When your pet needs emergency or trauma services, or advanced treatment from a board-certified specialist, you can count on Long Island Veterinary Specialists (LIVS) 24/7, every day of the year. While we serve Long Island’s primary care veterinarians and pet owners, we often receive patient referrals from farther away—a testament to the reputation we’ve earned for superb care.

Michel Selmer, DVM, MS, CTCVMP, CVMMP

Dr. Michel Selmer is an Integrative Veterinarian and one of a handful of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Practitioners in the world that holds a Master’s Degree.

He attended Long Island University and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. Following his undergraduate studies, he was admitted to Michigan State University School of Veterinary Medicine and earned his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1995. Following his Traditional Veterinary studies, he was admitted to the Chi Institute where he graduated with the top honor of being a Certified Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Practitioner (CTCVMP). His most recent certification is in Veterinary Medical Manipulation (chiropractic) (CVMMP).

Dr. Selmer is a published author and consults with other veterinarians as well as pet parents around the globe. In 2018, he made the exciting decision to join the Long Island Veterinary Specialists team as the Lead Veterinarian in their Integrative Medicine Department.

The passion Dr. Selmer has for his profession - and his love for all animals - has contributed to the high quality medicine that he practices.