Sachem Animal Hospital

Amazingly kind and compassionate staff and doctor during a very difficult time. I haven't gone to their offices a lot, but when I have I've felt comfortable and like my animals we're getting good care. They even sent a very nice sympathy card when I had to have my cat put to sleep recently.I won't hesitate to bring my pets to them in the future. Read Less

I thought I had written a review earlier. I have been bringing my dogs to Dr. Corso for years. He has saved me thousands of dollars by just being conscious of the patient's parent's wallet. More importantly he really seems to care about the dogs. They have great, skilled, wonderful, caring vets and their support staff is incredible. I cannot say enough good things about this animal hospital. I will never go anywhere else. Read Less

Sachem animal hospital is by far the best place to bring your animal. Every staff member is friendly and truly cares about their furry patients and their owners. I came here after a bad experience at another vet and this place has exceeded my expectations, I would never bring my cats anywhere else. Dr. Corso and Dr. Ginley are super friendly and patient with the animals. Thank you sachem animal hospital. Read Less

I love this place! I've been coming here for almost a year now and they have impressed me every time. It's clean, efficient, and friendly. All of the staff remember me and my kitty and are always smiling. They are very fair in pricing and always keep the pet's best interests in mind. After my cat had dental surgery, a nurse called the next day to check on her and answered my questions/concerns I had. I'm very happy and plan to stay with them as long as I live in the area. Read Less

I started bringing my puppy to Sachem about a year ago and could not be more happy! All of the vets and staff are fantastic and truly care about your furbaby. The entire staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I won't take my pup anywhere else! Read Less

Dr. Corso is a great vet only reason I was going here. But the ladies behind the front desk are horrible and after today’s visit I will not bring my dog their ever again I’ve complained multiple time to what my knowledge was management and nothing ever happens and the lady with the short blonde hair at the front desk that always has a puss on her face is there worst employee and should have been fired months ago when she switched my dogs doctor to give him the business instead of my regular doctor. Bottom line if you care about you pets take them elsewhere.. because they don’t. Read Less

In the last two months I switched vets and started taking my 1 year old Pitbull to Sachem Animal Hospital and I absolutely love it! Dr. Corso and the staff here are absolutely amazing. I really feel that they care for my dog and want what is best for her. Read Less

Definately recommend. Staff were all very nice and very caring. Reasonable pricing too. We brought our daughter in law's mustache parakeet in for a check-up. While we were there, several people came in with different types of found babies.. bunnies, squirrels, kittens... They had no problem taking them in and caring for them all. Read Less

Thanks to everyone who helped me and my cat Skyler. Very friendly staff and very honest and helpful Dr Lissman. He personally called to tell me that the blood work came back normal and then called me again to see how Skyler was doing. I just have one word for this place amazing. So grateful for all their help. Read Less

Does anyone go to the vet on Union Ave? I went there today. Holding my dog in my arms as she was passing away. When I entered obviously crying the blonde lady behind the counter didn't even make eye contact. She just let me stand there as she continued to enter information. Then told me to take a seat. A few minutes later told me she need a weight and if I can go place my girl on the scale. I laid my limp dog on the scale and she then informed me I needed to press the blue button.  I'm on the floor holding my dog and she can't walk from behind the desk to press the button. No sympathy at all. The told me again to take a seat. Handed me a chart to fill out. While I again am hysterical and holding my girl. The service I received from her was so cold. No empathy. It was horrible. I then see another woman make eye contact with me from the back. She immediately directed me to a room. The dr and this other woman were extremely nice. While I was waiting for them to put the port in mollies arm this original. Lady came in and said I can settle your payment now. Not one comforting word, not I'm sorry for this... nothing. The Dr at this place should know what I dealt with. I was to upset to even say anything at that point.The blonde receptionist should be fired Read Less

i have to spend a moment to write this review. I highly recommend this place for veterinarian... boarding and grooming. but most of all the last moment of my pups life. they were caring. kind. patient. They gave me a keepsake paw print in a beautiful box with the rainbow bridge poem attached. explained all my options and gave me the confidence to make my choice. ...Today when i called about my emergency... they took me and my family even tho they were booked. - made my last moments with my pup memorable and i couldn't ask for a more accommodating establishment for my special pet.Read Less

i have to spend a moment to write this review.  I highly recommend this place for veterinarian... boarding and grooming.    but most of all the last moment  of my pups life.    they were caring.  kind.  patient.    They gave me a keepsake paw print in a beautiful box  with the rainbow bridge poem attached.   explained all my options and gave me the confidence to make my choice. ...Today when i called  about my emergency... they took me and my family even tho they were booked.  - made my last moments with my pup memorable and i couldn't ask for a more accommodating establishment  for my special pet. Read Less

The Sachem animal hospital provides excellent care for your pets. They are competitive in price and compassion for the owner as well. We have been with the animal hospital for over 20 years and they’ve always been there for us providing excellent care. I highly recommend Them. Read Less

I’ve brought my four cats to Sachem for the last 14 years and have been bringing my dog there for 2 years. I absolutely love this hospital and how genuine they are. They always help us keep calm even in emergency situations and never overcharge. They never push medication on us that isn’t necessary and always give alternatives. The doctors are so caring and down to earth, and they love the animals, not the money. I would recommend Sachem Animal Hospital to anyone who’s looking for reliable and affordable care for their pets. Read Less

Took my cat there three times and was charged around $200 every time and the doctor told me nothing was wrong. His eye is cloudy and full of mucus but he's telling me it's his second eye lid. I am taking him somewhere else. This place is a huge rip off. Read Less

I'm a long standing customer who can vouch for the Sachem Animal Hospital. They are always ready and available with prompt caring service for my 2 dogs. Thank you all at SAH for being there on Saturdays AND Sundays.It is greatly appreciated! Read Less

Outstanding Veterinary Practice! - Amazing. I wouldn't trust bringing my pets anywhere else. The Staff is extremely helpful and Dr. Corso is extremely informative and compassionate with all of my pets. I highly recommend this practice! In addition, they are open evenings and weekends which makes it convenient to quickly see the doctors. Read Less

Outstanding Veterinary Practice! - Amazing. I wouldn't trust bringing my pets anywhere else. The Staff is extremely helpful and Dr. Corso is extremely informative and compassionate with all of my pets. I highly recommend this practice! In addition, they are open evenings and weekends which makes it convenient to quickly see the doctors. Read Less

My Emma had an ear infection and I needed to take her to a vet. My first time to this vet and I was very pleased. The place was clean and seemed efficient. Most (not all) of the employees were friendly and helpful. I liked Dr. Meyers a lot. He was reassuring and clear in telling me what needed to be done. He could tell that I was worried since they needed to anesthetize Emma and was compassionate in his dealing with me. Equally, and most important, he was gentle in dealing with Emma and she is healthy and happy today. So, even though I didn't get sympathetic or friendly vibes from all the employees, the important things warrant a 5. Read Less

Hi, I am LUCA (the Italian greyhound). My owners have been taking me to Sachem Hospital for my entire life of 14 years. Most dogs hate going to the "Vet", not me, because Dr Corso always makes me well when I am sick. Over the years I have had many ailments, mainly stomach issue. Dr. Corso diagnosed my problem and I am doing very well now. Dr. Corso is caring and methodical in his examination even now that I am deaf. I recommend Sachem to anyone who cares as much about their pet as my owners do. The front staff is as nice and friendly as any staff you will find in any office. They are always polite and explain RX instruction until it is understood. Thank you Dr. Corso and the entire staff, including the helpful vet assistants. LUCA Read Less

Hi, I am LUCA (the Italian greyhound). My owners have been taking me to Sachem Hospital for my entire life of 14 years. Most dogs hate going to the "Vet", not me, because Dr Corso always makes me well when I am sick. Over the years I have had many ailments, mainly stomach issue. Dr. Corso diagnosed my problem and I am doing very well now. Dr. Corso is caring and methodical in his examination even now that I am deaf.  I recommend Sachem to anyone who cares as much about their pet as my owners do. The front staff is as nice and friendly as any staff you will find in any office. They are always polite and explain RX instruction until it is understood. Thank you Dr. Corso and the entire staff, including the helpful vet assistants. LUCA Read Less

I've been going to Sachem Animal Hospital for years and wouldn't bring my cat anywhere else. I trust Dr. Lissman's advice implicitly and have always had a great experience with everyone working there. Highly recommend! Read Less

29OCT2016, Decided to make a visit to Sachem Animal Hospital today due to it's convenience to my home in Holbrook.  Big, Huge... MISTAKE.  Receptionist was unprofessional and extremely rude to me.  Apparently, this operation only cares about dogs and their owners.  Look around their reception area and see how many cat pics and products there are.  More recently, I had purchased a kitten from a pet store in Bellmore.  I was provided a packet of information from St. James Animal Hospital explaining their fees and services.  I was disrepected by the staff at Sachem Animal Hospital and I recommend you take your beloved cats and dogs elsewhere!  Unless you enjoy being treated poorly.I will gladly be inconvenienced and drive my kitten 13 miles for better service.  I wouldn't even give them one star! Read Less

I love everyone here. When my dog suddenly got sick they did all they could until we had to put him down... They were so thoughtful and sympathetic. Since, we now bring our new love here and they are so good with him. The girls at the desk are very friendly and caring and dr. Myers is the best vet I've ever had. Read Less

My 3.5 pound Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy was saved by the doctors and staff at Sachem Animal Hospital. They cared for him and advised us through his pnemonia, with multiple antibiotics, probiotics, nebulizer treatments, x-rays and monitoring all so he could stay home with us while he recovered and got stronger everyday. Now he is a 3year old 20 pound healthy happy pup who runs into Sachem Animal Hospital with excitement for well visits. It is so comforting they are open 7 days a week they are always available when our curious pup gets himself into trouble and needs medical attention. Read Less

My grandmother's dog was a dedicated and happy client of Sachem Animal Hospital (SAH) for 6 years, until yesterday. Two days ago she took him to SAH to get his annual rabies vaccination. Everything went fine and she headed home. Yesterday morning her dog was lethargic and walking with a limp. As the day progressed he went from lethargic to barely responsive. In a panic, she called the vet and was told her dog could not be seen for several hours because the vets were at lunch. "All of them?" she asked. "Yes, all of them," replied the callous young receptionist. "I am really worried about him, is there no way that even one of the vets is available earlier?" " They are all at a very important meeting," she stated. " You just told me that they were at lunch, now they are at a meeting?" she inquired, as her dread and worry for her dog increased. " If you're that concerned why don't you just take him to an emergency vet?" she curtly suggested. Now, this last was quite a good suggestion, and this is ended up being what my grandmother did, but the TONE with which the receptionist said it was both patronizing and insensitive. As I mentioned previously, my grandmother's dog has been a patient for many years....and when she and her dog needed Sachem the most, they were met by a disdainful gatekeeper more concerned with the sanctity of lunch (or was it a meeting?) than with the well-being of the pets they have supposedly dedicated their lives to serving. Shame on you Sachem Animal Hospital, shame. Read Less

I have been using their new Doctor, Dr. Myers and he is very kind and caring.  He is young and is up on the newest treatments for dogs.  He explained different testing options and gave me an estimate before anything was decided.  For all those people that complain about not getting an estimate....try asking for one. Read Less

Dr Lissman, Regina and the rest of the staff are great! I called this morning for an emergency appointment, they got my Buster in with no complaints or problems. Brand new to Sachem Vets but they treated me with kindness and as if I was a client. Dr Lissman didn't sugar coat anything-but had wonderful "bedside manner " I want to thank you all for allowing me time with Buster and the kindness you treated us with. Read Less

We owe our hearts and souls to the wonderful staff in the past few months we have become frequent visitors Jilly was near death twice and both times she had made a recovery.. Most dogs run when going to the vet but when I pulled in the parking lot she jumped up and couldn't wait to see her friends that is the most wonderful experience to know that she trust the Drs and staff that much.. Read Less

I have not used the vet here yet for my dog. I have however used their boarding this past week . The staff is awesome!!!! They took care of Riley like she was their own !!The place is clean ! If I could give more stars I would !  A special Thank you to Jessica  and Allison ! Read Less

I own three dogs, but brought in one for a visit because she had been chewing all four of her paws recently. I was told that the check up/visit would cost $65. So I went in with her, and left with a nearly $600.00, yes six hundred dollar, vet bill. No warning no asking, they just did whatever they wanted and slapped a bill on the desk. While we did receive medicine for the pup (and we couldn't even ask for the prescription to purchase them offsite) , it seemed ridiculous. However, the most infuriating pay was we were not given any answer to what was happening to the dog. We were given all possibilities; from her diet, to cleaning products, to the floors, to table food, etc. how can you charge us almost $600 and we have no answer?Thankfully the medicines have been working, but since we don't actually know what's wrong does that mean she has to remain on them until... Whenever? ***the only reason I am giving them a two star instead of a one, is because they did find whip worm in her stool sample. However we are bringing her to a different vet for the rest of her treatments. Read Less

Dr. Lissman treated our sweet Whitney from puppy hood until the time came to put her to sleep seventeen years later. From the first visit to the last, his compassion, knowledge and love for the animal he was treating were all so obvious. His staff exhibit that same compassion. We gladly made the trip from Lynbrook, where there are two veterinary practices within walking distance of our home. Our heartfelt thanks to OUR vet, Dr. Lissman. Read Less

5 Stars: Sachem animal hospital is a great vet to go to for your pet ! Dr. Lissman is very knowledgeable with the problems of my cat ! I brought all my pets here throughout the twenty five years living in the area! Read Less

Like many pet parents, my dogs mean everything to me. That being said, I could never imagine bringing either one of them back to this animal hospital after the very last of numerous not so pleasant experiences had here. Just to name a few off of the top of my head:1. Rushed my Rottweiler here because he banged his tail against the side of our fence and it started swelling up pretty bad. They took him in and were super rough with him. He was a little hesitant (hates the vet, like every dog) so rather than try and calm him down, they practically drag him into the back to x-ray his tail. They were back there with him for over a half of an hour, brought him back up to us and told us that they were not able to get the x-ray because he was wagging his tail too much. The ended up giving him a shot of cortisone to bring down the swelling, but the doctor who administered the shot (older gentleman), barely spoke to us and acted annoyed every time we asked him a question.  2. They tried charging us for $30 for a "Cone of shame" that was never given to us.3. They were extremely rude and dismissive when we inquired about getting our dogs medications from 1-800 Pet Meds.4. The receptionist gave my fiance' an attitude one day when he went in to pick up some medication. When he called her out on it, she apologized and said that she was just having a bad day, as if that's a valid reason for being rude to a customer. And last, but certainly not least...5. We brought my Rottweiler in again because he had a growth on his boy parts that had ruptured. They told us that they would have to remove the growth and send it to the lab to see if it was cancerous. They told us that he would have to be put under anesthesia and had us sign papers stating that if anything went wrong, they would not be held accountable. With no other choice, we signed everything and he was taken into surgery. It took a couple of hours, but we finally received a phone call saying that they were waking him up and to start heading back, he should be ready to leave by the time we got there. When we got there, however, they told us that he wasn't waking up properly and couldn't stand. After about an hour, they brought him out to us. He was a little wobbly, but they assured us that he would make a full recovery after a few days of rest. So for the next few days, that's all we had him do. We had both taken off from work and spent 3 full days looking after him. Well, by the end of the week, we noticed that he wasn't the same. He would walk into walls, lose his balance and fall over, he wouldn't play anymore, he couldn't lay on his back anymore, and he would jump every time we would pet him. We were concerned since all of the anesthesia should have left his body by now and his surgery site was almost fully healed. we ended up taking him to another vet at the recommendation of some friends of ours. We told her what had happened and what he was currently experiencing. She told us that he was unfortunately given way too much anesthesia for his body weight, and that the long-term effects were most likely permanent. We were devastated. My dog will never be the same, all because they were careless. Please go elsewhere. Read Less

Ive been coming to the office for years. They always go above and beyond for our animals. The staffs always friendly and professional. I travel all the way from Islip to see Dr. Lissman and the other veterinarians in the practice. I recommend this office to anyone looking for a great vet!Read Less

It's been 2 1/2 years since my babies have been patients of Dr. Lissman since our move to AR. It's been 2 years since my babydoll Sascha breathed her last breath, and when I had to make a very difficult decision, my call was to Dr. Lissman who had been her vet for 12 years. He had taken a very emotional call from me and had no problem in explaining, but leaving the decision to me by saying I know you will make the right decision. Many times I had to bring my girl to Sachem Animal Hospital, and even when my husband was out of work for 1 1/2 years, Dr. Lissman never turned us away, but always found a way to help us. For this I am eternally grateful and look forward to visiting whenever I am back in NY. Thank you to all the staff at Sachem, and a special thank you to Dr. Lissman, who he and I were always had a competition with our daughters in who would marry first and how many grandchildren each had. Miss you all and I can't wait to see you all when I arrive in NY next week. :-)Read Less

I have taken my animals to this hospital for the past 30 years, and they have consistently received excellent medical care. Dr. Camay answers all questions, and calls back on the telephone when he says he will. The staff is pleasant and courteous, and seem to truely like animals. More importantly, my dogs seem to like the staff at Sachem Animal Hospital. Read Less

If you're thinking that medical care for your pet is cheap, then don't get a pet. Just as with people medical care, it costs. That said, we have been using Sachem Animal Hospital for decades and have always had wonderful experiences. All of the vets are highly skilled, well versed, and take great care in handling all the members of our family. From Sue, who's been there for years and keeps tabs on every human in the family, to the newest doctors and techs, there is not one person I wouldn't trust my four legged friends to. The staff is professional and welcoming and I wouldn't even consider going anywhere else. Read Less

We are on our 4th dog with Sachem Animal Hospital and would never use another. The staff is wonderful, from the girls at the front desk, the vet techs and the doctors. I cannot say enough about their professionalism and kindness. Dr. Lissman has been with all our dogs through thick and thin and has been very caring. Sue is a sweetheart and took great care of our dog who went through chemo, comforting him during the long days. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Sachem Animal Hospital. They are the best!Read Less

I took my Wheezie to Sachem Animal Hospital today for a second opinion. She had been having trouble holding her urine. I was told by another vet it was just a UTI with some crystals. Turns out she was loaded with over 40 bladder stones. I could not believe what I saw on the X-ray. Dr. Corso spent 5 minutes with her and told me what was really wrong. Thank you Dr. Coral and the whole staff at Sachem for taking great care of my baby. She is home and resting comfortably. Let's just say I will NEVER go back to Corum animal hospital. I will DEFIANTLY be returning to Dr. Corso and the friendliest staff of people I have ever encountered at a vets office. Thank you all again!! Read Less

I was bringing my dog Rikki there for about 9years and I must say everybody who worked there were very nice to me and my baby ....even towards the end ,it was the hardest thing I had to do was put my baby down cause he was very sick ....he dealt with diabeties and then blindess ( we both did good with that ) until end ...but they were understanding and very compassionet ,oked me to pay my bill little by little and that ment the world to me cause vet bills are very expensive Read Less

After bringing my cat to this veterinary clinic, I would not recommend anybody to ever go to them. The owner, while he appears nice is quite dishonest and elusive when it comes to the billing practices of his firm. While it is true that he seems knowledgeable in his field, his business practices are dishonest and unacceptable.In order to obtain travel documentation for my cat for the 22nd of December I brought her in on October 29. Before ever doing any testing, or vaccinations, I inquired whether I would be able to obtain these papers without having to pay for another visit, because my girlfriend and I will be gone for 2.5 weeks and needed to be sure the documents would last through that period of time given the TSA's strict animal policies. I was assured by the vet, who is also the owner of the practice, that it would not be a problem, and that I could simply come in and, FREE OF CHARGE, receive the proper documentation to keep my cat secure and ready for travel. As a result of said assurances (which for anyone in the future, I would advise getting in writing), my girlfriend and I decided to go ahead with the checkup, vaccinations, and tests which ended up costing over $300.Fast forward to today, I followed up and brought my cat in to get the travel documentation necessary, and contrary to his promise in October, I was billed $50, a "generous" discount, as he billed it only as a follow-up. Had he been honest up front, I would have left and brought back my animal at the proper time to avoid a double payment. I will never be returning to this corrupt business, and I recommend that anybody reading this find another veterinary practice to take care of your animals, one that does not only know how to perform a checkup, but also one that values honesty. Read Less

Lee and I have been using sachem for over 15 years. The doctors are amazing. And we have adopted many pets from them. It's great to know that u can just call and walk in with an emergency even if your dog is a drama queen. Everyone is great. They were wonderful with my rusty who passed away several years ago. They even named our adopted cat "cutey". We love you guys. Ps. A lot of people from cherry avenue dog park use Sachem Read Less

Sachem Animal Hospital (and it's sister hospital Park Hills) is the only veterinary facility on Long Island that I trust my for legged family members lives to. They have an amazing team there from the receptionists all the way up to the doctors. They have proven time and time again that they love their patients and their clients. I would recommend them to any one and often do. Read Less