Business Details
16 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Hanover Veterinary Hospital for Compassionate Pet Care
At PAWS Animal Hospital, we have dedicated ourselves to providing exceptional veterinary care since 2010. Our team of experienced veterinarians and technicians combines advanced medical expertise with compassionate service to ensure the well-being of every pet entrusted to our care. We offer comprehensive services ranging from routine wellness exams and vaccinations to emergency care and complex surgical procedures. Our facility is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic tools, including in-house bloodwork capabilities and digital radiography, enabling prompt and accurate treatment decisions. We prioritize client education, working closely with pet owners to develop personalized care plans tailored to each animal's unique needs.With evening hours on weekdays and emergency services available, we strive to accommodate the diverse schedules and urgent needs of our community. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond clinical care through active involvement in local initiatives like the Hanover Little League sponsorship. We measure our success by the long-term health of our patients and the trust of the families who travel from across Pennsylvania and Maryland to access our services. Our practice philosophy centers on treating every pet as if they were our own, ensuring each visit remains a positive experience for both animals and their owners.
Services
Wellness Examinations
Vaccinations
Emergency Care
Bloodwork
Radiographs
Surgery
Reproductive Services
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency veterinary services with after-hours support
- Our hospital features in-house diagnostic labs and digital radiography
- Veterinarians have combined decades of experience in small animal medicine
- We provide personalized care plans tailored to each pet's specific needs
- Our team maintains advanced training in veterinary chiropractic and acupuncture
What people say
Best vet I've ever been to
Staff are caring and knowledgeable
Prices are beyond reasonable
Call following day to check pets
Top notch veterinary team
Services
Wellness Examinations
Our comprehensive physical exams include head-to-tail assessments covering weight, temperature, organ function, and dental health. We recommend annual exams for adult pets and biannual visits for seniors over seven years old. Early disease detection through regular checkups allows timely intervention, improving treatment outcomes while maintaining detailed medical records for each patient.
Vaccinations
We provide core and elective vaccinations tailored to each pet's lifestyle and risk factors. Mandatory rabies vaccines comply with Pennsylvania law while optional vaccines protect against Lyme disease, kennel cough, and other preventable illnesses. Titer testing options help determine individual immunity levels, allowing customized vaccination schedules that minimize unnecessary treatments while maintaining optimal protection.
Emergency Care
Our hospital handles critical cases including trauma, poisoning, and acute illness. After-hours emergency contact options connect clients with appropriate care resources while our facility maintains equipment and trained staff for immediate intervention. We coordinate with regional specialty centers like York's Animal Emergency Center to ensure continuous care for complex cases requiring advanced specialists.
Bloodwork
In-house diagnostic labs provide rapid blood chemistry and complete blood count results for sick patients. Partner reference labs handle specialized tests while microscopic analysis of cytology samples aids in diagnosing infections and cellular abnormalities. Annual blood testing establishes health baselines, detecting subclinical diseases in 25% of asymptomatic senior pets through early biochemical changes.
Radiographs
Digital radiography enables non-invasive internal examinations of skeletal structures, organs, and soft tissues. Our imaging system diagnoses fractures, respiratory issues, gastrointestinal obstructions, and cardiac conditions. When necessary, sedation ensures optimal positioning for clear diagnostic images while complementary ultrasound services provide additional visualization options for complex cases requiring detailed anatomical assessment.
People
Dr. Jessica Friedland
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Graduated from Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, practicing since 2010. Specializes in small animal medicine with experience in emergency care. Founded PAWS Animal Hospital to combine compassionate treatment with advanced veterinary practices while maintaining active community involvement through local sponsorships.
Dr. Emily Lantzsch
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Pennsylvania native with dairy farming background. Earned veterinary degree from Western University of Health Sciences in 2012. Certified in veterinary chiropractic and acupuncture, integrating alternative therapies with conventional medicine. Practices mixed animal care while maintaining particular interest in equine and bovine medicine alongside companion animal treatment.
Dr. Mike Fontano
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Summa Cum Laude graduate from Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine (2017). Focuses on small animal medicine with particular emphasis on empathetic patient care and client education. Combines technical expertise with compassionate approach to improve outcomes for pets and their owners through clear communication and evidence-based treatment plans.
Jessica Bosley
Veterinary Technician
Veterinary technician with over a decade of experience at PAWS since 2012. Handles surgical monitoring, patient restraint, and reception duties. Family background in veterinary medicine informs practical expertise while commitment to continuous learning ensures up-to-date technical skills across multiple hospital departments.
Abby Staub
Veterinary Technician
Certified technician since 2014, working at PAWS since 2015. Passion for animal care developed early in life translates to dedicated patient support across all hospital functions. Balances clinical responsibilities with client interaction while maintaining professional development through ongoing veterinary education programs.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer?
We provide wellness exams, vaccinations, emergency care, bloodwork, radiographs, surgery, and reproductive services for dogs and cats using modern diagnostic equipment and experienced veterinary staff.
Do you handle after-hours emergencies?
Yes, we offer emergency contact options and partner with York's Animal Emergency Center for urgent cases outside regular business hours while maintaining on-call veterinary support.
How often should pets receive checkups?
Annual wellness exams are recommended for adult pets, with biannual visits advised for senior animals aged seven years and older to monitor age-related health changes.
Are payment plans available?
We accept various payment methods but currently don't offer formal financing options. Our team works to provide cost-effective treatment alternatives while maintaining transparent pricing.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Hanover, PA, we serve clients from surrounding Pennsylvania regions including York and Carroll counties, plus Maryland locations like Hampstead.
Do you provide alternative veterinary therapies?
Dr. Emily Lantzsch offers certified veterinary chiropractic and acupuncture treatments as complementary options to traditional medical approaches for appropriate cases.
