Pennsylvania Veterinary Care

I am very impressed with Dr. Joe but since Mary left I have had mixed feelings about his office staff. Also, Dr. Joe is only in a couple days a week and the office hours have not been convenient for me. Read Less

After taking my puggle elsewhere for 9 years, and being less and less happy with each visit, I finally made the change to Pennsylvania Veterinary Care, and couldn't be happier. They were very friendly to me and my dog, and affordable and gave me tips on how to save money and give my dog the top care. I was nervous about the change but am glad I finally did it. Their care, hours, and prices are ideal! Read Less

I have met and worked with many different veterinarians growing up in a family of dog breeders and I have never felt more comfortable than I do with Dr. Joe and the staff at Pennsylvania vet care. Pinot (our Great Dane), loves to visit the vet and she appreciates all of the love and individual attention she receives. You can tell that the staff and doctors care about your animals as much as you do. Read Less

Very caring group of professionals. They truly love their jobs and care for each animal with love and patience. They are very knowledgeable and will talk to you about any and all concerns you may have, they make sure you leave each visit completely satisfied and happy. Read Less

Wish I could give zero stars.  This doctor cut the tip of my dogs ear off rather than do a typical biopsy.  She had bumps on her ears, and rather than scraping the bumps and looking at them under a microscope, he sold me expensive allergy meds and when they didn't work, he recommended the biopsy.  This $355 procedure resulted in a finding of excessive ear wax.  I wish I could post a picture showing the way this person deformed my dog.  Her ear looks like those of feral cats who have been spayed or neutered.    Additionally, my cat had a kidney infection that went undiagnosed even though I took her to Dr. Leppanen, concerned with her excessive licking of her stomache. He 'assumed' allergies and gave her expensive allergy meds. She was at MSU for almost a week at a cost of $2700.  I would not recommend this veterinarian to anyone. Read Less

First time visiting this vet with my yorkie yesterday and they welcomed us in what felt like open arms .very clean and nice environment. I had so many questions but all of them were answered and did not seem to bother the tech or Dr.Joe. I am very satisfied with the service I received. I will be returning again. Thanks Dr.Joe and staff Read Less

My husband and I are so pleased with this clinic! We took our Chihuahua/Pug mix in for a skin irritation and the staff was so understanding of our situation. And Bagely is doing so much better! Best vet I've been to. Thanks, you guys! Read Less

Terrible experience i waited in waiting room after checking in early for over a hour. We never saw the doctor we just walked out as it wasn't worth waiting when the office was clearly empty that day not a vet I would recommend. Made me feel like me an my dog wasn't worth there time! Read Less

This is hands down the best veterinary office I have ever been to. The staff treated my dog as if she were their own - from the woman at the counter, to the techs, to the veterinarian. My fiancee and I brought our four year old corgi in for what we believed to be hip dysplasia as well as booster shots and preventative heart worm medication. After a very thorough series of palpations by Dr. Vanassche she believed the issue was not hip dysplasia, as our dog did not react negatively to any of the stimulus. She could have sent us on our way and called it a day, but she listened to our concerns and despite the clinic being INCREDIBLY busy because of the long weekend (Memorial Day to be specific) she offered to keep our corgi there until the techs had time to take some x-rays. We learned that our corgi had suffered damage to a ligament and it healed incorrectly, thus causing arthritis in her rear left knee. Dr. Vanassche explained what this meant, what the treatment options were, and then made some personal recommendations. Dr. Vanassche stated that because of the age of the injury she nor the other orthopedic surgeon at Pennsylvania Veterinary Care did not feel comfortable performing the surgery. She could have easily told us she was comfortable and taken us for all the money we were worth, but instead both her and the other surgeon genuinely had our dog's best interests at heart. She went on to explain that she felt medicine, not surgery, was the best course of action in her opinion but also suggested getting a second opinion just to be sure. I was flabbergasted. Dr. Vanassche ultimately recommended NSAID's, weight loss (our dog is approximately 7lbs. overweight), less high impact (playing fetch) and more high resistance exercise (swimming), and Dasuquin (an OTC hip and joint supplement that was reasonably priced when compared to other retailers/sources). She also presented laser therapy as an option, but in no way did I feel she was pushing it down my throat. We opted to go with the laser therapy as well which made a huge impact on our dogs mobility and we will definitely be scheduling more sessions later. The staff was very clear about the costs, which were VERY reasonable; if we had taken our corgi to our previous veterinarian we would have easily spent an additional $200-$350 more. We paid for blood work to see if our dog could take an NSAID safely, heart worm check, heart worm preventative medicine, flea and tick preventative, booster shots for bordetella and distemper, NSAID medication, Dasuquin, x-rays, and lastly laser therapy. The total cost was just a hair above $680. I can't recommend this location enough. But truly, the way they treated our dog was vital in shaping our feelings about this location. I cannot stress enough just how loving and kind they were with her, despite her lack of enthusiasm about being left by us for couple hours. :P Thank you to everyone at Pennsylvania Veterinary Care.Read Less

I took my GS there back in August and I couldn't be more impressed. They are very knowledgeable, compassionate about the pet's they see, and inexpensive. The staff is super friendly. I plan on going back to the clinic next year as I had switched to Waverly Animal Hospital because I needed to board my dog,but they are horrible and expensive so I will be going back to Pennsylvania. They are simply amazing. Read Less

Terrible service. They cut the poor cat's nails way too short - there was blood everywhere and the vet wouldn't stop. Also there were a couple of hidden charges for a supposedly simple exam. It was a terrible experience. NEVER trust your pet with these people, there are so many places to go. Pick a place where there are at least nice to your pet. Read Less

This place charges too much! We had brought our two Labs here since they where Puppies. The Doctors have all done well in regards to care and knowledge so when our Dog (2 1/2 yrs) had gotten snagged on a fence and had a laceration across her chest, we brought her to Penn Vet Care. $306.00 and 7 staples later, she was fixed up and out the door. Here is what the charges covered:Evaluation: $45DHLPP Booster: $183Yr Rabies Booster: $18Bordetella Vac: $18Local Anesthesia: $41Laceration Repair: $105Carprofen (pain med)$8.54Cephalexin(antibiotic)$28.20Skin Stapler : $24.06 Read Less

Very courteous workers. Facilities are a bit older. Be prepared to pay on the high end monetarily for services. If saving dollars is your goal, you may want to call around before... Otherwise, a good experience. Read Less

I can't say enough good about Dr. Leppanen and his staff at PA Vet Care.  Prior to bringing our two adopted pitbulls here we had gone to Miller Animal Clinic, but when we ran into a more complex problem, we found the rotating vets there and lack of specialization didn't meet our needs.Our male seemed to be having pain that the Miller team couldn't identify so we brought him to Dr. Leppanen for more advice since he specializes in Orthopedics.  Things I love about them.  Number one:  You will always feel welcome here.  Everyone I have ever met, from the front desk to the vet techs to the doctor himself are very casual and friendly.  If they see you enough, they remember you and you feel like family.Second:  The doctor is willing to listen, doesn't jump to conclusions (you can see the wheels turning), doesn't try to impress and doesn't feel threatened when you share something you know.  You are treated as a partner in your dog's care and that is rare to find.  I have been to vets that decide on a course before asking enough questions, disregard what you say as a non-expert and dismiss your concerns when things don't add up.  Dr. Leppanen genuinely cares for animals and he has the type of mind that seeks to know the answer, not just turn around clients.  One thing I notices was his absolutely thorough examination and palpation of my dog which was NOT done at Miller.  When my dog gave a fear whimper they said the pain was in his neck and I told them he whimpers in fear alot and they ignored me.  We ended up right back there b/c that was not it as I told them.Price is a little higher here and they admit it, but it is well worth it for most things.  If you want to take your dog to a clinic for routine things fine, but if you need an  in-depth look or a problem that takes digging, bring them here.  I have full confidence you will be pleased. Read Less

I have had Pennsylvania vet clinic as my vet for many,many years.I raise showdogs and worked in the animal industry which enabled me to refer many new clients to Dr Joe over the years.He and his staff are like family and they know all my dogs. Dr Joe is the only vet ever to operate on ""Medusa"" my 12yr old Shepherd who is my life! She came through a C-section and a toe amputation just fine! They have said goodby to many dogs with me as well,always caring an sensitive to my loss.I am a client forever and you should stop by and meet them.Tell um Medusasmom sent you! Read Less

The people were nice. But watch out for high prices on pet medications/prescriptions - especially in today's economy. I'm switching to Banfield. Banfield waives the cost of the comprehensive exam if you come on Tues and Thursday between 2-4 pm. You still have to pay for shots, etc. But you save 30-40 dollars not having to pay the exam fee. Banfield also allow you to order your prescriptions over the internet from another vendor. (Internet vendors are 20-40 percent cheaper) I would recommend getting a vet that will match any offer and allow you to get prescriptions from another vendor. Before signing on with a vet - I would recommend asking them about this - you may be in for a surprise later otherwise. Read Less