Veterinary Surgical Center of Long Island
Veterinary Surgical Center of Long Island is a general practice practice in Huntington, NY. Procedures include Emergency Care, Soft Tissue Surgery, Surgical Oncology, and TPLO surgery.
About
Veterinary Surgical Center of Long Island (VSCLI) is an emergency veterinary and specialty referral hospital in Huntington, NY, founded in 2024. It offers advanced surgical interventions including orthopedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, and surgical oncology. The 10,000 square foot hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic tools such as a 128 slice CT scanner, MRI unit, digital radiology suites, ultrasound, and an in-house laboratory.
VSCLI provides 24-hour emergency care 365 days a year, available to all clients with or without a referral. The center partners with referring veterinarians in the community and aims to be a premier small animal veterinary surgical referral and emergency hospital on the east coast.
Surgical team
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Dr. Margaret Puccio
She is one of the owners of the hospital and is a well-known veterinary surgeon.
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Theresa Puccio
She is a co-founder of Veterinary Surgical Center of Long Island.
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Dr. Jennifer Short
She is a surgeon who provided a diagnosis when other vets couldn't and is known for her compassionate care.
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Albert
He is a veterinary tech who is described as nice and truly loves animals and his job.
Procedures
- Emergency Care
- Soft Tissue Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- TPLO surgery
- Laser therapy
- Orthopedic Surgery
Equipment
- MRI unit
- in-house laboratory
- 128 slice CT Scanner
- Digital Radiology suites
- Ultrasound
- Monitoring equipment
- Cold laser therapy
Photos
Photos via Google · Veterinary Surgical Center of Long Island, Victoria S, Ryan Austin
Frequently asked questions
- What types of surgical services does Veterinary Surgical Center of Long Island provide?
- Veterinary Surgical Center of Long Island offers a range of specialized surgical services. These include orthopedic surgery to treat musculoskeletal system disorders and repair common injuries, soft tissue surgery involving organs, tissues, and skin, and surgical oncology for biopsies and surgical removal of malignant tumors and growths.
- What advanced diagnostic equipment is available at VSCLI?
- VSCLI's 10,000 square foot hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment. This includes a 128 slice CT Scanner, an MRI unit, two digital Radiology suites, and ultrasound. The facility also has cold laser therapy, a complete in-house laboratory for pet lab testing and bloodwork, and monitoring equipment.
- Does VSCLI offer emergency care, and is a referral required?
- Yes, VSCLI provides 24-hour emergency care every day of the year. This service is available to all clients, whether they have a veterinary referral from their primary veterinarian or not.
- Who founded the Veterinary Surgical Center of Long Island?
- The Veterinary Surgical Center of Long Island (VSCLI) was founded in 2024 by sisters Dr. Margaret Puccio and Theresa Puccio. Both are native to Huntington, New York, and established the hospital with the goal of becoming a premier small animal veterinary surgical referral and emergency hospital.
- What specific orthopedic procedures are mentioned as being performed at VSCLI?
- VSCLI's experienced surgeons perform a wide array of orthopedic surgeries to treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system and repair common injuries. One specific procedure mentioned in a client testimonial is TPLO surgery, which was performed on a dog with an injury.