Animal Hospital of Dauphin County

Wonderful vets, technicians, and staff who all love our furry friends! Although our cats hate being caged to come in, I know they are treated with care. Our cats have been seen by multiple bets and each one is knowledgable and has the pet’s (and our) best interests at heart. We have had to put 2 cats down over the years and we were treated with respect and given privacy and even received sympathy cards signed by each vet and staff member. We are very pleased we found this animal hospital (who hAs also given us references for grooming and pet sitting).

We’ve taken both our cat and dog here. They know what they are doing for sure. They are very good with our animals. There are to separate entrances for dogs and cats so that the animals do not get stressed out. Very easy to find.

I recently switched to this veterinary clinic from Noah’s Ark in Harrisburg. Noah’s has gone down hill in recent times, so I asked a vet friend of mine to recommend a new place and she suggested this one. I’ve been here twice so far – one time was on a Saturday. It’s a clean place with separate entrances for cats & dogs. The staff is very friendly and caring. My cat is 19 years old, so we are starting to have a few issues. I had two different doctors each time I went. Both doctors were kind, thorough, and explained things well. The prices are very reasonable. The most important thing to me in a vet clinic is that the exam be worth my money. I feel like it definitely is here. The second most important thing is the staff. I feel very comfortable here and look forward to continuing to come to this clinic. They have a large facility, so much of the testing your pet may need can be done in-​house. I love that because it cuts down on waiting for results, which is horribly stressful to do. I highly recommend giving this place a try if you’re in the area and looking for a new vet.

They care about their patients and their families. Great place to bring your loved ones.

I had been going to a vet who was ok for years with my cocker spaniel. Then I got a pittie puppy, when I called for the puppy appointment with my pittie they gave me attitude. I decided I needed a new vet, I asked friends and a few suggested Animal hospital of Dauphin County. Thank goodness I did, I when I called to make an appointment they were very friendly and provided me with information. When I went I was greeted warmly when I entered they knew my the dogs who I was and I was never there before! The waiting room has seperated entrances and seating for cats and dogs which is nice. I saw Dr. Fletcher, she was AWESOME. my questions were answered I was not rushed she was not out the door while I was asking questions she was fully attentive! She treated me like a long time friend NOT a $. To me that is value and it’s worth the slightly longer drive I live in the city.

This is the best team of vets and technicians in the area. They offer a great and courteous service. We have been their customers for over 20 years. I recommend them 100%. No reservations.

Thank you to Dr. Audrey and to Leslie for being so kind to us and loving to our dog Daisy when we had to make the hardest decision of our lives. Dr. Sarsfield and other staff members have given us many years of topnotch veterinary care. In an attempt to find care closer to our home we tried a different practice and left feeling like money is most important to them, not caring for animals and we returned to Animal Hospital of Dauphin County. They are busy because they care and they are so good. Trust me, it is worth the drive and a little wait!

We love this place. They are amazing with our pups. Very knowledgable doctors and very friendly staff.

Sadly I have had to part ways with this vet. The doctors are excellent but the staff is pretty bad. They are disorganized, trying to learn a computer system and will leave you waiting.
I called for emergency pain medicine for my dog who had surgery there that day and was left in the waiting room for an hour while my dog was home crying because they had to ‘learn a new computer system.’ They also forgot to take her IV out… yeah…ooops
Anyway, when I left a complaint the practice manager called me back with an argumentative apolgy debating how long I actually waited and whether or not my dog was actually in pain.
I’m not going through that again.

Like this place so much that after I moved from Hummelstown to Harrisburg, I went back after a bad experience at Colonial Park vet. They’re not trying to get you for every dollar. Vet suggested not giving shots to my very old dog and sticking only to the legally required. Still take my other pooch there to this day even if it’s a drive to get there.

When, at 6 mos. old, I took my dog Kipper to the Animal Hospital of Dauphin County, Dr. Kepner said to me «what led you to this moment of temporary insanity»? No truer words were ever spoken. My dog Kipper is a handful, a true Marley if there ever was one, so, needless to say, taking him to the vet is a knock-​down, drag-​out experience. He is so big and strong and totally ill behaved that I shudder each time I have to take him to the vet.
This summer, Kipper developed what Dr. Kepner described as «the worst hot spot I’ve ever seen». This yucky, bleeding condition meant that poor Kipper had to be given general anesthesia and shaved and have the area treated.
I digress, just getting Kipper into the waiting area is world war three. The vet tech are SUPER. I waited in the car until our appointment time. Three of the vet techs came out to assist me. I truly appreciate this as the office is right on the main road and I worry that he might pull me and him out onto the highway.
I had to leave him for the day for the procedure. As I walked out of the building, I saw the vet techs had let him out in the play yard to do his business. He saw me leaving and I waved goodbye, I felt terrible until two of the staff appeared at the other end of the building and called «Kipper»…he ran to them like he had known them all his life. I knew he was in good hands.
I picked him up later that evening. Again, the staff assisted in getting him into the car. The whole procedure including the general anesthesia, meds to take home and pre operative blood work and two shots of meds in hospital only came to $ 180.00.
In today’s world I feel this was more than my money’s worth. The staff there are always very patient and helpful. Katie and the ladies behind the reception desk are very helpful and assist in any way possible with your needs. I’m glad this Vet is only 5 mins. away from my house and I would recommend them to anyone.