West Valley Animal Hospital

 We offer a variety of services at West Valley Animal Hospital to meet your pets' needs:

Yearly Health Exam. Bringing your pet in for a well visit gives you the peace of mind that he or she is in the best possible health.  Regular examinations are also the best way of catching health problems in the early stages when they are most easily treated.  We recommend more frequent exams for older pets or those with certain medical conditions.

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Preventative Care.  Dogs, cats and ferrets need vaccines to protect them from contagious diseases they can encounter in the environment or from contact with other animals.  The veterinarian will coordinate a vaccine regimen that is best suited for your pet.  Our staff will also help you decide how best to protect your pet from parasites.

Diagnostics for Sick Pets.  The hospital is equipped to take routine and dental x-rays and run urinalyses, intestinal parasite exams, cytology samples and blood tests.  However, making a diagnosis starts with listening carefully to your description of your pet's behavior and symptoms.  No matter what his or her presenting problem is, the veterinarian will give him a comprehensive examination from nose to tail.  We allot 30 minutes for each exam in order to be thorough.  Please alert us when scheduling your appointment if you feel your pet needs extra time and we will be happy to schedule an extended appointment.  We will refer your pet to a board certified specialist should he or she have a condition requiring more specialized equipment or expert care in a particular field.  Convenient referral sites include Valley Central Veterinary Referral Center, Metropolitan Veterinary Associates and the Center for Animal Referral and Emergency Services.

Nutritional Counseling.  What your pet eats can have a huge impact on his overall health.  Proper nutrition is critical for the growth of puppies and kittens, for maintenance of good health throughout your pet's adult years, and can even help treat certain diseases.  We are here to help you choose a diet to meet your pet's unique needs, regardless of where he is in life.  In addition, we offer weight loss counseling for pets that have put on a few extra pounds!  Over half of the pets in America today are overweight, and this can lead to illnesses such as diabetes and arthritis.  A weight-loss plan, designed specifically for your pet and monitored by a veterinarian, is the safest way to help Fido or Fluffy shed that excess weight.  Contact us today for more information.

Surgeries.  We perform a variety of soft tissue surgeries.  We schedule surgery for Mondays and Thursdays.  Your pet will be admitted to the hospital the morning of surgery between 8:15am and 9:30am or, for your convenience, you can bring him in on Wednesday before 5pm for a Thursday surgery at no extra charge.  Discharge times vary according to the procedure.  Should your pet have a problem requiring a surgical  specialist,Dr. Phil Zeltzman, a board certified surgeon, can perform your pet's surgery on our premises for complete continuity of care.  

Dental Care.  Dental health is an important but often overlooked aspect of pet health.  We perform an oral exam as part of each visit. We will be happy to recommend preventative measures to maintain the health of your pet's teeth as well as discuss treatment for dental disease.  

Emergencies.  We will see emergencies during our regular hours.  Please call our office if your pet is sick or needs emergency care.  If we are not in the office, the answering system will provide instructions.  We refer emergencies to Valley Central Emergency Hospital (610-435-5588) in Fullerton or Quakertown Veterinary Clinic (215-536-6245) on evenings, weekends and holidays when the hospital is closed.  Both facilities are full service after hours hospitals where your pet will receive constant veterinary and nursing supervision throughout his stay.

Housecalls.  We are happy to make housecalls for our clients.  Please schedule housecalls in advance so that we can coordinate them with our regular appointments.



Behavior Counseling.  We are concerned with your pet's compatibility within your household as well as his health.  Please do not hesitate to share any concerns with us regarding any aspect of pet behavior.  We can schedule appointments to evaluate behavior problems.  We also have on hand a list of local trainers and specialists that we can refer you to for a pet who needs special individual attention.

Boarding.  We provide boarding for animals with medical problems, such as diabetes, that require veterinary supervision.  For regular boarding we have compiled a list of local boarding facilities that we have visited and highly recommend.

Fees.  Payment is due at the time services are rendered.  We accept Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa, and Discover.  

    Thanks to all of our clients who have supported us year after year and continue to refer their friends and families to us! 

For your convenience, you can download these forms to fill them out at home prior to your appointment:

REGISTRATION FORM

HEALTH EXAM QUESTIONNAIRE