Business Details
33 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Family-Owned Veterinary Care in Monroeville, PA
Northern Pike Veterinary Hospital is a family-owned veterinary practice established in 1993 that provides comprehensive medical care for cats, dogs, rabbits, and pocket pets. Founded by Dr. Suzanne Martin, the hospital has grown to include her son Dr. Tyler Martin and daughter-in-law Dr. Angie Thompson, who share a commitment to compassionate, personalized care. The practice emphasizes preventive medicine, emergency services, and specialized treatments for small mammals, combining advanced diagnostics with traditional approaches like acupuncture and laser therapy.With over three decades of service, the team focuses on building lifelong relationships with clients while maintaining a strong reputation for excellence in Monroeville and surrounding areas. Their approach integrates thorough wellness exams, dental care, surgical interventions, and senior pet support to address the complete health needs of companion animals.
Services
Wellness Exams
Pet Surgery
Vaccinations
Microchipping
Emergency Care
Senior Pet Care
Dental Services
Laser Therapy
Acupuncture
Pocket Pet Care
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of family-owned veterinary experience in Monroeville
- Our team provides emergency care during regular business hours
- Specialized services for rabbits and pocket pets unavailable elsewhere locally
- Comprehensive wellness programs tailored to each pet's life stage
- Personalized treatment plans combining traditional and advanced therapies
What people say
Compassionate staff
Thorough examinations
Expert small mammal care
Lifesaving emergency treatment
Personalized attention
Services
Wellness Exams
Comprehensive wellness exams ensure your pet's long-term health through early disease detection and personalized care plans. Our evaluations include physical assessments, vaccination updates, and tailored recommendations for nutrition, exercise, and parasite prevention. With specialized protocols for puppies, kittens, adult pets, and seniors, we help maintain optimal health throughout your companion's life stages while building lasting relationships with both pets and their families.
Emergency Care
Critical care services address pet emergencies during regular business hours, including trauma, poisoning, and acute illnesses. Our equipped facility handles urgent diagnostics, stabilization, and surgical interventions when needed. The experienced team specializes in rapid assessment and immediate treatment for pets requiring urgent medical attention, providing critical support while maintaining communication with pet owners throughout the process.
Vaccinations
Customized vaccination programs protect pets against preventable diseases through core and non-core vaccine options. We administer rabies, distemper, and parvovirus vaccines for dogs, along with feline leukemia and other feline-specific vaccines. Our recommendations consider individual risk factors based on lifestyle, age, and geographic exposure, ensuring appropriate protection while minimizing unnecessary immunizations for both indoor and outdoor pets.
Senior Pet Care
Specialized geriatric programs address age-related conditions through biannual exams, bloodwork screening, and tailored wellness plans. Services include joint supplements, pain management strategies, and dietary adjustments to maintain quality of life. Advanced therapies like laser treatments and acupuncture help manage chronic conditions while regular monitoring helps detect diseases like kidney issues or cancer at treatable stages for aging companions.
Pocket Pet Services
Exotic pet specialists provide comprehensive care for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and other small mammals. Services address digestive issues, dental problems, and parasitic infections unique to these animals. The hospital offers diagnostic imaging, surgical interventions, and nutritional counseling specifically for exotic pets, filling a critical gap in regional veterinary care for owners of non-traditional companion animals.
People
Dr. Suzanne Martin
Founder
Established Northern Pike Veterinary Hospital in 1993, bringing decades of family-focused veterinary expertise to Monroeville. Specializes in small animal care while mentoring the next generation of veterinarians.
Dr. Tyler Martin
Veterinarian
Son of the founder, providing compassionate care since joining the practice. Specializes in emergency medicine while continuing the family tradition of personalized pet treatment.
Dr. Angie Thompson
Veterinarian
Dr. Thompson focuses on preventive care and small mammal medicine. Combines technical expertise with warm bedside manner for both pets and their families in every examination.
Questions
Do you provide care for exotic pets?
Yes, we specialize in rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and other small mammals - one of few clinics in the region offering this expertise.
What emergency services do you offer?
We provide urgent care during regular business hours including trauma treatment, diagnostics, and surgical interventions for critical conditions requiring immediate attention.
How often should pets receive wellness exams?
We recommend biannual visits for senior pets and annual exams for adults, with more frequent checkups for puppies, kittens, and pets with ongoing health concerns.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, credit cards, and CareCredit financing options to accommodate various veterinary care budgets.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Book online through our patient portal or call us directly at (412) 373-8580 during business hours for urgent scheduling needs.
