Galindo VSO

Allentown, PA

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

GVSO is a small veterinary practice limited to the art of surgery established by Dr. Salvador Galindo in the Lehigh Valley. Dr. Galindo has extensive surgical experience, his interest include but not limited to orthopedic, soft tissue, arthroscopy, and laparoscopic-assisted procedures as well as neurologic surgical procedures

Dr Salvador Galindo is originally from the northeastern coast in Vera Cruz, Mexico. Dr Galindo received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University Autonomous of Tamaulipas in 1995, In 1998 he moved to the United States where he began working at Chicago's largest surgical referral practice. Dr Galindo spent two and half years at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Purdue University to further his knowledge in small animal medicine and surgery, while at Purdue he underwent certification of his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Degree through the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinarian Graduates by the American Veterinary Medical Association (ECFVG-AVMA). Following his DVM accreditation, he joined a fast-paced small animal emergency and referral hospital in Tampa, Fl. Dr Galindo began his Small Animal Surgical residency at Veterinary Surgical Service in Tampa, FL., and completed his residency program at the small animal surgery department in the prestigious Veterinary Referral Center in Malvern, PA

Mission — Your pet's quality of life is our priority!

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

arthroscopylaparoscopyKyon-Zurich Cementless Total Hip ReplacementHemiarthroplastyArthrex Total Knee Replacement

Services in detail

orthopedic surgerysoft tissue surgeryarthroscopylaparoscopic-assisted proceduresneurologic surgical proceduresknee surgerieship surgeriesfracture repairstendon and ligament repairsgeneral joint surgeriesspine, head & neck surgeryherniated disksTECA-LBOlaryngeal paralysis surgeryabdominal surgerytumor removalbladder or kidney stone removalchest surgeryPDAchylothoraxthyroid/parathyroidherniasurogenital surgery

Appointments & hours

Monday: 8:30am - 4pm; Tuesday - Thursday 8am - 4pm; Friday 8am-11am

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Frequently asked

Is Galindo VSO accepting new patients?+

Yes — Galindo VSO is currently accepting new patients.

What services does Galindo VSO offer?+

Galindo VSO offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Hospitalization.

What reviewers say

90% Positive sentiment
based on 138 reviews

Galindo VSO in Allentown is an independent veterinary practice specializing in advanced orthopedic surgery and patient care. The facility is exceptionally clean and well-maintained. The staff is consistently described as compassionate, welcoming, and exceptionally knowledgeable, creating a supportive environment for both anxious pets and their owners. Care protocols include thorough pre-surgical consultations with detailed explanations, comprehensive take-home instructions, and diligent post-operative follow-up communications, including overnight nursing care. While surgical and consultation fees are notably high and can occasionally come with unexpected billing, the practice is widely recognized for successful surgical outcomes and dedicated recovery support.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.