Salvatore Pernice, DVM
Dr. Pernice attended Adelphi University for two years and then continued his education at the University of Milan, Italy. He received his Veterinary Medical Degree in 1993. He has been a member of the Brooklyn Vet Group since 1994. His interests include canine and feline medicine. Dr. Pernice is married and has two wonderful children.

Anthony Miele, DVM
A 1980 graduate of the University of Naples, Italy with a degree in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, Dr. Miele spent the first year of his Veterinary career working with Standardbreds at Yonkers and Meadowlands Raceway. From there, he worked at several animal hospitals in Brooklyn New York. In 1985, Dr Miele opened his first Animal Hospital in Bensonhurst Brooklyn, where he then embarked on a career in Veterinary Medicine as well as the concept of a team approach to formation of Animal Hospitals. He decided to use the term Veterinary Group in an effort to stress this concept. The idea was very simple; all the team (Group) members brought different strengths to the practice. This in turn created a practice, which offered more diverse services as well as expanded office/emergency hours. This innovative concept was so successful that over the next ten-year period, Dr. Miele with the Group opened eight other hospitals.

Brooklyn Veterinary Group
Staten Island Veterinary Group
Marine Park Veterinary Group
Veterinary Emergency and Referral Group
Sheepshead Bay Veterinary Group
Island Bird Dog & Cat Veterinary Group
Boulevard Veterinary Group
Riverdale Veterinary Group

Whereas Dr. Miele is still in small animal practice in New York, he has now opened a new 24-hour Animal Hospital in Rome, Italy.

Ospedale Veterinario Ardeatino, which is part of the Roman Veterinary Group, or GVR.

Dr. Antonio Miele has received many accolades in his veterinary career, including MNJVMA Veterinarian of the year (1993), as well as the first Brody award given by the CACC of New York City. Dr. Miele has served on numerous executive Boards, including the MNJVMA, NJVMA, NYCVMA, NYSVMS, VPI (Veterinary Pet Insurance), and is now volunteering his time as secretary to ILICA (Italian Language and Intercultural Alliance).

Wendy Sweeney, DVM
Dr. Sweeney received her Bachelor of Sciences from Cook College of Rutgers University, NJ in 1999. She then attended St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine where she obtained her veterinary degree in 2004. Dr. Sweeney completed a clinical rotational year at the University of Florida School of Veterinary Medicine. She has a strong interest in surgery, emergency and exotic medicine.

David Fuerst, DVM
Dr. Fuerst completed his Bachelor of Sciences in 1980 at Albright College in Pennsylvania. He continued his education at the University of Philippines where he obtained his Veterinary Medical Degree in 1984. Dr. Fuerst then completed a clinical rotation at the University of Missouri School of Veterinary Medicine. He is very interested in surgery, both orthopedics and soft tissue, as well as internal medicine.

Robert Hale, L.V.T.
Rob has been a valued member of B.V.G. since 1994. He obtained a Bachelor of Sciences from Wagner College in 2000 and then proceeded to obtain his License of Veterinary Technology from LaGuardia Community College in 2004. Rob is an outstanding technician and provides an exceptional level of care to every patient he encounters at the hospital.

Natalie Milea, L.V.T.
Natalie has been working in the Veterinary field since 1980. She obtained her License of Veterinary Technology in 1983. She is a highly skilled technician and animal care provider here at B.V.G. Natalie is also a proud mother of three great children and an assorted variety of 21 incredible pets.

Melissa Klarman, L.V.T.
Melissa has been working at BVG for 4 years as of 2008. She obtained her Veterinary technical License from LaGuardia Community College, Long Island City in 2007. Melissa is the proud mom of two cute kitties, Angel and Snoopy.