Smithaven Veterinary Hospital

I'm been taking my animals there for years, all of a sudden my normal bill for the same service I go for every year doubled in price without the decency of a phone call.Tried selling me medications my dog has never been on. Would not go back there if it was free. Thieves at their finest!! Read Less

My boyfriend and I brought our 12 week old Cavalier King Charles to Dr. Coiro at Smithhaven Vet Hospital, and our experience was nothing less than fantastic. From the moment we walked in the door, all the women at the front desk were so welcoming and happy to see our little girl. They all gave her tons of love an attention, and she was wagging the entire time! We were taken in no time into the exam room, where Dr. Coiro met us. He was so enthusiastic, friendly, and professional. He handled Dottie so well, and she just adored him. He did a very thorough check-up for her, really taking his time to make sure she looked good in all areas. He was in no rush, and took his time answering many of our silly questions that I am sure he has to answer 20x a day. He gave us a great explanation on how to manage her upcoming vaccinations for her/our specific lifestyle, instead of pushing all vaccinations on her at once, which some vets do. He took a solid half hour to really be present and give us all the info we needed. When we were done, the bill was exactly what they said it would be, (no hidden charges-which happened at our last vet), and they provided us with a copy of her visit check up paperwork for our own records. Dr. Coiro and his staff were beyond phenomenal, and we could not be happier we found him for our girl. Read Less

My boyfriend and I brought our 12 week old Cavalier King Charles to Dr. Coiro at Smithhaven Vet Hospital, and our experience was nothing less than fantastic. From the moment we walked in the door, all the women at the front desk were so welcoming and happy to see our little girl. They all gave her tons of love an attention, and she was wagging the entire time! We were taken in no time into the exam room, where Dr. Coiro met us. He was so enthusiastic, friendly, and professional. He handled Dottie so well, and she just adored him. He did a very thorough check-up for her, really taking his time to make sure she looked good in all areas. He was in no rush, and took his time answering many of our silly questions that I am sure he has to answer 20x a day. He gave us a great explanation on how to manage her upcoming vaccinations for her/our specific lifestyle, instead of pushing all vaccinations on her at once, which some vets do. He took a solid half hour to really be present and give us all the info we needed. When we were done, the bill was exactly what they said it would be, (no hidden charges-which happened at our last vet), and they provided us with a copy of her visit check up paperwork for our own records. Dr. Coiro and his staff were beyond phenomenal, and we could not be happier we found him for our girl. Read Less

Im going to keep this short and sweet. This animal hospital is beyond incredible, the doctors and staff are amazing. It was our first visit and our beloved cat Bruce had to be hospitalized and eventually euthanized. Dr Baldino spent so much time with us explaining our options and showed nothing but empathy and compassion. He made a truly devastating situation a little easier for us. He was in constant contact with us while Bruce was hospitalized and I could tell he truly wanted to make Bruce better. I highly recommend Smithaven Vet with confidence knowing that my pets will get the best care. Thank you all for everything . Rian and Richard Davies Read Less

Im going to keep this short and sweet. This animal hospital is beyond incredible, the doctors and staff are amazing. It was our first visit and our beloved cat Bruce had to be hospitalized and eventually euthanized. Dr Baldino spent so much time with us explaining our options and showed nothing but empathy and compassion. He made a truly devastating situation a little easier for us. He was in constant contact with us while Bruce was hospitalized and I could tell he truly wanted to make Bruce better. I highly recommend Smithaven Vet with confidence knowing that my pets will get the best care. Thank you all for everything .Rian and Richard Davies Read Less

Love this Vet!! I'm going to take my other 4 pets there. It's not as close as my last vet was but Smithaven Veterinary Hospital is definitely worth it!. The doctor is super nice and genuine. The office is CLEAN and the staff are nice as well. The doctor himself called me to tell me how my cat was after her surgery. He also called me the next morning. Very happy. Would recommend this office to anyone. ���� Read Less

I was absolutely dreading taking my 12 year old indoor cat to the vet. She does NOT like to travel, never mind get shots/blood work. The staff and doctor were very welcoming and gentle with my nervous kitty. They were very quick, and didn't try to upsell me a bunch of unnecessary treatments. We were back at home within an hour. The lab results came in within 2 days, and the doctor took the time to explain everything very clearly. I highly recommend Smithaven Veterinary Hospital! Read Less

I've been bringing my female pit here since we adopted her. I cannot say more nice things about the facility and the staff. Every person from the front desk, techs and doctors really loves their job. They are flexible with scheduling and re-scheduling appointments. They call promptly with test results and their prices are much more reasonable than other hospitals in the area. My girl can look alittle intimidating to some and she has severe separation anxiety. My fears were calmed when I received a picture of one of the vet techs sitting in the kennel with her during a most recent visit. I look forward to bringing my current and future fur children here. Read Less

Dr. Coiro has been the primary vet for my dog for a little under a year now. I switched to him after my dog was diagnosed with advanced heart failure that had been missed by her previous vet. He has been a wonderful provider for my dog and she is doing great under his care. He takes time to update me by phone regarding her lab results and answer all my (numerous and probably annoying) questions. The office staff is wonderful and treats my dog as if she were their own pet. I highly recommend this practice, and Dr. Coiro especially. Read Less

Our family lost our 13 year old Labrador this weekend. While it was probably the worst day of our life, the staff at Smithhaven Veterinary Hospital were amazing. Each and every person at the practice are compassionate and caring. Dr. Baldino (sp) is a kind individual whose love for animals is apparent. He kissed our dogs forehead before he put it to sleep. There is also a wonderful young technician there who crawled into our dogs cage during its stay so it wouldn't be alone. I wish I knew her name so I could acknowledge her here. The folks here are so in love with what they do its like they are part of your family... Read Less

I am very happy with the care that is provided for my dog. The vet always greets her by name in a high pitched voice which makes her feel comfortable. When she has to get her shots, she doesn't seem to feel them and does not act scared. I have had dogs all of my life and have used several different vets and I am very pleased with the service and care my dog receives here. Highly recommended. Read Less

This is the third time I've used this practice for a pet. The people there are really nice, & I love Dr. Coiro. He always takes a few minutes before the actual exam to get to know my dog & allow him to calm down.Read Less

I have had nothing but an amazing experience bringing my puppy to this vet. I have always used an at home vet and it was very unreliable and its nice to have a Vet that is in a really convenient location with wonderful service. My dog Sam loves coming here and is always loved and excited whenever visiting. I have and will continue to recommend this Veternarian location to my friends and family. Read Less

I have a new rescue dog and he was not looking or acting like a younger dog should. I brought him to Smithaven Veterinary Hospital. The staff was great, from reception to the tech who helped the doctor. The diagnosis was difficult and it took a while to figure out exactly what the illness was but they figured it out and my dog is now doing great. I highly recommend the hospital and staff at Smithaven Veterinary Hospital. Read Less

Everyone that works there is so sweet and caring. Our hamster had skin cancer and we had to put him to sleep. We didn't want him to suffer. The staff was kind to myself and my daughter. They sent us a card for our loss of Mr.Fluffy, the whole staff took the time to write kind words and signed it. I would highly recommend them. Thank you againRead Less

Dr. Coiro is the best if you have guinea pigs! He treats my two little boys like they are part of his family. It's extremely hard to find a vet that specializes in small animals, but I found one and he is the best!! Read Less

I cannot say enough about this group they all are very caring and sensitive to your needs. They treat your pet with the best care and dignity. I have been going there for many years and cannot picture going anywhere else for my pets care.Both Doctors are nothing less than professional and caring. the staff is always accommodating and willing to go the distance to make sure your pet gets the best care. Read Less

I have been bringing my dogs here since I moved here in 1995. The staff is the greatest. Always there to help. Dr. Coiro is a wonderful doctor. I have started going to Florida for the winters, I recently had to take one of my dogs to a Vet down there for a intestinal issue. While there the Vet said she needed dental work. He quoted me $800. I said I would wait for my NY Vet who charged $250. Honestly I trusted Dr. Coiro more with my dogs. I refer everyone to them, their the best. Read Less

The staff here are kind and caring. We have been bringing our pets there for many years. Our puggle, Cinnamon had pneumonia and they took excellent are of her. We missed her but knew she was with people who loved her as much as us. Read Less

I highly recommend Smithaven Vet solely based on the work of Dr. Vincent Baldino.  He is one of the kindest, most honest, caring vets I have ever had the pleasure of taking my pets to.   I drive more than 20 miles from my home to reach his office, probably passing dozens of other vets on my way  because of the quality of care and kindness provided by Dr. Baldino.  My interaction with the other vet, Dr. Coiro, has been limited but he has always been cordial.However, among the support staff, an elderly blonde haired woman in particular has been rude, nasty, and far from helpful.  My husband and I took our dog for a lepto vaccine and Dr. B. said he would need a follow up booster shot 2-3 weeks later.  The doctor said no appointment was needed, we could just bring the dog in, and that there would be no additional charge at this subsequent visit on top of the fee we already paid.  Knowing that we live 20+ miles away, he said that even though the follow up shot would be free at Smithaven, if we didn't want to take the drive, we could go to a local vet or petco and ask for the follow up booster which was not expensive.   When I brought my dog in 3 weeks later for the follow up booster, I started explaining my circumstances to the receptionist.  She cut me off as I began attempting to explain what Dr. B. had said.  She very nastily yelled at me "Oh no!  Dr. Baldino would NEVER have told you that the follow up booster was included.  You have to pay, you are mistaken."  I asked to speak to Dr. Baldino or any other available vet to clarify his statements in case I did in fact misunderstand or was "mistaken" as the woman said.  My husband, who was with my at the initial appointment, also said that Dr. B. said the booster would be included in the initial visit price, there would be no additional charge, and that I did not misunderstand.   If we had been wrong, if we had misunderstood, that would have been fine, but the way this woman handled it being so rude and nasty and not even giving me the chance to speak to a vet when I asked was inexcusable.  It cost me more in time and travel than it would have to go to the local Petco for an inexpensive booster, I wanted to return to Smithaven Vet because of the quality of care Dr. Baldino provided. I was told flat out  by this woman "NO, you can't speak to the vet."  She then told me I had to pay BEFORE the service was rendered by a vet tech, which I have never had to do at any vet in my entire life.   When I questioned why I was asked to pay in advance when that had never been the case before, the woman snapped "Some services have to be paid in advance, like if you need euthanasia services you have to pay upfront."  Dumbfounded, I retorted "Thank you.  I will keep that in mind if I ever need euthanasia services from you."  This woman's nasty attitude and unprofessional behavior would have been enough to cause me to never return and take my business elsewhere if not for Dr. Baldino.Luckily, there are several other support staff members who have been kind and helpful.   If you can avoid interaction this unpleasant rude woman you will have a 5 star experience at Smithaven Vet. Read Less

I have used this vet for almost 20 years. When my first dog got sick they explained all my options and were very supportive of our family's decision. After she had to put down they even sent a condolence card to the house signed by everyone in the office. It really meant so much to our family :) When we got a new puppy they were there to answer all our questions once again. Both doctors are great! Read Less