State College Veterinary Hospital

04/15/2026

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Please remember your tick control!!

Happy Friday! Although the weather has been colder this week, remember that tick season has already begun. Continue to protect yourself and your pets when going outside!

04/03/2026

We have been informed by West Penn Power that we will not have power on Thursday April 9th. We will be unable to access our computer system and our phones may be down as well. We will not be seeing appointments and Dr. Kocher will not be in the office that day. Please plan ahead if you may need medications refilled.

03/18/2026

https://www.wtaj.com/crime/dog-killed-others-sick-after-being-purposefully-poisoned-in-altoona/?fbclid=IwdGRzaAQn9dljbGNrBCf1zGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHlS42Puut9RQtnpr6X0D_mxu7O1hMxg3sQDYNZrCVnzj6TLC467O_myhG6rd_aem_BNFHjYOyPKw_PyTidSl8Vw

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A frightening situation for pet owners in Blair County, as at least one dog is dead after allegedly being purposefully poisoned with antifreeze chemicals. Residents report som…

03/06/2026

Laugh of the day....
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02/28/2026

Recalled raw diet info :

A cat food recall has been expanded to include sales in 11 more states, including Ohio.

02/25/2026

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Or do a lifetime license with microchip!

01/27/2026

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Some online marketing of pet products raises questions

01/26/2026

We're looking for a reliable part time employee to help on the weekends with kennels and some light cleaning!

01/24/2026

STORM CLOSURE!

The office will be closed all day Sunday and will re-open Monday at 1pm.
If you had a scheduled appointment before one pm we have tried to contact you to change it.
If weather conditions prohibit travel in the afternoon too we will need to reschedule. Phone messages will not be checked until we are back in the office.

12/26/2025

Due to the inclement weather forecast, we will not have pickup/drop off hours this evening- 12/26. Staff will be in the office until 11 am, and we open tomorrow at 8:00