Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Erie Veterinary Care Provider
Erie Animal Hospital has been a trusted provider of veterinary care since 1953, serving pets and their owners in Erie, PA, and surrounding areas. Our team of experienced veterinarians and staff prioritize compassionate, personalized care for every patient, combining decades of expertise with advanced medical techniques. We emphasize preventive care, early disease detection, and comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each pet's unique needs.Our facility offers in-house diagnostics, dental care, surgical services, and chronic condition management, supported by continuous staff training and modern technology. We maintain transparency in all communications, ensuring pet owners receive clear guidance for their animals' health decisions. With a focus on lifelong wellness, we provide educational resources and support for pet owners at every stage of their pet's life.
Services
Wellness Exams
Pet Dental Care
Vaccinations
Ultrasound Services
Emergency Care
Details
- Year established: 1953
Highlights and features
- We offer 70+ years of veterinary expertise in Erie, PA
- Our team includes specialists in feline medicine and ultrasound
- We provide 24/7 emergency care through partner facilities
- Our facility offers in-house diagnostics and advanced treatment options
- We maintain transparent communication about treatment plans and costs
Associations and certifications
- Cat Friendly Practice Gold Level
Services
Wellness Exams
Our comprehensive wellness exams establish baseline health metrics and detect early disease indicators through physical evaluations and diagnostic testing. Technicians gather detailed medical histories while veterinarians perform head-to-tail examinations, including heart, lung, dental, and joint assessments. We recommend annual exams for adult pets and more frequent visits for seniors or animals with chronic conditions, ensuring proactive healthcare management tailored to each patient's specific needs.
Pet Dental Care
We provide complete dental services including professional cleanings, periodontal disease treatment, and tooth extractions under anesthesia. Our protocol includes pre-anesthetic bloodwork, digital dental radiography, and post-procedure home care guidance. We address halitosis, gingivitis, and advanced dental disease while emphasizing preventive care through regular brushing instruction and specialized diets to maintain oral health and prevent systemic infections.
Vaccinations
Our vaccination programs protect pets against core and lifestyle-appropriate diseases through customized schedules. We administer rabies, distemper, and feline leukemia vaccines while evaluating individual risk factors for non-core vaccinations. Our team provides documentation for legal requirements and boarding facilities, with reminders for booster schedules. We explain vaccine benefits and potential side effects to help owners make informed decisions about their pets' preventive healthcare.
Ultrasound Services
Diagnostic ultrasound examinations evaluate internal organ structure and function for accurate disease diagnosis. Our veterinarians use this non-invasive technology to assess cardiac conditions, abdominal abnormalities, and reproductive health. When complex cases require specialist interpretation, we coordinate referrals while maintaining continuity of care through our established network of board-certified veterinary radiologists and cardiologists.
Emergency Care
We offer immediate medical attention for critical conditions during regular business hours and partner with regional emergency facilities for after-hours care. Our team handles trauma, poisoning, respiratory distress, and other life-threatening situations with triage prioritization. We maintain equipment for stabilization procedures and provide clear transfer instructions to specialized centers when advanced overnight care becomes necessary for patient survival.
People
Dr. Diane Ventrello
Veterinarian
Dr. Ventrello specializes in feline medicine with 25+ years of experience at Erie Animal Hospital. She graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and focuses on compassionate cat care.
Dr. Brian Ulrich
Veterinarian
A native Erie veterinarian with 20+ years of service, Dr. Ulrich graduated from Ohio State University and specializes in canine sports medicine while maintaining a strong community practice commitment.
Dr. Raylene Hinely-Schroeck
Veterinarian
Dr. Hinely-Schroeck joined Erie Animal Hospital in 2010, developing expertise in ultrasound diagnostics and internal medicine while emphasizing honest, compassionate patient advocacy for pet owners.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer for senior pets?
We provide comprehensive geriatric care including bi-annual exams, advanced diagnostics, chronic disease management, and pain control specifically tailored for aging pets' changing needs.
Do you treat exotic animals?
Yes, our hospital offers specialized care for exotic pets including birds, reptiles, small mammals, and pocket pets through experienced veterinarians trained in non-traditional species medicine.
What should I bring to my pet's first appointment?
Please bring vaccination records, current medications, stool samples for parasite screening, and any previous medical history to ensure comprehensive evaluation during your pet's initial visit.
How do you handle pet dental emergencies?
We provide urgent dental care during business hours for broken teeth, oral trauma, or severe infections, with pain management and stabilization before scheduling necessary surgical interventions.
What payment options are available?
We accept major credit cards, cash, and CareCredit financing. Payment is required at the time of service, with estimates provided for extensive treatments before beginning care.
Can I get my pet's prescriptions filled at your hospital?
Yes, our in-house pharmacy stocks most medications for immediate pickup, with special orders available within 24 hours when needed for your pet's treatment plan.
Reviews (2)
Joyce H.
May 05, 2020
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My family has taken our animals to the Erie Animal Hospital since our first guinea pig 20 years ago. We have always had good care. The doctors are kind to the animals and the vet techs have always been friendly and competent. The front desk staff can be a little abrupt sometimes, but I have seen that is just the nature of the person, who is actually a nice person underneath the abrupt exterior. The doctors and staff were caring and wonderful to our family when we had to put one of our aging and suffering dogs down. I have only used one other animal hospital which was way more up to date and
Abigail S.
Aug 20, 2017
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My first experience at the Erie Animal Hospital was bland and nothing special. I brought my first puppy to this establishment and was let down each appointment, time after time. My puppy was diagnosed with Giardia (a common parasite found in puppies). He was treated five times over the course of 3 months. I called the vet many times expressing my concern, because his symptoms did not change. After the vet could not come up with a plan of attack to get ride of the giardia I decided to conduct my OWN research. My small toy poodle should have been on several cycles of the medicine because giardia
