What diagnostic capabilities does Pet Emergency Treatment and Specialties have on-site?

The facility is equipped with a complete, in-house diagnostic laboratory, digital x-ray equipment, and a pharmacy. These resources allow the doctors to provide immediate care and diagnostics for pets experiencing illness or emergency situations.

What specific procedures do the internal medicine specialists perform?

Internal Medicine specialists at PETS perform a range of procedures including Balloon Dilation (e.g., esophageal strictures), Bronchoscopy, Bone Marrow Aspirates, Colonoscopy, Cystoscopy, Endoscopic biopsies, Endoscopic Foreign Body removal, Feeding Tube Placement, Joint Taps, Rhinoscopy, and Tracheal Wash.

How does Pet Emergency Treatment and Specialties handle referrals for specialty care?

Pet Emergency Treatment and Specialties works in tandem with pet owners and their regular veterinarians. Specialists consult with the primary veterinarian to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions, providing care outside of a regular veterinarian's expertise.

What species does Pet Emergency Treatment and Specialties focus on for specialty care?

The practice focuses on providing top-quality care for dogs, cats, and other small mammals across its various specialty services. This includes a wide range of conditions that may affect these animal companions.

Pet Emergency Treatment and Specialties

Pet Emergency Treatment and Specialties is an emergency & critical care practice in Lancaster, PA, staffed by 2 DACVIM-credentialed specialists. Procedures include Specialty Medicine Referrals, Bronchoscopy, Ophthalmology, and Surgical procedures.

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About

Pet Emergency Treatment and Specialties (PETS) is a 24/7 emergency hospital and specialty referral center in Lancaster, PA. The facility provides comprehensive care with on-site doctors, an in-house diagnostic laboratory, digital x-ray equipment, and a pharmacy. Specialty services include cardiology, dermatology, internal medicine, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, and surgical procedures.

PETS serves as a referral center, working in tandem with regular veterinarians to diagnose and treat complex conditions in dogs, cats, and other small mammals. The emergency hospital is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for urgent pet care needs when a primary veterinarian is unavailable.

Surgical team

Dr. Kevin Shanley

DVM
Dr. Carrie Goldkamp

VMD, DACVIM (SAIM)
Dr. Eric Walsh

DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)

Procedures

Specialty Medicine Referrals
Bronchoscopy
Ophthalmology
Surgical procedures
Oncology
Joint Taps
Bone Marrow Aspirates
Balloon Dilation
Endoscopic Foreign Body removal
Cardiology
Tracheal Wash
Dermatology
Internal Medicine
Feeding Tube Placement
Rhinoscopy
Endoscopic biopsies
Emergency Treatment Services
Radiology

Equipment

pharmacy
digital x-ray equipment
in-house diagnostic laboratory

Photos

Photos via Google · Jennifer Drescher, Sierra Duda, Roots Salon Coordinators, Carmen kitts, Maureen Yoder

Frequently asked questions

What types of specialty medicine services are available at Pet Emergency Treatment and Specialties?: Pet Emergency Treatment and Specialties offers a variety of specialty medicine services, including dermatology, internal medicine, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, and surgical procedures. These specialists work with a pet's regular veterinarian to provide advanced care for various conditions.
What diagnostic capabilities does Pet Emergency Treatment and Specialties have on-site?: The facility is equipped with a complete, in-house diagnostic laboratory, digital x-ray equipment, and a pharmacy. These resources allow the doctors to provide immediate care and diagnostics for pets experiencing illness or emergency situations.
What specific procedures do the internal medicine specialists perform?: Internal Medicine specialists at PETS perform a range of procedures including Balloon Dilation (e.g., esophageal strictures), Bronchoscopy, Bone Marrow Aspirates, Colonoscopy, Cystoscopy, Endoscopic biopsies, Endoscopic Foreign Body removal, Feeding Tube Placement, Joint Taps, Rhinoscopy, and Tracheal Wash.
How does Pet Emergency Treatment and Specialties handle referrals for specialty care?: Pet Emergency Treatment and Specialties works in tandem with pet owners and their regular veterinarians. Specialists consult with the primary veterinarian to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions, providing care outside of a regular veterinarian's expertise.
What species does Pet Emergency Treatment and Specialties focus on for specialty care?: The practice focuses on providing top-quality care for dogs, cats, and other small mammals across its various specialty services. This includes a wide range of conditions that may affect these animal companions.

Contact & hours

Address

930 N Queen St
Lancaster

Phone

(717) 295-7387

Website

lancasterpetemergency.com

4.4 · 1886 Google reviews

Recent reviews

5 months ago

Mike Frey

We are incredibly grateful to the entire team at this veterinary emergency hospital for the exceptional care and compassion they showed us during one of the hardest moments of our lives. Having to make the decision to euthanize our beloved cat Animal was heartbreaking, but the staff treated us—and our cat—with such kindness, patience, and dignity. They took the time to explain everything, never rushed us, and made sure our cat was comfortable and surrounded by love. It was clear that everyone truly cares about both their patients and the families who love them. While we wish we had never needed their services under these circumstances, we could not have asked for more compassionate care. Thank you for helping us say goodbye with peace and grace.
8 months ago

Steve G

Very friendly and understanding staff. Unfortunately we had to put our dog to rest. Harper became ill very quickly, when we rescued her she had some unlining health issues that we worked with for years, we have her the best years of her life.
7 months ago

Tiff

Appreciate this place! Great staff - compassionate & professional. Two things that would make this a 5/5 review for is: 1: the prices! I hardly think any ER vet needs to charge this much. 2: more follow through at check out as we were there for our dog's ear abscess/infection that ruptured. We were taken care of well and given a no flap head wrap and instructions to wrap the wound and use this head wrap. I was surprised that the nurse/staff did not help wrap her wound and place the no flap wrap for us to go home properly, just handed everything to us to go home. It was just a little stressful getting her home after all that to then have to clean, wrap a wound, and figure out this no flap head wrap without clear instructions nor support. But overall, nice facility and professional.

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3 months ago

Karen Dowbnia

We have had to bring both our vcats here recently. Whether they are busy or not, our beloved girls received outstanding and compassionate care. We were informed at every step as they worked through each cats issues. They weren’t exorbitantly expensive. We are so fortunate to have such high quality emergency care in Lancaster. Thankfully both our girls are fine. The hospital is incredibly clean and sanitary. Everyone is helpful and kind.
2 months ago

Elizabeth Wisneski

Extremely concerning experience with PETS in Lancaster I brought in my 5-week-old Boston Terrier puppy for possible ear infection/ respiratory symptoms related to aspiration while nursing. He had already been improving on Clavamox prescribed by my regular veterinarian, yet Dr. discontinued it and switched him to plain amoxicillin without clearly explaining the reasoning or reviewing the radiographs with me before abruptly leaving the room. This decision was particularly concerning because veterinary literature notes that respiratory and aspiration-related infections in dogs are often caused by bacteria that produce beta-lactamase enzymes, which can inactivate plain amoxicillin. Clavamox (amoxicillin-clavulanate) is specifically designed to address these organisms and is commonly recommended as an empiric treatment for bacterial pneumonia in dogs. Despite asking staff to have the doctor call me back to discuss the medication change, I received no response for several days. During that time my puppy’s condition worsened significantly and he ultimately went into respiratory distress, requiring another emergency visit costing over $1,200. At that visit, the treatment was switched back to Clavamox, the same medication that had originally been discontinued. Communication from the clinic was poor throughout the process, and I was even told I could not retrieve my dog unless additional payment was made immediately despite already paying a significant deposit. Eventually, their tune changed after I asked for confirmation via email. But these corrosive of tactics were initially attempted. This experience was extremely stressful and raises serious concerns about the medical decision-making, communication, and billing practices at this facility. I would strongly recommend that pet owners seek care elsewhere. Written in behalf of Edna N.

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