My original vet nearly killed my dog. Then I went to Dr Marino to help save our dog, who am I kidding dog, he's one of our family members. Dr Marino saved him. I hope I don't have an emergency but if I do I will most certainly go there. Thank you Dr Marino and to your staff as well.

I have nothing but great things to say about this hospital. My dog was, as we thought on his way out. but Dr Marino and his staff brought him back. their kindness and compassion didnt go unnoticed. they gave us our baby back. Thank you.

I'm posting this all over the web - why? Because even though I wrote a letter to Dr. Marino and his staff at Long Island Veterinary Specialists thinking them for their loving care for Casey during her illness, and especially Dr Ireifej- who was with her at the end. It doesnt seem enough. There are no words that can describe the loss we feel, but I know that all along, they gave her the best possible care. I feel comforted knowing that she was in good hands and they didnt allow her to suffer. They gave her the love and attention she needed up to her last moments. Thank you again for all you have done to help our family and thank you for those last few precious months after the radiation. We didnt realize at the time just how cherished they would be.

My daughter's very special assistant service dog Dylan was brought to LIVS and despite their medical expertise, his prognosis was such that we had to let him pass on. The staff's genuine kindness to Dylan and ourselves gave us great comfort while we made this very sorrowful decision. We will always be grateful to them. They also extended a generous discount to us for his hospital stay. We can't thank them enough.

Dear Dr. Marino, I am doggy Mommy to Scarlett (the "miracle" Cavalier) and Pandora. Although we have never actually met personally, (tho' not for my lack of trying :-( ) I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you have done for my beautiful Cavalier girls :-) They are doing great and I am sending you a giant cyber hug! We will be up to NY probably around the holidays and we will schedule their annual MRI's. I hope that at that time, we can get to meet face to face and if it doesn't embarrass you too much, I would like to shake your hand, and give you that giant hug! God Bless You and your amazing staff and truly wonderful facility!! Warmest Regards, Debbie B.

Learning that my 18 month old pup needed two hip replacements and two patella luxations was devastating to me to say the least. Her original vets never diagnosed the whole picture. They said she had one bad knee. Thanks to Dr. Kevin Kirk, I learned about LIVS. I cannot begin to tell you what a remarkable, compassionate, dedicated staff works there. To me, Doctor Marino and Doctor Infernuso are Greek Gods. Where many told me to put Chanel to sleep, they immediately informed me of what they could do. Doctor Marino is only one of two doctors in the U.S. who performs nano hip replacements for dogs and incredibly magnificent at it. Doctor Infernuso held my hand through the crisis' Chanel encountered and always treated her as if she were his. He treated me with kindness and gentleness knowing what she meant to me. Not to mention the boxes of tissues he had to hand over. The staff at LIVS is remarkable, the place warm, the experience as gentle and comforting as can be. Thank you!

Can't thank them enough! Used them several times & grateful each time. Most memorable is when I brought my hunting dog there 9yrs ago. Had hip surg on both sides for dysplasia. Thankfully they made the diagnosis early on. If you could see him run today you would swear he was a greyhound! I get such reactions when I tell people he had double hip surgery. Recently back for knee surgery and again a success, fantastis recovery. I would absolutely recommend them. We are lucky to have this state of the art facility available to us! Pricewise-they are the cheapest. Although I have been very pleased with care they have given, I checked out prices for the knee surgery at other large centers since they are now in existence and $ is always a factor. Some came in $600 more for same surgery. LIVS gave an estimate range and they came within the estimate. Couldn't be happier. I only wish my experience at human hospitals were this good!