VCA Castle Shannon Animal Hospital

Pittsburgh, PA

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At a glance

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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Paid parking lot
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

We offer not only emergency and critical veterinary care, but also general wellness services for your dogs, cats, exotic and pocket pets. We pride ourselves on offering a full complement of services in virtually all areas of medical veterinary care, ensuring that every patient receives the highest quality of veterinary care available

Being AAHA accredited for over 40 years and ever-present in the Pittsburgh community for over 70 years, VCA Castle Shannon Animal Hospital is happy to continue the tradition of helping your pets to live long, healthy and happy lives

Care capabilities

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

Team at a glance

5
Veterinarians (DVM)
5
Licensed technicians
9
Support staff
19
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Digital RadiologyUltrasoundCold Laser TherapyIn House EndoscopyIn House LaboratoryIn House Pharmacy

Services in detail

Advanced Dental CareCold Laser TherapyDigital RadiologyOFA X RayOrthopedic SurgerySoft Tissue SurgeryUltrasoundCanine and Feline DiabetesPet CounselingNutritional CounselingAdult and Senior WellnessFlea and Tick ControlImmunizationsMicrochippingNew Kitten and New Puppy PackagesParasite ControlPreventive MedicineVaccinationsWeight Management ProgramWellness ExamsWellness TestingAllergy and Itchy Skin ReliefAnesthesiaDental CareDental X RaysDentistryEar ChecksEmergency CareEuthanasia ServicesFull DiagnosticsGeneral SurgeryGeriatric MedicineHealth CertificatesHealth ExamsHospitalizationIn House EndoscopyIn House LaboratoryIn House PharmacyIn Office Surgical SuiteIntensive CareInternal MedicineIsolation WardOxygen and Transfusion TherapyPain ManagementRadiologyRoutine SurgeriesSpays and NeutersUrologyZooMED Animal Care

Memberships

AAHAFeline Veterinary Medical Association (FelineVMA)Cat Friendly Practice

Appointments & hours

Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sat: Closed, Sun: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Frequently asked

Is VCA Castle Shannon Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — VCA Castle Shannon Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does VCA Castle Shannon Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

VCA Castle Shannon Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

Does VCA Castle Shannon Animal Hospital treat exotic pets?+

Yes — VCA Castle Shannon Animal Hospital offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does VCA Castle Shannon Animal Hospital offer?+

VCA Castle Shannon Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

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