Appointments are scheduled 7 days a week.

Monday thru Friday from 8am to 9pm
Saturday and Sunday 9am to 3 pm.

Please call Reception at 215-699-9294 to schedule a convenient time to have your pet examined by a doctor. Our fourteen doctors and staff are on a rotating schedule, so please let us know when you make your appointment if you request a specific doctor.

Emergencies: A doctor is on-site 24 hours a day, because emergencies happen at any time, day or night. Whenever possible, please call and let us know that your pet needs to be seen so that we can be ready to help immediately when you arrive. All emergency cases are triaged by a trained veterinary technician, which helps doctors treat your pet as quickly as possible.

Wellness Visits: Having an annual physical for your pet is not just about receiving vaccines. At a wellness visit, doctors will examine your pet to evaluate overall health, nutrition or possible problems and then tailor a vaccination protocol based on your pets risk for certain diseases. Many dogs and cats are living well into their "teens" with help from their veterinary team along the way.

Puppy and Kitten Visits: To help the newest member of your family grow up happy and healthy, your puppy or kitten is examined every 3-4 weeks to develop an appropriate vaccination schedule. Our youngest patients need boosters of the FVRCP or DHPP vaccine every 3-4 weeks until they are over 16-18 weeks and the Rabies vaccine at 12-13 weeks. We recommend at least 2 doses of a de-wormer and a follow-up fecal exam to protect from internal parasites. In puppy and kitten visits, nutrition, behavior and house-breaking topics are discussed so your pet will remain a loved member of your family for years to come.

Geriatric Medicine: Since pets are living longer, senior wellness is becoming more important for maintaining quality of life. In addition to a comprehensive physical exam for patients over 7 years old, changes in eating, drinking or behavior habits that may provide clues to hidden problems. Screening blood work provides a base-line for internal health and is doubly important for many older patients receiving chronic medications.

Drop-off Appointments: To accommodate busier schedules a limited number of drop-off slots are available Monday-Friday. Wellness exams, blood work and vaccines can be completed while owners work. Most orthopedic exams and x-rays as drop-off appointments, so that your pet is evaluated in motion and the appropriate tests can be performed.

Pharmacy and Prescription Diets: A fully stocked in-house pharmacy is available for the medications your pet requires. Many formulations can be ordered in liquid form or with flavoring if pills are a challenge to administer. Stock and special-order veterinary prescription diets are available to help treat a variety of diseases. To ensure accuracy, 24 hours notice is requested for a refill of medications.

Ultrasound: Ultrasound is a non-invasive diagnostic tool that can image structures within the body. Ultrasound of the abdomen is ideal for examining the liver, gallbladder, intestinal tract, spleen, kidneys, adrenal glands and urinary bladder. A complete, detailed scan usually takes about 20 to 30 minutes. All patients need a 12 hour fast before the procedure and many cases can be examined as a drop-off appointment. Dr. Smiley,our medical specialist, performs ultrasounds on Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays. Emergency scans can be arranged as your pet's medical condition dictates.

X-Ray: Anew state of the art x-ray machine and developer provides clear images very quickly. X-rays are taken not only of bones and joints, but also the chest, abdomen, teeth, heads and ears of our patients. For many pets experiencing illness or pain, radiographs are an important part of the diagnostic work-up. Additional studies such as barium swallows, IVP's, and urograms can be performed. X-ray's are taken any time, day or night!

In-House Diagnostic Laboratory and Monitoring: Complete in-house blood work is performed at anytime, day or night. Immediate information is obtained about our sickest patients including kidney and liver function, electrolytes and blood counts. Many critical patients often need additional testing such as blood-gas, EKG, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, cross matching or blood typing. All are available 24 hours a day.

Dentistry: Dentistry is an important part of your pet's overall health. Signs of dental disease include bad breath, pain with eating, and drooling. Pets should have a dental check-up periodically and teeth should be assessed and cleaned under anesthesia. Pets are monitored closely during the procedure to minimize risk. Many pet owners find their pets tolerate brushing at home and many products are now available to continue good oral health, including flavored tooth pastes and dental chew toys.

Surgery: In our state of the art surgery suite, Gwynedd Veterinary Hospital is totally equipped to handle all types of routine and emergency surgeries. Elective procedures are scheduled Monday through Friday, including cat and dog spay and neuter, de-claws, mass removals, knee and hip surgery. Our on-staff ABVP specialist, Dr. Rogatz is available by request for many advanced orthopedic and soft-tissue procedures. All our surgical patients are monitored closely with EKG, pulse-ox and blood-pressure equipment.

Pain Management: Pain management is an important part of any surgery or procedure, and is an important aspect of today's veterinary care. Patients receive appropriate pain medication when needed.

Discharge Appointments: Discharges are performed by a Doctor or Technician at a scheduled appointment time. Complete home care instructions and medications are provided and any questions or concerns are addressed.