🐾 South Shore Animal Hospital: Wantagh’s Favorite Pet Care Partner for Over 50 Years!

If your fur baby could talk, we’re pretty sure they’d say, “Take me to South Shore Animal Hospital!” 🐶🐱

Located right on Merrick Road in Wantagh, this well-loved vet clinic has been serving Long Island pets and their humans since 1979—and they’ve earned a purr-fect 4.8-star Google rating doing it!

Whether it’s a routine check-up, sudden sniffles, or just a nail trim and a smile, South Shore Animal Hospital makes every visit feel like a warm hug.

👩‍⚕️ A Veterinary Team That Feels Like Family

Pet parents rave about Dr. Lopez and the entire team, especially how gentle and kind they are with animals. From kittens to senior pups, they treat every patient with compassion—and clients notice.

"I followed Dr. Lopez here... and I’m so happy I did." —Happy Pet Parent

🩺 Full-Service, Fear-Free Veterinary Care

South Shore Animal Hospital offers comprehensive care, including:

🐾 Wellness Exams & Vaccinations
🪥 Dental Cleanings
🍽️ Diet & Nutrition Counseling
💉 Diagnostics (Ultrasound, Labwork, Radiography)
🧬 Surgery (Spay/Neuter, Soft Tissue, Laparotomy)
🌿 Laser Therapy
✈️ Domestic & International Travel Certificates
🌈 End-of-Life Services

Need to stop by between vet visits? They even offer Licensed Technician Appointments for vaccines, nail trims, and more—because your time matters, too.

🕘 Easy Hours, Text-Friendly Service

📍 Address: 3288 Merrick Rd, Wantagh, NY
📞 Phone: (516) 826-3400
📲 Text: (516) 494-7486
⏰ Hours:
Mon–Fri: 9am–6pm
Tue: 9am–8pm
Sat: 9am–5pm
Sun: Closed

Pro tip: you can text them—because who wants to talk on the phone while holding a squirmy pug?

❤️ Why Pet Parents Keep Coming Back

What keeps locals coming back (sometimes generation after generation)? The answer’s simple:

✅ Decades of trusted care
✅ A passionate, professional team
✅ A personal approach that feels less clinical and more comforting
✅ Top-tier tech, without losing that small-town vibe

🐕 South Shore Animal Hospital = Happy Pets, Happy People

At the end of the leash, what really matters is how your pet feels—and how you feel knowing they’re in great hands.

Whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, South Shore Animal Hospital delivers exceptional veterinary care with heart, history, and a whole lot of tail wags.

📅 Book your pet’s next check-up online or swing by for a friendly hello—you and your pet are always welcome!