Kittanning Veterinary Hospital

Kittanning, 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
Unknown
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

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

Overview

Your Partner in Pet Care. Best-In-Class Care. Trusted Vets. Complete Wellness Care in Kittanning, PA. Comprehensive Care, Preventative Services, Surgical Services, Diagnostics. Large Animal Veterinary Care in Kittanning, PA. Pet Dentistry in Kittanning, PA

Kittanning Veterinary Hospital was founded by Dr. Robert Lash in 1963 in his own home! Dr. Lash was the sole veterinarian until 1970, when he hired his first partner, Dr. Gabriel Durkac. Together, Drs. Lash and Durkac offered small and large animal veterinary medical services for Kittanning and the surrounding area. The practice then grew quickly, adding more veterinarians and staff, and required the construction of our current hospital building, the Animal Medical Pavilion, in 1979-1980. The building’s design actually won Veterinary Economics magazine’s Hospital Design of the Year in 1980! As veterinary medicine has evolved since 1963, our practice has kept pace by continuing our education and knowledge, and adding further services. One thing hasn’t changed, though. Our philosophy has always been to provide comprehensive, high-quality veterinary care with an emphasis on exceptional client service and timely patient care

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only
End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

9
Veterinarians (DVM)
18
Support staff
27
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Portable X-ray and ultrasound diagnosticsstate-of-the-art laboratory servicesadvanced technology and monitoring systemsDental X-rays

Services in detail

Wellness CareDental CareSurgical ServicesLarge Animal ServicesDiagnosticsEnd of Life CareLaboratoryMicrochippingNutritionPharmacyUrgent CareVaccinationsParasite Prevention and ControlPuppy and Kitten CareSenior Pet CareOral ExamsProfessional Teeth CleaningsExtractions and Advanced ProceduresSpays and NeutersSoft tissue proceduresReproductive carePortable X-ray and ultrasound diagnosticsInternal medicineElective and emergency surgeryDewormingLameness examsColic treatments

Appointments & hours

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Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Sunday: Closed

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Frequently asked

Is Kittanning Veterinary Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Kittanning Veterinary Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Kittanning Veterinary Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Kittanning Veterinary Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Kittanning Veterinary Hospital offer?+

Kittanning Veterinary Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was Kittanning Veterinary Hospital established?+

Kittanning Veterinary Hospital has served the Kittanning, PA community since 1963.

What reviewers say

80% Positive sentiment
based on 499 reviews

Kittanning Veterinary Hospital provides comprehensive small and large animal care in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, featuring a compassionate team of veterinarians and support staff who are noted for being gentle with pets and thorough in their explanations. The practice offers routine wellness exams, dental procedures, surgeries, and farm call services. While many clients appreciate the attentive care, warm interactions, and reasonable pricing on standard visits, others note challenges with appointment availability for new patients, occasional high costs on surgical or dental procedures, and limited after-hours emergency availability.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean 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.