Metropolitan Veterinary Urgent Care and Specialty
Metropolitan Veterinary Urgent Care and Specialty is a general practice practice in Wayne, PA, led by a DACVIM-credentialed specialist. Procedures include Laparoscopic surgery, Ovariectomy, Surgery, and Cardiology.
About
Metropolitan Veterinary Urgent Care and Specialty (MVUCS) in Wayne, PA, offers daily urgent care services and advanced specialty medicine. Their facility provides access to board-certified veterinary specialists in surgery and cardiology, focusing on patient comfort and client communication.
MVUCS serves pet families across Delaware, Chester, and Montgomery counties, as well as the greater Philadelphia area. They treat conditions requiring prompt attention that are not immediately life-threatening, and coordinate with family veterinarians when needed.
Surgical team
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Megan Poad
VMD, DACVIM (Cardiology)
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A. Chase Schoelkopf
VMD
Procedures
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Ovariectomy
- Surgery
- Cardiology
- Daily urgent care service
- Arthroscopic surgery
- Joint injections for arthritis pain management
- TPLO (tibial plateau leveling osteotomy)
- Prophylactic gastropexy
Equipment
- 3D printed patient-specific surgical guides
Photos
Frequently asked questions
- What types of specialty services are available at Metropolitan Veterinary Urgent Care and Specialty?
- Metropolitan Veterinary Urgent Care and Specialty provides advanced specialty medicine, with board-certified veterinary specialists offering expertise in surgery, including minimally invasive and advanced procedures, and cardiology, which covers heart health diagnostics and treatments.
- What surgical procedures are commonly performed at MVUCS?
- MVUCS commonly performs surgical procedures such as arthroscopic surgery for joint issues, laparoscopic surgery (including prophylactic gastropexy and ovariectomy), TPLO for cruciate ligament injuries, and joint injections for arthritis pain management. They also utilize 3D printed patient-specific surgical guides for complex orthopedic cases.
- What conditions does the surgical team at MVUCS frequently treat?
- The surgical team at MVUCS frequently treats conditions including cruciate ligament injuries (CCL tears), hip dysplasia and luxations, elbow dysplasia and related conditions (FMCP, UAP, OCD lesions), patellar luxation, shoulder instability and tendon injuries, osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease, and traumatic injuries such as fractures, carpal/tarsal instability, and Achilles tendon rupture.
- When should I seek urgent care versus emergency care for my pet?
- Urgent care at MVUCS is for non-life-threatening illnesses or injuries that still require attention before the next available primary care appointment. If your pet is experiencing difficulty breathing, heavy bleeding, collapse, or has ingested a toxin, you should go immediately to an emergency department like Metropolitan Veterinary Associates in Norristown or Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital.