STATE COLLEGE — Central Pennsylvania Veterinary Emergency Treatment Services opened in State College with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, April 2.
The ceremony was co-hosted by the Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County at 100 Oakwood Ave., State College, and marked a milestone for CPVETS by expanding its emergency veterinary services in the region.
“This new location represents a step forward in our staff’s capacity to provide lifesaving care to an increasing number of pets across central Pennsylvania,” Andrea Loar, medical director at CPVETS, said.
“Expanded space to treat patients and upgraded technology at this new location will create a better experience for pet owners and continue our mission of offering the highest level of emergency veterinary care.”
Founded by a group of local veterinarians in 2008, CPVETS provides around-the-clock emergency medical care in central Pennsylvania. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization started curbside treatment services for pets in 2020, which continues to be maintained now due to increasing caseload.
“The move to 100 Oakwood Avenue will enable CPVETS to welcome pet owners back inside while continuing to provide efficient and high-quality emergency care,” CBICC remarked in a press release.
According to the press release, The new facility features:
- Five consultation rooms and two comfort rooms
- State-of-the-art STAT Triage suite
- Advanced, climate-controlled kennel equipment with DRC lighting
- Two surgical suites
- Separate ICU areas for outpatients, large dogs, small dogs and hospitalized cats
- Two specialized isolation suites to prevent cross-contamination
- Upgraded imaging technology, including a new digital X-ray system and handheld ultrasound unit
The team at CPVETS includes emergency room veterinarians, certified vet techs, veterinary assistants and customer service representatives. The emergency veterinary hospital is the only privately owned in the central Pennsylvania region.
For more information about CPVETS, visit cpvets.net.
