Vetcierge was created by Dr. Jeff Lavine in 2013. He saw the need for a high-quality personalized veterinary house call practice in the Manhattan City community. Our pets are truly family members and Dr. Lavine’s goal for Vetcierge is to bring back the lost art of the family veterinarian, focusing on individual care from the comfort and convenience of your own home.
Vetcierge’s goal is quality of care versus quantity of patients. Dr. Lavine believes in personalized in-depth care for his patients, because every patient is special and every situation is unique. This mentality has created very strong bonds between Dr. Lavine, his clients, his patients, and the community. Over his years of practicing veterinary medicine, Dr. Lavine has developed a strong interest in preventative care, canine and feline medicine, senior care and end-of-life decisions. Dr. Lavine attends local and national conferences, participates in local professional organizations and studies industry journals to stay current with all the latest veterinary knowledge to ensure your pet receives the best care.
Originally from northern New Jersey, Dr. Lavine attended Emory University in Atlanta, GA where he graduated with a B.S. in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology. He continued traveling south to attend The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, his trek back north started with a medicine and surgery internship at Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, DC, a 24-hour general, emergency and referral hospital. After making his way back home to NYC, Dr. Lavine worked as an associate veterinarian at a prestigious small animal and exotic veterinary hospital here in New York City.
When he's not traversing the NYC streets, Dr. Lavine enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 adorable kids.
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