Richboro Veterinary Hospital
Richboro Veterinary Hospital is a general practice practice in Philadelphia, PA.
About
Richboro Veterinary Hospital, established in 1976, provides a range of small animal veterinary services. These include wellness care, dental care utilizing modern ultrasound, internal medicine covering cardiology, neurology, dermatology, gastroenterology, orthopedic surgery, and oncology, as well as microchipping and nutritional counseling. The hospital also offers dog and cat grooming services.
The clinic serves the greater Richboro, Churchville, Ivyland, Wrightstown, and Newtown, PA areas. They emphasize preventative medicine through annual or semi-annual wellness exams, which involve physical evaluations, vaccinations, bloodwork, and parasiticides. The hospital also provides "comfort packs" with medications to help anxious or fearful pets during visits.
Photos
Photos via Google · Boris Feldman, Krystal Ollinger, kait Lockett, Linda Bailey Keller, Anna Kusch
Frequently asked questions
- What types of internal medicine services are available at Richboro Veterinary Hospital?
- Richboro Veterinary Hospital covers various areas of internal medicine. These include Cardiology, Neurology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Orthopedic surgery, and Oncology. They aim to provide comprehensive care for a wide range of conditions affecting pets.
- What is the purpose of "comfort packs" at Richboro Veterinary Hospital?
- Comfort packs are combinations of medications designed to help calm nervous, anxious, fearful, or reactive pets during their veterinary appointments or procedures like nail trims. The goal is to reduce stress and ensure a more comfortable experience for the pet, reinforcing that the clinic is a safe environment.
- What core and recommended vaccinations does Richboro Veterinary Hospital offer?
- Richboro Veterinary Hospital provides core vaccinations including Rabies and DAPP (Distemper, Adenovirus, Parvovirus, and Parainfluenza). Other highly recommended vaccinations for pets in the area are crLyme, Leptospirosis, and Bordetella, due to local disease prevalence.
- Who are the veterinarians at Richboro Veterinary Hospital and what are their roles?
- The veterinary team includes Dr. John Sampson, who is the Owner/Veterinarian, having purchased the hospital in October 2021. Dr. John Linn, the previous owner, continues as an Associate Veterinarian. Dr. Bethany Hughes also serves as an Associate Veterinarian, having graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2023.
- What is the history of Richboro Veterinary Hospital?
- Richboro Veterinary Hospital was founded in 1976 by Dr. Theodore Robinson, VMD. Dr. John Linn and his wife Dorothy became owners in 1991, and Dr. Linn designed and built the current facility in 2000, which opened in 2001. In October 2021, Dr. John Sampson purchased the hospital from Dr. Linn.