Veterinarians
Hedda burnett, dvm
Dr. Hedda Burnett is originally from New Hampshire and moved to NYC after graduating from Bates College in Maine. She attended veterinary school at Iowa State University where she graduated Cum Laude. Dr. Burnett then went on to complete a one year rotating internship at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in New Jersey. She then settled in Brooklyn and practiced at Hope Animal Hospital for 5 years under the mentorship of esteemed vet, Dr. Kristine Young. In 2018, Dr. Burnett decided to forge her own path and start a practice with Dr. Erin Dockery in Brooklyn Heights.
Dr. Burnett has a special interest in soft tissue surgery, ultrasound and internal medicine. But the best part of her job is connecting with clients, earning their trust and making the right decisions for every family and their pets.
Outside of work Dr. Burnett is an avid runner, enjoys everything outdoors, cooking and traveling with her rad husband. She has two children who enjoy chasing their two ridiculous cats – Chicken and Mini Monster.
erin dockery, dvm
Growing up in Brooklyn Heights, Dr. Erin Dockery loved reading the stories of country vet, James Herriott. After attending Packer and graduating from Trinity High School, Erin went to Harvard University for a degree in English and American Literature. Whilst there, Dr. Dockery decided to pursue her life long dream of becoming a veterinarian and travelled to the UK to attend University of Liverpool Veterinary School, where she graduated with distinction and became a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. While in the north of England, like in the stories of James Herriott, she experienced the life of a country vet, but ultimately decided to move back to her “hometown” of Brooklyn Heights to work with small animals, mentored by the legendary Dr. Maddox.
Brooklyn Heights is known for its small town feel in the heart of the big city and Dr. Dockery has found her niche here. As a resident of the community, Erin loves walking down Montague Street and seeing many familiar faces, both animal and human! Her children attend the local schools and her husband is a neighborhood pediatric dentist so Dr. Dockery is here to stay!
With the closing of Cobble Hill Animal Clinic in 2015, Dr. Erin Dockery knew she wanted to stay in the neighborhood to serve her wonderful patients and clients. She then joined forces with Atlantic Animal Care for 2 years then ultimately with Dr. Burnett to start their own practice. Dr. Dockery looks forward to welcoming many old and new faces in her new veterinary home.
In her spare time, Dr. Dockery enjoys playing squash, tennis and, of course, reading James Herriot’s stories to both her children and the family cat, Rory!
karen urgo, dvm
Dr. Karen Urgo is a lifelong Brooklynite. She grew up in Ditmas Park and now lives in Brooklyn Heights with her husband, son, dog and cat. She graduated from Mississippi State University where she earned her undergraduate degree and doctorate of veterinarian medicine.
She returned to New York and worked for 10 years at an animal hospital on Long Island. She is very happy to be working in Brooklyn now taking care of pets in her two favorite neighborhoods. Dr. Urgo is especially proficient in surgery and dentistry and loves the challenge of solving complex cases. She strives to bring compassion, patience and competence to every client.
In her spare time, Dr. Urgo enjoys walking on the promenade, hanging out in Brooklyn Bridge Park, and sampling the many diverse restaurants in the area. She loves to travel but is always happy to come home to the best place to live.
Fayme Cai, DVM
Dr. Fayme Cai was born and raised in Brooklyn. As a child, she enjoyed digging in the mud for earthworms at her local park and petting every animal possible, so she decided to become a veterinarian. After graduating from Stuyvesant High School, she received her Bachelor's from Columbia University. Dr.Cai then moved upstate to Ithaca for her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University. During her time there, she worked in the small animal ICU, helped organize Cornell's first veterinary behavior symposium, and volunteered to raise seeing-eye dogs. After graduation, she worked at a small animal veterinary practice in Manhattan before coming back to Brooklyn, her hometown.
Dr. Cai values building relationships with both pets and their families, excellent client education, and access to compassionate veterinary care for the diverse NYC community. Although she enjoys all aspects of her job, she has special interests in veterinary behavior, ophthalmology, and internal medicine.
When she's not working, Dr. Cai enjoys singing, dancing, reading, tending her plants, playing video games, and sleeping. She shares a home with her rambunctious cat Crystal (adopted from NYC Animal Care Centers) and retired guide dog Brady, a Labrador Retriever.