From Spays and Neuters to complex Orthopedic and Emergency surgery.
The most trusted pet surgery center in New York
Call or chat now for a consult & upfront quote. Our team is led by Dr. Karen Cherrone, a well-known board-certified specialist in orthopedic and soft tissue surgery. We utilize cutting-edge medical equipment and advanced anesthesia technology & pain management protocols to provide your pet with the best surgical care and recovery.
Your pet is in good hands.
Our highly trained surgical team is on call, ready to help.
Advanced surgery is our #1 specialty.
Our experienced team of surgeons and Long Island City veterinarians make it their number one priority to focus on pain management, patient safety, and employing the most advanced surgical protocols to ensure your pet receives the best veterinary care possible.
Before the surgery, we’ll make sure you have all of the information you need and prepare you for what to expect on the day of the procedure. We have a state-of-the-art surgical suite with the latest monitoring equipment and excellent supportive care. After the procedure, our team tailors a recovery plan for your pet and guides you through the best post-operative care practices. We perform surgeries such as:
- Spay Neuter/Cryptorchids
- Orthopedic Surgery/TTA/CCL Repair
- Mass removals/Biopsy
- Soft tissue/Gastropexy
- Abdominal/Foreign body/Enterotomy/Gastrotomy
- Bladder stone removal/Cystotomy
- Eye/Ophthalmology/Enucleations/Entropian
- Ear/Aural Hematomas
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Karen Cherrone, DVM
Surgery Consultant
Dr. Cherrone is originally from Upstate NY. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from Cornell University in 1995 and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from The Ohio State University in 1999. She then completed a small animal internship in medicine and surgery at The Animal Medical Center in New York City in 2000. Following the internship, she completed a one-year small animal surgery internship and a comprehensive three- year residency program in soft tissue, orthopedics and neurosurgery at Long Island Veterinary Specialists in 2004.
Following her residency, Dr. Cherrone has served as a staff surgeon at specialty, referral and emergency hospitals on Long Island and in New York City, as well as a Director of Surgery at The Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital of the ASPCA. She has received board certification and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Her special interests include an array of soft tissue and orthopedic procedures, regenerative medicine, as well as pain management. With 20 years of experience, she has performed thousands of surgeries over the years.