Bay Shore Animal Hospital

Bay Shore, NY

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

We specialize in extraordinary veterinary care including medical, surgical and boarding amenities. We understand that pets are like family and ensure your pets are in good hands with our experienced, friendly staff

Bay Shore Animal Hospital began its life as a local town animal shelter around the 1920's. The facility was then purchased by a veterinarian, Dr. Fake, around 1935 who opened the first animal hospital in Bayshore at that time. After passing hands to Dr. Sherman, the practice continued to flourish. Around 1968, Dr. Shapiro, who graduated first in his veterinary class at Cornell, brought the medicine and surgery to another level. The current, owner, Dr. Steven Dratch, began working with Dr. Shapiro in 1982 until he took over complete ownership in 1995. Under his guidance, the practice has grown even more building a strong reputation for quality and compassion. His associates, Dr. Terrel, and his newest member, his son, Dr. Joshua Dratch, all contribute to the hospital's success in various ways. With the combined efforts of this team, their expectations are to continue to elevate the level of medicine and surgery through new technologies and constant continuing education

Mission — It is the philosophy of Bay Shore Animal Hospital to give back to the community and therefore, enjoys working with many of the animal leagues on Long Island. The staff understands that although many people love their pets, they may not share the same economic conditions. Keeping that in mind, the doctors at Bay Shore Animal Hospital do everything they can to avoid compromising the quality of care in those situations. The priority has been, and will always continue to be, about the pet's quality of life and his or her importance to the family

Team at a glance

3
Veterinarians (DVM)

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Digital X-raysIn-house laboratory with immediate blood results capabilityUltrasoundOxygen cage (ICU) availabilityElectrocardiogramBlood pressure monitoringPulse oximetryTemperature monitoring

Services in detail

Medical ServicesDental ServicesSurgical ServicesBoarding & Bathing ServicesRadiologyIn House LaboratoryOxygen Chamber (cardiac or critical cases)UltrasoundsFecal testing and vaccinationsPreventative careFull PharmacySoft-tissue surgery
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Orthopedic surgeryState-of-the-art anesthesiaMonitoring of blood pressure, blood oxygen levels, and EKGNail trimEar cleaningAnal gland expressionTrim hair on face, feet, tail, etc.Calming, warm bath with hydrating shampoo

Memberships

Long Island Veterinary AssociationNew York State Veterinary Medical AssociationAmerican Heartworm Society

Appointments & hours

Monday-Thursday: 9:00am-6:00pm Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday: 9:00am-2:00pm Sunday: Closed

Frequently asked

What services does Bay Shore Animal Hospital offer?+

Bay Shore Animal Hospital offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

What reviewers say

80% Positive sentiment
based on 283 reviews

This family-owned veterinary hospital is widely regarded for providing compassionate, highly knowledgeable, and affordable medical care. The veterinary team is praised for taking ample time to explain diagnoses, offering personal follow-up calls, and demonstrating exceptional care during both routine treatments and delicate surgical procedures. While many families travel significant distances for the dedicated service and reasonable pricing, some visitors note facility upkeep concerns and occasional communication challenges with the front desk.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.