Meet the VERG Veterinary Team
in Brooklyn, NY

members of our team posing for a photo outside the building

Since 2005, VERG Brooklyn has served Brooklyn and the greater NYC community with 24/7 emergency and specialty medicine. Our team of veterinarians, board-certified specialists, technicians, and support staff work together to deliver advanced care in a compassionate, Fear Free environment.

In 2024, VERG became the first veterinary emergency hospital to earn Fear Free Emergency & Urgent Care Practice Certification, highlighting our dedication to reducing stress for pets and their families. No matter what time your pet needs us, we are here to provide you and your pet with the highest level of care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Our Mission at VERG

Founded in 2005 by Dr. Brett Levitzke, VERG is dedicated to delivering advanced emergency services and specialty medicine to the tri-state area. Our emergency and specialty teams collaborate across multiple disciplines, ranging from surgery and oncology to cardiology and neurology, to provide comprehensive care.

We work closely with primary care veterinarians, complementing their expertise and ensuring pets receive seamless medical support. As a Brooklyn-based hospital, we remain committed to serving our community with exceptional care for pets and peace of mind for their families.

Get to Know Our Team

All Staff
  • All Staff
  • Admin
  • Anesthesia
  • Cardiology
  • Clinical Social Worker
  • Emergency Care
  • Internal Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Oncology
  • Radiology
  • Supervisors
  • Surgery

Brett Levitzke

DVM, Chief Medical Officer

Emergency & Critical Care

Jillian DiFazio

DVM DACVECC, Chief of Staff

Emergency & Critical Care

Kate Crecraft

DVM, DACVECC

Emergency & Critical Care

Jennifer Mercado

DVM, DACVECC

Emergency & Critical Care

Alexa Brown

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Kristi Cerami

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Jessica DiStefano

VMD

Emergency & Critical Care

Cecily Freliech

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Courtney Gallay

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Emily Gordon

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Brittany Haboucha

BVetMed

Emergency & Critical Care

Stephanie Ho

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Kathryn James

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Laura Judd

BVetMed

Emergency & Critical Care

Leah Kim

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Karen Li

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Yiyao (Krista) Li

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Anjana Mangalat

BVMS, MRCVS

Emergency & Critical Care

Michael Michalik

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Amelia McMahon

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Elsa Nader

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Sienna Perro

VMD

Emergency & Critical Care

Jordan Sachs

BVetMed

Emergency & Critical Care

Nicole Trainer

VMD

Emergency & Critical Care

Eric Sirabian

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Curtis Rheingold

DVM, MS, DACVECC

Emergency & Critical Care

Katherine Wagner

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Shanna Wong

DVM

Anesthesia

Elizabeth Pollack

DVM

Anesthesia

Graham Rossi

DVM, DACVIM

Cardiology

Julie Egnor

DVM, DACVIM

Neurology

Alysa Cook

DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)

Internal Medicine

Kit Sanders

DVM

Internal Medicine

Michele Cohen

DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology), DACVR (Radiation Oncology)

Mark Byrum

DVM, DAVCIM (Oncology)

Oncology

Nicole Shaw

DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)

Radiology

Matthew Morgan

DVM, DACVS-SA Chief of Surgery

Lia Domney

DVM

Surgery

Cullen McCarthy

DVM

Surgery

Jelenny Viera

Referral Coordinator

Crystal Contaldi

Hospital Manager

Dee Hechme

Hospital Manager

Michael Levitzke

Hospital Administrator

Natasha Anglin

Human Resources Coordinator

Kirstin Carey

Financial Services Coordinator

Richard O. Davis Jr.

Hospital Supervisor

Isaiah Redhead

Special Procedures Coordinator

Kasey Bell

Marketing and Outreach Coordinator

Amanda Baez

Hospital Supervisor

Jonathan Castillo

Hospital Supervisor

Johanna Espinoza

Hospital Supervisor

Milagros Fernandez

Hospital Supervisor

Noelia Perez

Hospital Supervisor

Arelis Pomales

Hospital Supervisor

Ana Navarrete-Popa

Hospital Supervisor