Veterinary Surgical Center of Long Island
Veterinary Surgical Center of Long Island is a general practice practice in New York City, NY.
About
Veterinary Surgical Center of Long Island (VSCLI) is an emergency veterinary and specialty referral hospital established in 2024 by Dr. Margaret Puccio and Theresa Puccio. The 10,000 square foot facility is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, including a 128 slice CT scanner, MRI unit, and digital radiology suites. VSCLI offers orthopedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, and surgical oncology for small domestic pets.
VSCLI operates as a full-service emergency and specialty referral hospital, partnering with referring veterinarians in the community. It provides 24-hour emergency care every day of the year, accepting patients with or without a veterinary referral. The clinic aims to be a premier small animal veterinary surgical and emergency hospital on the east coast.
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of surgical services does Veterinary Surgical Center of Long Island offer?
- Veterinary Surgical Center of Long Island (VSCLI) provides a range of surgical services, including orthopedic surgery to treat musculoskeletal disorders and repair common injuries in small domestic pets. They also offer soft tissue surgery, which involves organs, tissues, and skin, and surgical oncology for biopsies and the removal of malignant tumors and growths.
- What advanced diagnostic equipment is available at VSCLI?
- VSCLI's 10,000 square foot hospital, built in 2024, is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic tools. These include a 128 slice CT Scanner, an MRI unit, and two digital Radiology suites. The facility also offers ultrasound, cold laser therapy, and a complete in-house laboratory for pet testing and bloodwork, alongside monitoring equipment for patients.
- Does VSCLI provide emergency veterinary care?
- Yes, VSCLI offers emergency care. They provide 24-hour emergency services 365 days a year to all clients. Pet owners can bring their animals for emergency care with or without a referral from their primary veterinarian. This service is part of their role as an Emergency Veterinary & Specialty Referral Hospital.
- 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. Their vision for VSCLI is to establish it as a premier small animal veterinary surgical referral and emergency hospital on the east coast.
- What is VSCLI's approach to collaborating with primary care veterinarians?
- VSCLI operates as a specialty referral hospital and partners with referring veterinarians in the community to assist pet families. Their mission emphasizes providing the highest quality medical and surgical care in a collaborative team environment. They also state that they tailor diagnostic and surgical plans based on consultation with the pet owner and the primary care veterinarian.