Kittanning Veterinary Hospital

Here at Kittanning Veterinary Hospital, we are dedicated to the health and well-being of your pets. Our knowledgeable and compassionate team of veterinary professionals welcomes you and your pet to our full-service hospital. We encourage you to explore our website and call us with any questions you may have.

Comprehensive Wellness Care in Kittanning, PA

Routine wellness exams are essential for maintaining your pet's health and catching any medical issues before they progress. During your pet's wellness examination, our veterinarians will conduct a thorough nose-to-tail examination and advise you on all aspects of your pet's care. Our wellness services include:

• Routine wellness exams
• Preventative care
• Vaccinations
• Parasite prevention and control
• Nutritional counseling
• Behavioral counseling

At Kittanning Veterinary Hospital, we believe that prevention is the best medicine. Our wellness care services are designed to keep your pet healthy and happy for years to come.

Trusted Dental Care for Your Pet

Just like humans, pets require regular oral care to prevent dental disease. Improper care of your pet's teeth can lead to pain, tooth loss, and serious illness. Our team is here to help protect your pet's health by providing comprehensive dental care services, including:

• Oral exams
• Teeth cleanings
• Extractions
• Digital dental radiography

We will work with you to develop a dental care plan that meets your pet's specific needs.

Experienced Large Animal Veterinary Care

Kittanning Veterinary Hospital offers large animal services for dairy and beef cattle, horses, pigs, sheep and goats, and llamas and alpacas. Our large animal veterinarians travel to area farms and provide routine dairy herd preventative care visits, sick animal exams and treatments, and routine services such as vaccinations. Smaller species, such as sheep, goats, alpacas, and pot-bellied pigs, can be examined in our hospital by most of our veterinarians.

Our large animal services include:

• Routine herd health care
• Sick animal exams and treatments
• Obstetrical services
• Routine services, such as vaccinations
• Nutritional consulting

State-of-the-Art Diagnostics and End of Life Care

At Kittanning Veterinary Hospital, we use the latest technology to diagnose and treat medical conditions. Our in-house laboratory allows us to perform a wide range of diagnostic tests quickly and accurately, ensuring that your pet receives prompt and effective care.

We understand that saying goodbye to a beloved pet is never easy. Our team is here to support you during this difficult time and provide compassionate end of life care for your pet.

Our Story

Kittanning Veterinary Hospital was founded by Dr. Robert Lash in 1963 in his own home! Dr. Lash was the sole veterinarian until 1970, when he hired his first partner, Dr. Gabriel Durkac. Together, Drs. Lash and Durkac offered small and large animal veterinary medical services for Kittanning and the surrounding area. The practice then grew quickly, adding more veterinarians and staff, and requiring the construction of our current hospital building, the Animal Medical Pavilion, in 1979-1980. The building's design actually won Veterinary Economics magazine's Hospital Design of the Year in 1980!

As veterinary medicine has evolved since 1963, our practice has kept pace by continuing our education and knowledge, and adding further services. One thing hasn't changed, though. Our philosophy has always been to provide comprehensive, high-quality veterinary care with an emphasis on exceptional client service and timely patient care.