Smithtown Village Animal Hospital

Smithtown Village Animal Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic in Smithtown, New York. It treats dogs and cats and offers routine, preventive, sick-visit, and diagnostic care. The hospital is AAHA accredited and lists emergency care, with after-hours referrals for critically ill pets to Atlantic Coast Veterinary Specialists in Bohemia and Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island in West Islip.

Services

•Wellness and preventive care
•Physical exams
•Vaccinations
•Parasite screening, including fecal testing
•Heartworm testing
•Microchipping
•Puppy and kitten care
•Senior pet care, including bloodwork panels, urinalysis, and thyroid screening
•Sick pet visits
•Diagnostics
•Digital radiography (digital X-rays)
•Ultrasound
•In-house laboratory testing, including CBC, blood serum tests, and chemistry panels
•Emergency services
•Dogs and cats treated

Pricing

No published pricing information is available for this clinic.

People

•Dr. Andrew Femino — Veterinarian
•Dr. Claudine Hoffman Femino — Veterinarian
•Janet — Office Manager
•Recent reviews also mention Carol and Maureen.

Reviews

On Google, the clinic has a 4.5/5 rating from 62 reviews. Recent written feedback is mixed: positive comments praise Dr. Hoffman, describe the staff as longstanding and helpful, and mention clients returning for many years. A recent negative review describes a stressful visit involving a nervous dog, disagreement over use of a muzzle, and concerns about communication and bedside manner.

Reviews for Smithtown Village Animal Hospital

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 62 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

olivia roldan

4 months ago

I had one of the most upsetting veterinary experiences of my life at this practice. The male vet entered the room abruptly, which immediately made my dog (who is naturally nervous) start barking and cower next to me. Instead of taking a moment to let her settle or approaching calmly, he immediately said, “I’m getting a muzzle.” I explained that she has never worn a muzzle before and has never bitten anyone — she just barks when she’s anxious. I offered to put the muzzle on her myself since she trusts me. He refused and said he had to do it. When he returned with the muzzle, my dog became even more frightened and hid under my chair. I again said she would likely allow me to put it on since she trusts me. Even the vet assistant gently suggested that I try putting it on her, and he sharply responded “no” to her as well — with no explanation. I expressed that I wasn’t comfortable with him forcing it on her or going under the chair to wrestle her into it. His response was that I would need to reschedule. When I tried to clarify, he stood there staring at me in silence. I finally said, “Well, I guess I’ll reschedule then,” and he responded with “cool” and walked out of the room. The entire interaction felt dismissive, condescending, and unnecessarily aggressive. I understand that safety is important, but there was zero attempt at collaboration, communication, or compassion — not toward me, my dog, or even his own assistant. I had previously seen a female vet at this practice who handled my nervous dog calmly and professionally without issue, so this experience was shocking. I left in tears. No pet owner should feel dismissed when advocating for their scared animal. I will not be returning.

Susan F

4 months ago

'I' see Dr. Hoffman and she is wonderful! She's not an alarmist and doesn't push unnecessary procedures. The whole staff is wonderful. Carol and Janet have been there for many years and runs the office brilliantly. Maureen and the vet techs are highly. It's a privately owned practice, not a cooperation. I had to move to the Southshore, and I don't hesitate to drive up here. Highly recommend.

Alexa Christophides

6 months ago

Holly Valinotti

6 months ago

I have been going here for 20 years and I absolutely love them. I can’t say enough.

Andrea

8 months ago