Halfmoon Valley Animal Hospital

05/29/2026

🦊 Fox Update! 🦊

The little kit has been doing very well after surgery! She was recently in to have her splint removed here Halfmoon Valley Animal Hospital. Her bones are healing well and we hope she continues to thrive. She still has a very long way to go with lots of needed rest and rehab.

Technician Angela is all smiles holding the little cutie. Dr. Amy Olson removed the splint after Dr. Jeff Miller gave his blessing based on her x-rays. We were very thankful to see her do so well.

Thank you to Centre Wildlife Care for their great work in our community.

05/22/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day - Closed 🇺🇸

We will be closed on Monday for Memorial Day and resume normal hours on Tuesday.

This is also a gentle reminder to call if you need medication refills before the long weekend. ❤️

05/07/2026

🦊 It's been a minute since our last post at Halfmoon Valley Animal Hospital. The month of April flew by with us being busy and blessed. 🦊

Here at Halfmoon it is a privilege to help animals in need and Dr. Jeff Miller has created a legacy of assisting with Centre Wildlife Care and their veterinary needs. We were able to assist this baby fox kit that has multiple fractures. In the photos you will see Dr. Miller doing surgery to place a pin to hold her leg bones together and you can see a picture of her splint on the other leg. Yes, she has broken bones in both back legs the poor thing! She is as sweet and as brave as can be. We wish her all the best!

You will also see in the photos Dr. Miller's assistant surgeon. Our question is - what's better than one Dr. Miller? .... Two Dr. Millers! Dr. Kayla Miller assisted him. How awesome that she is able to learn from the best!?!

The sweet baby recovered from her surgery and is back in the care of Centre Wildlife. We hope her recovery continues well.

Today, as we look to give back in our community, it is wonderful to think of the wildlife and the great work that Centre Wildlife is doing.

P.s. She also did not have much to say and was very quiet. 🤣 🎵 🎶

03/31/2026

Heads-up! There is a route closure on your way to us. Alternate routes from State College would be taking Meeks Lane to 550 or Skytop and going over the mountain in Port Matilda.

***ROUTE 550 TRAVELERS***

West Buffalo Run Road is currently shut down between Meeks Lane and Carson's Corner (N Atherton St) while the power company works to replace a downed pole. Please adjust your travel plans accordingly if this is a regular route for you during your morning commute. It is unknown when the road will reopen.

03/13/2026

Has spring break week been treating you well? 🌴🌨 🌧

From sunshine to snow falls - or was that a snow sprinkle before the rainstorm? Either way thank heavens nothing accumulated. This week has been crazy 🤪 at Halfmoon Valley Animal Hospital.

We saw fluffy puppies (Keeshonds - so cute!) and loved on old friends and new! Dr. Jeff Miller even came in for an emergency surgery - he's the best!

We hope all of our are doing well - those both traveling and those that stayed home this week. Take care!

03/10/2026

SSD KELP is the best! Dr. Kalp says that he has her trained to touch her hand to ask for treats. Lots of love and yummies were definitely had today.

That look when you don’t get your breakfast. But the staff at Halfmoon Valley Animal Hospital spoiled SSD KELP with lots of love and yummies. Susquehanna Service Dogs at Penn State Roar for More: SSD University Park Puppy Club

03/10/2026

🎉Happy Birthday Livy!🎉
This Livy came in today for her check up and bloodwork with Dr. Miller. She came dressed to impress as today is her birthday! Happy sweet 16 Livy! Thanks for sharing her with us!

03/04/2026

🐕 🐈 Halfmoon Valley Animal Hospital - New Doctor Profile 🐈 🐕

We would love to online introduce you to our newest veterinarian, Dr. Kayla Miller.

While she holds an excellent last name, she is unrelated to our Dr. Jeff. We are all so thankful and excited to have her join our amazing team. Dr. Kayla started with us in October and has become instantly beloved by , staff and clients alike.

Born and raised in Lancaster County, she became interested in veterinary medicine due to her lifelong love of animals and her previous work in a small animal hospital. She received her undergraduate degree from Lebanon Valley College and her veterinary doctorate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Veterinary Medicine. **Fun fact - this is where she met Dr. Olson's little sister and they became fast friends - the beginning of her journey to Halfmoon.

She started her career in British Columbia, Canada working with large animals; then moved to State College to be closer to family.

Dr. Miller has one dog and two cats: Mocha (tortie cat) that was her first spay surgery in veterinary school years ago, Tazo (orange tabby cat) - an orphaned kitten from a Canadian dairy farm and Brew (3-legged German Shepherd.

She loves hiking and backpacking, paddle boarding, reading and spending time with family and friends. Ask her about her socks when you see her - she wears unique animal socks every day.

Her veterinary interests include behavioral consults and rehabilitation post lameness/surgery as her personal dog Brew is reactive and has treatment anxieties as well as needing orthopedic surgery in the past. She is also a great surgeon and loves discussing pain control and animal welfare. Preventative medicine has her heart with her background in large animal medicine.

We and our are so blessed to have her here with us at Halfmoon Valley Animal Hospital. Be sure to request her for your next appointment!

02/24/2026

🌴 ☃️ Some afternoon silliness at Halfmoon Valley Animal Hospital.

Renee, our office manager, is on vacation in Florida this week. She sent photos kayaking with manatees! We had to send her a picture of us 'kayaking' back. It is a blessing to work with great friends that you can laugh and play with. Enjoy our joy!

02/21/2026

🐾 Happy National Love Your Pet Day! 🐾

Here are a few pets owned and loved by the employees of Halfmoon Valley Animal Hospital. Feel free to drop your loved ones below. 🐾 ❤️