Business Details
8 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Veterinary Care in Winchester
Meadow Branch Animal Hospital was founded in 2018 by local veterinarians passionate about delivering advanced care for canine and feline patients. Our team combines decades of experience with evidence-based medicine to provide gold-standard veterinary services tailored to each patient's needs. Our veterinarians bring specialized expertise in soft tissue surgery, orthopedics, dental procedures, endoscopy, and abdominal ultrasonography, supported by a dedicated nursing staff trained in the latest clinical approaches. We maintain state-of-the-art facilities featuring digital radiography, laparoscopic equipment, and in-house laboratories to enable rapid diagnostics and treatment.Our commitment to continuous education ensures our team remains at the forefront of veterinary advancements while maintaining a client-centric focus on transparency, ethical care, and community service. Through rigorous training programs for our staff and collaborative decision-making with pet owners, we strive to revolutionize veterinary urgent care, surgery, and primary care in the Winchester area.
Services
Veterinary Urgent Care
Surgical Services
Dentistry
Radiology & Ultrasound
Pharmacy
Preventative Medicine
Geriatric Care
Endoscopy
Laparoscopy
Digital Radiography
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer urgent veterinary care with appointment availability
- Our hospital features state-of-the-art radiology and surgical equipment
- Veterinarians have combined 30+ years of specialized experience
- We maintain in-house laboratories for rapid diagnostic testing
- Our team includes certified veterinary technicians trained in emergency medicine
What people say
Compassionate care
Professional expertise
Clean facilities
Positive emergency care
Thorough explanations
Services
Veterinary Urgent Care
Our urgent care services address critical pet health issues requiring immediate attention. With appointment availability and advanced diagnostic tools, we handle emergencies like trauma, poisoning, and severe infections. Our trained staff provides rapid stabilization while maintaining communication with pet owners throughout the treatment process.
Surgical Services
We offer comprehensive surgical care including orthopedic, soft tissue, and minimally invasive procedures. Our surgical suite handles routine spays/neuters through complex procedures like TPLO knee surgery and abdominal mass removals. Advanced monitoring equipment ensures patient safety during anesthesia.
Dentistry
Our dental services combine digital imaging with surgical expertise to treat periodontal disease, perform extractions, and address oral tumors. We use multi-modal pain management and pre-anesthetic bloodwork to ensure safe, effective dental procedures that improve overall pet health.
Radiology & Ultrasound
Digital radiography and ultrasound capabilities enable precise internal diagnostics for conditions affecting organs, bones, and soft tissues. These non-invasive tools help diagnose fractures, abdominal issues, and cardiac conditions while minimizing patient discomfort during the diagnostic process.
Pharmacy
Our in-house pharmacy provides immediate access to essential medications including antibiotics, pain management drugs, and chronic condition treatments. This ensures pets receive continuous care with properly stored, veterinarian-recommended pharmaceuticals available at discharge.
People
Dr. R. Marcelo Melivilu
Practice Owner
Dr. Melivilu graduated from Universidad Austral de Chile in 1993 and completed his Masters in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Missouri in 2017. With over 25 years of clinical experience, he specializes in soft tissue surgery, dental procedures, and abdominal ultrasonography.
Dr. Amanda Hzy
Veterinarian
Dr. Hzy earned her DVM and PhD in Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences from Virginia Tech. She brings expertise in emergency medicine and surgical applications of her research background in traumatic brain injury to small animal practice.
Pamela Fabian
CVPM
With over 30 years in veterinary medicine, Pamela serves as our certified practice manager. She oversees hospital operations while applying her social work background to enhance client communication and staff development programs.
Emily Coco
Assistant Manager
Emily has worked in veterinary medicine since 2005 and joined MBAH at its 2019 opening. She coordinates practice management while maintaining focus on patient care protocols and quality assurance measures.
Tiffany Herndon
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Certified in advanced life support by RECOVER, Tiffany specializes in anesthesia and emergency care. She joined MBAH in 2019 after completing her LVT training at Northern Virginia Community College.
Questions
What urgent care services do you offer for pets?
We provide urgent veterinary care for dogs and cats with appointment scheduling. Our services include emergency diagnostics, trauma treatment, and critical care stabilization.
Do you offer specialized veterinary procedures?
Yes, we offer advanced services including laparoscopic surgery, dental radiography, and orthopedic procedures like TPLO surgery in our fully equipped surgical suite.
What payment options are available?
We accept CareCredit financing for veterinary services and maintain an in-house pharmacy for immediate medication access following treatment.
Are your veterinarians available after hours?
While we require appointments during regular hours, after-hours emergencies should contact Valley Veterinary Emergency Clinic at (540) 662-7811 for urgent care needs.
What diagnostic imaging capabilities do you have?
Our hospital features digital radiography and ultrasound equipment for comprehensive internal diagnostics of skeletal, abdominal, and cardiac conditions in pets.
