Services 

Because of the shorter lifespan of our pets, we stress the importance of an annual physical examination. Thorough check-ups and preventive care can help alleviate serious health problems. We offer a wide range of veterinary services to keep your companions feeling their best:  

Our hospital is equipped to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to care for your pets' complete health care needs. Our computer system is fully intgrated so that all labwork, x-rays, exams and progress notes are readily available at the push of a button. 
      
Surgical Services:  Our state-of-the-art surgical suite provides for the performance of a wide variety of surgical procedures. Our surgeons are trained in the use of our CO2 Surgical laser.
   
Anesthesia:  We utilize the safest available anesthetics to provide an extra margin of safety, especially for our older or high-risk patients. Using the most modern equipment, the patient's vital signs are monitored during all anesthetic procedures. Our surical staff monitors blood pressure, heart rate and rythm, pulse oximitry (oxygenation), respiratory rate, capnography (CO2 Exhaled) and body temperature throughout the procedure.   
   
Radiology Services:  Our on-site, digital X-ray equipment provides high quality radiographs to aid in the quick diagnosis of many disorders. The digital images immediately become part of your pet's permanent medical record and can be viewed on any of the computer monitors throughout our hospital.
   
Dentistry:  Our dental services include teeth cleaning and polishing,  X-rays, tooth extractions and minor oral surgery.
   
Laboratory:  Our in-house laboratory facilities provide for serum chemistry, hematology, serology, urinalysis and parasite testing. We also utilize commercial veterinary laboratories for specialized diagnostics and consultations. All results automatically are downloaded into the patient file.
    
Permanent identification: We offer and microchip identification. We even register your pets' chips to make sure the reistration goes smoothly and efficiently.  You can now get a lifetime Pa dog license with microchipping, we have all the forms you need.
    
Pharmacy:  We maintain a complete inventory of pharmaceuticals, vitamins, shampoos, flea and tick control products and heartworm preventatives to meet the needs of your pet. We also carry a full line of prescription diets. We have partnered with Vetcentric On-Line Pharmacy for those clients that prefer the convenience of home shipped meds. Unlike other on-line sources, Vetcentric is fully backed by the manufacturers of the products they sell. This is because they order directly from the pharmaceutical companies and will only sell products to clients that order through a "portal" from their veterinarian.
   
Individualized Flea and Tick Control Programs:  We develop programs for the specific needs of your pet and your own particular environmental situation. We will review with you the best ways to control these pests in your house, in your yard and on your pet.

Dietary Counseling:  We will provide guidance regarding your pet's nutritional needs for each life stage, including dietary requirements for growth, weight maintenance and performance. We also stock many "prescription diets" to help control specific diseases and maintain good health.
    
Behavioral Counseling:  We can provide advice regarding the correction of problems such as excessive barking, chewing, spraying, scratching, digging, house soiling and aggression.

Emergency Care:  Please call our main telephone number for instructions for after-hour emergencies.