VERG: Brooklyn’s Trusted Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospital
Our Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Services
At VERG, your pet’s health is in expert hands. Every case we see, from heartwrenching emergencies to head-scratching diseases, receives the highest level of attention and expertise. Our team of board-certified specialists, experienced emergency veterinarians, and devoted veterinary technicians work together to provide comprehensive, advanced treatment under one roof. Because when your pet needs us, we’re always here.
Our veterinary hospital provides the following emergency and specialty services:
Emergency Veterinarian in Brooklyn, NY
Emergencies don’t keep office hours, and neither do we. At VERG Brooklyn, we’re always on duty—day or night, rain or shine, weekends and holidays. When the unexpected happens, our emergency and critical care team is standing by, ready to provide immediate, life-saving treatment with cutting-edge technology and expert hands.
Our ER team does their best to ease your worries by providing top-tier care, innovative equipment, and the warmth and compassion you’d expect from a close friend. Curious what you can expect if your pet experiences an emergency?
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Appointments Not Necessary
No appointments, no waiting for tomorrow—just walk in
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Get the Answers You Need
On-site advanced diagnostics for rapid answers (X-ray, ultrasound, CT, and lab testing)
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Intensive Care for the Most Fragile Cases
Your pet will have access to ventilation, oxygen therapy, blood transfusions, and more
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We Have Board-Certified Specialists
Every department is headed by board-certified specialists to ensure the highest level of care
Community & Compassion at Our Core
Caring for Brooklyn’s pets means caring for the people who love them. Through nonprofit work, local events, and grief support services, we’re committed to making a difference.
Grief Support for All
Christine Galotti Noyes, LCSW, VSW serves as the Veterinary Social Worker at VERG Brooklyn and provides compassionate, trauma-informed support to both animal caregivers and veterinary staff. Her work includes supporting animal caregivers through grief, loss, and emotionally complex medical experiences, as well as supporting staff mental health through consultation, emotional processing, and guidance related to compassion fatigue and secondary trauma. These services are available exclusively to VERG Brooklyn clients and staff and are designed to support the emotional well-being of all those involved in an animal companion’s care.
Positive Tails
Positive Tails is an organization devoted to helping pets in need get the medical care they deserve, no matter the cost. Founded by our own Dr. Brett Levitzke, our mission is centered around the belief that pets are part of our families, and we’re committed to keeping families together.
Local Events & CE
From Pride events to continuing education for veterinary professionals, we’re passionate about giving back to the community that has embraced us for 20 years. By creating an inclusive space where everyone is welcome, we make a positive impact on pets and the families who love them.
Stories of Strength & Healing
Our patients inspire us every day. See what Brooklyn pet caregivers have to say about their experiences at VERG.