24/7 Emergency and Specialty Care for Your Pet

Over 75 Years of Veterinary Excellence

Call Our 24/7 Emergency Room Book a Specialty Appointment

Emergency Services:
Walk in 24/7 – call ahead if you can

Specialty Care:
Weekdays by appointment

Three Generations of Veterinary Care

Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital (HVSH) was founded in 1956 by William J. Brown, VMD. Three generations later, Grandson William J. Kay Jr., VMD and wife Tiffany Kay, VMD are still proudly serving the local community with excellent animal care.

For nearly 70 years, Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital has been trusted as the leading emergency and specialty vet hospital in Montgomery County, PA.

Hickory continues to strive to provide excellent medicine and superb client care with our caring staff, state-of-the-art equipment and fear-free techniques used to treat our patients.

24/7 Emergency Veterinary Services

Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital is the only 24/7 emergency vet in Plymouth Meeting, PA, serving pets from Conshohocken, Norristown, King of Prussia, Blue Bell, and surrounding areas.

We’ll coordinate with your family vet for the best care possible.
No appointments necessary – walk in anytime. Pets are seen on a triage system so emergency cases are treated first.

Learn what to expect during a pet emergency +

Open 24/7/365 for
Dogs and Cats Only

2303 Hickory Road
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

General Phone: 610-880-3534
Emergency Phone: 610-828-3054
(Please call before arriving if you can)

Why Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital?

Three Generations of Care

A family legacy carried forward, with values and compassion passed down for three generations.

70 Years of Experience

Decades of trusted veterinary expertise serving pets, families, and the local community.

A Connected Network

From general practice to specialty and emergency services, our hospitals work together for complete care.

Board-Certified Specialty Veterinary Care

In addition to emergency care, Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital offers a full range of board-certified specialty veterinary services to support your pet’s health and well being.
Specialty appointments are available daily from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Our advanced specialists provide expertise in a wide range of services:

Acupuncture For Pets

Animal Behavior Services

Cardiology

Heart Health

Dermatology

Skin and Allergy Care

Neurology & Neurosurgery

Oncology

Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Ophthalmology

Eye Care

Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging

Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy

Reproduction Services

Surgery

Soft Tissue and Orthopedic

Pet Travel Health Certificates

Weight Management

Kelly Saverino

DVM, DAVDC
HVSH

Robert Slater

DVM, BVMS, MRCVS, DACVR
HVSH

Erica Snihur

VMD
HVSH

Meet the Doctors at HVSH

Our Doctors

Lucky was treated urgently and with great care. Dr took me through the process of what needed to be done, step-by-step. Follow up has been great.

Elizabeth P.

Dr Bergman and her associate were wonderful with my dog. It was very relaxed and I was able to explain very completely my dogs many challenging issues.

Amy K.

Staff is compassionate yet professional. Excellent diagnostic provided so that Sir Spencer received the best care for the condition.. Dr. Guth is an excellent practitioner.

Pamela G.

Every time I go to Hickory, I always feel as though the staff gives us excellent care. Everyone at the front desk is so helpful and friendly.

Diana V.

I cannot say enough about how wonderful this place is. I had to take my puppy for emergency care after biting a fishing lure. They were so amazing!!

Mary L.