A founding partner of the Animal Medical Hospital and Bird Clinic, Dr. Douglas K. Wyler is a graduate of Cornell University and The University of Bologna Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. He has been practicing veterinary medicine since 1975, and upon completing 2 years of post doctoral training, came to the Animal Medical Hospital in 1977. Dr. Wyler has had extensive post graduate training in surgery, both soft tissue and orthopedic, as well as radiology, dermatology and internal medicine. In addition, in 1999 Dr. Wyler completed the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society’s course in Veterinary Acupuncture. He was instrumental in computerizing the hospital in 1985, one of the first in the region. Dr. Wyler’s training in laproscopic surgery in 1997 and video otoscopy in 2001 has added a new dimension to the level of care provided to our companion animals. Dr. Wyler uses the latest technological advances in Veterinary medicine to provide the highest quality of care to his patients.

Dr. Wyler has played an active roll in organized veterinary medicine. He was President of the Long Island Veterinary Medical Association from 1996-1997 and Chairman of the Ethics Committee. In addition, Dr. Wyler served as Chairman of the New York State Board for Veterinary Medicine from 2004-2006 during his tenure as a member of the board from 1997-2007. He currently serves as an extended member of the board and actively screens disciplinary cases for the Office of Professional Discipline. He is the recipient of numerous State Society and Regional Awards for Service to the Profession, and remains an active member of The American Veterinary Medical Association, as well as the New York State Veterinary Medical Society and the Long Island Veterinary Medical Association. In addition, Dr. Wyler is a member of the American Animal Hospital Association’s Leadership Advisory Council. Dr. Wyler serves as a consultant to attorneys involved in veterinary litigation, and is a frequent lecturer to veterinarians on the Disciplinary Process.

Finally, Dr. Wyler is an educator. He taught pet owners, like you, about pet care for over 18 years as an adjunct lecturer at Molloy College in the department of continuing education. He has also been a visiting professor of Veterinary Surgery at the University of Bologna (Italy) Faculty of Veterinary Medicine since 1999.