Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island

What Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island does

Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island (VMCLI) is a 28,000-square-foot, 24-hour emergency and multi-specialty veterinary hospital located in West Islip, New York, founded in 2004 by Drs. Robert Composto, Reed Zaroff, and John Fondacaro. The hospital serves pet owners on Long Island and surrounding regions with cats, dogs, and exotic companion animals, operating a 24/7/365 emergency intake alongside 14 board-certified specialty disciplines including cardiology, oncology (medical and radiation), neurology and neurosurgery, internal medicine, surgery, dermatology, dentistry, ophthalmology, avian and exotics, acupuncture, physical therapy, anesthesia, critical care, and hemodialysis. Clinical infrastructure includes a High Definition MRI scanner, in-house laboratory, in-house pharmacy, and advanced imaging (radiography, ultrasound, CT). The hospital is the only provider on Long Island offering radiation oncology with stereotactic radiation (SRS/SRT).

VMCLI's revenue model is built on professional services billed for emergency consultations and specialty procedures on a quote-based, pay-as-you-go basis, with financing and payment plans available to clients and an Animal Assistance Fund for qualifying pet owners. The hospital also generates non-clinical value through a free NYSED-approved continuing education platform for licensed veterinarians and technicians, which doubles as a referral-channel investment. Go-to-market is dual-channel: emergency cases are accepted as direct walk-ins 24/7, while specialty services are accessed through a formal RDVM (referring veterinarian) referral network supplemented by online client registration and appointment requests. The hospital is AAHA-accredited, meeting over 900 standards of veterinary excellence, and operates as part of the PetVet Care Centers Network, a national organization of more than 420 veterinary hospitals and 11,000+ team members that provides centralized procurement, recruiting, and operational support while preserving local clinical autonomy.

Name

Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island

Legal name

Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island

Website

https://vmcli.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island (VMCLI) is a 24/7 emergency and multi-specialty veterinary hospital in West Islip, NY, serving Long Island pet owners with 14+ board-certified specialties, advanced MRI diagnostics, and AAHA-accredited care under the PetVet Care Centers Network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (62231), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Specialty Referral Hospitals (Multi-specialty) (HLAMACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Hospitals (HLAMACAA), Veterinary Imaging Centers (Radiology, Ultrasound, CT/MRI) (HLAMADAH), Veterinary Specialty Imaging Centers (CT/MRI/Advanced Imaging) (HLAMACAL)

Keywords

• Veterinary emergency care
• Veterinary specialty services
• Animal hospital services
• Veterinary diagnostics imaging
• Veterinary continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

West Islip

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Emergency Veterinary Services: 24/7 emergency veterinary care services for companion animals including emergency triage, diagnosis, and treatment for all types of emergency and critical care situations
2. Specialty Veterinary Services: Board-certified specialists providing advanced care in veterinary specialties including cardiology, oncology, neurology, surgery, dermatology, internal medicine, ophthalmology, dentistry, and more
3. Continuing Education: New York State-approved continuing education for licensed veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Free accredited online courses providing NY State CE credit

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island operates a 28,000-square-foot, 24-hour emergency and multi-specialty veterinary hospital in West Islip, NY, delivering round-the-clock emergency and critical care, more than 15 board-certified specialty services, advanced in-house diagnostics (MRI, CT, ultrasound, radiography, laboratory, and pharmacy), and NYSED-approved continuing education for veterinary professionals. Services are accessed both through direct walk-in emergencies and a referral network of primary care veterinarians (RDVMs) across Long Island. The hospital is AAHA accredited and affiliated with the PetVet Care Centers Network.

Product overview

Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island (VMCLI) is a 28,000-square-foot, 24-hour emergency and multi-specialty veterinary hospital offering a comprehensive range of veterinary services. The hospital provides emergency care 24/7 alongside 14 specialty services including Surgery, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Critical Care, Dermatology, Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Avian & Exotics, Neurology, Cardiology, Acupuncture, Physical Rehabilitation, and Anesthesia. The facility operates as a unified hospital platform with in-house diagnostics including MRI and laboratory services. VMCLI also offers accredited continuing education programs for veterinary professionals through its Center of Excellence. The hospital is AAHA accredited and serves as a referral center for primary care veterinarians across Long Island.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care Round-the-clock emergency veterinary medicine and triage services for companion animals in all types of emergency and critical care situations; includes direct walk-in acceptance with no referral required.
• Veterinary Cardiology Board-certified veterinary cardiology services including echocardiograms, congenital heart disease management, interventional cardiology, and complex cardiac arrhythmia interpretation.
• Veterinary Surgery Advanced surgical services including orthopedic surgery (TPLO, TTA, hip replacement), soft tissue surgery, minimally invasive procedures, and neurosurgery.
• Internal Medicine Board-certified internal medicine services covering respiratory, urogenital, hematological, and hepatic diseases, with advanced endoscopy and laparoscopy capabilities.
• Neurology & Neurosurgery Advanced neurology and neurosurgery services including treatment for intervertebral disc disease, brain tumors, spinal surgery, seizure management, and neurosurgical procedures.
• Medical Oncology Comprehensive cancer care including chemotherapy, melanoma vaccine therapy, targeted therapy, metronomic chemotherapy, and mast cell tumor treatment.
• Radiation Oncology Radiation therapy services including stereotactic radiation (SRS/SRT), hypofractionation, and palliative care for pets with cancer; the only such offering on Long Island.
• Critical Care Advanced emergency and critical care services including hemodialysis, transfusion medicine, fluid therapy for shock resuscitation, coagulopathies, trauma, and mechanical ventilation.
• Dentistry & Oral Surgery Comprehensive veterinary dentistry and maxillofacial surgery services, including oral tumor treatment, periodontal disease care, and dental procedures for dogs, cats, and exotic pets.
• Dermatology Veterinary dermatology services for diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions in companion animals.
• Ophthalmology Veterinary ophthalmology services including ocular surgery, corneal disease treatment, and management of ocular manifestations of systemic disease.
• Avian & Exotic Pet Care Specialized veterinary care for exotic companion mammals, birds, reptiles, and marsupials, including surgery, pain management, dentistry, and primary care.
• Veterinary Acupuncture Complementary therapy for pain management and holistic pet care delivered by trained veterinarians.
• Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Canine rehabilitation services including sports medicine, athletic conditioning, and recovery therapy delivered by certified practitioners.
• Hemodialysis Dialysis services for pets requiring renal support and blood filtration treatments.
• Diagnostics & In-House Laboratory In-house laboratory and advanced diagnostic imaging including High Definition MRI, radiography, ultrasound, and CT for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning, supplemented by an in-house pharmacy.
• Veterinary Continuing Education Free New York State-approved online continuing education courses for licensed veterinarians and veterinary technicians, covering controlled substance compliance, radiation safety, animal handling, bloodborne pathogens, and MRI safety.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 emergency availability
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PetVet Care Centers Networkparent organizationOthersVeterinary Medical Center of Long Island is part of the PetVet Care Centers Network, a national network of over 420 locally led veterinary hospitals with over 11,000 team members nationwide. PetVet Care Centers provides local autonomy with national support, career mobility and development opportunities, and a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BluePearl Specialty and Emergency Pet Hospital: National network of specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals offering the same multi-specialty referral model as VMCLI. Directly comparable in service mix (ER + board-certified specialties) and a primary competitive consolidator in the tri-state area.
• MedVet: Specialty and emergency veterinary hospital network with a comparable multi-specialty referral model. Competes for the same RDVM referral base and board-certified specialist talent, with growing East Coast presence.
• Animal Medical Center (NYC): Large non-profit specialty and emergency veterinary hospital in Manhattan offering a similar breadth of board-certified specialties and 24/7 emergency care. Closest major tertiary referral competitor for high-acuity cases in the NY metro.
• Guardian Veterinary Specialists: 24/7 emergency and multi-specialty veterinary hospital in Brewster, NY, with overlapping specialties and referral model. Competes with VMCLI for RDVM referrals across the broader NY region.
• Veterinary Specialty Center of Connecticut / Yonkers (VES): Specialty and emergency veterinary hospital in the NY/CT metro area offering multi-specialty referral services. Closely comparable service mix and referral model, drawing from the same regional RDVM base.
• Schwarzman Animal Medical Center: Specialty referral hospital in NYC (overlaps with Animal Medical Center above). Tertiary referral competitor for high-complexity cases on Long Island and the five boroughs.
• Cornell University Hospital for Animals: Academic veterinary teaching hospital offering multi-specialty referral and emergency services. Comparable in specialty depth and clinical capabilities, serving as a top-tier referral destination in the Northeast.
• Long Island Veterinary Specialists (LIVS): Specialty and 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital on Long Island offering overlapping board-certified specialties. Directly competes with VMCLI for RDVM referrals and pet-owner cases within the same geography.

Broad incumbents

• VCA Animal Hospitals: One of the largest U.S. veterinary hospital networks with significant specialty and emergency presence. Overlaps with VMCLI on specialty referral services but also operates general practices and primary care, making it a broader incumbent.
• PetVet Care Centers: National network of 420+ locally led veterinary hospitals that owns VMCLI. Provides scale, procurement, and capital benefits but operates across primary, specialty, and emergency segments rather than specialty-only.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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