Shoemaker Avenue Animal Hospital

Wyoming, 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 Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Hospitalization End Of Life

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Quality Pet Care - Treating your pets like they're our own

Shoemaker Avenue Animal Hospital was originally opened in 1979 by Dr. Robert Bishop. Upon his retirement, in April 2013, Dr. Sara McGarry, a native of the Greater Pittston Area, took over the practice with Dr. Bishop's blessing

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
2
Licensed technicians
4
Support staff
7
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

TonoVettherapeutic laseronline pet pharmacy

Services in detail

Physical ExaminationsBlood Pressure monitoringIntraocular Pressure readings - Glaucoma ScreeningEKGTherapeutic Laser TreatmentsMicrochip ImplantationVaccinationsLaboratoryRadiologySurgeryDentistryFlea, Tick, & HeartwormNutritionGrooming

Appointments & hours

Monday: 8:00AM-5:00PM, Tuesday: 8:00AM-5:00PM, Wednesday: 8:00AM-5:00PM, Thursday: 8:00AM-5:00PM, Friday: 8:00AM-5:00PM, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

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Frequently asked

Is Shoemaker Avenue Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Shoemaker Avenue Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

What services does Shoemaker Avenue Animal Hospital offer?+

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

When was Shoemaker Avenue Animal Hospital established?+

Shoemaker Avenue Animal Hospital has served the Wyoming, PA community since 1979.

What reviewers say

80% Positive sentiment
based on 156 reviews

Shoemaker Avenue Animal Hospital is an independent veterinary practice providing comprehensive wellness, surgical, and end-of-life care. The medical team is widely recognized for exceptional compassion, thorough diagnostic explanations, and attentive treatment toward pets and their families. The facility is maintained in a clean condition, and appointment scheduling generally features minimal wait times. While the practice has built a long-standing base of loyal clients, pricing concerns and scheduling inflexibility are occasionally noted.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitFair PricingClean Facility

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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