- Avian and Exotic Animal Medical Center
http://avianexoticvetpa.com
Gloria J. Goodman, VMD
3000 Concord Road
Aston, PA 19014
Phone: (610) 494-2811
Dr. Goodman has been great with our guinea pigs, and we've been seeing her for 3 years. She treats only birds, reptiles and small mammals, and we see many regular guinea pig patients there. They also offer boarding. Unfortunately, her office is not open on weekends, but sometimes phone messages will be checked by someone on staff that comes in on weekends for boarding animals. One of our pigs had a hay poke eye injury over the weekend, and after hearing our message Dr. Goodman was able to give us the appropriate antibiotics to treat her eye until our appointment. If emergencies are brought in during regular hours she sees them first.
She's very thorough with her regular exams. She knows how to check molars under anasthesia, and she also performed a neuter on our boar, and did a very good job. She's also open to answering a lot of questions from curious pig parents, and she and two of her current techs have a great bedside manner. They also carry Oxbow products.
Contributed by: capybara - 9/2/2004, 2:02 pm
Website verified: March 13, 2016
- Animal General
https://animalgeneral.net
Dr. Michael Hutchinson
Dr. Teresa Meyer
20411 Route 19
LaSalle Plaza, Unit 10
Cranberry TWP, PA 16066
Phone: (724) 776-7930
Dr. Mike treated my boys for a few things in the 7 months I've been going to him. He treated Cyrus for an eye infection, both Cyrus and Gambit for mites (and did EVERYTHING guinea lynx said, including not doing a skin scrape since it rarely shows anything, he said he didn't want to hurt the piggies), and just recently did Gambit's bladder stone surgery. It was very risky as the stone moved into Gambit's urethra but he did a wonderful job.
He has worked with guinea pigs since the 80s and has done everything right, including having me call 3 days after surgery (Gambit had it on a Thursday) so I can update him on how he was doing and being avalible to me when I have a question.
Dr. Meyers saw Gambit on a Saturday (they a 8am-12pm Saturday hours) and she was very concerned and was so kind. She has a guinea pig and has worked with them for years as well. When I was waiting in the waiting room for Gambit's surgery to be started and obviously was very upset she kept checking on me.
This group is so friendly and open to all knowledge that someone may have on their animals and he LISTENS to what you have to say. He's very gentle and good when examining the piggies and follows everything guinea lynx says a vet should do.
He also is kind to me because he knows financially I am not in the best situation and he only charged me for one dose of Ivermectin instead of of all three and is reasonable priced. :)
Contributed by: Gambits Mom - 2/23/2005, 12:39 am
Website verified: March 13, 2016
- Camboro Veterinary Hospital
www.camboro.com
Dr. Richard G. Orozco, DVM
5989 Route 6N
Edinboro, PA 16412
Phone: (814) 273-1081
Phone: (814) 734-1628 - Emergency Hours
Dr. Orozco is the small animal vet here. He's really helpful and can even make the medicine taste good for the piggies (Zeus loved it!).
Contributed by:twiggy_trace - 2/26/2005, 8:57 pm
Website verified: March 13, 2016
- Animal Ark Pet Hospital
www.animalarkkingdom.com
Dr. Robert Jung, DVM
Dr. Michael Watts, VMD
3024 West 12th Street
Erie, PA 16505
Phone: (814) 838-7387
Email: petwellness@animalark.com - Animal Kingdom Pet Hospital
www.animalarkkingdom.com
Dr. Robert Jung, DVM
Dr. Michael Watts, VMD
2222 E. 38th St. Erie
Erie, PA 16510
Phone: (814)825-0463
Email: petwellness@animalark.com
I have only visited with Drs. Jung and Watts (though I'm told Dr. Christine Nestor, DVM and Dr. Kevin S. Ramey, DVM are also capable of dealing with exotics). The veterinarians move from Animal Ark to Animal Kingdom interchangeably, so there's no need to worry about going the extra distance if one hospital is closer than the other.
Both of my pigs, Cerridwyn and Norene, have paid a couple visits and we're all pleased with the outcomes. The doctors take an active interest in my girls' health and are thorough in their examinations and questions. In fact, they diagnosed Cerridwyn's beginning malocclusion before I could hazard a guess. (She's currently recovering from a URI under their care).
Actually, thanks to Jul312 and GuineaLynx, I've been told my girls are some of the healthiest pigs to go through those doors...obviously, except whatever their ailment happens to be.
The staff and doctors are all extremely friendly and helpful. Appointments are easy to schedule...and even reschedule! I believe the hospitals are open until 7 p.m. so that's also incredibly helpful when you work the late shifts I do or just do not have the leisure during the day.
I don't know what's considered average, so I can't give a completely accurate estimate, but their fees are somewhat on the expensive side, or so I feel. But for the health of my guinea pigs, it's a modest price.
I am beyond relieved to have found them. Their expertise and compassion are unrivaled as far as I'm concerned.
Contributed by:Celtic_Brindled_Wheeker - 3/11/2011, 3:51 pm
Website verified: March 13, 2016
- The Village Veterinarian
www.villagevetpa.net
Dr. Christine Polaneczky
489 S. Oxford Valley Road
Fairless Hills, PA 19030
Phone: (215) 945-7900
"I am opening up my own practice on September 6th..."
Contributed by email: Dr. Chris Polanczky - 8/29/2011
Website verified: March 13, 2016
- All Pet Animal Hospital
www.allpet.org
Dr. Edward R. Bennett, DVM
5354 William Flynn Hwy
Gibsonia, PA 15044
Phone: (724) 444-6600
Fax: (724) 444-6588
Email: apah@nauticom.net
Another exotics specialist in this area, but I've had no experience with him.
Contributed by: jul312 - 1/25/2005, 10:04 am
Website verified and address updated: March 13, 2016
- Honey Brook Animal Hospital
Dr. Scott Gellman
3784 Horseshoe Pike
Honey Brook, PA 19344
Phone: (610) 273-2887
I have been working with guinea pigs since 2004 and I have extensive experience with all types of health problems. From severe dental disease to pneumonia to bladder stones to cancer, I have helped diagnose and treat many many piggies. Having owned guinea pigs for the last several years, I am familiar with the care and upkeep that is required to keep them healthy, comfortable, and enjoying their life.
Contributed by: Dr. Scott Gellman - 2/8/10
Location updated by Dr. Gellman on 1/25/2018 by email.
- Neffsville Veterinary Clinic
www.neffsvillevet.com
Dr. James Doman
2555 Lititz Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601
Phone: (717) 596-5381
Dr. Doman has been great with my five boars. He is cavy knowledgeable, and if he isn't sure on something, he isn't afraid to admit so and go do research on the topic. The staff at Neffsville has always been very kind and accommodating, and I've never had any problems getting my boys in there when they need to be seen.
Contributed by: acanoffleas - 1/25/08
Website verified: March 13, 2016
- Bree's Animal Hospital
http://breesanimalhospital.com
7436 Frankford Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
Phone: (215) 338-3219
Fax: (215) 624-7466
Contributor unknown.
Website verified and updated: March 13, 2016 - Boulevard Animal Hospital
http://boulevardanimalhospital.com
Dr. Brett J. Geffen
1913 Grant Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19115
Phone: (215) 969-1050
Very friendly, helpful, enthusiastic, and educated doctors and staff. Very knowledgeable with pigs and exotics. Helped Piggy when she had a cyst. Highly recommended!
Contributed by: Wilber - 3/11/2004, 9:22 pm
Website verified: March 13, 2016 - Girard Veterinary Clinic
www.girardvetphila.com
2806 W Girard Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone: (215) 232-0831
Girard Clinic is a fairly well known and affordable office located fairly centrally in Philly. They are known for offering extremely good rates and service without compromising the quality of care. I recently took in three guinea pigs for ivermectin treatment; each was given a shot plus two future doses each, sent home with me, for a total cost of less than $60.
There are some down sides, however. Firstly, they are in high demand and getting an appointment is nearly impossible. They also ONLY take afternoon appointments; in the morning they see patients on a first-come, first-serve basis. You must show up right at 8AM (or slightly earlier) to get put on a list, and only the first 15 clients are seen. The waiting room is very small and cramped, it seats perhaps 5-6 people and the rest must stand around. They also have several cats that wander around as in-clinic pets, so you will need to keep your piggies close and safe.
Another drawback is that the Dr. who sees exotics seems a little mis-informed, which is tricky. She knows what she is doing, but at the same time she has said a few things that put me off. For instance, on my first visit for mites, she insisted on looking at my arm hair to see if perhaps I had also had them. Of course we all know GP mites do not cross over to humans, so this took be aback. ALso on one occasion she loaded a needle with Ivermectin and broke off the tip, which also broke the needle. When I tried to use it the fluid shot everywhere, and when I got a replacement from her she charged me another $25.
However there are VERY FEW affordable and easy to access exotic vets in the Philadelphia area, especially for fairly urgent situations. My final verdict is that if you are on a budget and have an urgent - but not EMERGENCY - situation, feel confident that the people at Girard Vet Clinic will help you out.
Contributor unknown
Website verified: March 13, 2016
- VCA Fox Chapel Animal Hospital
http://www.vcahospitals.com/fox-chapel
Dr. Robert Wagner
1152 Freeport Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Phone: (412) 781-6446
Fax: (412) 781-8776
Excellent Exotic's Vet. Is also an associate professor for the University of Pittsburgh, in veterinary; and is the exotic's vet for the Pittsburgh Zoo.
All 14 of my pigs see this man. He is excellent; his staff is accommodating and even though he is only in on a regular basis on Mondays and Thursdays in the evening, he has another office where he can be seen more frequently, and getting an appointment has never been a hassle. They work with you. Nice people, nice place.
Contributed by: jul312 - 1/25/2005, 10:04 am
Website verified: March 13, 2016 - Veterinary Emergency Clinic
882 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15223
Phone: (412) 492-9855
An excellent veterinary emergency clinic, with limited exotics experience, but I have had to use them for my pigs, and was pleased.
Contributed by: jul312 - 1/25/2005, 10:04 am
Unable to verify website and clinic: March 13, 2016
Selinsgrove
- Companion Animal Hospital
http://www.companionanimalhospitalselin ... om/id-5437
Dr. Lynne McCaffrey, DVM
335 Route 35
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
Phone: (570) 374-2247
Sparklederp says: "She is very thorough and takes her time researching every symptom and proposed care regimen to make sure that we're doing everything for Corki that we can. I would recommend her in an instant."
Contributed by: Sparklederp, June 8, 2016
Website verified and address update: June 8, 2016
- Trucksville Cat & Dog Hospital
http://trucksvilledogandcathospital.com
Dr. Mark E. Stair, DVM
1070 Memorial Hwy
Shavertown, PA 18708
Phone: (570) 696-1146
Dr. Stair has been wonderful both for my dog and my guinea pigs. He treated my guinea pig's abscess and infected sebaceous cyst with success. He's familiar with the correct protocols for anesthesia and antibiotics. The office is very good about getting appointments worked in in case of an emergency. They are also not out to gouge on prices. If the office is closed you can leave a message and usually Dr. Stair himself will get back to you.
Edited to add: Double check everything when dealing solely with the staff and not Dr. Stair. They did try to give me a prescription CAT food for my dog when Dr. Stair wanted her on an over the counter diet.
Contributed by: Seffy 18:59, 25 July 2010 (EDT)
Website verified and address update: March 13, 2016
- Animal Medical Center
www.mypetdoc.com
Dr. Brian Novak
Dr. Karen Crocker
25 West Third Avenue
Trappe, PA 19426
Phone: (610) 489-8982
I highly recommend Animal Medical Center in Trappe, PA. Specifically Dr. Brian Novak as our primary doctor with Dr. Karen Crocker as our backup when he is unavailable. Dr. Novak has performed over 100 guinea pig spays and neuters and has never lost a pig either during surgery or post op recovery (the next 3 weeks). It was like night and day between the horrble neuter performed at Kutztown versus the awesome one at Trappe.
(By the way, 8 years later, we now have 14 very spoiled piggies)
Contributed by: Fallnangel113 - 8/5/2014, 6:27 pm
Website verified: March 15, 2016
1/25/2005: jul312 writes, "Other exotics vets that I've found listed for PA in the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians:"
[Evangeline notes that this poster does not have personal experience with all of these vets -- Lynx]
- David Bessler, DVM
4111 Pine Street Apt. 1R
Philadelphia, PA 19104 - Elizabeth Clark, VMD, MS
Quakertown Veterinary Clinic
2250 N. Old Bethlehem Pike
Quakertown, PA 18951
Phone: 215-536-6245
Fax: 215-536-0226 - Allison Clemens, DVM
Hickory Veterinary Hospital
2303 Hickory Road
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Phone: 610-828-6054
Website: http://www.hickoryvet.com
Email: allisonritter@hotmail.com - Lynn D'Allesandro, VMD
Creekside Animal Hospital
4 SR #309
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
Phone: 570-298-0800
Fax: 570-298-0801 - Toby Erlichman, VMD
Animal Hospital of Chester County, LLC
1353 Pottstown Pike
West Chester, PA 19380
Phone: 610-692-7561
Website: http://www.animalhospitalofchesterco.com
Email: drtobs@aol.com - Deborah Flake, DVM
444 Tillie Town Road
Biglerville, PA 17307
Phone: 717-337-2785
Email: flaked@peoplepc.com - Gloria Goodman, VMD
Avian and Exotic Animal Center
4342 School Lane
Brookhaven, PA 19015
Phone: 610-494-2811
Email: dragonvmd@aol.com - Bret Greenberg, DVM
Columbia Animal Hospital
4081 Columbia Avenue
Columbia, PA 17512
Phone: 717-684-2285
Email: avianvet@earthlink.net - Bridget McMahon, DVM
Kutztown Animal Hospital
7 S. Kemp Road
Kutztown, PA 19530
Phone: 610-683-5353 - Craig Ott, VMD
Barton Heights Veterinary Hospital
RR 7 Box 7453
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Phone: 570-339-8600
Website: http://www.bartonheights.com
Email: bartonvh@hotmail.com - Denise Pleban, DVM
Nothview Animal Hospital
233 Siebert Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Phone: 412-364-5353 - Arline Rosenfeld, DVM
Buxmont Veterinary Hospital
393 Langhorne Avenue
Langhorne, PA 19053
Phone: 215-741-0148
Email: buxmontvet@comcast.net - Linda M. Stahl, VMD PC
Linda Stahl, M.S., VMD
1601 Pineville Road
New Hope, PA 18938
Phone: 215-794-3379 - Linda Stern, DVM
Avian & Feline Hospital
3300 Hartzdale Drive Ste. 108
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Phone: 717-730-3755
Website: http://www.avianandfeline.com
Email: itstern@aol. - David Stelling, DVM
David Stelling, DVM, PA
PO Box 92494
Homestead, FL 33092
Phone: 305-278-2028
Email: cybervet@mindspring. - Kathy Tracy, VMD
Conchester Animal Hospital
530 Conchester Highway
Boothwyn, PA 19061
Phone: 610-485-6008
Email: katsavet@aol.
Contributed by: jul312 - 1/25/2005, 10:04 am
Charleston, WV Area
- Good Shepherd Veterinary Hospital
http://goodshepherdveterinary.com
Sarah W. Stephenson, DVM
3703 MacCorkle Ave SE
Charleston, WV 25304
Phone: (304) 964-7387
Dr. Stephenson will make emergency visits and even offered to come in from an out-of-state visit once if I (well, my piggy) needed her, which is very helpful because the area emergency clinic only takes dogs and cats.
Contributed by:twiggy_trace - 2/26/2005, 8:57 pm
Website verified: March 6, 2016
- Specialized Care for Avian & Exotic Pets
www.buffalobirdnerd.com
Dr. Laura Wade
Dr. Evan Reed
10882 Main Street
Clarence, NY 14031
Phone: (716) 759-0144
I love my veterinarian - Dr. Wade and Dr. Reed are both wonderful with my guinea pigs and they really care about making sure they are well. My vet has personally called me to check on my pigs when they have any illness! Every staff member there is friendly and kind.
Contributed by: HBee 05/2015
Website verified: March 10, 2016