The Caring Vet – Vets in Plainview
Clinic Overview
The Caring Vet is an independent veterinary clinic in Plainview, New York, treating dogs and cats. It combines conventional Western veterinary care with holistic and integrative approaches, including traditional Chinese veterinary medicine. The clinic does not advertise in-house emergency services and lists Long Island Veterinary Specialists for out-of-hours referral.
The Caring Vet is an independent veterinary clinic in Plainview, New York, treating dogs and cats. It combines conventional Western veterinary care with holistic and integrative approaches, including traditional Chinese veterinary medicine. The clinic does not advertise in-house emergency services and lists Long Island Veterinary Specialists for out-of-hours referral.
Services
- •Conventional Western veterinary medicine
- •Holistic and integrative veterinary medicine
- •Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM)
- •Acupuncture, including electroacupuncture, aquapuncture, and moxibustion
- •Chinese herbal therapy and herbal medicine
- •Food therapy
- •Tui Na massage
- •Naturopathy
- •Wellness care and comprehensive examinations
- •Vaccinations and personalized vaccine protocols
- •Vaccination titers
- •Nutritional counseling
- •Nutritional Blood Test (NBT) and nutraceutical therapy support
- •Parasite testing, including fecal screening
- •Care for dogs and cats
- •Out-of-hours referral to Long Island Veterinary Specialists
Pricing
No published pricing information is available for this clinic.
People
Michel A. Selmer, DVM, MS, CTCVMP, is the named veterinarian. Reviews also mention staff members Denise and Charlotte.
Reviews
Google reviews show a 4.6/5 rating from 19 reviews. Recent written comments often describe Dr. Selmer as thorough, kind, and knowledgeable, with positive feedback about acupuncture, holistic treatment plans, detailed testing, and nutritional support. Reviewers also mention feeling heard and supported by staff. One written review reports an appointment scheduling problem and dissatisfaction with reception staff, while still describing the veterinarians as professional.

