Veterinary Surgical Center of Long Island

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! 🙏🏼🐾❤️

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.

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.

Dr. Short & entire staff are compassionate, caring, informative & patient. She explained before during & after my husky’s ACL procedure. Communication with her team is easy & accessible. The facility is beautiful, new & state of the art. Grateful for the care Ovi received from all the staff over the past months of recovery.

I highly recommend the Veterinary Surgical Center of LI and Dr. Puccio! As a fellow veterinarian, I’ve trusted them with many of my own patients and recently brought my own dog in as well for surgery. Dr. Puccio and her team provided exceptional care, and I felt completely at ease knowing my pup was in such kind, compassionate, and skilled hands. Dr. Puccio is an outstanding surgeon who went above and beyond for my dog, Luna. While it was hard to leave her overnight, seeing the incredible care she received when I picked her up made it all worthwhile. I truly felt that every member of the staff treated her like their own and I am beyond grateful to them all.