St James Animal Hospital

St James Animal Hospital "We always strive to make your pet thrive!" We at the St. James Animal Hospital consider veterinary medicine to be a profession and a vocation.

We endeavor to provide the best health care to our patients with compassion and enthusiasm. We regard our patients, clients, professional and support staff as a community. We are a team working to ensure that our pets enjoy a healthy and happy life. We offer our clients their best options for disease prevention and treatment so they can make decisions that fit their own unique family. Dr Russ J Star- Medical Director
Darlene Kane-Avitabile - Office Manager

On the couch. In the car. Somehow in your coffee. It’s just part of loving them 🤍 Like if you agree!
05/28/2026

On the couch. In the car. Somehow in your coffee. It’s just part of loving them 🤍 Like if you agree!

While we may not believe it, even our unconditionally loving dogs can lash out under stress. These moments are rarely un...
05/27/2026

While we may not believe it, even our unconditionally loving dogs can lash out under stress. These moments are rarely unprompted and can be avoided if we learn the different conflict defusing signs our dog will display. Respecting your dog's boundaries will leave them feeling more comfortable and safer in your household.

Stay current with your dogs' healthcare needs and schedule their appointment by calling (631) 584-6336.

There’s just something about walking through the door and being greeted with those little purrs. It instantly makes ever...
05/26/2026

There’s just something about walking through the door and being greeted with those little purrs. It instantly makes everything feel okay again.

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We’re here for them, always: (631) 584-6336

Names that are short and easy to recognize tend to work best. Pets respond more quickly to one- or two-syllable names wi...
05/25/2026

Names that are short and easy to recognize tend to work best. Pets respond more quickly to one- or two-syllable names with clear sounds, especially when they don’t resemble common commands. Most importantly, choose something you’ll love saying every day.

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🐾❤️🤍💙🐾Remembering all those that served, two legged and four legged alike. Our team at St James Animal Hospital thanks y...
05/25/2026

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Remembering all those that served, two legged and four legged alike.
Our team at St James Animal Hospital thanks you for being an important part of our family! We wanted to share our upcoming holiday hours with you.
Our office will be closed Monday, May 25th, in honor of the Memorial Day holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th, for regular business hours. Wishing you & your fur family a relaxing and enjoyable Memorial Day! 🐾❤️🤍💙🐾

More paws, more love, more chaos… and we wouldn’t have it any other way 💕 Like this post if you agree!How many dogs are ...
05/22/2026

More paws, more love, more chaos… and we wouldn’t have it any other way 💕 Like this post if you agree!

How many dogs are in your pack?

Honestly… they might be onto something 😌 Whether it’s saying no to chaos, no to sharing boxes, or no to anything that do...
05/21/2026

Honestly… they might be onto something 😌 Whether it’s saying no to chaos, no to sharing boxes, or no to anything that doesn’t pass their vibe check, cats set boundaries and stick to them.

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Has it been awhile since we've seen you and your pet? Remember, after a cat or dog has reached one year of age, they gen...
05/20/2026

Has it been awhile since we've seen you and your pet? Remember, after a cat or dog has reached one year of age, they generally just have to visit us once a year. During this annual vet visit, animals will have a complete physical to check for any signs of concern. Additionally, updated booster shots will be given during these visits as needed. We can't wait to see you and your pet soon! Schedule an appointment with us at (631) 584-6336!

HAPPY NATIONAL RESCUE DOG DAY! (NRDD) is proudly observed annually on May 20th to bring awareness to the countless numbe...
05/20/2026

HAPPY NATIONAL RESCUE DOG DAY! (NRDD) is proudly observed annually on May 20th to bring awareness to the countless number of amazing dogs in shelters around the country who deserve a second chance at a forever home. Reach out to one of the local shelters and see if you can bring home a new best fur friend. When you bring your new best friend in, get a free exam, discounted f***l, and free treatment for parasites to help you along the way with your new family member. Many shelters across the country are full, and animals, especially dogs, are often staying longer in their care before being adopted. Please reach out to us with any questions at 631-584-6336 anytime! 🐾💙🐶💜🐾

It's Veterinary Assistant Week! Thank you for your dedication to animals! St James Animal Hospital's Veterinary Assist...
05/19/2026

It's Veterinary Assistant Week! Thank you for your dedication to animals! St James Animal Hospital's Veterinary Assistants are a vital part of our hospital, and we are so grateful to have Angela and Ashley as part of our team!

Dogs experience the world through scent in a way we can’t fully imagine. They have up to 300 million scent receptors, co...
05/19/2026

Dogs experience the world through scent in a way we can’t fully imagine. They have up to 300 million scent receptors, compared to about 6 million in humans, which means smells carry much more information for them.

What seems gross to us is often fascinating and informative to them. It’s completely normal behavior, even if it makes us question their choices.

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538 N Country Road
Saint James, NY
11780

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

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