Williamsport West Veterinary Hospital

06/05/2026

Bart's first Stay & Play day was a huge success! 🐾💙

Safe to say this handsome guy had a GREAT time with us yesterday!

Our Stay & Play program isn't just about puppy playtime (although there was plenty of that, too!). We also work on important life skills that help puppies grow into confident, well-mannered adults.

On Bart's first day, we worked on:

-Socialization with other dogs
-Mock veterinary appointments (Many dogs grow up to dislike having their ears examined, feet touched, or even stepping onto the scale! We help make those experiences positive from the start.)
-Kennel manners (Like sitting politely before the kennel door is opened!)
-Building confidence around new people, environments, sounds, and busy surroundings

And let us tell you... Bart was an absolute STAR during his mock exam! He was incredibly patient on the table and handled all of the new experiences like a champ.

Between making new friends, exploring, cooling off in the puppy pool, and practicing important life skills, Bart packed a lot of learning and fun into his first Stay & Play day.

We can't wait to see him again for his next Stay & Play adventure! 💙🐾

05/19/2026

Last week, Veterinary Assistant Carrah and Kennel Attendant Mady attended Loyalsock Elementary School’s career fair to talk with students about careers in veterinary medicine 🐾

We always love getting the chance to share our passion for animal care and all the different paths within the veterinary field. Thank you for having us!

Williamsport West Veterinary Hospital

05/10/2026

Last year, Leo weighed 20.4 pounds, and his family had noticed he was struggling to groom himself properly and becoming less mobile. We discussed how excess weight can affect cats in many ways, including comfort, mobility, joint health, and even diabetes risk.

The biggest change they made?
They stopped free-feeding.

Instead of leaving food out all day, Leo was switched to scheduled meals with measured portions — and this year he weighed in at 16.6 pounds! ❤️

His family has already noticed positive changes at home, especially with his grooming habits and overall comfort. While Leo is still showing some arthritis and mobility-related changes as he gets older, reducing the extra weight will help decrease additional stress on his joints. We’ve also discussed joint supplements to support him long-term.

Another benefit of scheduled feeding? It’s often much easier for owners to notice changes in appetite when meals are routine.

Sometimes one simple change can make a huge difference in a cat’s quality of life 🐾

05/08/2026

Peanut butter: the true MVP of nail trims 🥜🐾

Archie and Levon stopped by for nail trims and did an awesome job with the help of some calming pre-visit medications, peanut butter distractions, and lots of patience and encouragement from our team 💕

For some pets, small changes like treats, positive reinforcement, and anti-anxiety medications can make veterinary visits much less stressful and help create a more positive experience over time.

Safe to say these two were pretty happy with their payment for their spa day ✨

05/07/2026

This sweet girl, Gia, came in for her 2nd puppy visit and stayed for our Stay & Play program afterward 🐶💕

Stay & Play visits help puppies build positive experiences at the veterinary hospital through treats, cuddles, playtime, and lots of encouragement from our team. Helping puppies learn that the vet isn’t scary at a young age can make a huge difference for future visits!

Safe to say Gia had a pretty great time with us!

05/06/2026

Dr. Natalie and Amanda had an awesome time visiting the students and talking about all the ways we use math in veterinary medicine every day! 🐾➕

From medication calculations to patient weights and nutrition, math plays a huge role in helping us care for animals safely and effectively. Thank you for having us — we loved getting to meet everyone and share a little about what we do at Williamsport West Veterinary Hospital!

04/19/2026

Veterinary Assistant Appreciation Week 💙

As this week comes to a close, we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible team that keeps Williamsport West Veterinary Hospital running every single day.

From the friendly faces that greet you at the front desk, to the hands-on care happening behind the scenes, our assistants are truly the heart of our hospital.

Here are just a few moments from this week celebrating our amazing team 💙

Their compassion, teamwork, and dedication make a difference in the lives of our patients, our clients, and our entire team - every single day.
And let’s be honest… we’d all be a little lost without them 😉

We are so lucky to have such an amazing group.

Thank you for everything you do. 💙

✨ We hope you’ve enjoyed getting to know some our team this week!

🍦 And yes… there may have been a little celebrating along the way 😉

04/18/2026

Assistant & Receptionist Spotlight — Ky ✨
Dedicated • Efficient • Reliable

Ky has been with Williamsport West for 5 years!

Favorite part of the job: Being a voice for animals and helping them get the care they deserve, while also educating pet owners so their pets receive the best possible treatment

Favorite animals: Giant pandas and red pandas 🐼

Fun fact: "I think books are better than movies — I don’t have the attention span for movies.”

💬 How coworkers describe Ky:
Hardworking • Efficient • Reliable • Quiet • Dedicated • Fast-paced • Diligent • Attentive • Responsible • Steady • Proactive • Dependable

04/18/2026

Assistant & Receptionist Spotlight — Liz ✨
Charismatic • Dependable • Persistent

Liz has been part of the Williamsport West team for one year!

Favorite part of the job: Getting to know the patients

Favorite animal: A rotund kitty with a smiley face (but dogs are a close second!)

Fun fact: Liz previously worked driving horse-drawn carriages in Cape May! 🐎

💬 How coworkers describe Liz:
Calm • Reliable • Kind • Knowledgeable • Helpful • Thoughtful • Patient • Consistent • Caring • “Calm in the storm” • Unflappable

Also featured in the picture is Carly, Dr. Jenni's sweet golden retriever!

04/17/2026

🐣 Assistant & Receptionist Appreciation Week fun! 🐣

We wrapped up part of our celebration with an Easter egg hunt during our staff meeting today!

A small way to have some fun and celebrate the amazing team that works so hard every day for our patients and clients 💙🐾

No real Easter Bunny here… just a few of our own hiding eggs and enjoying the hunt 🐰😄

One more day of staff spotlights coming tomorrow 💙