Board-Certified Veterinary Specialists | Huntington, NY
Your Vet Referred You Here for a Reason. We’re Long Island’s Trusted Board-Certified Specialists
Gold Coast is where Long Island veterinarians send their most important cases. Board-certified specialists in surgery, cardiology, internal medicine and more — working alongside your vet to give your pet the best possible outcome.
Award-Winning Facility, Purpose-Built for Veterinary Care
At Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care, our board-certified specialists work alongside your family veterinarian — not instead of them. We communicate closely, share records, and provide detailed reports after every visit. Your vet remains your pet’s primary caregiver. We provide the advanced expertise when the case demands it.
A referral to a veterinary specialist is not a setback. It is a step forward. It means your primary veterinarian has done their job — and is now connecting your pet with someone who has dedicated their entire career to exactly this type of condition.
At Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care, our board-certified specialists work alongside your family veterinarian — not instead of them. We communicate closely, share records, and provide detailed reports after every visit. Your vet remains your pet’s primary caregiver. We provide the advanced expertise when the case demands it.
Our patients come to us for many reasons — a heart condition that needs echocardiography and long-term management, a complex internal medicine case that has not responded to standard treatment, or an orthopedic surgery that demands a board-certified surgeon. Whatever brought you here, our goal is the same: the best possible outcome for your pet, and clarity for you throughout.
3.0 RACE CE Credits Available | DVMs & LVTs Welcome
Our Specialty Services
Seven specialty disciplines. One coordinated team. All at 770 W. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington, NY.
Cardiology
Echocardiography, ECG, and long-term management of heart disease — from congenital defects and valvular disease to congestive heart failure and arrhythmias.
Reproductive Medicine
Internal Medicine
Diagnostic Imaging
CT, digital radiography, and advanced ultrasound — high-definition 3D imaging that reveals what standard diagnostics cannot.
Surgery
Rehabilitation
Why Long Island Pet Owners and Veterinarians Trust Gold Coast
You have choices for veterinary care on Long Island. Here is why thousands of families from Huntington to Hicksville, Bay Shore to Bayville, have trusted Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care with the pets they love most.
Board-Certified in Every Discipline
Our specialists hold board certifications from ACVIM, ACVS, DACT, and ACVB — the highest credentials in veterinary medicine. This is not experience. It is verified expertise, examined and certified.
The Most Advanced Imaging on Long Island
Volumetric imaging system produces exceptional 3D clarity in seconds — reducing anesthesia time, improving diagnostic accuracy, and enabling treatment decisions that would otherwise be impossible without surgery.
Your Primary Vet Stays in the Loop
Individualized Treatment Plans
Connected Emergency Care Next Door
If your pet’s condition becomes urgent after hours, West Hills Animal Hospital is on the same campus, with shared medical records so our emergency team already knows your pet’s history.
Specialists Who Explain Everything
Our Board-Certified Specialists
Every board-certified veterinarian at Gold Coast has completed a veterinary degree, followed by an internship, followed by a multi-year specialty residency, followed by a rigorous board examination. The DACVIM, DACVS, DACT, and ACVB credentials after a doctor’s name represent years of advanced training verified by a national examining board.
Victoria L. Kearns, LVT, CCRP, NCM, OACM
Director of Physical Rehabilitation
Animal Physical Rehabilitator
Advanced Diagnostics — Answers With Exceptional Precision
Our Flagship Diagnostic
Our Advanced HD Volumetric CT imaging system is one of the most advanced veterinary CT systems available. It produces high-definition 3D volumetric images in seconds — with lower radiation exposure and faster acquisition than conventional CT, which means shorter anesthesia time for your pet and better diagnostic accuracy for our specialists.
CT imaging at Gold Coast supports every specialty — from evaluating neurological structures in neurology cases, to surgical planning for orthopedic procedures. The Advanced HD makes the difference between an assumption and a definitive answer.
Additional Diagnostic Capabilities
Digital radiography
high-resolution X-rays for bone, heart, and thoracic evaluation
Advanced ultrasound
abdominal organ assessment, cardiac imaging, and guided biopsy
Echocardiography
Gold standard cardiac evaluation — structures, valves, chambers, and blood flow
Electrocardiography (ECG)
heart rhythm assessment for arrhythmia detection
Holter monitoring
Holter monitoring: 24-hour portable ECG for intermittent arrhythmias
In-house laboratory
complete bloodwork, urinalysis, and specialty panels
Endoscopy
minimally invasive internal visualization for GI and respiratory cases
Cytology and biopsy
tissue evaluation for cancer diagnosis and staging
IDEXX 24/7 Radiology Partnership
Shared Diagnostic Records
Gold Coast and West Hills Animal Hospital share a unified medical record system. Every diagnostic result, specialist report, and treatment note is accessible to both teams — eliminating repeated tests, reducing costs, and ensuring continuity of care regardless of where your pet is seen.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is a board-certified veterinary specialist?
Do I need a referral from my vet to see a Gold Coast specialist?
What happens to my pet's regular vet relationship when they come to Gold Coast?
Is Gold Coast open for emergencies?
Gold Coast is a specialty and referral center, open Monday through Friday, 7am to 6pm, and Saturday, 8am to 4pm. We are not a 24/7 emergency hospital. For emergencies at any hour, West Hills Animal Hospital is located on the same campus at 800 W. Jericho Turnpike — open 24/7, 365 days a year. Call (631) 351-6116.
What should I bring to my first appointment at Gold Coast?
Your pet’s full medical records from their primary veterinarian, including previous bloodwork, imaging, and any specialist reports. If your vet has already sent a referral, we will have received the records — but bringing copies ensures nothing is missed.