Shelter Island Veterinary Hospital

I was referred to this Hospital by my regular vet because Dr Darnell is known as an expert in FIP disease. The staff was wonderful with my cat. Dr Darnell made some recommendations, and prescribed some meds, and then asked me to call her with an update on a specific day. I called and she returned my call in a timely manner. We discussed my cats situation and she gave me some direction and asked me to call her again in a couple of day. I'm very happy with the treatment my cat is receiving.

posted: 06/17/2023

If you're searching for an exceptional veterinarian for your beloved pet, look no further than Shelter Island! I've had the pleasure of working with many vets over the years due to frequent moves, but Dr. Nancy is a uniquely fantastic vet. She has provided the best possible care for my cat Rosilyn, and has treated us both with respect and comfort every step of the way. Dr. Nancy is an outstanding communicator and does an excellent job of explaining what she's doing with your pet. She's incredibly patient, answering all of my questions, and guiding me through every detail of my cat's care. When Rosilyn's X-ray revealed a growth during surgery, Dr. Nancy called me immediately to let me know and even called in a specialist to assist. She then performed surgery to remove the tumor, doing her absolute best given the circumstances. Overall, I cannot recommend Dr. Nancy and Shelter Island enough. She's an incredibly skilled and compassionate veterinarian who truly cares about her patients' well-being. Thank you, Dr. Nancy and Shelter Island Veterinary Hospital, for all that you do!!!

posted: 03/27/2023

Dr. Nancy and the team at SIVH came highly recommended and took such great care of our 10 year old Rexkitty for his teeth cleaning and routine wellness visits. Dr. Nancy provided pre and post procedure education for us with clear guidance throughout the process. I appreciated her providing medication to administer to him prior to visits to help manage his vet-anxiety. Having your fur baby go under for any procedure can be a stressful process and I thank the team for keeping us at ease the entire time. Michelle at the front desk was also extremely helpful in coordinating our cat's care. I highly recommend SIVH!

posted: 07/20/2022

I am so thankful for Dr. Darnell. She is THE BEST. I had previously mentioned to two vets that I believe my cat had serious teeth issues. Both other vets did an oral exam, saw nothing visibly wrong and told me she just needed her teeth cleaned. Dr. Darnell actually listened to my concerns, did x-rays and found major internal cavities that were inside her teeth (not visible when doing a regular exam) that could eventually lead to bone infection and massive bone loss. Turns out my baby also suffers from severe juvenile periodontitis. I am beyond thankful to Dr. Darnell for being such an incredible vet and wonderful person. I would not take my fur babies anywhere else. So, if you're looking for a vet who is talented at what she does, and is passionate about genuinely caring for our fur babies, go see Dr. Darnell of Shelter Island Vet Hospital. You will be very glad you did.

posted: 12/28/2020

Dr. Darnell is the best vet you will find in the area. She fully listens to your concerns, takes her time with a complete exam of your pet, and clearly articulates information about your pet. She is honest and a good friend to many pet owners in the neighborhood. She ALWAYS has the animals best interest in mind! She goes above and beyond for every single one of her clients. After seeing multiple vets including a 2 week hospitalization for my cat, she was able to get my cat back on track to good health. I only wish I came to her sooner!

posted: 06/28/2022