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954 Perry Hwy, Pittsburgh, PA15237

Why choose this provider?

Allegheny North Veterinary Hospital has been serving the Greater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, area for more than three decades, caring dogs and cats. Urgent care is available during normal hours, and the hospital has a strong focus on preventive care, offering wellness examinations, nutritional management, vaccines, routine blood tests, and dental care. The business has been AAHA-accredited since 2006.

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4.5

Yelp
4.5 / 5 (8)

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3.8

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Avalon, PA15202

Why choose this provider?

Avalon Veterinary Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital located in Avalon and serving the Pittsburgh area. For the past 50 years, the hospital has been offering a comprehensive range of services, including dentistry, diagnostics, microchipping, surgery, and urgent care. House calls are available for pets who can't be transported to the clinic, and the facility has a full laboratory on site.

Reputation:

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4.0

Facebook
4.4 / 5 (43)

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4.5

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10309 Perry Hwy, Wexford, PA15090

Why choose this provider?

Established over 50 years ago, the Wexford Veterinary Hospital is a full-service practice that provides medical, surgical and dental care for dogs and cats. Located in Wexford, Pennsylvania, the hospital serves pets and their owners throughout North Pittsburgh. The hospital's services include examinations and preventative care, surgical procedures and dental work. It has an on-site pharmacy and laboratory, making it possible to receive results and appropriate medicines quickly. The hospital also has boarding facilities.

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4.9

Facebook
4.9 / 5 (114)
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (16)

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5.0

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White Oak, PA15131

Why choose this provider?

White Oak Veterinary Clinic has been serving pets and owners in the Pittsburgh area for more than 35 years. Basic veterinary services are available as well as more advanced services like diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and laser therapy. New client specials are available, and the clinic received a Reader's Choice Gold Award for Best Veterinarian in 2015.

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3.2

Yelp
3.0 / 5 (9)

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Pittsburgh, PA15236

Why choose this provider?

Pleasant Hills Pet Hospital is located in Pittsburgh and provides medical care to dogs, cats and pocket pets in the surrounding area. Established almost 30 years ago, the hospital provides standard veterinary services in addition to laser surgery and a procedure called Tibial Tuberosity Advancement that repairs ligaments in dogs' legs. A pharmacy is available on site, and urgent and emergency veterinary services are provided.

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4.2

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4.3 / 5 (29)

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5.0

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Pittsburgh, PA15237

Why choose this provider?

North Boros Veterinary Hospital is a family owned and operated veterinary clinic that has been serving the Pittsburgh area for nearly 60 years. The hospital provides a range of medical services for dogs and cats as well as small animals and exotic pets. Microchipping is available, as are surgery, dentistry, and urgent care services.

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4.5

Facebook
4.9 / 5 (20)

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5.0

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Pittsburgh, PA15236

Why choose this provider?

Always Compassionate Veterinary Care is a veterinary clinic providing services to the South Hills of Pittsburgh. The clinic accepts dogs and cats, offering laser therapy, microchipping, anesthesia, and surgery in addition to preventive care and wellness programs. Founded in 2005, the clinic offers a home delivery service for pet medications.

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4.7

Facebook
4.8 / 5 (32)

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5.0

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Pittsburgh, PA15239

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Plum Animal Hospital has been serving patients in the Plum Borough area of Pittsburgh for more than 30 years. The hospital provides comprehensive care for pets, from wellness and preventive services to surgery and diagnostics. An on-site pharmacy is available along with an in-house laboratory and radiology services. The hospital has won several awards from the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

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4.4

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4.4 / 5 (33)

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5.0

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Pittsburgh, PA15238

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Harts Run Veterinary Hospital has been serving pets and their owners in the Pittsburgh area for more than 15 years. The hospital provides comprehensive care for dogs and cats, including dental services, internal medicine, surgery, and microchipping. Ophthalmology services and preventive care are also available. A pharmacy is available on site, and medication refills can be requested online.

Reputation:

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4.3

Google
4.5 / 5 (74)
Facebook
4.4 / 5 (27)
Yelp
2.5 / 5 (12)

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We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.

3.8

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Mckees Rocks, PA15136

Why choose this provider?

Robinson Animal Hospital is located in McKees Rocks and serves the greater Pittsburgh area. For more than 15 years, the hospital has been providing a wide range of veterinary services, including dental serviced, digital radiography, microchipping and even chemotherapy. The hospital puts dogs and cats in separate waiting areas and has received accreditation from the American Animal Hospital Association.

Reputation:

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4.6

Facebook
4.6 / 5 (26)

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5.0

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Pittsburgh, PA15235

Why choose this provider?

Werntz Memorial Animal Hospital is one of the oldest animal hospitals in Pittsburgh, having served the city and the surrounding area since 1919. Many clients have been bringing their pets to the hospital for three generations. Dogs, cats, pocket pets, rabbits, and small farm animals are all accepted. Surgery, radiology, and critical care are some of the services offered by the hospital, along with wellness and preventive care.

Reputation:

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4.5

Facebook
5.0 / 5 (12)
Yelp
2.5 / 5 (3)

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5.0

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McMurray, PA15317

Why choose this provider?

Pleasant Valley Veterinary Clinic is located in McMurray and has been serving the Pittsburgh area for more than 40 years. The clinic's staff are available by phone for consultations even during off hours. The clinic focuses exclusively on dogs and cats, offering dentistry, advanced surgeries, ultrasounds, x-rays, endocrinology, and dermatology. The clinic also offers a puppy preschool for new dog owners and their puppies.

Reputation:

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4.7

Facebook
4.8 / 5 (20)
Yelp
4.5 / 5 (12)

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We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.

5.0

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Pittsburgh, PA15206

Why choose this provider?

Pittsburgh Animal Hospital has been providing medical care to pets and their owners in the Pittsburgh area for more than 40 years. The hospital provides a full range of essential services, including vaccinations, dental care, surgery, x-rays and lab testing. The veterinarians can also prescribe specialized pet food and distribute medications to patients on site.

Reputation:

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5.0

Professionalism:

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5.0

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Monroeville, PA15146

Why choose this provider?

Pittsburgh Veterinary Rehabilitation is based in Monroeville and provides physical therapy and rehabilitation for working animals, those with neurological disorders, and those affected by arthritis. Rehabilitation can include therapeutic exercises, e-stimulation, laser therapy and joint mobilizations. The rehab center was established by Dr. Elizabeth Wade after her dogs suffered from surgery-related issues that could have benefited from rehabilitation.

Reputation:

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4.8

Facebook
5.0 / 5 (8)
Google
3.0 / 5 (1)

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We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.

5.0

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Pittsburgh, PA15237

Why choose this provider?

Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center is a large, comprehensive Pittsburgh veterinary clinic serving Western Pennsylvania. Emergency care is available 24/7, and the center provides a thorough range of specialty services, including dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, oncology, and radiation therapy. Founded in June 2008 in the merger of Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialists and the Veterinary Emergency Clinic, the center is also the location of the only on-site high-field MRI for pets in western Pennsylvania.

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3.9

Google
3.9 / 5 (689)
Yelp
3.5 / 5 (108)

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We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.

5.0

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Washington, PA15301

Why choose this provider?

Meadowlands Veterinary Hospital provides veterinary services for dogs and cats in Washington and other suburbs south of Pittsburgh. For more than 40 years, the hospital has been providing a comprehensive range of services, including digital radiology, ultrasounds, and surgical care. A pharmacy is available on site, as is advice on breeding and reproduction and a nutritional counseling program.

Reputation:

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

2.8

Yelp
2.5 / 5 (7)
Facebook
4.8 / 5 (1)

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3.3

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Gibsonia, PA15044

Why choose this provider?

All Pet Animal Hospital has been serving the Gibsonia and the North Hills for nearly 30 years. The hospital's veterinarians and staff are highly experienced with small pets, like hamsters, ferrets, and guinea pigs, and with exotics, like reptiles, birds, and sugar gliders. Pet allergy care is available, as well as dental care and an on-site laboratory and pharmacy.

Reputation:

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

4.6

Facebook
4.6 / 5 (22)

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We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.

5.0

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Pittsburgh, PA15239

Why choose this provider?

Holiday Park Animal Hospital was founded in 1979 and has been serving pets and owners in Pittsburgh and the surrounding area since. A variety of specialty veterinary services is offered, including radiology, electrocardiography (ECG) services, surgery, internal medicine, anesthesia, and microchipping. Both dietary counseling and behavioral counseling are also available, along with a strong preventive medicine program. The hospital is open into the late evenings Monday-Wednesday.

Reputation:

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

4.5

Yelp
4.5 / 5 (7)

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We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.

5.0

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FAQs

  • Introduction

    If you're a pet owner, you're probably familiar with companion animal veterinarians. This type of vet is a general practitioner who provides preventative care, diagnosis, treatments, and surgical services for dogs, cats, and other common pets. Some vets specialize in the care of exotic animals, including birds, reptiles, amphibians, and pocket pets. There are veterinarians for livestock and large animals, too. These vets focus on providing care for cattle, horses, pigs, and other animals on the farm.

    Veterinarians can choose to specialize in areas such as nutrition, oncology, cardiology, and many others. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) currently recognizes more than 40 fields of study and 22 veterinary specialist organizations nationwide.

  • How often should I bring my pet in for an exam?

    This depends on the age of your pet. Ideally, puppies should have their first vet visit between six to eight weeks old, and kittens should see the vet within one week of bringing them home. Healthy adult animals need a checkup once per year. Vets recommend two exams per year for senior pets (age 10 and up).

  • What are the benefits of having my pet spayed or neutered?

    Aside from preventing unwanted pregnancy, sterilization has other benefits for pets. Spayed females won't go into heat, and they have a lower risk of developing ovarian cancer and mammary gland tumors. Neutering males reduces aggressive behavior, territorial marking, and roaming urges. It also eliminates the possibility of testicular cancer and can reduce the chance of prostate disease.

  • Should my pet be on heartworm medication?

    Dogs are very commonly affected by heartworm disease, so they should be on medication to prevent it all year long. Heartworm preventatives are available as topical “spot-on” medications, monthly chewable pills, and injections that are given every six to 12 months. Heartworms are less common in cats, but preventative medication is still recommended.

  • How often should my pets be vaccinated?

    In general, puppies and kittens need several types of vaccines every three to four weeks until they're 16 weeks old. Depending on the vaccine, your pet might need a booster shot every one to three years. Pets that are indoors-only may require fewer and less frequent vaccinations.

  • Are you supposed to brush your dog’s or cat’s teeth?

    Poor oral hygiene can lead to dental disease in animals as young as two to three years of age. To help prevent this, vets recommend that you brush your pet's teeth at least two to three times a week. Dogs and cats should also have a professional dental cleaning once per year.

  • Is it safe for my cat or dog to be vegan?

    According to the ASPCA, cats need a diet that's high in protein and taurine, which can only be found in meat and other animal products. They also struggle to digest carbohydrates from plants. Dogs can eat plants, but it's difficult to provide adequate nutrition for them on a vegan diet.

  • Why is my dog dragging his butt on the ground?

    Dogs drag their rear ends on the floor for a number of reasons, including clogged anal sacs, intestinal parasites, and food allergies. Some groomers express a dog's anal glands manually, which is often unnecessary and can cause irritation that leads to scooting. If you notice frequent scooting, contact a veterinarian to figure out the cause.

  • What is a brachycephalic breed?

    Brachycephalic animals are prone to obstructive breathing due to the short muzzles and flattened faces they were bred to have. Common brachycephalic breeds are the pug, French and English bulldogs, Boston terrier, Pekingese, shih tzu, boxer, and bull mastiff. Brachycephaly can occur in cats such as the Persian, Himalayan, and Burmese breeds, and in rabbits such as Netherland Dwarfs and Holland Lops.

  • When do I switch from puppy/kitten food to adult food?

    For puppies, it depends on the dog's breed and size. Generally, dogs are considered ready for adult food around 18-24 months of age. Large breeds take a bit longer to mature. Toy breeds can reach their adult size in as little as 10 months. Cats should be transitioned to adult food when they're around 12 months old.

  • Should I declaw my cat?

    It can be tempting to declaw a cat to stop it from scratching your furniture, but it's a medically unnecessary procedure that does the animal more harm than good. Declawing can cause paw and back pain, lameness, tissue necrosis, and discomfort when using the litter box. Better alternatives include keeping your pet's nails trimmed and providing scratching posts around your home.

  • We just found a stray pet. What should I do?

    The pet may already belong to someone, so check for a collar and tags, or have it scanned for a microchip at your local animal shelter or veterinary clinic. Many people who lose a pet will look for it at nearby shelters, so consider leaving the animal there to give the owner a better chance of finding it.

  • Are dogs color blind?

    Dogs don't see in black and white, but they're unable to recognize many of the colors that humans can. The colors they can see best are blue, yellow, and combinations of these shades. Objects that are green, orange, and red appear to be dull brown or gray through a dog's eyes.

  • What degree do you need to be a veterinarian?

    In the United States, vets must obtain a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD) degree to practice. Some choose a dual DVM/Ph.D. or DVM/M.S. program, and others opt for specialty training after earning their degree. Becoming a veterinarian takes about four years of undergraduate education and four years to complete a DVM or VMD program.

  • How do you become a registered veterinary technician?

    Veterinary technician requirements vary by state. Most vet technicians must complete an AVMA-accredited two-year associate or four-year bachelor's program and pass the VTME exam. Some states have alternate paths to credentialing, such as passing a certification exam at a specialist academy.

  • What do veterinary assistants do?

    Vet assistants help veterinarians and technicians with their daily tasks, set up equipment, and clean key areas of the clinic, such as kennels and operating rooms. There are certification programs for vet assistants, but most are trained for these tasks on the job.

  • What do veterinary technicians do?

    Vet technicians serve many roles in the clinic. They act as surgical nurses, lab and radiography technicians, and supervisors to veterinary assistants. Technicians also meet with pet owners and usually provide the initial exam of their animal. They can administer vaccines and medications, but are not allowed to write prescriptions or provide a diagnosis without veterinarian approval.

  • How much do veterinary assistants/technicians make?

    Veterinary assistants typically earn about $13.75 an hour, or $28,590 per year. Vet technicians, on average, make $17 per hour, or $35,320 per year for full-time employment.

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