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…
Helen Boussie
DVM
Livy Bergstein
DVM
Dr. Livy Bergstein grew up in Westchester, New York, and earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Lehigh University. She then attended Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, where she conducted research focused on cost-effective epidural analgesia and the management of neuropathy-induced self-mutilation in small animals.
In her free time, Livy enjoys trying new restaurants with friends, traveling, and spending time with her bunny, Eleanore. She is thrilled to begin her next chapter in New York City!
Khiry Ward
DVM
Savanna Blair
DVM
Meagan Murray
DVM
Meagan worked as a veterinary technician for 10 years before earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Long Island University College of Veterinary Medicine. She then completed a rotating internship in medicine and surgery at The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York City and is continuing her training as an Emergency and Critical Care Specialty Intern here at VERG before pursuing a residency in Critical Care.
Her clinical interests include sepsis, coagulopathies, infectious diseases, and shock. She also has a strong interest in education and enjoys helping pet owners better understand their pets’ conditions while supporting the continued learning and development of veterinary staff.
Outside of work, Dr. Murray enjoys attending concerts, reading, photography, spending time with family and friends, and exploring new places with her cattle dog mix, Roxie.
