VCA Metzger Animal Hospital

State College, PA

At a glance

Facility type: Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier: Emergency
Clinic type: Hospital
Operating status: Operational
Appointment model: Both
24/7 care: Yes
Accepting new patients: Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency Boarding Grooming Rehab End Of Life

Accreditations

Aaha

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments

Appointment requiredAppointments recommended

Service options

Onsite services

Amenities

Restroom

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

We help pets live long, healthy and happy lives. We deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners

Dr. Metzger founded the hospital December 7, 1992, after completing his undergrad at Penn State and DVM from Purdue

Care capabilities

Emergency: 24/7 emergency
End-of-life care: In Clinic
Pet insurance: Accepted

Team at a glance

Veterinarians (DVM)

Licensed technicians

Support staff

Total team

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

Technology & equipment

CT (CAT scan)fluoroscopydigital X-raylaparoscopyendoscopyultrasoundechocardiography13 anesthesia units with ventilationMidmark anesthetic monitorsAero spray slide strainer and cytoprepOlympus specialty pathology microscope26 IV fluid pumpstwo Snyder oxygen treatment unitspractivet syringe pumplaser therapytherapeutic ultrasounde-stimveterinary chiropractic care

Services in detail

Advanced Dental CareBone and Joint SurgeryCardiologyCold Laser TherapyCT ScansDermatologyDigital RadiologyEchocardiographyEKGEndoscopyLaparoscopyLaser SurgeryOFA X RayOncologyOrthopedic SurgerySoft Tissue SurgeryStem Cell TherapyTonopenUltrasoundChiropractic CareAdult and Senior WellnessFlea and Tick ControlImmunizationsMicrochippingParasite ControlPreventive MedicineVaccinationsWellness ExamsWellness TestingAllergy and Itchy Skin ReliefAnesthesiaDental CareDental X RaysDentistryEar ChecksEmergency CareEuthanasia ServicesGeneral SurgeryGeriatric MedicineHealth ExamsHospitalizationIn House EndoscopyIn House LaboratoryIn House PharmacyIn Office Surgical SuiteIntensive CareInternal MedicineIsolation WardPain ManagementPeriodonticsPet Loss SupportRadiologyRoutine SurgeriesSpays and NeutersUrology

Memberships

American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ACVECC)American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP)American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP)Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS)

Appointments & hours

Mon - Sun: Open 24 Hours; For scheduled appointments: Monday - Thursday: 7:30am-7:00pm, Friday: 7:30am-5:00pm, Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Frequently asked

Does VCA Metzger Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

VCA Metzger Animal Hospital provides 24/7 emergency care.

Is VCA Metzger Animal Hospital AAHA-accredited?+

Yes — VCA Metzger Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited hospital.

What services does VCA Metzger Animal Hospital offer?+

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

When was VCA Metzger Animal Hospital established?+

VCA Metzger Animal Hospital has served the State College, PA community since 1992.

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