Testimonials

Dear Drs. Crossman, Popovitch, Mackintosh and Staff, I cannot begin to thank you enough for the wonderful care that you gave me during my recent visit and stay at Metropolitan…

Our regular veterinarian could not accurately diagnose our dog and sent us to MVA. From the reception staff, to nurses, to doctors - everyone was kind, patient and willing to…

Dr. Melissa Logan performed back surgery on my Stella Faye for a herniated disc on December 20, 2023. It has been a month post surgery and Stella is doing exceptionally…

Kreed was seen by Dr. Jason Chamberlin as an emergency transfer from another animal hospital who gave him no hope on 7/29. The first animal hospital gave myself 2 options:…

Our German Shepherd Dexter has been to Metro several times in his life.  He has had four surgeries with Metro and recently was treated for some stomach issues.  Each time…

Ophthalmologist, Dr. Chloe Spertus treated our shitzu dog Happy for a corneal carcinoma, which involved surgery to remove the cancerous mass. We can't praise Dr. Spertus and her team enough…

This message is in regards to a visit and surgery with Dr Rebecca Wolf. I am so grateful for the stellar care she provided our dog during the visit, through…

Dr. Lisa Lipitz, Our dog Kali was a patient at Metropolitan last year. She had an incredibly painful herniated disc that you operated on. I want to let you know…

Our Brittany Spaniel “Champ” (liver & white in picture above) passed away on Sunday, February 2nd at Metro with the help of Dr. Rachel Morgan.  I don’t know what we…

A word about the staff and services received at MVA. Our pup had both seizures and a presumptive cancer diagnostic from our home vet. His care, including surgery and brain…

Our six-year-old Dachshund mix, Riley, had been struggling with inter-vertebral disc disease since early 2019.  The first flare-up occurred in March, when our hyper and loving dog became lethargic and…

Our local veterinarian referred us to MVA and Dr. Schwab when Molly ruptured the ACL on her right hind leg. This was not her first time doing this. Three years…

Our experience at Metropolitan has been nothing short of extraordinary in every regard. The ambiance is warm and reassuring, the staff is welcoming and ready to help, the doctors are…

Our 6 year old dachshund, Ralphie, has intervertebral disc disease, first diagnosed when he was 4 in 2017. 25% of all doxies have this condition. Ralphie is our 4th Doxie…

First off everyone and I mean everyone at Met-Vet was perfect. Lambeau entered our family as a kitten who wondered into our garage one night.  After attempts at finding his…

This past Christmas holiday season we were pet sitting our 12-year-old grand dog Cheech for our daughter and her family while they were off on a vacation with their kids. …

Brutus is a 12 ½ year-old, full-sized Dachshund who has lived with me for 10 years.  On May 8, 2018 after our morning walk; I heard a “Yelp” and Brutus…

Lena has been my constant companion for the past 16 years. I  never thought that I could become attached to a cat but after meeting  Lena and her big brother…

Last Thursday, my family and I lost everything in a devastating house fire that momentarily took our dog from us. Firefighters and EMT personnel brought him back and rushed him…

Two weeks ago today my dog was hit by a car and should have died. Today he had his last follow up and is home healed and safe. I can…

On May 7, 2016, my cat Skyler was transferred from Harleysville Veterinary Hospital to Metropolitan because of breathing difficulties.  I was immediately checked in and a nurse came out to…

As you know we lost our beautiful Max on Monday, February 9, 2015. He put up a good fight but on Friday we knew something was terribly wrong. We rushed…

Dear Dr. Jacqui Niles, I brought by dog Ellie to you for ACL surgery last November. Ellie had taken a bad step outside the house, and tore her ligament. She…

My name is Ann, and I am writing today to thank you for bringing our 8 year old terrier mix “Rusty” back to wonderful health. In May of last year…

Our dog, Rosie, a 9 pound ten year old Yorkshire terrier, was severely bitten by a neighbors out of control dog on Tuesday night August 5th.  We were extremely fortunate…

I cannot thank Dr. Lori Cabell enough for her fantastic care of my Azzurra. Between January 2014 and April 2014, Azzurra had a total of 3 surgeries—two fracture repairs and…

To Dr. Niles, On February 27, 2013 you performed major surgery on my Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Rory. Some challenges followed and by October 2013 more surgery was needed. It was…

Our dog Shia recently suffered a ligament issue. We were referred to Metropolitan by our regular veterinarian. We were treated so well, first with palliative therapy; which later required surgery.…

I came to Metropolitan when my vet found a mass on my dog Chippers lung. We met with oncologist Dr. Rau who clearly explained our options and took the time…

After a trip to my regular vet, I was recommended to take my dog, Stella, to see Dr. Northington. The thorough explanation of his findings with Stella gave me piece…

Thank you for your kindness, professionalism and compassion with regards to Beau's cancer appointments, I know that I probably drove you crazy.  But I am very aware and appreciate the people who…

My dog, Queenie, a rescued Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, underwent surgery from another veterinarian at a different Animal Hospital in August 2012. Queenie’s surgery at this other Vet was horribly…

Please allow me to introduce myself.  My name is Carmel and I brought my beagle, Nikki in for emergency care on Sunday afternoon the 17th of February. From the moment I…

I have had the unfortunate opportunity to require specialty and emergency services for all three of my dogs (Bailey, Ryley and Lucy) over the course of the past month, specifically for ophthalmology,…

Dr. Yard, Thank you so much for the kindness you showed Merlot in his time with you. It is because of your care that he is alive and asleep at…

I brought my dog, Schultz (7 year old German Shepherd), to Metro on Thursday morning. Metro is about 2 hours away from my home, and I was referred there from…

Dr. Schwab and staff, Thank you so much for taking such good care of Lilly while she was with you guys. Last weekend she entered the agility ring for the…

Kelly – our 7 year Sheltie became sick and not eating.  We took her to our Vet where x-rays, blood work etc. were performed.  After several days of not getting…

To Purl's Dear Doctors: I want to thank you both so much for your care and treatment of Purl. Thanks to your diagnosis and surgery, she is a normal happy…

Kevin’s Story When Finding Shelter Animal Rescue heard about a tiny, sick Chihuahua who was surrendered to a very overcrowded Philadelphia animal shelter, the response to the request for rescue…

Dear Dr. Kuczynski, My name is Matthew.  Words cannot fully express how I would like to thank you, Dr. Farver, Dr. Niles, and all the rest of the veterinary staff…

My first experience with MVA was in 2008 when Dr. Gross removed a cataract and later in 2008 removed another cataract and implanted lenses and Tia (miniature pinscher) was able…

Dear Dr. Schwab & Staff, Brady is doing great after surgery! He’s back to being a silly lab, playing and eating with gusto! Thank you for the wonderful care he…

Thank you Dr. Cabell for fixing me so I can run on the trail again.  I feel like a 14 year old puppy! I also wanted to thank all the…

I brought my dog Gracie in for consultation with Dr. Niles for limping on her back leg. After examination Dr. Niles found that Gracie had a CCL tear and surgery…

Dear Dr. Schwab and Staff, I would like to thank you for taking such great care of Diesel. We can't tell you how much it means to us to know…