Meet Our Staff

Dr. Andrew Femino grew up at Smithtown Village Animal Hospital. Son of Dr. Joseph Femino, founder of Smithtown Village Animal Hospital, it was apparent from a young age that Dr. Femino would follow in his father’s footsteps. After completing his undergraduate work at SUNY Stony Brook, Dr. Femino graduated from Ross University in 1995, and began working here at Smithtown Village. His professional interests lie in Internal Medicine, Radiography, Surgery and Preventive Care. In his free time, Dr. Femino enjoys spending time with his wife, Dr. Claudine Hoffman, and their three daughters. In addition to that, he is an avid fly fisherman, outdoorsman and enjoys snowboarding.

Dr. Claudine Hoffman Femino graduated from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1996. She was born and raised on Long Island. After practicing on the East End of Long Island for a year, Dr. Hoffman joined her husband, Dr. Andrew Femino, at Smithtown Village Animal Hospital in 1997. Her professional interests include Internal Medicine, Radiography, Dermatology and Preventive Care. She is a member of the AVMA, NYSVMS, and LIVMA. When not practicing medicine, Dr. Hoffman plays the role of an active, involved mother to their three daughters. If there is any time left after that, she really enjoys spending time with her three dogs, singing and playing the bass guitar,
knitting, and fly fishing with her husband, Dr. Andrew!

Dr. Nicole Costanzo, a Smithtown native, earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Long Island University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2026.

Her journey with SVAH began in 2018 when she joined the team as a veterinary assistant, making her a familiar and trusted face to many of our clients. Dr. Costanzo has a special interest in small mammal and feline medicine and is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to every patient.

A devoted animal lover both professionally and personally, she shares her home with a variety of pets, including guinea pigs, rabbits, and horses. Outside the clinic, Dr. Costanzo enjoys hiking, running, and spending time riding her horse.

Carol has been at Smithtown village animal hospital for over 20 years. She loves getting to know all the clients and their pets. She finds working here very interesting and rewarding. Her two passions are animals and horticulture. When Carol is not at work you can find her traveling and walking her mini schnauzer Baci.

In loving memory 2007-2021.