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

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  • All Staff
  • Emergency Care
  • Anesthesia
  • Cardiology
  • Neurology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Oncology
  • Radiology
  • Surgery
  • Veterinary Social Worker
  • Managers
  • Supervisors
  • Coordinators
Dr. Jillian DiFazio smiling for the camera

Jillian DiFazio

DVM DACVECC, Chief Medical Officer

Emergency & Critical Care

Dr. Kate Crecraft smiling for the camera

Kate Crecraft

DVM, DACVECC

Emergency & Critical Care

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Brynna Lee

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Jennifer Mercado smiling for the camera

Jennifer Mercado

DVM, DACVECC

Emergency & Critical Care

Curtis Rheingold wearing a grey scrub top and smiling

Curtis Rheingold

DVM, MS, DACVECC

Emergency & Critical Care

Eric Sirabian wearing a grey scrub top and smiling

Eric Sirabian

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Maria Bateson

Maria Bateson

DVM, Emergency & Critical Care Doctor

Emergency & Critical Care

Livy Bergstein

Livy Bergstein

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Helen Boussie

Helen Boussie

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Grace Coe

Grace Coe

VMD

Emergency & Critical Care

Courtney Cosgrove

Courtney Cosgrove

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Jessica Distefano smiling for the camera

Jessica DiStefano

VMD

Emergency & Critical Care

Cecily Freliech smiling for the camera

Cecily Freliech

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Dr. Courtney Gallay smiling for the camera

Courtney Gallay

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Olivia Groth

Olivia Groth

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Candace Haney

Candace Haney

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Dr. Stephanie Ho smiling for the camera

Stephanie Ho

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Kathryn James smiling for the camera

Kathryn James

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Annie Jones

Annie Jones

VMD

Emergency & Critical Care

Anjana Mangalat

Anjana Mangalat

BVMS, MRCVS

Emergency & Critical Care

Jaiden Martinez

Jaiden Martinez

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Amelia Mcmahon

Amelia McMahon

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Michael Michalik smiling for the camera

Michael Michalik

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Meagan Murray

Meagan Murray

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Elsa Nader smiling for the camera

Elsa Nader

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Tea Ned

Téa Ned

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Dr. Perro posing for a professional photo

Sienna Perro

VMD

Emergency & Critical Care

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Carol Stoll

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

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Martha Stone

VMD-PhD

Emergency & Critical Care

Nicole Trainer smiling for the camera

Nicole Trainer

VMD

Emergency & Critical Care

Kate Wagner

Katherine Wagner

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Olivia Werther

Olivia Werther

DVM

Emergency & Critical Care

Elizabeth Pollack

Elizabeth Pollack

DVM

Anesthesia

Shanna Wong

Shanna Wong

DVM

Anesthesia

Graham Rossi smiling for the camera

Graham Rossi

DVM, DACVIM

Cardiology

Julie Egnor wearing a grey scrub top and smiling

Julie Egnor

DVM, DACVIM

Neurology

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Robin Lampron

DVM

Neurology

Alysa Cook smiling for the camera

Alysa Cook

DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)

Internal Medicine

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Ursula Ramalho

DVM

Internal Medicine

Kit Sanders

Kit Sanders

DVM

Internal Medicine

Michele Cohen smiling for the camera

Michele Cohen

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

Nicole Shaw smiles for the camera

Nicole Shaw

DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)

Radiology

Matthew Morgan smiling for the camera

Matthew Morgan

DVM, DACVS-SA Chief of Surgery

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Laura Barbur

DVM, DACVS (SA)

Surgery

Savanna Blair

Savanna Blair

DVM

Surgery

Lia Domney

Lia Domney

DVM

Surgery

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Camille Duvieusart

BVMS

Surgery

Khiry Ward

Khiry Ward

DVM

Surgery

Christine Galotti smiling

Christine Galotti

LCSW

Veterinary Clinical Social Worker

Crystal Contaldi smiling for the camera

Crystal Contaldi

Hospital Manager

Dee Hechme smiling

Dee Hechme

Hospital Manager

Michael Levitzke smiling

Michael Levitzke

Hospital Administrator

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Angela Augello

Hospital Supervisor

Amanda Baez smiling

Amanda Baez

Hospital Supervisor

Richard O. Davis smiling for the camera

Richard O. Davis Jr.

Hospital Supervisor

Johanna Espinoza smiling

Johanna Espinoza

Hospital Supervisor

Ana Navarette Popa

Ana Navarrete-Popa

Hospital Supervisor

Noelia Perez posing for a professional photo

Noelia Perez

Hospital Supervisor

Melanie Ruiz

Melanie Ruiz

Hospital Supervisor

Supervisors

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Alexa Sessa

Hospital Supervisor

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Natasha Anglin

Human Resources Coordinator

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Kasey Bell

Marketing and Outreach Coordinator

Kirstin Carey smiling for the camera

Kirstin Carey

Financial Services Coordinator

Jonathan Castillo posing for a professional headshot

Jonathan Castillo

Facilities Coordinator

Arelis Pomales smiling

Arelis Pomales

Operations Coordinator

Isaiah Redhead smiling

Isaiah Redhead

Special Procedures Coordinator

Juliana Rivera

Juliana Rivera

Surgery Coordinator

Jelenny Viera smiling for the camera

Jelenny Viera

Referral Coordinator