Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center of Westbury

Doctors Overview

We invite you to explore the biographies of our Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center of Westbury veterinarians and learn more about them. Our hospital's team of doctors are compassionate and highly trained veterinary professionals and specialists who are ready to assist you and your pet whenever a health concern presents itself. As you will see in our biography section, our staff has a wide variety of backgrounds and interests, but, above all, a love of animals and providing the very best care for them.

The Staff of Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center of Westbury

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  • Medical Director Dr. Susan Kimmel Slide Show
    Medical Director Dr. Susan Kimmel
    • Medical Director Dr. Susan Kimmel
      Medical Director Dr. Susan Kimmel
    • Dr. Kimmel, Aithra Yogaratam, Joe Tomczyk perform endoscopy procedure on a patient
      Medical director and internal medicine specialist Dr. Susan Kimmel prepares to perform an endoscopy procedure on a patient
    • Hospital medical director Dr. Susan Kimmel conducts the weekly
      Hospital medical director Dr. Susan Kimmel conducts the weekly "rounds" meeting where our veterinarians review and discuss patients' cases
    • Dr. Kimmel and Dr. Balter perform an ultrasound on a patient
      Dr. Kimmel and Dr. Balter perform an ultrasound on a patient
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    Susan Kimmel

    Medical Director
    DVM, Cornell University
    Certifications: ACVIM
    Departments: Internal Medicine

    Dr. Susan Kimmel was born and raised on Long Island and attended Baldwin High School. Dr. Kimmel received a BS degree with honors from Cornell University in 1992. She is a graduate of Cornell University's ...
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  • Dr. Michael Linderman Slide Show
    Dr. Michael Linderman
    • Dr. Michael Linderman
      Dr. Michael Linderman
    • Oncologist Dr. Michael Linderman and vet tech supervisor Linda Heselton prepare for their next appointment
      Oncologist Dr. Michael Linderman and Veterinary Technician Supervisor Linda Heselton prepare for their next appointment
    • Oncology specialist Dr. Linderman and vet assistant Dominika prepare a canine patient for chemotherapy
      Oncology specialist Dr. Linderman and Veterinary Assistant Dominika prepare a canine patient for chemotherapy
    • Dr. Linderman examines a small canine patient
      Dr. Linderman examines a small canine patient
    • Radiation therapy is performed at our hospital to treat canine and feline cancers.
      Radiation therapy is performed at our hospital to treat canine and feline cancers. Oncology specialist Dr. Michael Linderman and Radiation Therapy Technician Antoinette Grecco prepare a feline patient for radiation therapy
    • Dr. Michael Linderman with clients and his patient
      Dr. Michael Linderman with clients and his patient "Storm"
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    Michael Linderman

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, Cornell University
    Certifications: DACVIM/Oncology

    Dr. Michael J. Linderman earned his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Stony Brook University in 1998. He earned his DVM at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006 and went ...
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  • Dr. Andrew Mercurio Slide Show
    Dr. Andrew Mercurio
    • Dr. Andrew Mercurio
      Dr. Andrew Mercurio
    • Veterinary surgeon Dr. Andrew Mercurio reviews a patient's digital radiograph
      Veterinary surgeon Dr. Andrew Mercurio reviews a patient's digital radiograph
    • Veterinary surgeon Dr. Andrew Mercurio and technicians remove surgical staples from a canine patient
      Veterinary surgeon Dr. Andrew Mercurio and technicians remove surgical staples from a canine patient
    • Surgeon Dr. Andrew Mercurio performs orthopedic surgery on a patient
      Surgeon Dr. Andrew Mercurio, assisted by veterinary technician Kelley Johnson, performs orthopedic surgery on a patient
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    Andrew Mercurio

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, Tufts University
    Certifications: DACVS
    Departments: Rehabilitation, Surgery

    Originally from the small town of Cumberland, RI, Dr. Mercurio graduated as class salutatorian in 2003 from Assumption College in Worcester, MA with a B.A. in Biology and advanced studies in philosophy. ...
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  • Dr. Gerald Post Slide Show
    Dr. Gerald Post
    • Dr. Gerald Post
      Dr. Gerald Post
    • Oncology Specialist Dr. Gerald Post with a chemotherapy patient
      Oncology Specialist Dr. Gerald Post with a chemotherapy patient
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    Gerald Post

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, University of Minnesota
    Certifications: DACVIM/Oncology
    Departments: Oncology, Radiation Oncology

    Dr. Gerald Post is one of approximately two hundred board-certified veterinary oncologists in the United States. Dr. Post graduated with distinction from Cornell University in 1983 and received his ...
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    Dr. Norma White-Weithers
    • Dr. Norma White-Weithers
      Dr. Norma White-Weithers

    Norma White-Weithers

    Veterinary Specialist
    DVM, Tuskegee University
    Certifications: DACVD
    Departments: Dermatology

    Dr. White-Weithers is one of two board certified veterinary dermatologists on Long Island. She is a graduate of Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine, where she also completed an internship ...
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  • Dr. Laurie Donovan Slide Show
    Dr. Laurie Donovan
    • Dr. Laurie Donovan
      Dr. Laurie Donovan
    • Dr. Laurie Donovan with her pup
      Dr. Laurie Donovan with her pup "Luna"
    • Dr. Laurie Donovan assists a canine patient undergoing therapeutic rehabiliation in our low-impact underwater treadmill
      Dr. Laurie Donovan assists a canine patient undergoing therapeutic rehabiliation in our low-impact underwater treadmill
    • Dr. Laurie Donovan with a canine patient undergoing therapeutic rehabilitation in the low-impact underwater treadmill
      Dr. Laurie Donovan with a canine patient who has just received therapeutic rehabilitation in the low-impact underwater treadmill
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    Laurie M. Donovan

    Associate Veterinarian
    DVM, St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine

    Dr. Laurie Donovan graduated Cum Laude with her Bachelor of Science is Animal Science, Pre-Veterinary Medicine from the University of Massachusetts in 2002. In 2007, she graduated Cum Laude with ...
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    Dr. Roman Savicky
    • Dr. Roman Savicky
      Dr. Roman Savicky

    Roman Savicky

    Associate Veterinarian
    DVM, Colorado State University
    Departments: Surgery

    Dr. Roman Savicky received his Bachelor’s Degree in Agribusiness & Pre-Veterinary Medicine from Arizona State University in 2001. He went on to Colorado State University, where he received ...
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  • Dr. Laura Seibert Slide Show
    Dr. Laura Seibert
    • Dr. Laura Seibert
      Dr. Laura Seibert
    • Dr. Laura Siebert's beautiful Mastiff
      Dr. Laura Siebert's beautiful Mastiff "June Bug"
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    Laura Seibert

    Associate Veterinarian
    DVM, University of Minnesota
    Departments: Internal Medicine

    Dr. Laura Seibert (Practice Limited to Internal Medicine)

    Dr. Laura Seibert graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002.  Following three years ...
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    Dr. Verna Serra
    • Dr. Verna Serra
      Dr. Verna Serra

    Verna Serra

    Associate Veterinarian
    DVM, Louisiana State University
    Departments: Emergency/Critical Care

    Verna Serra completed her undergraduate studies at New York University, receiving a bachelor's degree in Biology. She went on the receive her DVM degree from Louisiana State University in 2009 ...
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    Dr. Jennifer McDaniel
    • Dr. Jennifer McDaniel
      Dr. Jennifer McDaniel

    Jennifer McDaniel

    Resident
    DVM, Michigan State University
    Departments: Oncology, Radiation Oncology

    Dr. McDaniel is a native of Michigan. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and then continued on to veterinary school at Michigan State University. She then completed ...
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Departments & Doctors

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Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center of Westbury
Phone: 516-420-0000
Fax: 516-420-0122
609-5 Cantiague Rock Road
Westbury, NY 11590
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Open for emergencies 24 hours. No appointment is needed. For Specialty Services, please call for availability and to schedule your pet's appointment.
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General Practice

We have over 540 animal hospitals in 41 states that are staffed by more than 2,000 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians, with more than 200 being board-certified specialists. The nationwide VCA family of general practice hospitals give your pet the very best in medical care, providing a full range of general medical and surgical services as well as specialized treatments*: Wellness, Spay/neuter, Advanced diagnostic services (MRI/CT Scan), Internal medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Neurology, Boarding, Grooming

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Our family of pet hospitals stands out by delivering the greatest resources in order provide the highest quality care available for your pets. By maintaining the highest standards of pet health care available anywhere, we emphasize prevention as well as healing. We provide continuing education programs to our doctors and staff and promote the open exchange of professional knowledge and expertise. And finally, we have established a consistent program of procedures and techniques, proven to be the most effective in keeping pets healthy.

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Emergency Care

If your pet is having a medical emergency, please call us immediately at 516-420-0000. Our address is:

VETERINARY REFERRAL & EMERGENCY CENTER OF WESTBURY
609-5 CANTIAGUE ROCK ROAD, WESTBURY, NY 11590
TEL: 516-420-0000

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Our facility is a fully-equipped 24/7/365 emergency hospital serving pets/pet owners in Westbury, LI and surrounding communities. If your pet is having a medical crisis, our highly trained team of veterinarians, technicians and assistants are here to provide expert emergency and critical care support for your pet. In addition,our specialtists in surgery, neurology, oncology and internal medicine are on-call and available to our ER/CC units to assist.

Our ER and CC units can assist in all of the following situations requiring immediate medical attention: Auto accidents, traumatic injuries (fractures, bites, burns, lacerations, wounds), respiratory emergencies (choking, difficulty breathing), vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty urinating/defecating, shock, loss of consciousness, dizziness, staggering, tremors, seizures, paralysis, toxic reactions, poison ingestion, labor and delivery problems, blood in urine or feces, swollen, hard, painful abdomen, heatstroke.

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