Itching To Understand Your Pet’s Allergies? Our Pet Dermatologist Can Help
Itching To Understand Your Pet’s Allergies? Our Pet Dermatologist Can Help Are your pets’ allergies keeping them (and you!) up at night? Environmental and food allergies can greatly impact your pet’s day-to-day life and getting to the root of the problem can be challenging. At VERG, we have our very own Veterinary Dermatologist to help…
10 Ways to Help Your Pet Recover from Orthopedic Surgery
Just like people, pets may require surgery at some point in their lives. Any surgery, however, is a major event for your pet and can interfere with their daily function after they return home. Knowing how to take care of your pet after they come home can greatly influence a successful recovery, shorten the recovery…
Seasonal Allergies in Pets
Spring means allergy season is here! Did you know your beloved four-legged friend can be susceptible to seasonal allergies just like you? Dogs and cats can be allergic to pollen, spores, and other allergens that appear in the environment seasonally. An allergic reaction occurs when the body responds to a substance in the environment that is typically…
A Comprehensive Guide to Veterinary Anesthesia & Pain Management
A Comprehensive Guide to Veterinary Anesthesia & Pain Management at VERG Brooklyn: Ensuring the Well-being of Our Pets As pet owners, we always want what is best for our furry companions, especially when they need medical care or undergo surgical procedures. Veterinary anesthesia and pain management specialists play a crucial role in ensuring the comfort and well-being…
Fecal Exams Explained: Protecting Your Pet from Parasites
Fecal Exams Explained: Protecting Your Pet from Parasites As a pet owner, you’re likely familiar with taking your furry friend to the vet for their annual check-up. One important test that should be noticed among the various health assessments they undergo is the fecal exam. But what exactly is a fecal exam, and why is it so…
What does a Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist Do, and When Does My Pet Need One?
What does a Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist Do, and When Does My Pet Need One? Internal Medicine Veterinarians or Internists are board-certified specialists trained to help pets with multiple chronic conditions, solve complex diagnostic problems, and manage long-term illnesses. Their training uniquely allows them to manage these complex illnesses and help pets live their best lives. What’s the…
Kasey Bell
Marketing and Outreach Coordinator
Born and raised in Putnam County, New York, Kasey developed her passion for working with animals early on. She began her career in playgroup and board-and-train settings, building a strong foundation in animal care, behavior, and client communication that continues to shape her work in veterinary medicine.
Kasey later moved to Austin, Texas, where she pursued a veterinary technician career spanning general practice, emergency, and surgical care. During this time, she also expanded her experience in marketing, social media, and creative support, including a brief role as a personal assistant for an architect and interior designer. She returned to New York in August 2024, working in emergency medicine and later with VERG’s Internal Medicine service.
Passionate about veterinary medicine and giving back to her community, Kasey values connection, education, and outreach in her work. Outside of the hospital, she enjoys weightlifting, art, traveling, and live music.
Julie Egnor
DVM, DACVIM
Raised on Long Island, New York, Dr. Julie Egnor earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from New York University. During college, she helped found NYU’s Pre-Vet Club and even spent a summer volunteering in South Africa, assisting in the medical management of Africa’s most prolific wild animals.
She then attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine on the beautiful island of St. Kitts and spent her clinical year at Auburn University.
Dr. Egnor completed her rotating internship at a specialty hospital on Long Island, followed by a specialty internship in neurology at Canada West Veterinary Specialists in Vancouver, British Columbia. She spent an additional year in Canada West’s neurology department as a neurology urgent care doctor prior to completing her neurology residency in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Egnor then worked in Southern California for several years before making her way back to her favorite city in the world.
Dr. Egnor’s professional interests include the management of seizure cases, immune-mediated brain disease, and all things neurosurgery.
Outside of the hospital, Dr. Egnor is an avid reader and traveler. She loves spending time with her friends and family as well as spending time outdoors and going to concerts. She is looking forward to being back on the East Coast!
Arelis Pomales
Hospital Supervisor
Arelis began working at VERG in 2006. Known for her kindness and compassion, she loves helping people and creating a welcoming experience for clients at the front desk. She takes pride in her role and values being part of the VERG team.
In her free time, Arelis enjoys spending time with her husband and family and finds peace in music. She aspires to pursue a career in music production and singing in the future.
Noelia Perez
Hospital Supervisor
Noelia joined VERG in 2015 as a Client Service Representative, inspired by her love of animals. She now serves as a Referral Coordinator and is an integral part of the referral team.
Outside of work, Noelia enjoys reading and spending time with her family, her two cats, and her energetic Chiweenie, Stitch.