Veterinarian Overview
Known to her clients as Dr. Ali, she always wanted to follow her father's path. Dr. Harvey Rhein founded the Dix Hills Animal Hospital in 1967, and Dr. Ali grew up helping her father at work. She assisted her father in working with animal patients and human clients, watching and learning over the years. In 1995, Dr. Ali graduated with honors from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. She worked in New York City at the Tribeca-Soho Animal Hospital for 7 years and her celebrity clients included Robert De Niro, Sarah Jessica Parker, Harvey Keitel, Drew Barrymore, and the late John F. Kennedy Jr. In 2002, Dr. Ali returned to Dix Hills Animal Hospital and became its director. She and her father made an extensive site renovation and turned it into a state-of-the-art facility. With her focus on preventive care and wellness, Dr. Ali has brought a new level of care to the area. She and her team have instituted several screening processes to ensure your pet stays healthy. Her particular interests are toy and "designer" breeds, and she understands their special needs. Dr. Ali's outside hobbies include biking, swimming, running, tennis, and spending time with her 3 dogs: Audrey (Maltese and Poodle Mix), Scarlet (King Charles and Poodle Mix), and Winnie (Maltese). She also enjoys her 2 cats, Malcolm and Marcel.
