Nina Slivinsky
Nina Slivinsky, LVT, LATg, is a Facility Manager and IACUC Administrator in the Department of Comparative Medicine at New York Medical College, where she brings extensive expertise in laboratory animal medicine, regulatory compliance, and facility operations. With a strong foundation as a Licensed Veterinary Technician and Registered Laboratory Animal Technologist, Nina plays a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare, ethical research practices, and institutional compliance.
With over eight years of experience at New York Medical College, Nina has progressed from Licensed Veterinary Technician to Senior Licensed Veterinary Technician, demonstrating consistent leadership, technical excellence, and dedication to research support. Her responsibilities include overseeing daily facility operations, supporting investigators, and collaborating closely with research and compliance teams to maintain accreditation and regulatory standards. Her work reflects a deep commitment to both scientific integrity and compassionate animal care.
In addition to her professional responsibilities, Nina is passionate about education and mentorship. She serves as an Adjunct Professor at SUNY Westchester Community College, where she helps prepare the next generation of veterinary and animal health professionals. A graduate of SUNY Westchester Community College with an Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary/Animal Health Technology, Nina values lifelong learning and professional development, combining hands-on experience with teaching to strengthen the field of comparative medicine.
• Registered Laboratory Animal Technologist
• Licensed Veterinary Technician
• SUNY Westchester Community College
• ALOS
• AALA
• ALAC International
• Data Buns
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the mentorship and guidance of Dr. Megan Moore, my program director and veterinarian, who challenged me to step beyond my comfort zone and overcome my introversion. Her support helped shape my confidence and growth in the field. Today, as a professor of laboratory animal medicine at Mercy University, I strive to pay that mentorship forward by teaching, advising, and supporting students through our internship program.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are ethical responsibility, education, and service. I am deeply committed to advancing humane and responsible laboratory animal care through my involvement in professional organizations such as ALOS, AALAS, and ALAC International. That commitment also extends beyond my profession through my work with Data Buns, a nonprofit dedicated to giving research rabbits a second chance through adoption.