogs and cats to sheep and llamas! Throughout my tenure as a veterinarian, my primary goal is to help people understand the needs of their pets, both for wellness and preventative health, and during times of illness and disease.
I currently live on Long Island to pursue a life closer to my loved ones. I enjoy all that Long Island has to offer including spending time outside boating, at the beach, enjoying craft beer, visiting museums and community festivals, and horseback riding. I'm a parent to both two-legged and four-legged babies: Haden, my teenage son; Jewel, my 10 year-old Jack Russell terrier; and Ozzy, my 8 year-old Abyssinian cat. I'm grateful to have an opportunity to visit families in their homes and help them walk through their options when dealing with end of life decisions.
About Dr. Crystal Gooss
I was born and raised in Queens, New York, where my family owned and ran a luncheonette. I developed a strong work ethic helping at the family business, but I knew that was not my future—I wanted to be a veterinarian. At four years old, I visited family in Manhattan, Kansas. I remember reaching out and touching a cow for the first time, and I knew that was my destiny.
My goal to become a veterinarian took hard work, and after graduating high school in the Big Apple, I moved to the “Little Apple”—Manhattan Kansas—where I earned my undergraduate degree in animal science and industry, followed by my Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine.
After graduating from veterinary school, I was able to explore a lot of our beautiful country by working at various practices across the United States, including in Montana, Pennsylvania, and finally back home, on Long Island, New York.
Over the years, I’ve learned a lot from the greatest teachers—my pets and kids. My senior dogs—Trucker, the Australian shepherd who lived to 18 years old, and Montana, the Australian cattle dog who lived to 19 years old—taught me about the beauty of life and death and inspired my special interest in senior and end-of-life care. My boys—now preteens—have taught me patience and strength. I can't wait to share my gifts and all of the lessons I’ve learned to provide support for families and pets during a difficult time.
Outside of work, you can find me running—I have completed 3 marathons—bicycling, fishing, and gardening. I also help coach baseball and transport my boys—I refer to myself as Ubermom—to basketball, karate, football, and soccer. I currently have a home full of senior pets, including Frank, the Siamese funny man, Forest, the 12-year-old old Australian shepherd who keeps me walking daily and four fish. My life is full and blessed, and I look forward to my role at Lap of Love.
About Dr. Jake Labriola
Like most veterinarians, my love for animals and desire to become a veterinarian were established at an early age. I began my veterinary medical journey by shadowing a local veterinarian throughout my high school years. I loved being in the clinic so much, that I continued to work there on weekends while completing my undergraduate studies at Stony Brook University, where I majored in Marine Vertebrate Biology. I was determined to become a veterinarian and explored my interests in Population Health Research and Preventative Medicine at SBU and completed my Master’s in public health and advanced Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Science. I then moved to Columbus, OH to attend the veterinary school at The Ohio State University. After receiving my DVM degree, I moved back to Long Island to be closer to my family and friends.
I have lost several pets over the years and have learned that there is no right way to say goodbye. You can be sad and still celebrate the time you spent together. Letting go of a pet to end their suffering is a selfless act, and I strive to remind families of this as they come to terms with their loss. I feel grateful to be able to perform this loving act for my community through my role at Lap of Love.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my partner, Meredith, and my lab-pit mix Jaia. I also enjoy playing tennis, golf, soccer and just about anything outdoors.
About Dr. Jeanne Morrison
I grew up in West Islip, New York and my journey to veterinary medicine began as a child when my family and I lost our beloved dog—quite suddenly—to heart disease. This was my first family death, and it hit me really hard.
My interest in biology, along with that early calling to become a vet, led me to the University of Minnesota for my undergraduate and veterinary school education.
I have worked in general practice since graduation and also recently started working with exotic species. I have provided a wide range of services including dentistry, surgery, preventive care, internal disease management, and palliative care. But most of all, I enjoy being a family veterinarian, helping pets live longer, happier lives and allowing their owners to enjoy a beautiful and lasting bond with their special pet.
Since my childhood dog, I’ve had to say farewell to several pets. As hard as it is to endure that final goodbye, I always take solace in a peaceful passing with family. I want to provide every owner with that same experience. It is truly the most difficult part of having a pet, but it is the final act of love after a lifetime of memories and affection.
Outside of veterinary medicine, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my family and pets, simply relaxing or working in the garden.
About Dr. Julianne Gerbino
Growing up in Port Jefferson, New York, a small town on the north shore of Long Island, I always felt an innate connection with animals. I felt called to advocate for and help animals and decided I wanted to be a veterinarian at a very young age. Now, as a general practice “family” veterinarian, I enjoy creating lasting relationships with my patients and their families—through the good times and the bad.
I earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Adelphi University in Garden City, NY. While studying, I played field hockey and was chosen for the All-American team. While attending veterinary school at Ross University, I lost my childhood dog, Rosey. Around that time, I also met Dr. Dani, the co-founder of Lap of Love, and was introduced to the idea of pet hospice and home euthanasia.
I held onto the knowledge that this service was available and believed it was vitally important for pet families handling end-of-life care. When I lost my cat, Chichi, in 2024, I experienced it myself. Chichi loved the outdoors, and we were lucky enough to spend her final moments together in our backyard, with her close to me. It was a special gift for both of us, and I am forever grateful.
As a pet owner and veterinarian, it is a profound honor to help a special soul pass peacefully, surrounded by love, comfort, and familiarity. Helping a pet and their family navigate this difficult time is something that I take great pride in and a gift that I hope to give to other pet families. Outside of my work with Lap of Love, I enjoy cooking, wine tasting, working out on my Peloton, playing ice hockey and softball, and spending time with loved ones.
About Dr. Kristine Campanelli
I started out as a veterinary technician 20 years ago and knew I would be involved with taking care of animals and their families for the rest of my life.
I earned my DVM degree from Ross University in 2002 and returned home to Long Island to practice small animal medicine. I returned home with Cricket, a tabby cat, and Marvin, a kititian hound, who I adopted during my second semester on the island of St. Kitts. They were great companions to each other and me during my school career. They adapted well to life in the states and lived long, happy lives and each succumbing to a different illness as they grew old together. Marvin developed congestive heart failure and Cricket developed kidney failure. I learned a great deal caring for them and ensuring they had an excellent quality of life, with medications and diet to maintain their heart and kidney function. It was a difficult decision when the time came but my family and I were there with them at the very end to say good bye. I know Marvin was there to greet Cricket at the Rainbow Bridge and my hope is that they are romping around together just like they used to in our living room.
Being in private practice, you watch a patient grow up and grow old. We help patients and their families manage their illnesses on a daily basis but at the very end it comes down to an unfamiliar and stressful place. Many of my pet parents have told me they would prefer the home environment, something I was not able to provide at that time. That is why Lap of Love is so special - keeping pets and their families in a comfortable setting and loving environment. I am blessed to be able to help families through this difficult time in their lives.
About Dr. Heather Manfredi-Lipton
I have always been fascinated by critters, both big and small. As a longtime equestrian, I understood the strength of the human-animal bond that deepens as you tend and care for an animal that becomes a part of your family and your heart. I incorporated that passion and love into a career when I happily graduated veterinary school from University of Florida in 2006. In the beginning of my veterinary career, I worked as an ambulatory veterinarian for large and small animals in sunny Florida, the state in which I grew up. I expanded my experience by practicing in Kansas City, MO, where I treated a myriad of animals ranging from dogs and cats to sheep and llamas! Throughout my tenure as a veterinarian, my primary goal is to help people understand the needs of their pets, both for wellness and preventative health, and during times of illness and disease.
I currently live on Long Island to pursue a life closer to my loved ones. I enjoy all that Long Island has to offer including spending time outside boating, at the beach, enjoying craft beer, visiting museums and community festivals, and horseback riding. I'm a parent to both two-legged and four-legged babies: Haden, my teenage son; Jewel, my 10 year-old Jack Russell terrier; and Ozzy, my 8 year-old Abyssinian cat. I'm grateful to have an opportunity to visit families in their homes and help them walk through their options when dealing with end of life decisions.
About Dr. Crystal Gooss
I was born and raised in Queens, New York, where my family owned and ran a luncheonette. I developed a strong work ethic helping at the family business, but I knew that was not my future—I wanted to be a veterinarian. At four years old, I visited family in Manhattan, Kansas. I remember reaching out and touching a cow for the first time, and I knew that was my destiny.
My goal to become a veterinarian took hard work, and after graduating high school in the Big Apple, I moved to the “Little Apple”—Manhattan Kansas—where I earned my undergraduate degree in animal science and industry, followed by my Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine.
After graduating from veterinary school, I was able to explore a lot of our beautiful country by working at various practices across the United States, including in Montana, Pennsylvania, and finally back home, on Long Island, New York.
Over the years, I’ve learned a lot from the greatest teachers—my pets and kids. My senior dogs—Trucker, the Australian shepherd who lived to 18 years old, and Montana, the Australian cattle dog who lived to 19 years old—taught me about the beauty of life and death and inspired my special interest in senior and end-of-life care. My boys—now preteens—have taught me patience and strength. I can't wait to share my gifts and all of the lessons I’ve learned to provide support for families and pets during a difficult time.
Outside of work, you can find me running—I have completed 3 marathons—bicycling, fishing, and gardening. I also help coach baseball and transport my boys—I refer to myself as Ubermom—to basketball, karate, football, and soccer. I currently have a home full of senior pets, including Frank, the Siamese funny man, Forest, the 12-year-old old Australian shepherd who keeps me walking daily and four fish. My life is full and blessed, and I look forward to my role at Lap of Love.
About Dr. Jake Labriola
Like most veterinarians, my love for animals and desire to become a veterinarian were established at an early age. I began my veterinary medical journey by shadowing a local veterinarian throughout my high school years. I loved being in the clinic so much, that I continued to work there on weekends while completing my undergraduate studies at Stony Brook University, where I majored in Marine Vertebrate Biology. I was determined to become a veterinarian and explored my interests in Population Health Research and Preventative Medicine at SBU and completed my Master’s in public health and advanced Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Science. I then moved to Columbus, OH to attend the veterinary school at The Ohio State University. After receiving my DVM degree, I moved back to Long Island to be closer to my family and friends.
I have lost several pets over the years and have learned that there is no right way to say goodbye. You can be sad and still celebrate the time you spent together. Letting go of a pet to end their suffering is a selfless act, and I strive to remind families of this as they come to terms with their loss. I feel grateful to be able to perform this loving act for my community through my role at Lap of Love.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my partner, Meredith, and my lab-pit mix Jaia. I also enjoy playing tennis, golf, soccer and just about anything outdoors.
About Dr. Jeanne Morrison
I grew up in West Islip, New York and my journey to veterinary medicine began as a child when my family and I lost our beloved dog—quite suddenly—to heart disease. This was my first family death, and it hit me really hard.
My interest in biology, along with that early calling to become a vet, led me to the University of Minnesota for my undergraduate and veterinary school education.
I have worked in general practice since graduation and also recently started working with exotic species. I have provided a wide range of services including dentistry, surgery, preventive care, internal disease management, and palliative care. But most of all, I enjoy being a family veterinarian, helping pets live longer, happier lives and allowing their owners to enjoy a beautiful and lasting bond with their special pet.
Since my childhood dog, I’ve had to say farewell to several pets. As hard as it is to endure that final goodbye, I always take solace in a peaceful passing with family. I want to provide every owner with that same experience. It is truly the most difficult part of having a pet, but it is the final act of love after a lifetime of memories and affection.
Outside of veterinary medicine, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my family and pets, simply relaxing or working in the garden.
About Dr. Julianne Gerbino
Growing up in Port Jefferson, New York, a small town on the north shore of Long Island, I always felt an innate connection with animals. I felt called to advocate for and help animals and decided I wanted to be a veterinarian at a very young age. Now, as a general practice “family” veterinarian, I enjoy creating lasting relationships with my patients and their families—through the good times and the bad.
I earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Adelphi University in Garden City, NY. While studying, I played field hockey and was chosen for the All-American team. While attending veterinary school at Ross University, I lost my childhood dog, Rosey. Around that time, I also met Dr. Dani, the co-founder of Lap of Love, and was introduced to the idea of pet hospice and home euthanasia.
I held onto the knowledge that this service was available and believed it was vitally important for pet families handling end-of-life care. When I lost my cat, Chichi, in 2024, I experienced it myself. Chichi loved the outdoors, and we were lucky enough to spend her final moments together in our backyard, with her close to me. It was a special gift for both of us, and I am forever grateful.
As a pet owner and veterinarian, it is a profound honor to help a special soul pass peacefully, surrounded by love, comfort, and familiarity. Helping a pet and their family navigate this difficult time is something that I take great pride in and a gift that I hope to give to other pet families. Outside of my work with Lap of Love, I enjoy cooking, wine tasting, working out on my Peloton, playing ice hockey and softball, and spending time with loved ones.