Long Island Veterinary Specialists (LIVS)
Meet the Team
Welcome!
At Long Island Veterinary Specialists, you can be confident your pet will receive veterinary care that is second to none.
Nationally recognized specialists
World-class diagnostic and surgical technologies
Industry pioneers in procedures and treatments
Caring and compassionate professionals
We Always Deliver
This care is delivered with genuine compassion, fueled by our unwavering commitment to treat you and your pet with thoughtfulness and respect. We give our best so your pet can feel better – and so can you. We proudly serve the pets of Plainview, New York City and surrounding areas. Call us today at (516) 501-1700!
Client Reviews & Testimonials
We value feedback from our clients. Here is just a small sample of the hundreds of happy and healthy pets that we have cared for.
alla yakubova
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Our dog Miracle was diagnosed with lymphoma. The staff was amazing and took time to answer all our questions and listen to our concerns as we went through many months of treatment. I knew our girl was in good hands; she was so loved by the staff. Miracle ultimately lost her battle with cancer but I’m glad she was surrounded by her friends at LIVS when we said goodbye and I...
alla yakubova
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Our dog Miracle was diagnosed with lymphoma. The staff was amazing and took time to answer all our questions and listen to our concerns as we went through many months of treatment. I knew our girl was in good hands; she was so loved by the staff. Miracle ultimately lost her battle with cancer but I’m glad she was surrounded by her friends at LIVS when we said goodbye and I...
Dawn
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Just brought my pup for his annual eye check up with Dr. Sapienza. Excellent service and first class specialty hospital. Dr Sapienza is excellent and really explains everything clearly. Thanks for taking care of Rodney's eye!
Thomas Stalzer
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Five stars for LIVS and the entire staff. Our cat Goldie needed VBO surgery, and the whole experience was great from consultation to surgery to a follow-up visit. Dr. Catherine Loughin was the surgeon, and she and her assistant Melissa explained everything thoroughly and answered all our questions at the pre-op consultation. After we had him home, he had some issues with...
Syma O'Connell
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
My husky needed an ultrasound to see if she swallowed anything. All the staff was very kind and very patient with keeping you updated with anything that's going on with your pet.Gave money back for test or procedures that wasn't necessary after bill was payed.
Deryk Blair
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
This place is very professional and friendly. I went there yesterday morning, 4/30/25, with what I thought was an emergency. My dog was delivering her first litter. I was told by my vet to expect 18-19 puppies. My dog wanted to go to sleep after she delivered 15. I was told that going to sleep while birthing would be dangerous. I called and was told that I could come in i...
Eil O
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Dr Tumulty was very thorough. Would definitely recommend.
Emily
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Dr Sapienza the ophthalmologist is my miracle saver I love him the best dr in the world to me takes so good care of my fur child Lexi & treats her as his ❤️❤️ I also see Dr Tumulty Gastro dr for my Lexi I can not tell you how blessed I have been to find this place Lexi has the best caring Doctors & staff there they are all caring & understanding when it comes to my lit...
Albert Cairo
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
Dr John Sapienza & Pam Were Amazing With 16 Year Old Bella Eye Issues !
John Teufel
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
We cannot say enough good things about LIVS. Our girl CC had a big tumor on her eyelid. Dr. Sapienza walked us through the surgery she needed and showed care and concern for CC every step of the way. Pam Lorenz, vet tech, was particularly incredible and kept in touch with us during CC's aftercare. The surgery went perfectly and now she has healed so well it looks like she...
DRaiders4
5 / 5 Stars
On Google
It was very good. Very friendly and took great care of my dog
It was very good. Very friendly and took great care of my dog