About Our Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Practice

Pinnacle Veterinary Specialists was founded by four veterinarians who wanted to change the way pets and their people experienced specialty and emergency veterinary medicine. We strive to live up to our name and deliver the pinnacle of care to every hospital visitor, whether they come in on two legs or four. This isn’t only about offering the best medical practices and the most advanced equipment; it’s about transforming the entire experience to one of kindness and compassion.

We want every hospital visitor to walk into our practice and feel immediately at home. Our hospital is built with the comfort of pets and their people in mind, and our staff are chosen based on their skill, experience, and most importantly, their kindness. Call us today at (610) 477-8797 to come in and meet our team.

The Best Equipment for Your Best Friend

When it comes to your pet, we believe that only the best will do. The equipment we use to diagnose and treat your companion is some of the most advanced in the industry.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound uses soundwaves to create a 2D image of your pet’s internal structures. Ultrasound gives us a live visual of organs, body cavities, joints, and more. When used on the heart, it’s called an echocardiogram.

16-Slice CT Scanner

Our 16-slice CT scanner allows us to do more with less and get images with an incredible amount of detail. A CT scanner is like a rotating X-ray machine that takes a series of cross-sectional images of the body. The “slice” of a CT scanner refers to the number of cross-sections taken of the body. The images can be viewed individually or combined to create a 3D image of a particular area. CT scans are invaluable for evaluating organs, visualizing bones, identifying blood clots, and more.

Digital X-Ray Machine

Our digital X-ray machine produces crystal clear, singular images of your pet’s internal structures. It is highly useful at diagnosing fractures, tumors, bladder and kidney stones, and more. We often use it as a predecessor to a CT scan.

High-field 1.5T MRI

A high-field 1.5T MRI machine allows us to capture crisp, clean scans of moving anatomy including the heart, lungs, brain, and more. With this technology, our neurologists and radiologists are able to make more accurate diagnoses that lead to more efficient treatment for your pet.

In-House Laboratory Testing

An in-house lab is one of the most useful tools in veterinary medicine. It allows us to analyze your pet’s biological samples right in our hospital for fast, accurate results. We use our lab to run the following tests:

Complete blood counts (CBCs)
Blood chemistry panels
Fecal exams
Urinalysis
Cytology
Certain infectious disease screenings

Endoscopy

Endoscopy is a diagnostic tool that can provide us with a visual assessment of your pet's esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, nasal passages, urethra, and bladder. Endoscopy can be used to obtain biopsy samples as well as remove foreign material from the esophagus and stomach.

Echocardiogram

An echocardiogram involves using sound waves to develop real-time images of the heart. It can be used to evaluate the function of the heart and check for problems such as heart enlargement, blood clots, congenital defects, poorly functioning valves, and weakened muscles.

Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy is a minimally-invasive procedure for diagnosing and treating conditions of the joints. It involves making a few very small skin incisions and inserting a narrow, camera-mounted tube into one of the incisions to view the problem area up close. Arthroscopy can also be used as an alternative to conventional exploratory surgery, and because it involves less damage to the surrounding soft tissues, pets can recover more comfortably and quickly after their procedure.