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Your Trusted Veterinarian in Bear, DE
Summit Bridge Veterinary Hospital has dedicated itself to providing compassionate, personalized care for pets in Bear, Delaware. Our full-service animal hospital combines veterinary expertise with convenient amenities like boarding, grooming, and daycare, all within a low-stress environment. Our team of experienced veterinarians and staff prioritize your pet's unique health needs while fostering a welcoming atmosphere for both animals and their families. We offer comprehensive wellness plans, advanced diagnostics, surgical services, and end-of-life care, ensuring lifelong support for pets and their owners.Our commitment to excellence extends to our on-site pet resort, which maintains proximity to veterinary care for added peace of mind. Through our Cheyla's Rescue Foundation, we demonstrate our dedication to animal welfare beyond clinical services. With extended hours and 24/7 availability for critical needs, we remain steadfast in our mission to treat every pet as if they were our own.
Services
Veterinary Care
Pet Boarding
Dog Grooming
Vaccinations
Dental Care
Surgery
Diagnostics
End of Life Care
Emergency Services
Pet Resort
Highlights and features
- We provide 24/7 access to veterinary staff for critical care needs
- Our wellness plans cover preventive care from exams to bloodwork
- Our low-stress environment accommodates cats, dogs, and pocket pets
- We offer on-site diagnostics, surgery, and emergency referral services
- Our team maintains Fear Free certified boarding and grooming facilities
What people say
Compassionate staff
Excellent care
Pet-friendly environment
Knowledgeable veterinarians
Well-maintained facilities
Services
Veterinary Care
Our comprehensive veterinary services include wellness exams, diagnostics, and treatment for pets of all species. Our experienced team provides preventive care, chronic condition management, and acute care interventions. With in-house laboratories and digital radiography capabilities, we deliver timely diagnoses and tailored treatment plans for dogs, cats, and pocket pets.
Pet Boarding
Our Fear Free certified boarding facilities offer separate accommodations for dogs and cats with specialized amenities. Dogs enjoy outdoor access, elevated beds, and scheduled playtimes while cats stay in multi-level condos. All guests receive medical monitoring, dietary management, and enrichment activities during their stay in our secure, staff-supervised environment.
Dog Grooming
Professional grooming services include bathing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and coat maintenance. Our experienced groomers provide sanitary trims, de-shedding treatments, and nail grinding while monitoring for skin conditions or other health indicators. Services are customized based on breed-specific needs and coat type requirements.
Vaccinations
We administer core and lifestyle-appropriate vaccines to protect against preventable diseases. Our vaccination protocols follow AAHA guidelines while considering individual pet lifestyles. We offer rabies, distemper, leptospirosis, Lyme disease, and feline leukemia vaccinations with proper documentation for boarding and travel requirements.
Dental Care
Our dental services include professional teeth cleaning with full mouth radiographs, periodontal treatment, and oral surgery. We use modern anesthetic protocols and monitoring equipment to ensure patient safety during procedures. Preventive care education includes brushing techniques and dietary recommendations for maintaining oral health between professional cleanings.
People
Dr. Jessica Berkeridge
Veterinarian
Dr. Berkeridge combines extensive clinical experience with compassionate care. She graduated from the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine and has special interests in animal welfare and preventive medicine. Her dedication to rescue work inspired the creation of Cheyla's Rescue Foundation.
Nicole D.
Practice Manager
Nicole oversees daily hospital operations with over a decade of veterinary management experience. She ensures efficient service delivery while maintaining high standards of patient care. Her leadership focuses on staff development and client communication excellence.
Dr. Matthew Jones
Veterinarian
Dr. Jones brings advanced surgical skills and internal medicine expertise to our team. He earned his veterinary degree from Ross University and has completed specialized training in soft tissue surgery. His calm demeanor helps make nervous pets feel comfortable during visits.
Gia N.
Office Assistant
Gia provides front desk support with exceptional organizational skills. She maintains client records, schedules appointments, and serves as the first point of contact for pet owners. Her warm personality creates welcoming first impressions for new and returning clients.
Erin S.
Veterinary Technician
Erin contributes skilled technical support during medical procedures and surgeries. Certified in veterinary nursing, she administers medications, prepares diagnostic samples, and educates clients about post-treatment care. Her attention to detail enhances patient safety and treatment outcomes.
Questions
What wellness plans do you offer for pets?
Our Basic Care Plans include bi-annual exams, vaccinations, parasite screening, and annual bloodwork. Dogs start at $648/year ($54/month) while cats are $528/year ($44/month) with optional add-ons for dental and preventive care.
Do you offer pet boarding services?
Yes, our Fear Free certified boarding facilities accommodate dogs and cats with separate wings. Amenities include elevated beds, outdoor access for dogs, and multi-level condos for cats. Rates start at $45/night for dogs and $20/night for cats.
What vaccination requirements do you have for boarding?
Boarding pets must have current rabies, distemper, bordetella vaccines and negative fecal tests within the past year. Dogs also require canine influenza vaccination with waivers accepted for those without prior exposure.
Can I schedule same-day veterinary appointments?
We accept emergency cases during operating hours and offer urgent care for walk-ins. For non-critical needs, we recommend advance scheduling though we accommodate most same-day requests for established clients.
Do you perform pet dental cleanings?
Yes, our dental package includes full mouth cleaning, polishing, and pain management. We recommend annual dental exams and offer add-on digital radiography. Pre-anesthetic bloodwork is required for senior pets.
What surgical services do you provide?
Our surgical capabilities include spays/neuters, mass removals, exploratory procedures, and biopsies. We follow strict safety protocols with IV catheters, advanced monitoring, and post-operative pain management. Complex cases receive referral recommendations to specialists.
Reviews (4)
Taylor Kline
Jan 14, 2022
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There a no words to describe how great this veterinary hospital is! The vets and staff at this office truly are amazing!! They love each and every pet like it's their own. They go the extra mile to make you and your pet feel comfortable. I also take my dog to the groomers here and have had nothing but positive experiences! 10/10 recommend. Thank you to everyone at Summit Bridge!
Marcella Tueros
Dec 26, 2021
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Positive:Quality
Ashley Levine was very compassionate and patient with our husky, Chloe. She was able to groom her with no problems, keeping in mind my dogs issues. I would highly recommend her. And use her for future grooming. Hats to whoever hired Ashley!!! Shes a great asset to your staff.
Ashley Levine was very compassionate and patient with our husky, Chloe. She was able to groom her with no problems, keeping in mind my dogs issues. I would highly recommend her. And use her for future grooming. Hats to whoever hired Ashley!!! Shes a great asset to your staff.
Meg Kennedy
Dec 19, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Took the time to speak with us without rushing. Did not recommend extraneous services even when we brought it up! Highly recommend!
Took the time to speak with us without rushing. Did not recommend extraneous services even when we brought it up! Highly recommend!
Brittany Reed
Dec 16, 2021
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We have 2 English Bulldogs, one has been coming since he was a baby, and my other since we rescued her. Both of my dogs absolutely love it here and get so excited when we pull into the parking lot. The staff is always so accommodating and patient when it comes to my questions and concerns and they explain things very thoroughly; Plus its clean! There is not many places I would trust with my babies, especially because of their breed but there is not enough good things I can say about this vet.
Boarding on the other hand is not as recommended on my end, the boarding building smell is very overwhelming
Boarding on the other hand is not as recommended on my end, the boarding building smell is very overwhelming
