Pet Emergency Treatment and Specialties

Pet Emergency Treatment and Specialties (PETS) is the oldest, independently-owned emergency and specialty hospital in Central Pennsylvania. Located in Lancaster, PA, PETS provides 24/7/365 emergency care for dogs, cats, and small mammals. We also work in conjunction with general veterinarians to provide care in a number of specialties including cardiology, dermatology, internal medicine, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, and surgery

March 1990 – a group of Lancaster County veterinarians see the need for an emergency veterinary hospital to serve the local community. July 1990 – PETS opens our doors at our original location at 1159 Lititz Pike, a 1900 square foot, two-story facility behind the Stockyard Inn Restaurant. 2000 – Due to the need for expansion, PETS’s Board of Directors begin searching for a new, larger location. February 2003 – PETS moves to a new 7000 square foot facility at 930 North Queen Street, Lancaster, PA. Formerly the Red Rose Buick garage, this property was transformed into a beautiful, state-of-the-art veterinary hospital. 2011 – PETS begins expanding our practice into veterinary specialites including cardiology, dermatology, radiology, surgery, ophthalmology, and oncology. 2018 – PETS emergency service is offered 24/7/365