St. Francis Hospital for Animals

Veterinarians

1430 Montauk Hwy, Oakdale, NY 11769

About St. Francis Hospital for Animals

St. Francis Hospital for Animals in Sayville and Oakdale is a veterinary hospital that focuses on the bond between pets and their owners. The mission of the hospital is to provide exceptional medical care in a safe, comfortable, and homey environment. The staff is warm, friendly, and knowledgeable, and the doctors, including Dr. Poleinke, are gentle, kind, and thorough. They take the time to answer questions and spend adequate time with animals, making owners feel valued and informed. Many customers have praised the caring and patient staff, highlighting their ability to handle even difficult pets. While pricing may be higher than some local vets, the hospital's honesty, integrity, and genuine love for animals have earned generations of pet parents' loyalty. The hospital is known for its quick diagnosis and effective treatments, as seen with one customer’s case of ear allergies. Overall, the positive experiences shared by pet owners reflect the excellent care provided by Dr. Poleinke and his team.

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  • Feb 2026

    Best Vet office I have ever been to. The entire staff is extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. My puppy received the utmost attention and care. I am so happy I have found them!

  • Feb 2026

    My cat got sick early on a Saturday morning. In an abrupt and terrifying fashion. Although they could not get a new patient in that day, they supported and guided me throughout everything I needed to do to keep my Flynn OK until they could see him Monday morning. I went to see multiple emergency, veterinary offices throughout that weekend, who will remain unnamed who found some of the problem, but not the root of it all. When it finally came time for them to see him Monday morning, it took moments for them to realize something wasn’t right and to direct me to exactly who could give him the proper care and help facilitate that care. My Flynn was in congestive heart failure...read full review

  • Feb 2026

    Everyone is so nice and efficient too! From the front desk to the vet and the vet techs, they all show great patience and great care with my senior dog. I had been going to another vet for 20+ years and my only regret is I didn't switch to St. Francis sooner.

Hours

Monday: 9AM - 6PM
Tuesday: 9AM - 7PM
Wednesday: 9AM - 7PM
Thursday: 9AM - 6PM
Friday: 9AM - 5PM
Saturday: 9AM - 1PM
Sunday: Closed

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specialties: pharmaceutical, companion animals, cats, dogs, dentistry