Long Island Veterinary Specialists (LIVS)

About Us
About Our Hospital
When your pet needs emergency or trauma services, or advanced treatment from a board-certified specialist, you can count on Long Island Veterinary Specialists (LIVS) 24/7, every day of the year. While we serve Long Island’s primary care veterinarians and pet owners, we often receive patient referrals from farther away—a testament to the reputation we’ve earned for superb care.

The LIVS Mission
At LIVS, our mission is to provide 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.
To accomplish this, we call forth the following core values that dictate how we endeavor to achieve our mission and serve our patients and clients everyday.
Innovation
Compassion
Unity
Loyalty
Integrity
Excellence
Take a Tour
We emphasize patient care and comfort so highly that we invite you to see firsthand the extraordinary measures we take to reduce anxiety and speed recovery. Our veterinary specialty center, a newly renovated 30,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art 24-hour referral and emergency hospital in Plainview, NY, is equipped to handle a wide range of needs.
Our facility is staffed by over 180 dedicated professionals across various disciplines, including Cardiology, Dermatology, Integrative Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Rehabilitation, and Surgery. We offer a fully equipped ICU, staffed around the clock, and serve a well-established clientele.

AAHA
Nearly 60% of pet owners think their veterinary hospital is accredited when it is not. AAHA-accredited hospitals are the only animal hospitals to regularly pass onsite evaluations based on more than 900 standards of veterinary care, from pain management to medical record-keeping, and have committed to a path of continuous improvement.
AAHA Accreditation Standards
To achieve AAHA accreditation, a veterinary hospital must meet or exceed hundreds of standards covering all aspects of veterinary care and business. These standards are continually updated to keep pace with advancements in veterinary medicine, ensuring that accredited hospitals remain at the forefront of the profession.
Benefits of LIVS Being AAHA Accredited
AAHA accreditation signifies a commitment to exceptional pet care. As an AAHA-accredited practice, we adhere to the highest standards in veterinary medicine, emphasizing both the health and happiness of your pet. Our accreditation is a testament to our dedication, demonstrated through rigorous evaluations and ongoing adherence to AAHA’s criteria.
With only 15% of veterinary practices in the U.S. and Canada holding AAHA accreditation, it highlights our ability to meet these demanding standards. At LIVS, AAHA standards guide our practice, defining our commitment to quality and shaping our brand’s reputation. We strive to exceed these standards, ensuring your pet receives top-notch care and giving you confidence in the exceptional service we provide.