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Your Trusted Veterinarian in Ardmore, PA
Ivens Bronstein Veterinary Hospital has maintained AAHA accreditation since 1983, demonstrating unwavering commitment to veterinary excellence through rigorous standards in facilities, equipment, and medical practices. Our practice combines extensive diagnostic capabilities with personalized care, offering preventive medicine, complex case management, surgical interventions, and specialized referrals. We prioritize client education and communication, utilizing VIN resources to ensure evidence-based decision-making while maintaining meticulous medical records.Our team's expertise spans geriatric care, pain management, and dental health, supported by state-of-the-art imaging and laboratory facilities. As a cornerstone of the Main Line community, we serve Wynnewood, Bryn Mawr, and surrounding areas with compassionate care that mirrors our own expectations for pet health. Our facility features 24/7 emergency access, supervised boarding, and preventive wellness programs designed to extend and enhance companion animal lives through all life stages.
Services
Preventive Care
Dentistry
Surgery
Boarding
Diagnostic Imaging
Microchipping
Pharmacy Services
Flea Control
Dietary Counseling
Behavioral Counseling
Highlights and features
- Our AAHA accreditation ensures the highest veterinary care standards
- We offer VIN-network specialist consultations and diagnostic resources
- Emergency care available 24/7 through partnered facilities
- Experienced team with expertise in geriatric and complex medical cases
- Supervised boarding with personalized attention during business hours
Associations and certifications
- American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
What people say
Top notch people
Highly recommended
Successful navigation
Nearly 18 years
Services
Preventive Care
Our preventive care programs focus on disease prevention, early detection, and health maintenance through vaccinations, parasite control, and comprehensive physical exams. We emphasize life-stage appropriate screenings to catch potential issues early, maintaining detailed medical records to track your pet's health history. This proactive approach helps extend healthy lifespans while building trust through transparent client education about preventive healthcare choices.
Dentistry
Our dental services include comprehensive oral examinations, digital dental radiography, professional cleanings, and surgical extractions when needed. We address periodontal disease prevention and treatment while managing oral masses through surgical intervention. Digital X-rays enhance diagnostic accuracy, enabling us to maintain your pet's oral health which directly impacts their overall well-being and prevents systemic complications from dental disease progression.
Surgery
Our surgical suite handles routine and complex procedures using modern anesthetic protocols tailored to individual patient needs. Pre-anesthetic blood work ensures safety while multi-modal pain management strategies optimize recovery. The team meticulously explains surgical risks and post-operative care, employing absorbable sutures when appropriate and providing detailed discharge instructions to ensure optimal healing outcomes for every surgical patient.
Boarding
Our climate-controlled boarding facilities provide safe, supervised housing with outdoor exercise areas for dogs during regular business hours. Vaccination requirements ensure herd health while individualized attention accommodates special needs patients. With structured drop-off/pickup hours Monday-Friday, we maintain consistent care standards while helping clients coordinate travel plans with their pets' medical requirements.
Diagnostic Imaging
We employ digital radiography and ECG technology for accurate internal medicine diagnostics, with board-certified specialist consultations available for complex cases. Our imaging capabilities support cardiac evaluations through electrocardiography and provide detailed skeletal and organ system assessments. Electronic transmission options allow specialist review when advanced diagnostic interpretation enhances patient care decisions.
People
Hillary Israeli, VMD
Medical Director
Dr. Israeli graduated from Penn Vet in 2000, focusing on endocrine disorders and cancer management. She holds the 'Human-Animal Bond' award and contributes to AVMA seminars. Her personal pets include a Labradoodle and Maine Coon cat, reflecting her commitment to companion animal care through all life stages.
Brad Bates, VMD
Veterinarian
Dr. Bates earned his veterinary degree from Penn in 2010, with experience in emergency medicine and geriatric care. He emphasizes compassionate communication while maintaining expertise in preventative medicine. An avid outdoorsman, he explores local trails with his two dogs Bella and Xander, demonstrating practical pet care knowledge.
Samantha Watson, DVM
Veterinarian
An honors graduate from Ross University, Dr. Watson specializes in clinical pathology and Fear Free medicine. Her equine background combines with cat advocacy to create balanced patient approaches. A Bryn Mawr native, she maintains three cats while pursuing outdoor activities like kayaking and gardening that inform practical pet ownership advice.
Nicole
Certified Veterinary Technician
Nicole has over four years' experience, starting in the kennel before becoming a CVT. Her Fine Arts background enhances client communication through photography skills. She combines artistic sensitivity with technical precision in patient care, maintaining particular interest in animal behavior and rehabilitation while continuing education in veterinary nursing specialties.
Bernie
Veterinary Nurse
With Scottish veterinary training, Bernie has practiced at this hospital for over two decades. Her diverse interests include gardening and Tough Mudder competitions, demonstrating physical stamina applicable to animal handling. She maintains specialized knowledge of feline care through her cat Nacho while contributing institutional memory about the hospital's medical history.
Questions
What services does Ivens-Bronstein Veterinary Hospital offer?
We provide comprehensive care including preventive wellness, dentistry, surgery, diagnostics, boarding, and emergency services through affiliated clinics.
Are emergency services available after hours?
Yes, we provide after-hour emergency instructions through our main phone line with referrals to 24/7 facilities.
What are boarding requirements and hours?
Boarding requires current vaccinations with drop-off/pickup Monday-Friday during regular business hours only.
How does the hospital handle pet dental care?
Our dental services include cleanings, extractions, digital X-rays, and periodontal disease treatment using specialized equipment.
Is online scheduling available?
Yes, we offer TeleMedicine appointments and online forms for your convenience.
What payment options do you have?
We accept major credit cards and pet insurance plans while offering payment plans for qualified clients.
