Metro Pet Vet - downtown

We provide thorough Comprehensive Physical Exams to assess your pet’s health, identify early signs of illness, and establish a baseline for ongoing care. Our exams include evaluations of weight, mobility, organ function, and age-specific screenings to ensure your pet receives personalized and proactive healthcare.

We offer Core Vaccinations, including vaccinations for rabies, distemper, and parvo, to protect your pet from potentially life-threatening diseases. These are essential for all dogs and are often required by law (such as rabies in Pennsylvania). We tailor our vaccination schedule to your pet’s age, lifestyle, and risk factors.

As part of our Heartworm Testing & Prevention protocol, we screen your dog annually for heartworm disease and provide year-round preventive medications. This simple, affordable service extends their life and prevents a severe, potentially fatal condition. We evaluate risk factors, like climate and lifestyle, to ensure the safest prevention plan.

We provide custom Flea & Tick Prevention plans, including prescription medications like oral chews and topical treatments, to keep your pet protected. Our strategies also include environmental control advice and seasonal adjustments, even for indoor pets, to minimize parasite exposure and associated diseases like Lyme disease and anemia.

We offer Parasite Deworming services to treat and prevent intestinal parasites like roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms in dogs and cats. We may screen during physical exams or recommend regular deworming based on age, risk of exposure, and fecal test results, ensuring your pet (and household) remains safe from parasites.

Our clinic offers Behavioral Counseling, including consultations and tailored behavior modification plans for managing concerns like aggression, separation anxiety, or excessive barking. We provide training recommendations and educate pet owners on positive reinforcement techniques to improve the pet-owner bond and ensure a harmonious living environment.

Using advanced diagnostics, we provide In-House Bloodwork, including CBC (Complete Blood Count) and Chemistry Panels, to identify underlying health conditions such as diabetes, liver disease, or anemia. This aids in accurate diagnosis and timely medical adjustments, ensuring personalized veterinary care for your pet.

We offer Allergy Testing, specifically intradermal or serum-based testing, to pinpoint the environmental or food allergens causing your pet's symptoms like skin infections or itching. Once identified, we collaboratively create a long-term management plan that may include dietary changes, medications, or immune therapy (allergy shots).

We conduct Eye Pressure Testing, including Glaucoma Screening, using tonometry to detect increased intraocular pressure that may lead to vision loss. Prompt detection is crucial for preventing irreversible blindness. We also provide ongoing management plans, which may include prescribed eye drops or referrals to veterinary ophthalmology specialists.

As part of our advanced dental services, we offer Dental X-Rays to detect hidden dental issues like tooth root damage, abscesses, or underlying oral infections. These diagnostic images enable precise treatment planning, including tooth extractions or surgical therapies, ensuring thorough resolution of even the most complex dental conditions.

For complex dental procedures, we perform Oral Surgery, including tooth extractions (tooth removal), cyst removals, and surgical repairs of oral trauma. We combine diagnostic X-rays with advanced techniques to ensure precision and minimize discomfort for your pet during and after the procedure. Recovery plans are customized for each case.

We perform Spay & Neuter Surgery for routine and medically necessary procedures, helping to prevent reproductive health issues and overpopulation. For dogs, we recommend spaying females before their first heat cycle for maximum benefit. We prioritize minimally invasive techniques, pain management, and thorough follow-up care post-surgery.

We treat Wound & Laceration Repair thoroughly, ensuring wounds are cleaned, disinfected, and properly sutured or bandaged for faster healing. Our approach includes monitoring for infection and offering follow-up care as part of our commitment to addressing acute and long-term injury concerns in pets.

We provide Hospitalization & 24-Hour Monitoring for pets requiring intensive care, including postoperative recovery, chronic disease management, or emergency stabilization. Our team monitors vital signs, pain levels, and overall condition, offering IV fluids, injectable medications, and specialized nutrition to ensure optimal stabilization.

Our clinic offers comprehensive Pain Management strategies tailored to your pet’s condition, post-surgery recovery, or chronic pain needs. Options include oral medications, injectable therapies, and advanced techniques, with ongoing evaluations to balance pain relief with optimal safety and effectiveness.

Should your pet ingest a toxin or poison, we provide emergency Poison & Toxin Treatment, including gastric lavage, induced vomiting, or administration of protective agents like activated charcoal, as medically necessary. We collaborate with the ASPCA’s Poison Control Center and tailor treatment plans to the specific toxin involved, ensuring the best possible recovery outcome.

We perform specialized Medical Grooming tailored for pets with specific health conditions, such as Sanitary Shave to relieve infected or painful peri-anal areas, reduce matted hair that causes skin infections, or prepare patients for medical procedures. Each grooming service is approached with a focus on comfort and healing.

We assist with Nail Trimming & Dremeling, a vital service for pets whose nails grow too long for comfort or cause difficulties with mobility. Our trained technicians perform safe and quick trims using high-quality equipment while educating owners to assist with maintenance as needed.

We provide Anal Gland Expression services to address impacted anal glands, a common cause of discomfort and infection in dogs. Our team performs gentle, expert expressions for relief while also advising owners on home care strategies and signs that indicate future professional intervention.

We incorporate Cold Laser Therapy in our treatment plans to reduce pain and inflammation, accelerate healing of wounds or injuries, and stimulate the body’s natural recovery processes. This non-invasive therapy is especially effective for managing post-surgical pain, arthritis, or soft tissue healing.

Our clinic provides Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation, including guided exercises, hydrotherapy (underwater treadmill sessions), and manual therapy to aid recovery from surgery, injury, or chronic conditions like arthritis. Customized rehabilitation plans are designed to restore mobility and reduce discomfort in affected pets.

We offer Standard Pet Boarding services tailored to active or healthy pets requiring overnight or temporary care while owners are away. Our facility provides a comfortable environment with regular feedings, exercise, and monitoring, ensuring that pets remain happy and well-cared for.

We provide Telemedicine Consultations through secure online platforms for non-urgent medical concerns, including prescription refills, minor medical questions, or monitoring chronic conditions. This convenient service helps pet owners receive preliminary advice while ensuring continuity of care for their pets.