Meet Esmeralda Jimenez
Veterinary Technician
Esmeralda has been working in veterinary medicine since 2020 and has always known that animals were where her heart belonged. As a self-taught veterinary technician who is currently pursuing school, she’s passionate about continuing to learn, grow, and become the best advocate she can be for her patients.
Her favorite part of the job is getting to know the personalities behind every wag, purr, and “please don’t touch me” attitude. She loves building relationships with both her patients and their families, but especially loves seeing a sick or scared patient get better and go home happy. She’s bubbly, compassionate, dedicated, and will probably remember your pet’s name long before she remembers yours! She’s also an open-book kind of person and is always happy to share a story, answer questions, or connect with the people and pets around her.
Outside of the clinic, Esmeralda is a proud pet mom to six rescue babies—her cats Big Meech, Cheech, Chong, and Venom, her dog Potato, and her turtle Patricia. Each of them was rescued from one of the veterinary hospitals she has worked at, proving that sometimes the patients really do end up choosing their humans.
When she’s not at work, you can usually find her spoiling her pets, talking about her pets, or showing someone a picture of her pets. Basically… animals are her whole personality, and she wouldn’t have it any other way.
Meet Rabia Mazhar
Office Manager
Rabia has over 14 years of experience in veterinary medicine and holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Pakistan. She is currently pursuing U.S. veterinary licensure as she continues to advance her career in veterinary medicine.
At Rahway Veterinarian, Rabia serves as the Practice Manager and Lead Surgery Technician. With extensive hands-on experience in patient care, anesthesia, and surgery, she works closely with the medical team to ensure every patient receives attentive, compassionate, and high-quality care.
Rabia is passionate about the human-animal bond and takes pride in creating a welcoming and supportive experience for both pets and their families.
Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants, and creating food reviews and vlogs with her husband. She is also a proud cat mom to Gumball, her four-year-old rescue cat.
Meet Shakira Olivares
Receptionist
Shakira graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, an Associate’s degree in Allied Health Science, and a Phlebotomy Technician certification.
Shakira has been with Rahway Veterinarian since 2022 as a receptionist. She enjoys helping our clients and making sure they and their pets feel welcomed and cared for during every visit.
Outside of work, Shakira enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing softball, and traveling. She is also a proud dog mom to a Yorkie! She loves animals and believes they are family, which is why she always strives to treat every pet and client with kindness and compassion.
Meet Elizabeth Mosquera
Receptionist
Elizabeth was born and raised in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health Management.
She has been with Rahway Veterinarian for nearly four years, starting in January 2023. This is her first role in the veterinary field, and it has been a wonderful learning experience.
While she doesn’t have any pets yet, Elizabeth hopes to get a Cavapoo soon! Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, reading, and spending quality time with her family.