Veterinary Surgical Center of Long Island

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Grab a coffee for this review…💁🏻‍♀️After my fur baby Bugsy was diagnosed with BOAS syndrome and a month of pure hell running to emergency rooms with him in distress, I was looking so hard for a great surgeon a specialist and God sent me Dr. Puccio. Her bio speaks for itself super impressive but I still needed to meet with her. On the day of the consultation, I overheard a client who was checking out at the reception desk going on and on about how she follows Dr. Puccio wherever she goes, and now this is her own practice and she was happy and she’s brought multiple animals to Dr Puccio and she is the best. When I found Dr Puccio I told my primary veterinarian her name and that I made an appointment, when she heard she told me she was going to recommend her to me and that Dr Puccio is a highly regarded surgeon on Long Island and one of the best at what she does. All this information was More affirmation for me that I was in the right place and in excellent hands. Alberto a tech Who works with Dr. Puccio took us in an exam room. Alberto is one of the most kind, friendly, gentle, compassionate people I am so happy to now know. Dr. Puccio comes into the room and there’s this overwhelming calmness about her that just screams confidence! As she’s explaining the procedure step-by-step to me and my fiancé, there’s no rushing. She’s listening to everything we have to say, our concerns and anxiousness. We were put at ease, there wasn’t one question she couldn’t answer. Dr. Puccio looks you directly in your eyes when speaking, I like that a lot. I got so many good vibes from her.. she examined Bugsy as we spoke and was gentle my Bugsy was calm with her. I made the appointment for the surgery the following week, asap. When the doctor exited the room, I was very emotional about Bugsy we had gone through so much the last month. I started to tear up and cry. Alberto sat beside me and comforted me. I cannot tell you how much I appreciated that. He let me know that he was going to be there for us. Anytime I had a question day/night I was able to communicate with him. he was like a surgical coordinator, a therapist, a lifeline and a best friend all in one during such a hard time for me. I cannot thank him enough, he is such a good soul. Bugsy got his surgery and I was informed several times throughout the day On what was happening next by the staff and Dr. Puccio. The overnight team took pictures and sent them to me, to bring me some Comfort. Dr. Puccio also reached out to my primary care veterinarian to update her on the outcome of the surgery, which I thought was incredible. The surgical area and entire facility is immaculate, and from what I understand, it was built from the ground up and is a year old. It is Absolutely stunning with state of the art equipment. I cannot recommend Vscli enough if you have a dog that needs surgery, this is the place to be. This particular surgery was risky, Scary And I needed more than just a surgeon. I needed someone who was highly skilled, very experienced, had bedside manners, who communicated with me had patience and compassion. Dr. Puccio possesses all of those amazing qualities. She called me back every time I called about his medications, eating habits, even the littlest questions I had, that a tech or receptionist can answer, She called back and made sure that she spoke with me and that I understood everything. We never felt alone in Bugsy’s recovery it showed me her good heart and nature. I just left my follow up appointment after over two weeks of recovery and my Bugsy is breathing like a baby. I feel That he’s doing exceptionally well because of the skill, the expertise, experience, the compassion, the heart And the best of care from Dr. Puccio and her amazing team. I am so grateful to them For adding years to my Bugsy’s life. You leave feeling like they are family and you’ve known them for ages. Dr. Puccio is a gem! 💎I cannot thank everyone here enough!!! Dr. Puccio, Alberto, Tracy, Tricia, Margaret, Emily, Amy, Jessica and Dave. God bless you always! 🙏🏼🐾❤️

Apr 25, 2025

Lauren Haley

A wonderful addition to the Huntington area and the LI veterinary community as a whole! My dog was limping and my GP vet suspected she needed knee surgery, so I brought her to this new hospital for a consult with one of their surgeons. Dr. Short and her tech, Lauren, were so kind and helpful, taking the time to learn my dog’s health history and explain the procedure to me in detail. The level of care we received from the first appointment to discharge post surgery, was amazing. The entire staff is so friendly and helpful - from the front desk staff to the techs to the doctors. Unlike other hospitals that are dated and dirty, this facility is brand new and really beautiful. I truly felt like my girl was in the best hands. I can’t thank them enough for taking such good care of her. If your dog ever needs surgery, don’t hesitate to bring them here! Here is a pic of her recovering with her favorite toys.

Jan 17, 2025

Garri Pasklinsky

We brought our one-year-old Boerboel, Lexie, to VSCLI when she became seriously ill with sepsis. It was a tough and emotional time for us, but from the moment we arrived, the team there made a big difference. The surgeons took her in right away for emergency surgery, and she spent the next 10 days in the ICU. Throughout her stay, we were truly impressed by the level of care she received. The nurses, techs, and doctors were not only professional and attentive, but also incredibly kind. They treated Lexie like their own and kept us informed every step of the way, which really helped ease our worries. It wasn’t clear in the beginning whether she would pull through, but thanks to their dedication and constant care, Lexie made it. We’re so grateful to the entire team at VSCLI for helping our girl recover and for the compassion they showed our family during such a stressful time.

Jun 10, 2025

Serena Oditt

Dr Puccio was absolutely fantastic with my cat Noche…he needed emergency abdominal surgery, and Dr Puccio was able to accommodate him on a Friday afternoon on such short notice..the facility is clean and modern and the staff was always willing to assist and always accessible when Noche was hospitalized for two nights..Dr Puccio saved his life and I am forever grateful! Wouldn’t go anywhere else for veterinary surgery services

Jun 28, 2025

Rick Sobotka

Such a wonderful, loving and talented team. We’re so glad we found you. Thank you for fixing Vito’s leg and bringing his youth back once again. He’s stronger than ever! We highly recommend Dr Puccio and the VSCLI.

Apr 23, 2025