Dr. Michael Arpino

Dr. Michael Arpino was born on Long Island and grew up in Brooklyn. He majored in biology and chemistry at Wagner College, and he completed two years at the University of Arizona where he majored in animal science. After taking two years off, he attended veterinary school at St. George’s University on the island of Grenada, followed by one year of clinical training at Auburn University in Alabama. Dr. Arpino also completed an intensive wildlife immobilization course in South Africa. Prior to working as a veterinarian in Staten Island, Dr. Arpino worked as an associate veterinarian at Riverdale Veterinary Group in the Bronx. He is the medical director of the Animal Health Group on the Boulevard, the Animal Health Group on Castleton Ave. in Staten Island and the Veterinary Wellness Center of Boerum Hill.

Dr. Arpino enjoys traveling the world, going to church, hiking, golfing, spending time with family and good friends. Most of all Dr. Arpino is a very proud daddy to his little princess, Olivia Autumn. On their days off, they go to the zoo, aquarium, museums and for walks in the park.