Gianira Candelario, DVM

Associate Professor, Small Animal Medicine

Dr. Gianira Candelario Acevedo’s journey to becoming an Associate Professor of Small Animal Internal Medicine at the Long Island University Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine is a testament to her dedication, expertise, and passion for veterinary medicine. Her academic foundation began at Sacred Heart University in San Juan Puerto Rico, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences in 2001. She then pursued her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, completing her clinical year at the University of Missouri.

Dr. Candelario’s career has been marked by a commitment to excellence and continuous learning. After earning her doctorate in 2006, she completed a one-year internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at Atlantic Coast New York Veterinary Specialist, Bohemia, NY. Immediately following her internship, she joined the staff at Atlantic Coast New York Veterinary Specialists as an Emergency and Critical Care veterinarian. In 2008, while still part of the Emergency Department, she began collaborating with their Internal Medicine team. By 2013, she had successfully completed a three-year Small Animal Internal Medicine Residency at the same location and officially became part of the Internal Medicine Department. Her hands on experience in emergency and critical care, as well as her work with internal medicine teams, equipped her with a deep understanding of complex medical cases.

From 2008 to 2018, Dr. Candelario extended her expertise through her work with Ultravet Mobile reading abdominal ultrasound scans for remote patients and providing internal medicine consulting services. In 2019, Dr. Candelario relocated to Westchester County to work with the Internal Medicine team at the Animal Specialty Center in Yonkers, NY.

Her return to Long Island in 2021, marked a significant milestone, as she joined the internal medicine team at Atlantic Coast New York Veterinary Specialist in Farmingdale NY. Dr. Candelario’s expertise, combined with her enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring, naturally led her to academia. At the Long Island University Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine, she shares her wealth of knowledge with aspiring veterinarians inspiring them to excel in the field of small animal internal medicine.

Dr. Candelario’s story is one of perseverance, passion and a profound commitment to advancing veterinary medicine. Her journey continues to impact both students and the broader veterinary community.

Dr. Candelario is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association. During her leisure time, she is a fitness enthusiast and has participated in various competitions. She also enjoys ballroom dancing especially salsa, rumba, and tango. More than anything else, she enjoys passing the time with her dog, a cocker spaniel, her cat and her aquatic turtle, a red ear slider.