Dr. Cindy Bressler, DVM
Dr. Cindy Bressler received her veterinary degree from the Atlantic Veterinary College in Prince Edward Island, Canada, and completed her internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Manhattan's renowned Animal Medical Center.
Dr. Bressler's dedication to excellence led her to pursue specialized training through a rigorous residency in small animal internal medicine, also at the Animal Medical Center. Her extensive career has taken her through referral specialty clinics across Long Island and New Jersey, as well as premier practices throughout Manhattan, giving her unparalleled insight into the city's veterinary landscape and the highest standards of care.
Dr. Bressler has built her reputation pioneering house call veterinary medicine in New York City and the Hamptons, recognizing that pets are most comfortable—and families most at ease—when quality care comes to them. As one of the few veterinarians providing seamless care between Manhattan and the Hamptons, she ensures that these cherished family members receive consistent, expert attention whenever needed.
Dr. Bressler proudly serves Manhattan and the Hamptons communities of Southampton, Water Mill, Sagaponack, Bridgehampton, East Hampton, Sag Harbor, Amagansett, and Montauk—bringing extensive expertise, genuine compassion, and the convenience of home-based care to families who want nothing but the best for their four-legged family members.
Throughout her many years of serving the Hamptons veterinary community, Dr. Bressler was always troubled by the idea that a 24/7 emergency room for pets did not exist. The closest pet ER open all night was up to an hour away, often too far for pets with dangerous medical conditions to travel. It has been her goal to provide this service to the Hamptons community.
This dream was finally realized in Summer 2025 with the opening of Wave Veterinary Emergency and Wellness Center, the Hamptons’ first 24/7 pet ER. This state of the art facility staffs veterinarians, veterinary technicians and assistants 24/7 and features a radiology suite, a cutting edge operating room, an intensive care unit, a lab, a pharmacy, and an extensive wellness center featuring an underwater treadmill and other wellness services.
Known for her extraordinary care for animals and for always being there for her clients, Dr. Bressler sets a new standard for veterinary emergency care.
Dr. Jason Berg, DVM, DACVIM
A highly respected board-certified veterinary internist and neurologist, he has devoted his decades-long career to practicing veterinary medicine with a difference—doing more, providing more, and caring more. His compassionate and sensitive approach has earned him the loyalty of thousands of pet owners and referring veterinarians alike. His dedication to advancing the field of veterinary medicine has garnered national, even international, recognition.
Dr. Berg received his DVM degree from Texas A&M University. He went on to complete his internship and residency training in veterinary neurology and internal medicine at The Animal Medical Center in New York City. He received board certification in neurology in 2000 and in internal medicine in 2002.
A seasoned business founder and owner, Dr. Berg previously launched Animal MR, Animal Specialty Center, and Bloodhound Laboratories. In 2017 he founded Guardian Veterinary Specialists, opening a 29,000-square-foot advanced emergency critical care and specialty hospital in Brewster, New York.
In 2020, he acquired and improved an emergency practice in Middletown in Orange County, NY, and renamed it Guardian Veterinary Emergency. In 2021, he purchased an established primary care hospital in the Bronx, NY, which is now known as Armory Dog and Cat Hospital, A Guardian Veterinary Practice. Demonstrating his long-standing commitment to helping animals in need, in this same year, he established Guardian HEALS, an independent non-profit organization, which provides financial assistance to qualified pet owners who can’t afford the cost of veterinary care.
Dr. Berg has received many awards for his work with the animal shelter and rescue communities and has served on the advisory board of the Westchester SPCA.
Dr. Christine Pedranghelu, DVM
Dr. Christine Pedranghelu is a dedicated veterinarian currently practicing in New York, with prior experience in California and Florida. A graduate of Western University of Health Sciences, she brings over four years of diverse clinical experience spanning Emergency Medicine, Zoo and Aquatic Medicine, and General Practice.
Dr. Pedranghelu has appeared on PIX11 News, where she shares her passion for educating the public about veterinary care and animal wellness. Her approach to medicine is deeply holistic—she treats every patient with the same compassion and care she gives her own animals. With an interest in broadening her veterinary expertise, Dr. Pedranghelu has a certificate in Herbal Medicine and is completing a veterinary acupuncture course.
An avid animal lover, she is the proud guardian of five cats who are the center of her world. Outside of her practice, Dr. Pedranghelu has a degree in criminal justice and enjoys staying active through paddleboarding, pilates, and other athletic pursuits.
Steve Chiros DVM, CVA, CCRT
Dr. Steve is a graduate of Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1998 and completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the Animal Medical Center in New York in 1999. He became certified in veterinary acupuncture through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) in 2006, completed a certification course in traditional Chinese herbal medicine in 2007 and achieved a certification in canine rehabilitation from the Canine Rehabilitation Institute in 2011. He also completed a course in veterinary food therapy and advanced veterinary acupuncture through the Chi Institute in 2013 and 2016 respectively.
In addition to being a house call veterinarian, Dr. Steve was the staff acupuncturist at the Animal Medical Center in New York from 2009 to 2013.
Dr. Steve began his veterinary house call practice in September 2006 with a focus on animal acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, animal nutrition and canine rehabilitation. He treats patients in Manhattan and the Hamptons.