Dr. Alexa Brown grew up on Long Island and earned her bachelor’s degree from Binghamton University. She spent a year working at a 24-hour emergency veterinary center before attending Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, just outside of Boston. Her clinical interests include emergency medicine and ultrasonography.

Outside of work, Alexa enjoys spending time with her two dogs, Rocky and Jaxson, and searching for the best gluten-free desserts in the area.

Dr. Jennifer Mercado was born and raised in Jersey City, NJ, and earned her bachelor’s degree in Biology from Rutgers University. She went on to complete her veterinary degree at Midwestern University. After graduation, she pursued a small animal medicine and surgery rotating internship at Oradell Animal Hospital, where she continued on to complete a three-year residency in Emergency and Critical Care. Her clinical interests include trauma, sepsis, and toxicities.

At home, Jennifer shares her life with two beloved cats, Pusheen and Mochi. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring new restaurants, and going to the movies. She also stays active through hiking, working out, and fitness classes such as hot yoga.

Kate graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Arts in Social and Cultural Analysis before earning her veterinary degree from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. She went on to complete a rotating small animal internship at VERG and then practiced as an emergency doctor before pursuing additional training. Kate completed her emergency and critical care residency at the Animal Medical Center, where her research focused on trauma, refeeding syndrome, and toxicities. She is excited to return to VERG.

Her clinical interests include electrolyte imbalances, endocrine emergencies, and feline medicine.

Outside of veterinary medicine, Kate enjoys hiking, traveling, and exploring New York. She shares her home with her partner, a loyal brown dog, and several cats.

Jillian graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor of Science in Biology before earning her veterinary degree from Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. She then completed a small animal rotating internship at Cornell University, where she went on to complete her residency in Emergency and Critical Care. Following her residency, she spent a year and a half at Cornell University Veterinary Specialists. In 2016, Jillian joined VERG and established the Critical Care Service, an accomplishment she takes great pride in.

Her clinical interests include sepsis, neurotrauma, endocrine disorders, fluid therapy, and mechanical ventilation.

Outside of work, Jillian enjoys fitness classes such as running, cycling, weightlifting, and boot camps. She also has a love of music and travel. On her days off, she can often be found with her dogs, Ellie, a Chihuahua, and Muppet, a Shih Tzu mix she affectionately describes as “perfection.”

Brett earned his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Cornell University in 1994 and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. Following graduation, he completed a rotating internship in Emergency, Surgery, and Internal Medicine at Garden State Veterinary Specialists in Tinton Falls, NJ. He then advanced his passion for emergency medicine as Medical Director of Brooklyn Veterinary Emergency Services. Recognizing the need for a 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital, Brett founded the VERG Brooklyn in 2005. He has since served as Medical Director and emergency and critical care clinician. His clinical interests include trauma cases, particularly those involving vehicular accidents and high-rise injuries.

Outside of work, Brett enjoys cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs, playing Texas Hold ’Em, and spending time with his wife, Nicole, their son, Jack, and their dogs, JJ and Rosie.