West Hills Animal Hospital & 24hr Emergency Center

West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center is a 24 hour Full-Service and Emergency Veterinary Medical Facility, located on Long Island in Huntington, NY. We are proud to serve both Nassau and Suffolk County. The professional and courteous staff at West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center seeks to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care and dental care for their highly-valued patients. West Hills Animal Emergency & Critical Care is a 24 hour emergency and critical care service with veterinarians available around the clock. We have the ability to perform emergency surgery, endoscopy, bloodwork, radiographs, ultrasound and blood transfusions. West Hills Housecall Veterinary Care is proud to offer examinations, treatment, euthanasia and hospice care in the comfort of your own home.

West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center strives to offer excellence in veterinary care to Huntington, NY and surrounding areas. Please take a moment to contact us today, to learn more about our veterinary practice and to find out more information about how West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center can serve the needs of you and your cherished pet.

Our Mission
Our mission is to provide the highest quality medical and surgical care for our patients. By adhering to the highest professional standards, we are able to offer uncompromised service to our clients and their pets. We are dedicated to continuing education for our entire staff, thereby maintaining a superior level of veterinary care. We celebrate with you the importance of the human-companion animal bond, and devote our professional lives to its preservation.

800 West Jericho Turnpike
Huntington, NY 11743
Phone: (631) 351-6116
Fax: (631) 367-8130
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Appointments: 7 days/week Mon-Fri: 8:00am-8:00pm; Sat-Sun: 8:00am-5:00pm
24hr Emergency Center
*No appointment necessary for Emergencies

Alan M. Coren, DVM, Founder

Dr. Alan M. Coren, a graduate of Cornell University with Phi Zeta honors in 1980, is our director and senior staff member. Dr. Coren began our practice in May 1982 and under his guidance, we have grown to become one of Long Island's largest, most respected veterinary practices.

He is an active member of the AVMA, NYSVMS, LIVMA, and AAHA, amongst other professional organizations. An accomplished surgeon and medical doctor, he leads our group through his desire to always provide the best possible care for his patients and service for their owners.

Dr. Coren is an avid sailor, skier, mountaineer, cyclist, and fitness enthusiast. He lives in Dix Hills with his wife, Karen, and occasionally his granddog, Kobe, comes to visit for a long weekend.

Years in Practice:

Apr 09, 1980

Education:

Cornell University
Niccole E. Bruno, DVM

Originally from Queens, NY. At the age of 12 Niccole knew she wanted to become a veterinarian. Graduated Magna cum laude from Tuskegee University in Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science in 2002. She obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University in 2006. Upon graduation, she completed a small animal medicine and surgery internship at Long Island Veterinary Specialists in Plainview, NY. She joined West Hills Animal Hospital in 2007. Her interests include diabetes mellitus management, dermatology and renal disease.

Dr Bruno has served as a mentor to Long Island students interested in veterinary medicine and frequently gives lectures for career day at various schools in NYC and Long Island. In her spare time, Dr. Bruno enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, arts and crafts and reading. Dr. Bruno has 2 dogs: Fendi (Peke-poo) and Jimmy (shih-poo) and 2 Siamese cats.

Education:

Cornell University
Matthew B. Steinberg, DVM

In January of 2012 Dr. Steinberg became an owner and partner of our West Hills East Veterinary Clinic located in Commack. He is a native Long Islander and graduate of Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. In 2005 he performed a rotating small animal surgery and medicine internship at the Animal Medical Center in Manhattan and spent the following year as an emergency veterinarian at New York City Veterinary Specialists. He spent another 2 years practicing high quality veterinary medicine at Park East Animal Hospital in Manhattan. Dr. Steinberg has a fantastic wife Suzi, amazing boy/girl twins, Daniel and Hannah, a cat named Samantha and an Australian Shepherd/Standard Poodle puppy named Lily. His special interests in veterinary medicine include neurology, emergency medicine, and especially being the bridge between owners and pets helping people keep their pets happy and healthy.

Education:

Tufts University
Carissa J. Dominguez, DVM

Originally from Massachusetts, Dr. Dominguez obtained her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 2001 and 2002, respectively. As a lifelong dream, Dr. Dominguez pursued her veterinary career in the south. In 2009, Dr. Dominguez obtained her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Tuskegee University in Alabama and completed a small animal medicine and surgery internship at Florida Veterinary Specialists in Tampa. Missing the northeast (except the cold weather), Dr. Dominguez decided to join the staff at West Hills Animal Hospital. She has two cats, Eliza and Leia.

Education:

Tuskegee University
Lauren McGowan, DVM

Dr. Lauren McGowan has been a resident of Massapequa Park, where she still currently resides. She is a graduate of Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, where she completed her Bachelor of Science with honors. She obtained her Degree of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University in Basseterre, St. Kitts. Her clinical rotations were completed in Blacksburg, Virginia at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. She then completed a general rotating small animal internship at Long Island Veterinary Specialists (LIVS) in Plainview, New York. She spent an additional two years at LIVS as an Emergency and Critical Care Staff Clinician before joining the wonderful team at West Hills Animal Hospital. Dr. McGowan has a strong interest in Radiology and is always attending national meetings for Continuing Education. She has a dog named Madison that was rescued from the island of St. Kitts, seven cats (Magic, Chicklet, Tuxedo, Oreo, Bubbles, Jezebel, and Waldo), and two cockatiels (Cookie and Jade).

Education:

Ross University, Virginia-Maryland CVM
Kristin Touma, DVM

Dr. Kristin Touma is a resident of Commack, NY, but originally from NH. She is a graduate of Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, where she completed her Bachelor of Science with honors. She obtained her Degree of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University in Basseterre, St. Kitts. Her clinical rotations were completed in St. Paul, Minnesota at the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine. She then completed a general rotating small animal internship at Long Island Veterinary Specialists (LIVS) in Plainview, New York. And then joined the wonderful team at West Hills Animal Hospital. Dr. Touma has an interest in Emergency medicine and Anesthesia. She has a dog named Kinky that was rescued from the island of St. Kitts.

Education:

Ross University, University of Minnesota
Jared B. Coren, DVM

Dr. Jared Coren is amongst the newest of our team of veterinarians. Being the son of Dr. Alan Coren, he grew up going to work with his dad and has filled a variety of roles at West Hills Animal Hospital over the years. He obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree from Cornell University, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. He then pursued his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University, graduating in the Top 10% of his class. Dr. Coren was inducted into the Phi Zeta Honor Society as a third year veterinary student, an honor reserved for the top ranked members in the class. While in veterinary school, Dr. Coren was a two-time award winner of the Finger Lakes Kennel Club Award, an award given to a student that displayed a strong interest in purebred dogs. He was also awarded the AKC Veterinary Outreach Award for his dedication to the health and well-being of companion animals. After veterinary school, Dr. Coren pursued an internship in medicine and surgery at the prestigious Animal Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Coren has a strong interest in Ophthalmology, Internal Medicine, and Surgery. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and currently lives in New York City with his wife, Jessica, and Rhodesian Ridgeback, Kobe.

Education:

Cornell University
Monica Kennedy, DVM

Dr. Monica M. Kennedy graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences in 1998. She worked at Park East Animal Hospital in NYC as a veterinary assistant for two years before attending the University College Dublin, Ireland, where she received her degree in Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Kennedy completed an internship at Long Island Veterinary Specialists, where she developed a special interest in surgery and ophthalmology. She then returned to Park East Animal Hospital as an associate veterinarian practicing high quality veterinary medicine on the Upper East Side. A native of Brooklyn, NY she and her husband, Rich, enjoy traveling and taking long walks with their Boston terrier, London.

Education:

Cornell University; University College Dublin, Ireland
Jen Krawchuk, DVM, CVA

Dr. Jen Krawchuk is glad to be joining the West Hills Animal Emergency & Critical Care Center team as an overnight doctor. Dr. Krawchuk grew up in North Babylon, NY, where she currently resides. She obtained her Degree of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University in Basseterre, St. Kitts in 2008. Dr. Krawchuk completed her clinical rotations at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. She has been practicing as a small animal emergency veterinarian since obtaining her degree; Emergency medicine has been her passion throughout veterinary school and her career. Dr. Krawchuk also has a strong interest in surgery and alternative medicine such as acupuncture, which is certified in by the Chi Institute and performs at the hospital. She lives with her husband (Jon), son (Kory), two dogs (Rebel the Rottweiler, and Lola the “Kittian” terrier mix) and cat, Grady. Lola and Grady were both rescued from the island of St. Kitts. Dr. Krawchuk also enjoys horseback riding with her two American Drum Horses, Zeus and Killian.

Education:

Ross University, University of Florida
Anji Lippmann, DVM

A native Floridian, Dr. Lippmann ventured further south to Grenada to attend St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine. She was lucky enough to spend her clinical year at Murdoch University in Perth, Australia, and enjoyed spending her free time traveling and enjoying the unique wildlife. On returning to the United States, she completed a small animal medicine and surgery internship at Atlantic Coast Veterinary Specialists on Long Island. Dr. Lippmann enjoyed the area so much that she stayed for a surgical internship at New York Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center in Farmingdale. She has a wonderful husband, Darren, who is also a veterinarian, and an amazing son, Owen. She also has two cats, a Grenadian transplant named Boots and a native Long Island kitty called Arwen. Dr. Lippmann has a deep appreciation for the outdoors and has a life goal of hiking the Appalachian Trail.

Education:

St. George's University; Murdoch University
-Management
Tracey D, LVT

Tracey joined the practice in October of 1985, asssisting the doctors on housecalls. After a brief hiatus to start a family she returned to work part time and is now the weekend manager . She has a degree in Animal Science from SUNY Farmingdale and received her technician license from Suffolk Community College.

Years in Practice:

Apr 09, 1985
Ghislaine

Ghislaine is the manager at our Commack office. She has been at West Hills for many years, and has worked in animal hospitals for over 25 years. She has also been actively involved in animal rescue for over 30 years. Her family has lived with everything from horses to teddy bear hamsters, but presently has several cats and a Pembroke Corgi.

Years in Practice:

Jan 01, 1996
Kristina W.

After 20 years of being a devoted equestrian Kristina had developed a career injury. Her passion for riding, competing and being around horses has not gone away as she hopes to return to riding someday in the near future. Still wanting to be around animals, Kristina landed here at West Hills Animal Hospital where she has been since November of 2003. Kristina truly enjoys her work at West Hills and loves being a part of such a wonderful group of individuals. Kristina holds a degree in Equine Science and Management. She has a wonderful dog named Soulden, better known as Shelly. She also enjoys boating, skiing and photography.

Years in Practice:

Apr 09, 2003

Education:

Morrisville State College
Lauri G.

Lauri has been at West Hills since February 2004, starting as a client services representative. She now oversees the front desk. When she is not assisting our clients, she is busy taking care of her own full house.....a loving husband, 3 children, a dog, a cat and her lovable guinea pig. Lauri recently acquired her certification in nursing and plans on continuing her education in the nursing profession.

Years in Practice:

Apr 09, 2004
Arthur S.

Building Maintenance
-Technicians
Melissa C, LVT

Melissa has worked at West Hills since July 2000. Mel's area of expertise is handling our patients and she is well known by our clients from her capable presence in the exam rooms or out on house calls with our doctors. Melissa is a BS from the University of Delaware in Animal Science and received her veterinary technician license from Suffolk Community College.

Years in Practice:

Apr 09, 2000
Karen M, LVT

Karen Manuello-Benanti has been an employee at West Hills since 1985. She graduated in 1982 from Farmindale University with her degree in veterinary technology,from there she went on to get her BS in biology from Brockport University. She has been with the practice for quite a long time and has watched it grow into the modern up to date hospital we know now. Karen has four children and a wonderful husband. She also has a bulldog, Spike, and a variety of other pets.

Years in Practice:

Apr 09, 1985
Tara M, LVT

Starting with us in August 2000 as a kennel attendant, while still a high school student, Tara quickly learned all facets of animal care and handling. Tara's kind and compassionate nature makes her well suited for her career. Tara went on to receive her veterinary technician license from Suffolk Community College.

Years in Practice:

Apr 09, 2000
Jessica O., LVT

Jessica is a returnee at West Hills. Originally working in the kennel area of WHAH from 2003 to 2005, she returned to West Hills as an attendant and technician assistant before going back to school to receive her veterinary technician license from Suffolk Community College. She has always loved animals and couldn't see herself doing anything else, she has a cat, dog, chinchilla, and guinea pig.

Years in Practice:

Jan 01, 2003
Sabrina A, LVT

Sabrina joined West Hills Animal hospital in May of 2005 after attending a veterinary conference at Suffolk Community College. Sabrina has 6 cats, 2 dogs, a turtle, 3 hamsters, and a rabbit, Sabrina is also part of the spay and release program when her time permits.

Years in Practice:

Apr 09, 2005
Laurie H, LVT

Laurie joined the team at the West Hills Animal Hospital in September, 2006. She graduated from the SCCC Veterinary Science Technology Program in 2003, and spent three years at Long Island Veterinary Specialists in Plainview. Her family currently includes three Shetland Sheepdogs and several tanks of freshwater and saltwater fish.

Years in Practice:

Apr 09, 2006
Nicole P, LVT

Nicole joined the staff of West Hills in November 2005 as a tech attendant. She graduated the Veterinary technology program at Suffolk community college and received her LVT license in 2007. She has a passion for working with the exotic pets and birds that come in to the hospital. She also really enjoys working with the fast pace of the hospital, emergencies, and surgery.

Years in Practice:

Apr 09, 2005
Amanda S., LVT

Amanda is a graduate of the Suffolk County Community College veterinary technician program. Amanda has been working at West Hills since 2007. She left temporarily to finish her undergraduate studies at Purdue University and is now back at West Hills and loving every minute of it!

Amanda has one dog-named Harry and three cats named Hannah, Milo, and Quincy. She has been deeply involved in the equestrian world for over 13 years now, but does not have a horse at this time.

Years in Practice:

Apr 09, 2007
Hillary L, LVT

Most of Hillary's personal experience is in fitness/fitness management. She also has a master's degree in physical education. She absolutely has a passion for animals which drove her to return to school and become an LVT.
Linette B., LVT

Linette joined the WHAH attendant staff in November of 2010. She recently passed her boards and is now WHAH's newest LVT.

Years in Practice:

Jan 01, 2010
Heather S, LVT

Heather joined our veterinary attending and tech attending staff in June of 2010. Heather is a recent Grad of Suffolk Community college where she received her veterinary technician license.

Years in Practice:

Apr 09, 2010
Karen M., LVT

Karen has been a part of our team since we were located in the building in the shopping center across the street. After taking some time off to raise a family, Karen is back with the WHAH team, working part-time.

Years in Practice:

Jan 01, 1990
Melissa C, LVT
-Reception
Audrey T.

Audrey is our resident puppy greeter. Her warm personality, professional attitude and compassion have made her popular with both our clients and her co-workers. A dyed-in-the-wool Yankees fan; her other passions include her dogs, Napolean and Sally, her husband Billy and her two grandchildren Gianna and Joseph, who always bring smiles to her face.
Laura Z.

Laura had been a client of West Hills Animal Hospital since 1991, and when a receptionist position opened up in February 1998 we were delighted when she agreed to join our staff. Her background in business school and her exuberant personality has made her an outstanding presence at the front desk. Laura has remained a central figure at our desk throughout these years, taking only a short break to give birth to her third child, Sean!
Wendy F, Patient Care Advocate

Wendy started out as a client at WHAH with her handsome Scottish Terrier, Dart. She started working part time at WHAH when her youngest daughter turned 3. Sadly, Dart has passed, but Wendy remains at WHAH. Late last summer Wendy accepted the position as Patient Care Advocate, a newly created position at WHAH.
Meaghan B.

Meghan became a member of the West Hills Animal Hospital staff back in 2000. At the time she was still in high school and worked in the kennel. She then went on to work as an attendant part-time for a couple of years while maintaining a job at a laboratory. Meghan has rejoined our staff as a receptionist this time, showing her depth as an employee.
Jennifer P, RN

Jennifer, joining our staff as recently as December 2001, has come to us with a large amount of animal care experience. She had been working in the field since she was seventeen. Jen has had experience in both the human medical field as well as the veterinary field.
Leah H.

Leah has been part of the WHAH family for over 8 years.
Susan G.

Sues love of animals brought her to West Hills in October of 2006. When she is not at the front desk making clients smile with her bubbly personality she is spending time with her husband John of 34 years (her high school sweetheart), her dog Rocky and cat Snickers. She enjoys swimming and gardening around her pool, and cooking pasta dinners for her 3 wonderful children.
Loraine F.

Loraine's first love has always been for animals. She worked as a vet tech assistant while in high school, however upon graduation went into the Medical Assistant field and has been working with physicians for the past 30 years. Loraine wanted to go back to animals so applied for a reception position. Loraine has an Appaloosa, Tim for the past 21 years, who's now 26 and full of himself.
Michele F.

Michele has been part of the WHAH reception staff since December of 2006. Michele is detail orientated with everything she does. She is part of the whah reception team and will great you on arrival, helping anyway she can.
Katie B.

Katie has been with the WHAH staff since August 2007. Katie works in our reception area, helping clients check in and out and answering client calls.
Rosa T.
Jackie C.
-Kennel
Robin F.

Robin has had a huge impact on our Boarding Facility since her arrival in 1997. A long time animal lover and experienced kennel attendant, Robin is one of our hardest workers. During our most busy times, she is always the first to arrive to ensure that all of our guests are comfortable and properly cared for. Robin spends lots of extra time with our nervous guests to ease their anxiety and make their stay more enjoyable. Robin takes special pride in keeping our facility clean and orderly and proudly shows it off to prospective future guests and their parents.
Jessica G.

Jessica joined our team of veterinary assistants in the summer of 2005, Jessica now splits her time between assisting and being a guest attendant. The passion she feels for animals has dominated her life since early childhood. Jessica has owned and cared for horses since the age of nine. She has always doted on her six fabulous felines throughout the years. Dogsitter, dogwalker, are some of her favorite words. In addition to her academic high school program, Jessica became certified in veterinary assisting following a two year course of study via wilson tech. Jessica came to us straight out of Becker College where she majored in Animal Care.
Olivia C.

Olivia joined our Guest Attendant staff in June of 2011. Olivia is an avid equestrian who understands the caring needs of our pets.
Jessica F.

Jessica Joined the WHAH Guest Attendant staff in July of 2011. She works full time caring, exercising and loving our guests. She recently added an Attendant shift, so you may see her in multiple areas of the hospital.
Tianna G.

Bio and Pic coming soon. Tianna joined our Lodge Team in July 2012.
-Assistants
Sara H.
Denise D.

Denise has been a part of the WHAH staff since 2005, she works part time as a tech assistant.
Julie C.

Julie came to the staff at WHAH in the Fall of 2005. Julies experience stems from her equine past. She is a valuable staff member at West Hills in the attending area and is often found keeping the hospitals appearance to highest standard.
Annmarie W.

Annmarie was born and raised in Queens NY, she and her boyfriend have recently moved to Bellport Long Island. Their family consists of 2 turtles & 2 dogs who are her heart and soul, named Diesel and Goliath. Ever since Annmarie was a child, she has always wanted to work at the San Diego Zoo with wild animals, but ever since she started working at WHAH she thinking she would like to become a vet. Annmarie plans on going back to school soon to study and decide which field she would like to be in.
Sheryll M.

Sheryll has been with the West Hills team since September of 2007. Sheryll is a veterinary attendants who truly does enjoy her work at whah. She is also WHAH's House Call attendant.
Bryan H.

Bryan has been part of the WHAH team since 2007. Bryan works in 3 areas of the hospital, The Lodge as a Guest Attendant, in our treatment room as a tech attendant and most recently as a veterinary attendant. Bryan aspires to become a veterinarian.
Stacie R.

Stacie is happy to have recently joined the staff as a part time Attendant. She has worked previously in other animal related positions and finds them very rewarding. She has a strong love for animals big and small and has been riding for many years. As she is unable to have a dog or cat at home because of a family members allergy she is more than willing to lavish all that love onto your pets. While not at the animal hospital Stacie can most often be found at the barn or at Stony Brook University where she is an english major and a psychology minor.
Sarah M.

Sarah joined our kennel staff team in July of 2008. Sara has been an excellent addition to our team. She is caring and fun, and wants to care for your pets just the same as her own. Sarah also work part time in our client service department.
Meridith S.

Meridith joined the whah team in October 2009. Meridith cares for our guests in the lodge as well assists our Dr's in appointments.
Stefanie G.

Stef joined the WHAH staff in June of 2011. She is working as an attendant assisting doctors and clients in the exam room.
Carissa C.

Technicians Assistant - Carissa is returning to Delhi to complete her Animal Science degree with goals of becoming an LVT. Carissa will be returning to WHAH during holidays and breaks to assist during the busy times.
Catherine O'Donnell

Catherine joined the WHAH staff in late July 2012. A Graduate of Morrisville State College with Bachelor's of Technology in Equine Science and Reproduction and current Pre-Vet Student at Stony Brook University, we are excited to have her part of our talented WHAH attending staff while she works towards her goal in becoming and equine reproduction veterinarian.