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I cannot express enough gratitude for Dr Michael Selmer and his extensive knowledge, empathy and skill in performing a miracle on my 7 year old dog with intervertebral disc disease. My dog was walking very slowly, looked to be in pain, couldn't handle stairs anymore and had to be pushed in a dog carriage for most of the walks. Dr Selmer's magic of chiropractic adjustment, acupuncture and cold laser delivered amazing results. My baby was already noticeably better by the third session and back to normal after the sixth. Has not regressed yet. I started to take my other dog (litter mates) for preventative treatment as well.

Mickey- most beautiful Girl!
Faith S.

Excellent! Our experience has been beyond satisfactory. From the moment we walked in (in panic , fear n concern) we were greeted with kindness from a staff that was eager to ease our worry n give us the comfort we so desperately needed. (especially Tiffany). Our Mickey was rushed to this hospital 2x within a few days n they were not only tentative but immediately remembered us n Mickey. They were also familiar with her case. (They adore her n show her lots of love). After a short wait we encountered a super knowledgeable doctor who took her time w us, was extremely thorough with her notes to document n pass on to the rest of her team n the surgical team. Next we had the pleasure of speaking w Angelina who had so much compassion for not only Mickey but our family as well (the billing/estimate part is always a knot in ur stomach lol ) and she certainly made that comfortable n light n even some laughs. mickey wound up needing to stay for 2weeks n not a day passes w at least 1 call w an update of her progress medically n personally. We have no doubt she is in the right hands! Dr. Marino is a well known n highly recommended surgeon who has taken the time to give us hope n encouragement. I can't say enough about this facility n its staff. All day I would say bring ur loved one here! Thank u Long Island Vet Hospital!!!! The Cardino Family

Had to bring Ruby to a different vet to get help
amelia m.

Very bad in medical care for your pet. Try to say my dog had cancer in her leg that it need to be cut off before doing any testing I told Dr. Rose before she makes any decisions. Please do some testing and she agreed came back in the room told me she loves the challenge. She told me she had good and bad news. Good news she has an infection in her high heel, which I knew that already she had a small boil on the back of her leg. She said oh the bad news I gotta give her medication. She gave her gabapentin 600 mg CARPROFEN chewables 100 mg and CLAVAMOX 375 mg which made my dog very sick 3x a day . I called over to the hospital told him what happened. They told me to take her off of the gabapentin While Ruby chewed a hole in her high heel all the way down to the bone the doctor never gave me an E collar. I took her back there. They told me it was not their fault and if I was going to leave her here it's gonna cost me $4000 and up just for an overnight stay I told them they made this problem. They have to fix it. Ruby should've had and E collar on which they never gave her one to go home in!! they refused to help her and acknowledge that they were at fault!! No only that within a few days. The other medication made Ruby very sick with kidney issues from the medication. I had to put my dog down. This hospital is very disgusting. I would not allow or tell a friend to bring their pets there. They're very hungry for money and very disrespectful especially the managers and vets there especially when it comes to accountability no pet owner should have to go through this!! Ruby was a healthy dog. She was seven years old running around like she was only a year old and in very good health. All because this place did not want to take a accountability for the issues I end up losing my dog. They should've treated her here.

Lexi

Lexi surgery with Dr Marino was so successful love him I highly recommend him to anyone who needs the best surgeon around and wants top care for their fur kids

Stewart my dog with Cerebella Hypoplasia and epilepsy taking a nap
Thomas F.

It's better than Mount Saini for humans. The quality of the facility and staff was that of a great hospital. My dog needed an MRI and Spinal tap. They did the best they could to make the bill as least painful as possible. It's not cheap but you'll also get what you pay for. They found the right medication combination to keep my dogs epilepsy down considerably. You won't go wrong.

Dog

On Sunday evening my dog collapsed and was having difficulty breathing. We called ahead and after waiting on hold for almost 10 minutes with the emergency line, they told us to park in front of the building and someone will be there waiting for us. We pull up. No one waiting and no one at the front desk. We eventually get them to send someone out who doesn't even try to help get the dog out of the car. Instead he goes back inside and rolls out with a small, rickety metal cadaver table (smaller than my dog) and tells us to put him on. Only after arguing what a terrible idea that is does he offer to lift the dog and carry him inside. We wait and are summoned to a room to talk to the vet. The vet tells us our dog is stable and ready to go home and that he just had a fainting spell. That even if we wanted to do anything, we would have to wait 4 business days for a simple heart ultrasound because despite being regarded as one of the top veterinary clinics, they didn't have any internist scheduled to work until then. We argue that he is wrong, that he is clearly lethargic and not doing well, but the vet doesn't listen. Settling only to give my dog fluids since we are unhappy with his answers. The bills, despite telling us there isn't much to do, included fluid, a vet consult, and vitals is... a whopping $873. Long story short, despite our concerns being ignored, we bring our wonderful dog home only for him to die the next day on Christmas after experiencing the same symptoms we brought him to the emergency vet for just over 24 hours later. So in addition to losing our beloved pet, we feel ignored and scammed by this highway robbery of an institution.

Ignatius R.

I was dealing with a 6 month mini bernedoodle puppy who wouldn't walk or jump and hopped around like a bunny. What I thought was an adorable quirk turned out to be the start of a horror story--he did it because he was in horrible pain. Something was very wrong. My primary vet said it was the worst case of orthopedic issues she's seen in her career and that his musculoskeletal health resembled that of a 14-year-old dog. I went to three different orthopedic specialist in CT and each doctor spent several hours examining him and his x-rays. They were all left baffled on how to proceed. It was my worst fear. I was going to have to seriously consider putting him down. I drove two and a half hours as a last resort to see Dr. Marino after my vet referred me to him. He diagnosed him almost immediately with hip dysplasia and severe lateral luxating patellas. He needed hip and knee replacements in both hind legs immediately. 7 months and two surgeries later, I'm happy to report that he is almost fully recovered and back to being the puppy he missed out on being for over half of his life. It's been rough, I'm not going to lie--but if I could go back, I wouldn't have done anything differently. As responsible pet owners I think we need to have realistic expectations when dealing with a medical crisis. Dr. Marino is not God, nor can he perform miracles--but if you're facing a critical situation, Dr. Marino is the best chance your pet has at survival. I'm writing this review as a thank you to Dr. Marino and his team. He is the only reason that not only is my dog alive today--he living an active, happy and most importantly pain-free life.

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Ask the Community - Long Island Veterinary Specialists

Do they have a eye doctor?

Yes, they do. LIVS has a man. Another place that has eye doctors is VMCLI. They have two female doctors. I only mention sexes b/c some animals don't like men.

Who do you contact to file a complaint about service/professionalism other than the NYS? There is a situation I would like to address.

Seems like you can't! I called 3x to file a complaint after a disgusting experience and was transferred to the operations manager, Lexi, each time who oversees the entire institution, even left two voicemails and got no calls back.

Does anyone know what happened to Dr Meghan Umstead the Dermatologist on staff? Is she practicing somewhere else?

She moved, ask for Dr. Christian Blauvelt.

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Review Highlights - Long Island Veterinary Specialists

Infernuso treated this little mutt with the same level of care one would expect for the Westminster dogs.

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Manetto Hill Animal Hospital - Dr Weiss with one of their amazing techs Mikayla

Manetto Hill Animal Hospital

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Excellent place to take your pets for a check up and/or medical attention.,…read moreWe recently started taking our cat Angus there after receiving a recommendation, and we couldn't be happier with the care and treatment of our beloved family member. Everyone at Manetto hill has been kind and caring to both Angus and us, Addressing all his needs and our concerns and worries. Dr. Anna Krage and also her vet tech destiny especiall, are nothing short of wonderful., We feel that Angus is in very good care, and they treat him and us with love and respect. It is a great relief to know that Dr. Krage and destiny are there when we need them. We couldn't be happier with the way they have treated all of us, if you love your animals, the way we love ours, this is a great place to bring them. Thanks for all your help, Michael, Carole, & Angus Gravenese.

We have been going to Manetto Hill Animal Hospital for almost 2 years. Unfortunately my pup has a…read moreweak stomach which allows for a few visits a year. Every time a tummy upset happens they are always able to get us in for an appointment immediately. The vets, vets techs, and receptionists always answer my million questions with knowledge and a smile. They are so well informed and even gave me advice on pet insurance as it was confusing me! The last tummy upset was a bad one and quite scary. A few days after our appointment Dr. Shannon personally called to see how she was doing. I was happy to say she was almost fully recovered. I was blown away by the actually care and concern. I highly recommend Manetto Hill for any and all of your veterinary needs!!

Bond Vet - Woodbury

Bond Vet - Woodbury

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I honestly can't say enough good things about Bond Vet, especially Dr. DiGiovanni. I have a small…read moreMaltese and I can be a little overprotective, so I ask a lot of questions. She never makes me feel rushed and always takes the time to answer everything. Her advice feels thoughtful and comes not only from her training but also from how she cares for her own dogs. You can tell she really cares and it's not just a job to her. She'll even go out of her way to suggest products or show me things that might help, which I really appreciate. What I value most is the trust I feel with her. I've had experiences with other vets where it seemed more about money, and that's never the case here. With Dr. DiGiovanni, it's clear it's about what's best for your pet. The rest of the team is just as great. From the front desk to the techs, everyone is so friendly and you can tell they really love animals. They even give you a little care package on your first visit, and there are free treats and coffee in the lobby which is such a nice touch. The place is aesthetically beautiful too. One thing to note, it is quite expensive - but you get what you pay for! Overall, I couldn't ask for a better place to take my pup.

My dog got his bloodwork, urinalysis and teeth cleaning here. They had to put him under and pull…read moreout 7 teeth. The staff were so nice and knowledgeable. They gave us a cute Bond Vet tote bag to take home with some goodies for my doggy in there. I would come back here they also follow up to see everything's okay.

West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center - West Hills Animal Hospital

West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center

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The staff at West Hills Animal Hospital is outstanding: uniformly compassionate, generous,,…read moreefficient, and thorough. In almost 55 years patronizing multiple veterinarians, none has come close to demonstrating the commitment to my dogs' well-being that West Hills continues to display. For example, Cassandra, who works in the front office, suggested an effective means to expedite the delivery of a second course of antibiotics because I was concerned that I might complete administering the first course prior to receiving them. The veterinarian prescribed these antibiotics during a follow-up phone call; this medication would normally have been shipped over the course of several days. Andy, an office manager volunteered to make the arrangements to have the expidited delivery. Faith, a veterinary assistant, was essential to my timely receipt of the medication. Leydes, in the front office, volunteered to complete and email a detailed written estimate for future procedures when I requested an oral summary.; moreover, she composed and emailed the estimate while I was on the phone with her. Furthermore, Leydes was kind and conscientious enough to immediately forward a second estimate when she was not satisfied with the accuracy of the first. Dr. Multani, the veterinarian who has diagnosed and performed multiple procedures on my dog, has followed up examinations immediately with extremely detailed results which she has patiently explained. She has also offered to contact other, unaffiliated practices to gather relevant information for diagnoses, and patiently answered a number of detailed questions during a follow-up consultation. In general, the staff at West Hills continues to demonstrate utmost commitment to the welfare of my dog and has exceeded my every expectation throughout each phase of my interactions with staff. Both my dog and I could not be in more capable and attentive hands.

A true emergency vet that knows how to triage their patients. My pets have never waited more than…read more45 minutes to be seen in an emergency situation. I've done to other vet ER's and my pets could be bleeding out. They don't triage appropriately.

Long Island Veterinary Specialists - vet - Updated May 2026

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