About Us

Pet Emergency Treatment and Specialties (PETS) is the oldest, independently-owned emergency and specialty hospital in Central Pennsylvania. Located in Lancaster, PA, PETS provides 24/7/365 emergency care for dogs, cats, and small mammals. We also work in conjunction with general veterinarians to provide care in a number of specialties including cardiology, dermatology, internal medicine, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, and surgery.

Our hospital is capable of handling any small animal emergency promptly and efficiently. We’ve designed our facility much like a human emergency room, where you’ll find veterinary technicians and doctors on the premises during business hours. Our state-of-the-art facility includes an in-house diagnostic laboratory, digital x-ray equipment, and pharmacy.

Our History

March 1990 – a group of Lancaster County veterinarians see the need for an emergency veterinary hospital to serve the local community.

July 1990 – PETS opens our doors at our original location at 1159 Lititz Pike, a 1900 square foot, two-story facility behind the Stockyard Inn Restaurant.

2000 – Due to the need for expansion, PETS’s Board of Directors begin searching for a new, larger location.

February 2003 – PETS moves to a new 7000 square foot facility at 930 North Queen Street, Lancaster, PA. Formerly the Red Rose Buick garage, this property was transformed into a beautiful, state-of-the-art veterinary hospital.

2011 – PETS begins expanding our practice into veterinary specialites including cardiology, dermatology, radiology, surgery, ophthalmology, and oncology.

2018 – PETS emergency service is offered 24/7/365.

Employment Opportunities

Do you love working with animals and people? Put your skills and experience to work at PETS! We are always looking for compassionate pet professionals to join our team.

For more information about open positions, please contact Steven Hoeltzel, Practice Manager at (717) 295-7387 or send an email to shoeltzel@lancasterpetemergency.com.

Our Shareholders

Pet Emergency Treatment and Specialties, Inc. is owned by 27 practicing veterinarians from the local community. There is a chance the veterinarian who referred you to our hospital could also be an owner of this facility.