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Preventative Care, Soft Tissue Surgery, Dental, and
Daytime Urgent/Emergency Vet in Wilkes Barre, PA
Individualized, Comprehensive CareOur Core Services
Why Choose Westside?
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What's that?! A Pet Portal?!
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Shop Safe - Shop Small
Pet food and prescriptions delivered directly to your doorstep
- Support local business, yet get closer to big box pricing, and STILL use manufacturer rebates not available to online retailers.
- When you buy from our partnered warehouses, you're buying from us.
- Brand-name foods and free shipping on nearly all purchases! Shop the entire catalog of over-the-counter and prescription diets, with yearly refills automatically reviewed by one of our trained staff, ensuring you get the right product, size, and instructions.
- Prescription medications and preventatives, without any worries of counterfeit collars or off-brand meds online.
- All our products are veterinarian-approved and shipped fresh, so your pet receives effective, high-quality treatments every time.
- Our team is also available to answer product questions, compare options, or help troubleshoot a reaction, unlike anonymous online retailers. You’ll have the added benefit of consistent follow-up and tailored guidance from a clinic that already knows your pet's history and health goals. And if your pet experiences an unexpected reaction or health concern after starting a new product, you’ll have immediate access to our highly trained staff via our urgent care / same-day emergency vet phone number (Option 6)
Pet-loving, Highly Skilled Vets
Our pet caretakers are pet parents themselves! Meet our staff and many of their furry or feathered family as you become part of our own. Then head over to our vet services page to learn how our diverse staff works together to treat each and every part of your pet's health!
- Our six full-time veterinarians bring years of hands-on experience in internal medicine, diagnostic interpretation, dentistry and surgery.
- From wellness visits to unexpected injuries, their skill and empathy shine through every interaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ensuring your beloved companions live long, healthy, and vibrant lives requires access to comprehensive medical care tailored to their unique needs. From routine wellness examinations to specialized surgical procedures, our dedicated medical team provides advanced diagnostics, proactive treatments, and immediate attention.
Ensuring your beloved companions live long, healthy, and vibrant lives requires access to comprehensive medical care tailored to their unique needs. From routine wellness examinations to specialized surgical procedures, our dedicated medical team provides advanced diagnostics, proactive treatments, and immediate attention.
What preventative care options do you offer for my new puppy or kitten?
We provide personalized wellness plans including vaccinations, parasite prevention, and breed-specific screenings. Our team guides you through nutritional counseling to establish a lifetime of excellent health. If your puppy encounters an unexpected daytime crisis, we act as an emergency vet in Wilkes Barre, PA to stabilize them immediately.
Can your facility perform complex surgeries if my dog needs one?
Yes, our advanced surgical suite is equipped for complex soft tissue surgeries and progressive procedures. We use state-of-the-art monitoring equipment to track vital signs continuously during anesthesia. Our veterinarians maintain rigorous protocols to maximize comfort and facilitate a smooth, rapid postoperative recovery healing process for every single beloved patient.
What should I do if my pet needs immediate medical attention during the day?
Call us immediately to utilize our daytime urgent care capabilities. Our triage-trained staff quickly assesses the situation to accommodate urgent visits. While we don't offer overnight ICU monitoring, we function as an emergency vet in Wilkes Barre, PA during our standard operational hours to manage sudden illnesses or injuries.
Do you provide dental care and teeth cleaning for cats?
Absolutely, we provide comprehensive oral health care, including digital dental radiology, deep cleanings, and extractions. Dental hygiene prevents serious systemic infections affecting vital internal organs like the heart. Our team evaluates your cat's mouth under safe anesthesia to treat hidden periodontal disease below the gum line.
Do you have diagnostic capabilities on-site, or do you send tests out?
We feature a fully equipped on-site diagnostic laboratory alongside digital radiography equipment to obtain fast results. This allows our medical team to diagnose acute illnesses without unnecessary delays. For situations requiring an emergency vet in Wilkes Barre, PA, these rapid internal laboratory insights are vital for saving animal lives.
Are your veterinarians fully experienced in treating smaller pocket pets like rabbits?
Yes, we offer specialized medical expertise tailored for pocket pets like rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters. These small companions have highly unique anatomical and medical requirements. Our doctors provide expert wellness checks, comprehensive husbandry guidance, and targeted medical treatments to ensure your smaller family members thrive safely at home.
How do you help me manage my senior dog's chronic arthritis?
We develop individualized disease management plans focused on pain relief, joint supplements, and mobility enhancement. Our progressive therapies are adjusted based on regular monitoring and lifestyle history. If a sudden mobility flare-up occurs, our daytime medical services emergency vet in Wilkes Barre, PA is ready to help.
Can I order my pet's specific prescription food directly through your website?
Yes, we partner with veterinary warehouses to offer a fully verified online pharmacy store and home delivery. You can easily order authorized brand-name prescription diets, monthly preventatives, and essential medications. Our trained staff reviews every refill request to completely guarantee your pet receives the correct clinical instructions.
What happens if my pet has an accident right when you open?
We prioritize urgent cases immediately through our triage system as soon as doors open. Our collaborative team handles critical lacerations, toxic ingestions, and acute trauma during the day. We're prepared to operate as an emergency vet in Wilkes Barre, PA to deliver life-saving stabilization and medical care quickly.
Can I get automated text alerts for my cat's upcoming vaccinations?
Yes, our digital patient portal app provides automatic text alerts for upcoming vaccine due dates. You can easily request appointments, text non-urgent medical questions, and review lab results instantly. For major daytime crises, however, please call our primary emergency vet in Wilkes Barre, PA telephone number immediately.
We provide personalized wellness plans including vaccinations, parasite prevention, and breed-specific screenings. Our team guides you through nutritional counseling to establish a lifetime of excellent health. If your puppy encounters an unexpected daytime crisis, we act as an emergency vet in Wilkes Barre, PA to stabilize them immediately.
Can your facility perform complex surgeries if my dog needs one?
Yes, our advanced surgical suite is equipped for complex soft tissue surgeries and progressive procedures. We use state-of-the-art monitoring equipment to track vital signs continuously during anesthesia. Our veterinarians maintain rigorous protocols to maximize comfort and facilitate a smooth, rapid postoperative recovery healing process for every single beloved patient.
What should I do if my pet needs immediate medical attention during the day?
Call us immediately to utilize our daytime urgent care capabilities. Our triage-trained staff quickly assesses the situation to accommodate urgent visits. While we don't offer overnight ICU monitoring, we function as an emergency vet in Wilkes Barre, PA during our standard operational hours to manage sudden illnesses or injuries.
Do you provide dental care and teeth cleaning for cats?
Absolutely, we provide comprehensive oral health care, including digital dental radiology, deep cleanings, and extractions. Dental hygiene prevents serious systemic infections affecting vital internal organs like the heart. Our team evaluates your cat's mouth under safe anesthesia to treat hidden periodontal disease below the gum line.
Do you have diagnostic capabilities on-site, or do you send tests out?
We feature a fully equipped on-site diagnostic laboratory alongside digital radiography equipment to obtain fast results. This allows our medical team to diagnose acute illnesses without unnecessary delays. For situations requiring an emergency vet in Wilkes Barre, PA, these rapid internal laboratory insights are vital for saving animal lives.
Are your veterinarians fully experienced in treating smaller pocket pets like rabbits?
Yes, we offer specialized medical expertise tailored for pocket pets like rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters. These small companions have highly unique anatomical and medical requirements. Our doctors provide expert wellness checks, comprehensive husbandry guidance, and targeted medical treatments to ensure your smaller family members thrive safely at home.
How do you help me manage my senior dog's chronic arthritis?
We develop individualized disease management plans focused on pain relief, joint supplements, and mobility enhancement. Our progressive therapies are adjusted based on regular monitoring and lifestyle history. If a sudden mobility flare-up occurs, our daytime medical services emergency vet in Wilkes Barre, PA is ready to help.
Can I order my pet's specific prescription food directly through your website?
Yes, we partner with veterinary warehouses to offer a fully verified online pharmacy store and home delivery. You can easily order authorized brand-name prescription diets, monthly preventatives, and essential medications. Our trained staff reviews every refill request to completely guarantee your pet receives the correct clinical instructions.
What happens if my pet has an accident right when you open?
We prioritize urgent cases immediately through our triage system as soon as doors open. Our collaborative team handles critical lacerations, toxic ingestions, and acute trauma during the day. We're prepared to operate as an emergency vet in Wilkes Barre, PA to deliver life-saving stabilization and medical care quickly.
Can I get automated text alerts for my cat's upcoming vaccinations?
Yes, our digital patient portal app provides automatic text alerts for upcoming vaccine due dates. You can easily request appointments, text non-urgent medical questions, and review lab results instantly. For major daytime crises, however, please call our primary emergency vet in Wilkes Barre, PA telephone number immediately.
We Use the Following Brands
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While we base our medicine on what is best for each and every individual pet, some of our preferred partners can be found below. Enhancing positive outcomes guide all of our decisions to give you the best experience we can!
Choosing reliable brands allows us to confidently support your pet's long-term health with consistent, high-quality results. In urgent situations, having these reliable products on hand helps us act quickly as a dependable emergency vet in Wilkes Barre, PA. This means your pet receives safe, vet-approved treatments without delay when every moment counts. |
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