Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care
Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care is a general practice practice in Huntington, NY, staffed by 3 DACVS-credentialed surgeons. Procedures include long-term management of heart disease, Artificial insemination, High-risk pregnancy care, and Echocardiography.
About
Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care is a specialty referral hospital in Huntington, NY, offering advanced veterinary care across eight disciplines. The clinic features board-certified specialists in cardiology, internal medicine, surgery, reproductive medicine, rehabilitation, and behavioral medicine. It is equipped with advanced imaging capabilities, including an HD volumetric CT system, and was recognized with a Veterinary Economics Magazine’s Hospital Design Award in 2018.
The center collaborates closely with referring veterinarians, providing advanced expertise for complex cases while ensuring the primary vet remains the pet's main caregiver. Patients are referred for conditions such as heart disease, complex internal medicine issues, and orthopedic surgeries. The facility serves pet owners and veterinarians across Long Island, from Huntington to Bayville, and offers connected emergency care through West Hills Animal Hospital on the same campus, with shared medical records for continuity of care.
Surgical team
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Keith Blass
DVM, MS, DACVIM
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Jacqueline Gest-Poulos
DVM, DACVIM
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Ariel Kravitz
DVM, DACVS – SA, CVA
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Carol Margolis
DVM, DACT
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Megan Petroff
DVM
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Victoria L. Kearns
LVT, CCRP, NCM, OACM
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Caroline Hohlman
DVM, MS, DACVIM
A Long Island native, Dr. Caroline Hohlman earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University in 2018.
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Meredith Kapler
DVM, DACVS
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Ambrielle Machuca
DVM
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Carissa Norquest
DVM, DACVIM
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Riley Palmese
LVT, CCAT
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Rebecca Csomos
VMD, PhD, DACVS-SA
Procedures
- long-term management of heart disease
- Artificial insemination
- High-risk pregnancy care
- Echocardiography
- TPLO
- Neonatal support
- Therapeutic exercise
- ECG
- Orthopedic surgery
- Fracture repair
- Cytology
- Urinalysis
- Specialty panels
- Biopsy
- Diagnosis and management of complex internal disease
- Complete bloodwork
- Arthritis and mobility support
- Pregnancy monitoring
- Clinical evaluation and treatment of anxiety
- Minimally invasive procedures
- Post-surgical recovery
- Endoscopy
- Holter monitoring
- Pain management
- Advanced breeding management
- High-definition 3D imaging
Equipment
- Digital radiography
- Advanced ultrasound
- CT
- In-house laboratory
- Advanced HD Volumetric CT imaging system
Photos
Photos via Google · Alexandra Kelly, Jillian, Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care
Frequently asked questions
- What veterinary specialties are available at Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care?
- Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care offers board-certified specialists across seven disciplines. These include cardiology, reproductive medicine, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging, surgery, rehabilitation, and behavioral medicine. Specialists hold board certifications from organizations such as ACVIM, ACVS, DACT, and ACVB.
- What advanced diagnostic imaging equipment does Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care utilize?
- The center utilizes an advanced HD Volumetric CT imaging system, described as one of the most advanced veterinary CT systems available. This system produces high-definition 3D volumetric images rapidly, with lower radiation exposure and faster acquisition compared to conventional CT. Additional capabilities include digital radiography, advanced ultrasound, echocardiography, and electrocardiography (ECG).
- How does Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care collaborate with a pet's primary veterinarian?
- Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care works alongside the pet's family veterinarian, not as a replacement. They communicate closely, share records, and provide detailed reports after every visit, ensuring the primary vet remains the pet’s main caregiver. This approach provides advanced expertise when a case demands it, while maintaining continuity of care.
- Is emergency care available for patients of Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care?
- If a specialist case becomes urgent after hours, Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care has connected emergency care next door at West Hills Animal Hospital. Both facilities are on the same campus and share medical records, ensuring the emergency team has access to the pet's history for immediate, expert care.
- What types of conditions do specialists at Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care treat?
- Specialists at Gold Coast treat a range of complex conditions. Examples include heart conditions requiring echocardiography and long-term management, internal medicine cases unresponsive to standard treatment, and orthopedic surgeries demanding a board-certified surgeon. They also address behavioral issues like anxiety and aggression, and provide advanced breeding management.