South Shore Animal Hospital

A Veterinary Hospital™

Open · Closes 8pm


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Their best life is your best life.

Every pounce, every wag, every whisker – we’re with you. We take the time to know your pet’s health journey, so every visit ends with confidence, and every day brings more of the moments you love most.

3288 Merrick Rd, Wantagh, NY, 11793

Text:(516) 494-7486

Veterinary care that fits your pet, your life, your journey.

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Veterinary care that fits your pet, your life, your journey.

Welcome to South Shore Animal Hospital

South Shore Animal Hospital is built on trust—earned from generations of pet parents who rely on us to care for the pets they love most. We honor that trust with compassion, expertise, and a genuine love for animals.

We know pets are family, which is why we partner with you every step of the way—taking time to understand your pet’s unique needs and support them through every stage of life.

With high-quality medicine, clear communication, and a personal touch, we’re here to make every visit feel welcoming, reassuring, and even a little joyful.

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Personalized care for every age and life stage.

Every pet is different, so we take the time to know them—and you—to deliver comprehensive care tailored to your pet’s needs.

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Expert medicine. Genuine compassion.

Feel confident knowing you have the most advanced care and thoughtful guidance to support every decision for your pet.

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Less stress, more tail wags.

We’re obsessed with creating the best visit experience for you and your pet—so there’s less worry for you and more comfort for them.

Services We Offer

Wellness Exams

Diagnostic Services

Surgery Services

Holistic & Therapy Services

End of Life Services

Travel Certificates Services

Our Veterinarians

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See what other pet parents are saying

Every member of our team is passionate about caring for animals and supporting the people who love them. We’re proud of the care we deliver and grateful to the pet parents who trust us — thank you for your feedback.

Janet D.

Verified client

We had a great visit with Dr. Lopez and Tracy for our ill cat. Booked online, we were in and out. The rest of the staff were so nice. That kind of atmosphere makes the angst of these pet visits much easier to get through. The practice is clean and up to date. We can’t say enough except thank you.

Tanya C.

Verified client

I followed Dr. Lopez here from another practice and i am so happy I did. The staff is so wonderful and the techs are gentle with my cats who tend to freak out at the vets. They are easy to schedule with and always follow up in a timely manner. I Love this place and Love Dr. Lopez! Thank you for being so amazing!

Maria G.

Verified client

Everyone is very pleasant and answered all questions and were very patient. I thought my kittens would “ freak out” but they were handled with such care they were good little boys. Great staff and Dr Lopez was so kind and informative.

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Proudly providing compassionate veterinary care to pets in Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh, Seaford, Massapequa, Massapequa Park, Levittown, and Amityville, NY.