I love Dr. Fisher. He takes the time to listen to all your concerns and id never be upset about how long I have to wait to see him. Truly such a smart Dr. with a ton of experience. My issue (and I can  see others have had similar run ins) are with the front desk. They are so RUDE! Why? It's so ridiculous. Unless it's the blonde women behind the desk, I dread going! Be nice! We all spend a lot of money there! Read Less

On April 6th 2019, I unfortunately left this hospital with a broken heart and empty hands. I had to say good bye to my best friend after 16 years. Chief was a German Shepard Mix who lived an amazing life surrounded by his family. He was a Big Brother to my two sons and daughter. My loving friend grew old and was starting to have some urinary incontinence issues, strokes,distibular disease. When I first brought him here in 2018 it was due to two prior strokes. I met with one of the vets whom made me aware that the life we would provide for chief at this point was more about the quality of life he will be living. He was very kind and direct. Chief was very scared and honestly did not want to be assessed at this visit. Which the Dr. respected. So we went home and we catered to him and gave him SOME TLC. Roughly a a year later he began to feel ill again, encouraging us to bring him back to Islip Animal Hospital. From the moment I called, they were able to fit me in the schedule on a weekend. Unfortunately, I had mentally prepared myself for this day. As much as I did not want to admit to it, I knew my best friend was giving up and there was a possibility I'd have to put him down. My intentions were even though I knew, I wanted to know what else could be done. I believe I met with Dr. Cummins. When we entered the examination room Chief this time allowed himself to be assessed. Maybe it was the pain, perhaps the familiarity or just that he knew it was his time. Dr. Cummins explained to me all possibilities of what can be done. He said to me what was it that I wanted him to do for me. What treatment plan did I want to make for chief. It was all in my hands. In the nicest way that I could ever agree to allow my friend to be pain free, he offered the last resort from what was his words "just fall asleep". We talked for over an hour on my decision and not once did I feel rushed. He explained to me every possible scenario I can choose and then each process that was going to happen and when. I know how backed up you can get dealing with a patient in the medical field; I not once felt rushed or felt like they needed that room. As I patiently waited for each step to happen, I desperately cried my eyeballs out lonely and so sad. I was allowed to stay with my friend for as much time as I needed. The two wonderful receptionist consoled me at the while explaining to me the costs and the following steps thereafter. I'm so taken back at the level of great service they provided for me and Chief that day. I later received a heartfelt letter of sympathy from their office. Today, I received a voicemail that Chief cremated body was available or pickup in the most genuine form. I appreciate that whole heartedly since I am still mourning my best friend. I never knew how hard a loss like this would be, but Islip Animal Hospital has made my experience a little easier to cope with his loss. No other place I believe in my heart could have done better.  So thank you Islip Animal Hospital. Please continue to think with your hearts as this is the way to spread love in such field. Your job is important and appreciated. Read Less

The vets are great, the reception/front desk are nasty and rude every time you call with a question and/or concern either get hung up on or an attitude and talked down on like you're an idiot .. anyone recommend any other vets ? Read Less