Hope Veterinary Clinic - Enhancing the health and wellbeing of animals and pet owners.

At age 3 Dr. Young decided to be a doctor, but was sidetracked into a successful design career, before eventually returning to her first love, animals. After graduating from Michigan State University, Dr. Young happily returned to her hometown of New York City to practice veterinary medicine. While working as an associate in Brooklyn, Dr. Young began making pro-bono house calls to some of Juliet’s clients which ultimately led to the formation of Hope Vet. Dr. Young is a member of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association. The cats, dog, turtles and fish who share her home are a major joy and influence for her practice. When not at Hope Vet, she enjoys gardening, bicycling and house restoration.

Juliet Sternberg was born and raised in London, England. As a teenager she fell in love with dairy cows and initially pursued a career in dairy farming before factory farming methods became intolerable to her. She came to the U.S. in 1989 and to New York in 1993. She obtained her MSW degree from Fordham University in 2002.
Prior to launching Hope Veterinary Clinic, Juliet had 10 years of experience in mental health and geriatric case management and counseling. Working with clients who had pets persuaded her of the positive impact that companion animals have on the needs and wellbeing of humans, and of the paucity of veterinary services in social work, and social work services in veterinary medicine. Juliet is the founder and co-chair of the New York City group Social Workers Advancing the Human Animal Bond.
Juliet lives with 7 cats, one dog, 2 turtles, a whole bunch of pond fish and some noisy frogs In her leisure time she enjoys cycling, baking, and passionately follows the fortunes of Liverpool F.C. and the Yankees.

Dr. Lischin was born and raised in Long Island, New York. She received her Bachelors degree in 1995 from Brandeis University, Massachusetts, and earned her doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2001 from Ross University in St. Kitts, West Indies. After completing her clinical training at Washington State University she returned to New York working in small animal medicine. Two years later, she moved upstate and worked as the veterinarian on her family’s thoroughbred horse farm. Returning once again to the city, and to small animal medicine, Dr. Lischin joined Hope Vet in 2005. She shares her home with four cats, Capi, Whisper, Tushy, Molly and with her husband Ken, who also practices small animal medicine. When she is not at work she enjoys traveling, baking, and beach related activities.

Born in Manhattan and raised in Riverdale, NY, Dr. Debra Voulgaris returns to New York City after a 5 year hiatus. She attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts, West Indies, and spent her final clinical year at the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in Baton Rouge earning her DVM degree in 2005. Dr. Voulgaris then spent 6 months as an intern in Rochester, NY working for an equine referral hospital during which time she developed a keen interest in anesthesia and pain management. In June 2005 the University of Georgia offered Dr. Voulgaris a one year internship in large and small animal anesthesia. Following her roots she then returned to New York city in 2006 and has since been further fostering her interest in pain management, emergency medicine, and veterinary acupuncture while working for Hope Veterinary Clinic for the past year. Dr. Voulgaris recently completed the acupuncture course by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) and is completing requirements for certification. Dr. Voulgaris also holds a Masters degree in Biological Anthropology from the City University of New York at Hunter College and a Bachelors Degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. She enjoys spending free time with her dog, Troy, doing pilates, traveling, skiing and spending time with her close friends and family. (More about acupuncture)

was born in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn. She attended Farmingdale State University for 2 years and then continued her education at the University of Milan, Italy. Dr. Ryan received her veterinary Medical Degree in 2000. She completed a clinical rotational year in both small and large animal medicine at the Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine. When not at work she frequents Prospect Park with her dog Kia and enjoys painting, gardening and running.

is a native New Yorker and is excited to be back in the Big Apple! She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Virginia and earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the Oradell Animal Hospital. Her professional interests include both internal medicine and surgery. She also enjoys music, hiking, and spending time outdoors with her dogs.

received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Mississippi State University in 1996. Her undergraduate studies were completed at Rutgers University. Prior to becoming a veterinarian Dr. Mastrangelo was a NYS licensed Veterinary Technician. She obtained her technician license in 1983 and worked in large hospital such as the Animal Medical Center in NYC and in various private practices. As a veterinarian Dr. Mastrangelo practiced in several private hospitals and served as the assistant medical director of a large 24 hour hospital on Staten Island. In 2002 she established Veterinary Housecall Practice. Dr. Mastrangelo has recently teamed with Hope Vet to provide care for animals in the convenience of the owners home. This service provides care for those animals too frightened for a trip to the vet and provides care for animals with owners who have a hard time traveling to the vet hospital. Dr. Mastrangelo performs euthanasia in the home providing a relaxed calm passing for your pet.
Dr. Mastrangelo's practice philosophy is to be the “family doctor for your pet”. She will spend time with your pet providing quality medical care and time with you to answer any questions about your pets. Clients interested in making an appointment witb Dr. Mastrangelo can call the front desk for details.

is a certified Small Animal Massage Therapist and Acupressure Practitioner. He has been working with Hope Veterinary Services for 3 years. He was one of the first graduates of the Small Animal Massage Therapy Certification Program at the Bancroft School of Massage Therapy in Worcester, Massachusetts, one of the first and most comprehensive training programs for small animal massage in the country and a leader in education for human massage. Last year, Lon became a certified Small Animal Acupressure Practitioner by Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute in Colorado. He is also a Master Level Reiki practitioner in the Usui Tradition and Karuna Reiki. (More about massage therapy)

Dr. Lori Bierbrier grew up in Canada. She earned a Bachelor of Science
(Biology) from McGill University, in Montreal, Quebec. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Ontario Veterinary College of the University of Guelph in 1999. Dr. Bierbrier moved to New York State in 1999 and she joined Hope Veterinary Clinic in 2003. She enjoys many aspects of small animal practice, including surgery and caring for rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small mammals. Her hobbies include hiking, camping, baking and reading.

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Hope Veterinary Clinic, 390 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 MAP (718) 852-4219