Riverside Veterinary Hospital PC

512 Second Avenue S
Elizabeth, PA 15037

(412)384-6884

riversidevethospitalpc.com

A special announcement   7-16-25

To my Riverside Family

    This week, Riverside Veterinary Hospital is celebrating its 35th year, providing care to area pets and their families, supporting our community, and helping area pets in need through educational programs and helping local humane efforts.  We have also recently completed our reaccreditation with the American Animal Hospital Association, putting Riverside in the top 15% of animal hospitals nationwide with our quality of care.  We take great pride in both milestones. 

    On reflecting on this anniversary, I share that success with my wonderful team, led by new Medical Director Dr. Ben Mirro and Practice Manager Karen Weissert, and the many technicians and assistants who have made the practice a pillar of our community.  They are the best team in the business, and it would not be possible without them.  The other side of that milestone is that I am 35 years older, and as many of you know, my knees remind me of that passage of time regularly.  I started teaching Veterinary Technology at a local university part-time a couple of years ago, and for the past couple of years, have split my time equally between Riverside and Penn West.  I have been offered and accepted a full-time teaching position as Director of the Veterinary Technology program and will be leaving Riverside to take on this new role when classes start next month.

  Dr. Mirro will take over ownership of the practice, and the same skilled, caring team that has always cared for your pets will continue to be here to meet your needs.  It was vital to me that the practice remain privately owned, not to become part of an unfeeling corporate conglomerate as many veterinary practices have.  I am thrilled to be leaving this business I built in the best possible hands, with the best possible people. 

    I thank you for the privilege of being able to get to know all your furry, feathered, and scaly family members, and I have been honored to be trusted with their care. 

Dr. Marybeth Cline, DVM

 

               We are very excited to offer our clients on line ordering with one of the most trusted pet food companies that has been around for 80 years! Purina is now offering direct dog food shipping to your door within 24 hours! This includes Pro Plan, Veterinary Diets, and treats! Watch our page for special promo codes that Purina offers. Enjoy this site as well, and check out the Purina online store and sign up, just click the link...
www.proplanvetdirect.com 
enter our clinic code: A30FG
Complete client registration form and go shopping!! 
If you have ANY question Purina urges that you call the Pro Plan Vet Direct Customer Service at 1-800-738-5335

WE ARE EXCITED TO NOW OFFER CHERRY PAYMENT PLANS

Pay using Cherry in 3 simple steps: Apply with our Cherry link here https://pay.withcherry.com/riverside-veterinary-hospital to see how much you’re approved for. At your pet’s appointment, let our staff know you’ll be using Cherry. Don’t forget to bring your bank debit or credit card for the initial payment! Choose the Cherry payment plan that works for you, and check out with our front desk. There’s no downside to applying since Cherry does not perform a hard credit check. Be ready for your pet’s next appointment with the ability to get your pet the gold standard care they deserve.

        Payment Plans                        Payment plans

We are no longer seeing exotic pets... they include, rabbits, pocket pets, reptiles, amphibians, ect. ect

House calls are reserved for established clients only. To become an established client please make an appointment for an office wellness visit. For new large animal and farm calls please call the office and discuss what your needs are.  

GIVE US A CALL TO SCHEDULE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

Welcome Spring and Summer!  AND REMEMBER PET AND FOOD SAFETY!

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Welcome to Riverside Veterinary Hospital PC. We are a full service animal hospital providing comprehensive healthcare services to pets  in Elizabeth and the surrounding areas. We are proud to be accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association since 2010.  Our veterinarians  offer a wide variety of medical, surgical and dental services in our veterinary clinic.  We provide complete care for our patients at every life stage.

Riverside Veterinary Hospital PC is well equipped with advanced equipment and technologies to provide the highest standard of care for your pet. Our veterinary facility and healthcare team have the equipment and skill to provide comprehensive in-house blood and urinalysis testing for faster and accurate diagnosis, digital x-ray, surgical suite, dental suite, pharmacy with AI technology, newly added Ultrasound, and more. In addition we offer laser therapy services, rehabilitative therapy, behavior and nutritional counseling, and allergy testing.

At Riverside Veterinary Hospital PC we are committed to providing quality care at every stage of your pet's life. From routine preventive care for your pets to early detection and treatment of a wide range of conditions and diseases and surgical care, we have the expertise to provide the care your pet needs at every stage of life. 

Riverside Veterinary Hospital PC offers the VIN Client Information Library

Please browse our website to learn more about our animal clinic and the services we provide for companion animals in Elizabeth and the surrounding areas. Read information in our Pet Library, view videos, take a virtual tour of our veterinary hospital, read testimonials, and find details about upcoming events. Please call our office today at (412)384-6884 for all your pet health care needs.

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