Veterinary Emergency & Referral Group
Angelique Ruggiero is a dedicated veterinary professional currently serving as a Veterinary Assistant at the Veterinary Emergency & Referral Group since May 2021. Concurrently, Angelique holds the position of Extern at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and serves as the Facilities Representative for the Class of 2024, facilitating communication between students and university staff. Previous experience includes roles as a Nursing Assistant at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, a volunteer and researcher at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai focusing on therapeutic compounds for tauopathies, and a research assistant at Syracuse University studying the effects of estrogen on memory in rats. Angelique also demonstrated leadership as President of Phi Sigma Sigma, where event planning and philanthropic engagement were key responsibilities. Education includes ongoing pursuit of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Icahn School of Medicine, and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a Neuroscience Concentration from Syracuse University.
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Veterinary Emergency & Referral Group
The primary veterinarian is requested to alert VERG that an emergency case is being sent to our hospital from their office if possible. Should your hospital or clinic be closed during certain hours or on certain holidays, VERG will accept your pets if your primary veterinarian is unavailable. Patients referred for emergency treatment or care willbe referred back to their primary veterinarian for continued care, upon the completion of treatment at VERG.