Mamaroneck, NY – January 5th, 2026 – Pet owners in Westchester and the surrounding area now have unprecedented access to 24-hour, top-tier veterinary care. Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center (VSEC), founded and led by Samuel Dicker DVM, DACVECC, is opening its doors in Mamaroneck, New York on March 2nd, 2026. With its highly qualified team of board-certified specialists and emergency veterinarians, VSEC provides round-the-clock care to pets and their families in Westchester and the broader tri-state area. VSEC coordinates with each family’s primary care veterinarian to provide best-in-class advanced or emergency care, and its emergency room is open 24 hours.
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"Our mission is to provide top-notch, compassionate care for pets and their families when they need us most,” said Dr. Dicker. “Every single member of our team has advanced training, and we’re excited to bring that level of expertise to the Westchester community.”
VSEC offers a full suite of specialty and emergency services, including:
- Emergency and Critical Care
- Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Oncology
- Internal Medicine (coming soon)
The hospital’s state-of-the-art facility at 566 East Boston Post Road offers advanced diagnostics including ultrasound, CT, endoscopy, surgical suites, comfortable recovery spaces, and welcoming consultation rooms designed with patients and their families in mind.
“We take the time to communicate,” said Dr. Dave Hunley, board-certified oncologist and chief of staff at VSEC. “We listen, we learn, and we share our experiences to help make the best decisions for our patients and their families. Every situation is unique, and we work as a team to provide the best possible care for each patient.”
About Our Team
Dr. Samuel Dicker, founder and medical director at VSEC, is a board-certified specialist in Emergency and Critical Care. He is a graduate of Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and has over 10 years of clinical expertise.
The VSEC team includes board-certified specialists in surgery, oncology, internal medicine, critical care, and experienced emergency doctors. Each clinician brings varied expertise and a shared focus on ensuring pets and their families feel cared for at every step.
VSEC is conveniently located at 566 East Boston Post Road (formerly Shapiro Auctions), just minutes from downtown Mamaroneck, I-95, and the Hutchinson River Parkway, offering easy access for families in need of immediate care.
About Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center
VSEC was founded in 2026 with a clear mission: To ensure every pet in Westchester and the surrounding area has access to round-the-clock specialty and emergency care. Our team of board-certified specialists is dedicated to providing unparalleled expertise and unwavering support when pets and their families need it most. VSEC is proud to be a veterinarian-owned business. For more information, visit vsec.vet.
