We are a five-doctor, mixed-animal practice located in Waterford, Pennsylvania. We also cover part of Chautauqua County, NY.
The friendly, small-town atmosphere is one thing that founder of the practice, Dr. Robert Bell was looking for when he decided to open the doors of this veterinary practice in May of 1997. Animal Hospital of Waterford, P.C., found its humble beginnings in a small, storefront office about ½ mile down the road from where the office now stands. First providing services on plywood and a couple saw hor
ses as an exam table (for some of our VERY first small animal clients), and a single large-animal work truck, our office has since grown to progressive, proactive, modern veterinary hospital with 3 full-time veterinarians on staff. Our small animal hospital consists of a welcoming reception area, five exam rooms, a consult room, a surgery suite, and a fully-stocked treatment area. A designated x-ray room with digital developing equipment allows us to take and evaluate radiographs within minutes. Full, in-house Idexx laboratory equipment allows us to run blood and urine samples in-clinic and enables prompt treatment of critical cases. We provide full anesthetic services with complete biometric monitoring for all surgical procedures. All after-hours emergency work for our small animal clients is provided by the NWPA Pet Emergency Clinic in Erie, PA. For our large animal clients, we have 2 fully-stocked, large-animal mobile veterinary units that are on the road full time, providing routine and emergency service to our clients throughout most of Erie County as well as parts of Crawford and Warren Counties in PA. After hours emergency services are provided to our established large animal clientele via our very own paging network.
09/01/2025
We hope everyone has been having a great holiday weekend!
We are closed today, in observance of the holiday, but should an emergency arise, please call the Northwest PA Pet Emergency Center at 866-5920 for small animal care. If you have a large animal emergency, please call the pager number that you have been given.
We will re-open tomorrow morning, September 2nd, at 8:00am.
You can read the following article for some great tips about keeping your furry friends safe this holiday weekend!
Here are some quick tips to keep pets safe this upcoming Labor Day. Call Pet Poison Helpline® 800-213-6680 for pet poisoning emergencies.
07/04/2025
Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸
We are closed today, in observance of the holiday, but should an emergency arise, please call the Northwest PA Pet Emergency Center at (814) 866-5920 for small animal care. If you have a large animal emergency, please call the pager number that you have been given.
We will re-open Saturday morning, July 5th, at 8:00am.
Read the following article for some great tips about keeping your furry friends safe this holiday weekend!
Fireworks, picnics and other 4th of July traditions can be great fun for people, but frightening and dangerous for animals. Know how to keep your animals safe.
02/14/2025
Recently the pet microchip company called “Save This Life” has gone out of business. This leaves many pet owners concerned about their pets’ safety, should they run away, because their information (owner name, address, and phone number) was stored with that company.
We would like to assure all of our clients that we have never used this company. Therefore, if Animal Hospital of Waterford implanted the microchip for you, there is no need for concern. We have been using AKC Reunite for many years now.
The AKC Reunite microchip company is allowing those affected by this incident to transfer their information over to them until April 1, 2025, for a reduced cost. It requires that you bring your pet in so that one of our employees can scan your pet and complete the online filing.
If you are unsure if your pet’s microchip is from “Save This Life”, you can check your records and see if the number starts with “991” or “900164”. We are sending notifications out to everyone whose pet has one of these numbers, according to our records. A veterinary professional can scan your pet, to obtain the microchip number, if your records have been lost.
02/13/2025
February is National Pet Dental Health Month. Just like you, your pet's dental care is important to their health. The link below details the clinical signs of dental disease, what your veterinary team does to help, and what you can do at home to prevent issues arising.
If you feel that your pet may be experiencing dental issues, please give our office a call to set up an exam with one of our doctors. (814) 796-6115
February is National Pet Dental Health Month. Your pet’s teeth play a very important role in their overall health. Dental disease can cause many issues ranging from bad breath and trouble chewing all the way to heart disease, liver abscesses, and other infections. If you are noticing foul breath or other dental issues from your pet, make sure to set up an exam with one of our doctors. If we have recently seen your pet and have recommended a dental procedure, please call to get them on our surgical schedule. We only have a few spots remaining, and you will receive 10% off the procedure throughout the month of February! If you would like to talk more about your pet's dental health, call us at (814) 796-6115!
Your crew, here at the Animal Hospital of Waterford, wish you and your's a very Merry Christmas! We hope that you stay healthy and safe this holiday season. We are closed today, in observance of the holiday. We will reopen tomorrow morning at 8:00 am.
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In the case of a small animal emergency, please contact one of the following hospitals for assistance:
Northwest PA Pet Emergency Center
429 W 38th St, Erie, PA 16508
(P) 814-866-5920
Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center (PVSEC)
807 Camp Horne Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(P) 412-366-3400
Orchard Park Veterinary Medical Center
3930 N Buffalo St, Orchard Park, NY 14127
(P) 716-662-6660
If you have a large animal emergency, please call the pager number that you have been given.
12/23/2024
Santa's sleigh team have passed their physical exams! Our very own Dr. Spotts examined the reindeer and she has given them the "all clear" to fly tomorrow night! We were given the inside scoop that Santa expects a nice smooth ride over Lake Erie, so keep your eyes on the sky Christmas Eve! 🦌🎅
12/23/2024
Tis the season for holiday hours! The attached photo lists our availability over the course of the next two weeks. If you are in need of assistance, please refer to this schedule.
This is not something you usually hear from us, but we are closing early today. We want to be sure that everyone stays safe during this unpredictable weather. We would like to thank all of our clients that we spoke with today for helping us prioritize our care!
We will reopen tomorrow morning at 8:00am. If you have an overnight emergency, please call the NWPA Pet Emergency Center at 814-866-5920.
11/28/2024
We are pretty proud to know that one of our awesome AHW patients was highlighted at the National Dog Show today! Fitz is a super sweet boy and we are very proud of his -and his family’s- hard work! Good boy, Fitz! 🐾
As always, we cannot be more thankful for all of our amazing clients and patients! You all are the best and we hope you’re enjoying the holiday!
See the Australian Shepherd compete in the Herding Group at the 2024 National Dog Show.
11/28/2024
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at The Animal Hospital of Waterford! We want to remind everyone that we are closed today, in observance of the holiday. If you have a large animal emergency, please call the pager number that you've been given. If you have a small animal emergency, please call the Northwest PA Pet Emergency Center at (814) 866-5920.
We would also like to remind you of a few things that will help keep your pets safe while you celebrate the holiday. The following article includes tips about food, guests, and travel:
Thanksgiving can carry some hazards for pets. Follow these tips to keep your pets healthy and safe during the holiday.
11/13/2024
Did you know that you now have a "Pet Portal" to look up your pet's vaccination status and request some prescription refills? This was made possible with our recent software upgrade! The one thing to remember when looking it up, though, is that we have to have your email address on file for everything to match up! Please feel free to call in and give us a good email address for your record, or update us the next time you're in.
Take a look around and get used to some better accessibility!
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Dr. Robert Bell established his practice in the historic town of Waterford in May of 1997 in a small storefront office just down the road from the current location. Since that time, the Animal Hospital of Waterford has grown to become a progressive, proactive, and modern veterinary hospital with four full-time veterinarians on staff.
Our small animal hospital consists of a welcoming reception area, three exam rooms, a surgery suite, and a fully-stocked treatment area. A designated x-ray room with digital developing equipment allows us to take and evaluate radiographs within minutes. Full, in-house Idexx laboratory equipment allows us to run blood and urine samples in-clinic and enables prompt treatment of critical cases. We provide full anesthetic services with complete biometric monitoring for all surgical procedures. All after-hours emergency work for our small animal clients is provided by the NWPA Pet Emergency Clinic in Erie, PA.
For our large animal clients, we utilize two fully-stocked, mobile veterinary units. These units allow us to provide routine and emergency services to our clients throughout most of Erie County as well as parts of Crawford and Warren Counties in PA. We also cover part of Chautauqua County, NY. After-hours emergency services are provided to our established large animal clients via our paging network.
For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please contact us via telephone at (814) 796-6115. This page is not used as a professional means of communication and is not routinely monitored.
