Business Details
38 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinarian in Merrick, NY
East Bay Veterinary Hospital has been a trusted provider of veterinary care in Merrick, NY since 1988. Our team of experienced veterinarians and staff are dedicated to delivering compassionate, comprehensive care for dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets. We specialize in wellness exams, advanced diagnostics, and emergency services, ensuring pets receive timely and effective treatment. Our commitment to continuing education allows us to offer cutting-edge procedures like echocardiography and orthopedic surgery. We prioritize open communication with pet owners, providing guidance on nutrition, behavior, and preventive care.With over three decades of service, we treat every pet as if they were our own, fostering lasting relationships with families in Merrick and surrounding communities. Our facility includes boarding, grooming, and daycare services to meet diverse pet needs. Client testimonials consistently highlight our empathetic approach and the expertise of our veterinary team. We maintain transparent policies and emphasize accessibility, offering after-hours emergency support. Our mission remains rooted in strengthening the human-animal bond through exceptional medical care and personalized attention.
Services
Canine Wellness Care
Feline Wellness Care
Pet Dental Care
Orthopedic Surgery
Echocardiography
Pet Grooming
Boarding Services
Critical Care
Exotic Animal Care
Puppy/Kitten Care
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience serving Merrick's pet community
- Our hospital offers 24/7 emergency veterinary support
- We utilize advanced diagnostic technologies like digital radiology
- Our team specializes in exotic animal care and orthopedic surgery
- We provide personalized wellness plans for senior pets
What people say
Incredible staff
Knowledgeable vets
Compassionate approach
Caring team
Lifelong vet
Services
Canine Wellness Care
Our comprehensive canine wellness exams detect early health issues and include vaccinations, parasite prevention, and nutritional counseling. We create customized care plans for puppies through senior dogs, addressing breed-specific needs and chronic condition management. Our approach emphasizes preventive care to extend pets' healthy lifespans.
Orthopedic Surgery
Board-certified surgeons perform advanced orthopedic procedures including fracture repairs, cruciate ligament surgery, and joint replacements. We utilize modern imaging technology for precise diagnoses and employ post-operative rehabilitation plans to ensure optimal recovery for pets with musculoskeletal conditions.
Echocardiography
Specialized cardiac ultrasound evaluations diagnose heart conditions in pets through non-invasive imaging. Our veterinarians interpret real-time heart function data to develop treatment plans for congenital defects, valve disease, and other cardiovascular issues affecting companion animals.
Exotic Animal Care
We provide medical treatment for rabbits, pocket pets, and avian species with specialized nutritional guidance and disease prevention protocols. Our staff has expertise in handling and treating non-traditional pets, offering wellness exams and emergency care tailored to exotic animals' unique physiological needs.
Pet Dental Care
Comprehensive oral health services include teeth cleaning, extractions, and periodontal disease treatment under anesthesia. We use digital dental radiography to identify hidden issues and provide home care recommendations to maintain pets' oral hygiene and prevent systemic health complications.
People
Gary Selmonsky
DVM
Dr. Selmonsky founded East Bay Veterinary Hospital in 1988, bringing over 35 years of veterinary experience. He specializes in soft tissue surgery and emergency medicine, prioritizing compassionate care while maintaining active veterinary licensure and continuing education.
Amanda Maltese
DVM
Dr. Maltese focuses on feline medicine and geriatric pet care, with expertise in managing chronic conditions. She emphasizes client education during wellness visits and participates in professional development programs to stay current with veterinary advancements.
Stephanie Waters-Lemma
DVM
Dr. Waters-Lemma specializes in exotic animal medicine and diagnostic imaging. She contributes to the hospital's research initiatives while maintaining hands-on clinical practice, ensuring patients receive evidence-based treatment approaches.
Questions
What emergency services do you offer?
We provide 24/7 emergency veterinary care with on-call doctors available for urgent pet medical needs outside regular business hours.
Do you care for exotic pets?
Yes, we treat rabbits, pocket pets, birds, and other exotic animals with specialized medical protocols and nutritional guidance.
What surgical options are available?
Our hospital offers orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries performed by board-certified specialists using advanced imaging technology.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call our office at (516) 623-6226 during business hours or use our online contact form for non-urgent scheduling requests.
What wellness services do you provide?
We offer comprehensive exams, vaccinations, dental care, and preventive treatments tailored to pets' age and health status.
Do you offer boarding services?
Yes, our facility includes pet boarding with supervised play areas and customized care plans for special needs animals.
Reviews (5)
Kim Aquilia
Dec 17, 2021
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Despite living in Queens, my cat and I landed at East Bay due to extenuating circumstances. Dr. Waters is extremely kind, thorough, compassionate, and professional, responsive to phone calls and emails, and the kind of vet who you can only hope to find for your babies. My dealings with Dr. Maltese and Dr. Selmonsky, although more limited, were equally positive. The office always managed to squeeze me into their busy schedule, and was easy to deal with. I can't speak highly enough of Dr. Waters and the entire East Bay practice.
J. Comuzi
Dec 06, 2021
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I've been going to East Bay VET for over 20 years! Dr. S and Dr. Maltese are always available to answer questions and quick to return calls. I trust them %100 with my best friends! Thank you both for your patience and consideration during good as well as difficult times!
Raychel Ryckman-Martino
Nov 24, 2021
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The staff here is so friendly patient and kind! Fear free certified veterinarian Sr. Stephanie Waters is one of the most kindest, understanding and caring veterinarians out there! Her behavior and medical knowledge is top-notch if you have any types of animal with anxiety fear aggression or behavior issues. She really truly cares!
Marianne Wink
Nov 04, 2021
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I switched to East Bay Vet last year and couldn't be happier with Dr. Maltese. She is very kind and is passionate about her work. I have also had my dog examined by Dr. Semylansky and he is an excellent and thorough doctor. The staff is great as well!
Diana Castaneda
Sep 18, 2021
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I followed Dr. Waters to East Bay from another practice. You will not find a more compassionate and knowledgeable veterinarian for your furbaby. Dr. Waters cared for my late cocker spaniel and came to our home as we sent her to the rainbow bridge. I'm forever grateful for her bedside manner in such a difficult moment. My new cocker spaniel pup is under her care and I know he is in the best hands!
