Long Island Veterinary Specialists

Plainview, NY

At a glance

Facility type
Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
Yes
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Emergency Surgery Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Rehab End Of Life

AVMA Specialties

Cardiology Dermatology Emergency & Critical Care Internal Medicine Neurology Oncology Ophthalmology Radiology Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

A 24-HOUR EMERGENCY AND SPECIALTY ANIMAL HOSPITAL SINCE 1998. With our team of nationally recognized specialists and our state-of-the-art facility, pet owners and referring veterinarians know they can count on us for veterinary specialty and emergency care in Plainview, Hicksville, Bethpage, and the surrounding areas

Mission — At LIVS, our mission is to provide the highest level of professional and compassionate veterinary care for patients and their owners while fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence at our hospital

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency

Team at a glance

12
Veterinarians (DVM)

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

Technology & equipment

Color-flow Doppler ultrasonographyHelical computed tomography (CT)Digital radiographyFluoroscopyElectrocardiography (ECG)Holter recordingBlood pressure measurementContrast imaging studies

Services in detail

CardiologyDermatologyDiagnostic ImagingEmergency & Critical CareIntegrative MedicineInternal MedicineInterventional RadiologyOphthalmologyRehabilitation & Pain ManagementSurgeryAvians & Exotics

Appointments & hours

Mon Open 24 hrs, Tue Open 24 hrs, Wed Open 24 hrs, Thu Open 24 hrs, Fri Open 24 hrs, Sat Open 24 hrs, Sun Open 24 hrs

Connect

Frequently asked

Does Long Island Veterinary Specialists offer emergency or urgent care?+

Long Island Veterinary Specialists provides 24/7 emergency care.

Does Long Island Veterinary Specialists treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Long Island Veterinary Specialists offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Long Island Veterinary Specialists offer?+

Long Island Veterinary Specialists offers Emergency, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Hospitalization, Rehab, End Of Life.

When was Long Island Veterinary Specialists established?+

Long Island Veterinary Specialists has served the Plainview, NY community since 1998.

What reviewers say

80% Positive sentiment
based on 1,706 reviews

The hospital is a large, modern, and clean facility offering comprehensive emergency and specialty veterinary services, including advanced surgery, ophthalmology, exotics care, and integrative medicine. The veterinary and support staff are widely regarded as exceptionally knowledgeable, compassionate, and thorough in explaining complex medical conditions and treatment options. While emergency and specialized care commands a high price point and wait times can occasionally be lengthy during peak periods, the team consistently provides dedicated support and successful medical outcomes for critically ill pets.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

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