Dr. Selmer

Dr. Michel Selmer is on a short list of Veterinarians that have a Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine as well as a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Practitioner in the United States. Long Island Native. Published author. Athlete. Dad. Husband. Pet Parent. Holistic health enthusiast.

Dr. Michel Selmer attended Long Island University and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and earned his DVM from Michigan State University in 1995. Following his Traditional Veterinary studies, he was admitted to the Chi Institute where he graduated with the top honor of being a Master Certified Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Practitioner (MS, CTCVMP). As a MS, CTCVMP, Dr. Selmer also holds certifications in Veterinary Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Food Therapy and Tui-na.  He is a former vice-president of the Long Island Veterinary Medical Association and taught full time as an Associate Professor in the Veterinary Science program at Suffolk Community College until 2016.  

The passion Dr. Selmer has for his profession and his love for all animals has attributed to the high-quality medicine that he practices. In 2010 and 2011 he was awarded Long Island's Best Veterinarian by The Long Island Press. He was also cited multiple times as one of America's top veterinarians by Consumer's Research Council of America.

Dr. Michel Selmer joined Mattituck – Laurel Veterinary Hospital in November 2024 and has brought his Integrated Medicine to MLVH.