About Us
At Long Island Veterinary Specialists, we are dedicated to providing exceptional, compassionate pet care to the Plainview, NY community. Our mission is to deliver 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.
Our HistoryLong Island Veterinary Specialists was founded in the early 1990s by Dr. Meyer “Mike” Kaplan, a well-known and beloved veterinary surgeon. Dr. Kaplan recognized the need for a veterinary specialty center on Long Island and brought together a team of talented specialists, including Dr. John Sapienza, Dr. Rada Panich, and Dr. Dominic J. Marino. Despite Dr. Kaplan's untimely passing, his vision and legacy continue to guide us in our commitment to providing top-notch care.
Our ServicesWe offer a wide range of advanced veterinary services, including emergency and trauma care, specialty services in cardiology, dermatology, integrative medicine, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, rehabilitation, and surgery. Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with sophisticated diagnostic technologies, such as 3.0 Tesla MRI, Cavitron Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator (CUSA), and 64-slice CT, allowing us to provide timely and accurate diagnoses. Our board-certified specialists are dedicated to diagnosing and treating complex conditions, including anemia, bleeding disorders, cancer, gastrointestinal disorders, heart disease, immune disorders, infectious diseases, kidney disease, liver disease, and more.