Business Details
Abby Road Veterinary Hospital is a full-service animal medical care provider led by Dr. Abby Gerenser, a veterinarian who has more than 12 years of industry experience and five years of veterinary practice. By utilizing the latest technology and techniques, we are able to provide pets and their owners with the best services possible. Abby Road Vet Hospital is proud to serve Northampton, PA and surrounding areas.
We are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service. Dr. Abby Gerenser graduated from Delaware Valley University in 2008 with a B.S. in Animal Biotechnology and Conservation. She then attended the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009 and obtained her D.V.M. license in 2013.
She worked at a busy veterinary emergency clinic for the next four years before deciding to establish her own hospital. Dr. Abby has a special interest in urology as well as oncology. She enjoys treating cats and dogs as well as the occasional goat and pig.
We are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service. Dr. Abby Gerenser graduated from Delaware Valley University in 2008 with a B.S. in Animal Biotechnology and Conservation. She then attended the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009 and obtained her D.V.M. license in 2013.
She worked at a busy veterinary emergency clinic for the next four years before deciding to establish her own hospital. Dr. Abby has a special interest in urology as well as oncology. She enjoys treating cats and dogs as well as the occasional goat and pig.
Services
About Us
Abby Road Veterinary Hospital is proud to serve the Northampton, PA area for everything pet-related.
Our veterinary clinic and animal hospital is run by Abby Gerenser, who is a licensed, experienced Northampton veterinarian.
Our team is committed to educating our clients on how to keep your pets healthy year round, with good nutrition and exercise.
Abby Road Veterinary Hospital stays on top of the latest advances in veterinary technology and above all, remembers that all animals and pets need to be treated with loving care in every check-up, procedure, or surgery.
Our veterinary clinic and animal hospital is run by Abby Gerenser, who is a licensed, experienced Northampton veterinarian.
Our team is committed to educating our clients on how to keep your pets healthy year round, with good nutrition and exercise.
Abby Road Veterinary Hospital stays on top of the latest advances in veterinary technology and above all, remembers that all animals and pets need to be treated with loving care in every check-up, procedure, or surgery.
Services
Our appointment book is computerized, which allows us to efficiently make appointments for you and your pet.
Our receptionists and team will attempt to accommodate all requests to the best of our ability.
Emergencies are accepted anytime our clinic is open.
If you feel you have an emergency with your pet, please call us right away.
We have a veterinarian and personnel on duty five days a week, during our normal office hours, who are trained and equipped to handle any urgent care your pet has.
Usually an emergency team consists of at least one veterinarian and several technicians working together to save a pet's life.
Our receptionists and team will attempt to accommodate all requests to the best of our ability.
Emergencies are accepted anytime our clinic is open.
If you feel you have an emergency with your pet, please call us right away.
We have a veterinarian and personnel on duty five days a week, during our normal office hours, who are trained and equipped to handle any urgent care your pet has.
Usually an emergency team consists of at least one veterinarian and several technicians working together to save a pet's life.
What to Expect
In your search for a veterinary facility, we believe you should expect high quality care as well as great service.
Our goal has been to assemble a veterinary health care team committed to providing exceptional client service and veterinary health care.
Our commitment to you is to continue to offer our world class service and a state of the art veterinary facility.
Your pet's annual vet check-up will include a total physical exam, with a thorough investigation of your pet's head, body and tail, and all his assorted cavities.
Our goal has been to assemble a veterinary health care team committed to providing exceptional client service and veterinary health care.
Our commitment to you is to continue to offer our world class service and a state of the art veterinary facility.
Your pet's annual vet check-up will include a total physical exam, with a thorough investigation of your pet's head, body and tail, and all his assorted cavities.
Payment Options
1. Payment is expected when services are rendered.
In order to focus on our patients' needs, customer service and minimizing costs, we do not bill.
2. We accept debit cards, credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express) checks and cash.
3. When unexpected illness strikes a pet, unexpected expense strikes as well.
Abby Road Veterinary Hospital understands this and is able to make some special arrangements through the CareCredit program.
It takes just 5 minutes to complete an application and will allow you to break down your payment into 6 monthly installments.
In order to focus on our patients' needs, customer service and minimizing costs, we do not bill.
2. We accept debit cards, credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express) checks and cash.
3. When unexpected illness strikes a pet, unexpected expense strikes as well.
Abby Road Veterinary Hospital understands this and is able to make some special arrangements through the CareCredit program.
It takes just 5 minutes to complete an application and will allow you to break down your payment into 6 monthly installments.
Prescription Policy
At Abby Road Veterinary Hospital, we take great pride in our role as your furry family member's doctor.
The primary focus of our practice is to continue to provide high-quality, professional medical, surgical, and dental care for your pets.
In order to do so, we do stock numerous forms of pharmaceuticals and products to provide for your pets.
Abby Road Veterinary Hospital takes great measures to ensure the products and medications that we provide are properly handled and stored per manufacturer's recommendation - from manufacturing to storage & transit, all the way to stocking our shelves.
The primary focus of our practice is to continue to provide high-quality, professional medical, surgical, and dental care for your pets.
In order to do so, we do stock numerous forms of pharmaceuticals and products to provide for your pets.
Abby Road Veterinary Hospital takes great measures to ensure the products and medications that we provide are properly handled and stored per manufacturer's recommendation - from manufacturing to storage & transit, all the way to stocking our shelves.
Pet Memorials
On behalf of the staff at Abby Road Veterinary Hospital, we are honored to pay respect to our beloved animal friends who have passed.
We also welcome you to create a lasting tribute for your beloved pet or animal friend on our website's Pet Memorial page.
Peach was such a loving friend and companion who had such a rambunctious and playful heart.
Her favorite pass times include chasing our cat Freckles around the house, cuddling on the couch and going for walks at the doggy park.
Everyone she met instantly fell in love with her.
We also welcome you to create a lasting tribute for your beloved pet or animal friend on our website's Pet Memorial page.
Peach was such a loving friend and companion who had such a rambunctious and playful heart.
Her favorite pass times include chasing our cat Freckles around the house, cuddling on the couch and going for walks at the doggy park.
Everyone she met instantly fell in love with her.
Bloodwork
Blood tests are an essential part of diagnosing what is ailing your pet, just as they are in human medicine.
Blood tests can tell the veterinarian a myriad of things, from whether your pet is dehydrated to whether he or she has anemia to whether your cat or dog is suffering from cancer.
Red blood cells are used to determine a number of factors.
The packed red blood cell count can detect a condition called polycythemia.
A high count indicates dehydration, while a low count can be an indicator of anemia.
Blood tests can tell the veterinarian a myriad of things, from whether your pet is dehydrated to whether he or she has anemia to whether your cat or dog is suffering from cancer.
Red blood cells are used to determine a number of factors.
The packed red blood cell count can detect a condition called polycythemia.
A high count indicates dehydration, while a low count can be an indicator of anemia.
Dental
When was the last time you had your pet's teeth cleaned?
According to the AVMA, pets who have never had a teeth cleaning have signs of dental disease by the time they are three years old.
For that reason, Abby Road Veterinary Hospital recommends that all pets have a yearly dental cleaning and oral examination.
Dogs and cats are prone to developing the same types of dental diseases and problems as humans, including gingivitis, periodontal disease, tooth decay, staining and cavities.
The process of dental decay and disease starts every time your pet eats.
According to the AVMA, pets who have never had a teeth cleaning have signs of dental disease by the time they are three years old.
For that reason, Abby Road Veterinary Hospital recommends that all pets have a yearly dental cleaning and oral examination.
Dogs and cats are prone to developing the same types of dental diseases and problems as humans, including gingivitis, periodontal disease, tooth decay, staining and cavities.
The process of dental decay and disease starts every time your pet eats.
Euthanasia
Euthanasia is something most people would rather not think about, unfortunately, pets become old and ill, and when they appear to be suffering, sometimes pet euthanasia is the most caring and compassionate thing a pet owner can do for their pet.
It can be difficult for pet owners to determine when it's time to say goodbye to their beloved pets, especially if your pet has good days and bad days.
If you are unsure as to whether it's time to say goodbye, Abby Road Veterinary Hospital can evaluate your pet's health and answer your questions in order to help you make a decision.
It can be difficult for pet owners to determine when it's time to say goodbye to their beloved pets, especially if your pet has good days and bad days.
If you are unsure as to whether it's time to say goodbye, Abby Road Veterinary Hospital can evaluate your pet's health and answer your questions in order to help you make a decision.
Microchipping
It only takes a moment for your pet to bolt out the door or break away from his leash, and many lost pets never find their way home because they have no form of identification when they get away.
Tags on collars are great, but pets often break or lose their collars in their attempt at freedom.
Microchipping is a way to ensure your pet can find his way home, with permanent identification always in place.
Here is a closer look at how you can use a microchip to keep your pet safe.
A microchip is a tiny electronic device that is injected into your pet just below the skin.
Tags on collars are great, but pets often break or lose their collars in their attempt at freedom.
Microchipping is a way to ensure your pet can find his way home, with permanent identification always in place.
Here is a closer look at how you can use a microchip to keep your pet safe.
A microchip is a tiny electronic device that is injected into your pet just below the skin.
Parasite Prevention
Fleas and ticks are more than just a nuisance.
They can make your pet extremely uncomfortable and cause several different types of illnesses, like flea allergy dermatitis and tapeworm infestations.
Abby Road Veterinary Hospital can evaluate your pet to determine the best type of flea prevention medication.
Fleas and ticks carry diseases that can cause serious harm to your pet.
The most common problem associated with fleas is flea allergy dermatitis, which causes excessive itching, skin inflammation, sores and hair loss.
They can make your pet extremely uncomfortable and cause several different types of illnesses, like flea allergy dermatitis and tapeworm infestations.
Abby Road Veterinary Hospital can evaluate your pet to determine the best type of flea prevention medication.
Fleas and ticks carry diseases that can cause serious harm to your pet.
The most common problem associated with fleas is flea allergy dermatitis, which causes excessive itching, skin inflammation, sores and hair loss.
Radiology
When it comes to accurately diagnosing and treating your pet after he or she has experienced an injury or illness, you can count on our veterinary team to have the latest diagnostic equipment, including digital imaging devices and ultrasound machines.
Digital images, including ultrasounds, radiographs, MRIs and CT scans are used to diagnose a variety of conditions and ailments in dogs and cats.
Common conditions diagnosed include broken bones, joint problems, tumors, brain abnormalities and problems with the internal organs, including the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys and bladder.
Digital images, including ultrasounds, radiographs, MRIs and CT scans are used to diagnose a variety of conditions and ailments in dogs and cats.
Common conditions diagnosed include broken bones, joint problems, tumors, brain abnormalities and problems with the internal organs, including the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys and bladder.
Spaying or Neutering Your Pet
According to a recent report released by the American Humane Society, animal shelters across the country euthanize 2.4 million healthy dogs and cats each year due to pet overpopulation.
No one steps forward to adopt these animals in the organization's time limit and a staff member has to euthanize him or her to make room for other homeless pets.
This equates to one healthy animal losing his or her life every 13 seconds in America alone.
While this is a sad and frustrating statistic, it's also preventable with spay or neuter surgery.
No one steps forward to adopt these animals in the organization's time limit and a staff member has to euthanize him or her to make room for other homeless pets.
This equates to one healthy animal losing his or her life every 13 seconds in America alone.
While this is a sad and frustrating statistic, it's also preventable with spay or neuter surgery.
Surgery
When your pet needs surgery, you need to find a practice that can administer both gentle and effective treatment to your beloved companion.
From routine procedures, such as spaying or neutering, to more advanced operations, your pet may need to undergo surgery for any number of reasons.
Our staff at Abby Road Veterinary Hospital is trained to give your pet the care and compassion they need to not only successfully make it through the operation but to lead a healthier and happier life when they return from our facilities.
From routine procedures, such as spaying or neutering, to more advanced operations, your pet may need to undergo surgery for any number of reasons.
Our staff at Abby Road Veterinary Hospital is trained to give your pet the care and compassion they need to not only successfully make it through the operation but to lead a healthier and happier life when they return from our facilities.
Vaccines
Furry family members mean almost as much to you as their human counterparts - if not just as much.
Why wouldn't you, therefore, give them all the same tools to live long, stay strong and experience maximum health?
Of course you would, and vaccines are an inescapable part of any pet health plan.
They help animals fight disease before it takes hold, and keep pet populations as a whole safe from infection.
To see exactly why vaccines are so important and how best to ensure your pet's safety, it's critical to understand how they work.
Why wouldn't you, therefore, give them all the same tools to live long, stay strong and experience maximum health?
Of course you would, and vaccines are an inescapable part of any pet health plan.
They help animals fight disease before it takes hold, and keep pet populations as a whole safe from infection.
To see exactly why vaccines are so important and how best to ensure your pet's safety, it's critical to understand how they work.
Wellness Care/Checkups
Your pet deserves the best in veterinary care in Northampton, PA.
Our local staff is dedicated to providing, not just emergency care, but ongoing wellness for your family pet.
Animals of all kinds need consistent, regular professional medical attention throughout their lives.
Veterinary wellness checkups enable you to help ensure that your pet receives the proper diagnostic, examination and preventative treatments necessary to ensure optimal health on a daily basis.
When your pet gets their annual wellness checkup, here's what you can expect.
Our local staff is dedicated to providing, not just emergency care, but ongoing wellness for your family pet.
Animals of all kinds need consistent, regular professional medical attention throughout their lives.
Veterinary wellness checkups enable you to help ensure that your pet receives the proper diagnostic, examination and preventative treatments necessary to ensure optimal health on a daily basis.
When your pet gets their annual wellness checkup, here's what you can expect.
Pet Health
Veterinary care is crucial and effective for a wide variety of conditions.
The following is a partial list of some of the most common.
If you do not see your pet's specific condition listed, we encourage you to give us a call so we can personally address your particular concerns.
The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis which can be due to wear and tear on joints from over use, aging, injury, or from an unstable joint such as which occurs with a ruptured ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) in the knee.
The following is a partial list of some of the most common.
If you do not see your pet's specific condition listed, we encourage you to give us a call so we can personally address your particular concerns.
The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis which can be due to wear and tear on joints from over use, aging, injury, or from an unstable joint such as which occurs with a ruptured ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) in the knee.
Digestive and Oral Health
Over 85% of dogs and cats have some type of periodontal disease.
Periodontal disease simply means that the gums and bone that hold the teeth in place are being destroyed by oral bacteria.
This preventable disease is the number one diagnosed disease in our pets, yet many animals suffer needlessly.
Bloat and gastric torsion is a serious condition and your pet should be rushed to the emergency room if this occurs.
Certain breeds of dogs with deep chests and narrow waists, such as hounds, bouvier des Flandres, or doberman pinschers are more susceptible to a syndrome of gastric torsion and bloat.
Periodontal disease simply means that the gums and bone that hold the teeth in place are being destroyed by oral bacteria.
This preventable disease is the number one diagnosed disease in our pets, yet many animals suffer needlessly.
Bloat and gastric torsion is a serious condition and your pet should be rushed to the emergency room if this occurs.
Certain breeds of dogs with deep chests and narrow waists, such as hounds, bouvier des Flandres, or doberman pinschers are more susceptible to a syndrome of gastric torsion and bloat.
