Announcements / Events
Kennett Square Pet Hospital Announcements
LVC joins up with Bancroft Elementary for their Annual Guest Reader Event
Twenty four community members volunteered their morning on Thursday November 15th, reading to the students of Bancroft Elementary grades 1-5 in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Volunteers ranged from superintendents, PTO presidents, police officers, fire fighters, and...
LVC Supports Our K9 Soldiers
This holiday Longwood Veterinary Center teamed up with Stockings for Soldiers, a non-profit organization out of Wilmington, Delaware. Their mission is to improve the morale of the members of the United States armed forces, two and four legged ones! They sow and stuff...
Meet Veterinary Nurse Sabrina
Veterinary Nurse Sabrina: “I love being around animals and trying to provide them with a less stressful experience while there are here visiting us at Longwood.”
Stockings for K9 Soldiers – November Donations
Longwood Vet Center will be matching all donations purchased through Longwood Vet Center for the Stockings for K9 Soldiers in 2018! This year marks the 15th consecutive year of our community effort to send personalized Holiday greetings to our brave young men, women...
Longwood Gives Back to Puerto Rico
Longwood has raised and donated around $3000 — divided into several animal rescue organizations on the island of Puerto Rico. Letter from President & Founder Christina Beckles: On September 20th, 2017 life changed for the people and animals of Puerto Rico....
Meet Veterinary Nurse Dana
Dana has worked at Longwood since 2001. She received her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, her associate degree in Veterinary Technology and is a Certified Veterinary Technician. With her experience, she has stepped into the position of Technician Manager. Her...
Halloween Pet Picture Party and Costume Contest
We look forward to seeing everyone at the 14th Annual Health & Wellness Community Picnic on Saturday, September 22, 2018, from 11 am to 4 pm at Penn Township Park in West Grove PA. Longwood Veterinary Center is a community sponsor for Chester County’s Premier Free Event.
Health & Wellness Community Picnic is September 22
We look forward to seeing everyone at the 14th Annual Health & Wellness Community Picnic on Saturday, September 22, 2018, from 11 am to 4 pm at Penn Township Park in West Grove PA. Longwood Veterinary Center is a community sponsor for Chester County’s Premier Free Event.
Featured Employee: Dr. Kim Knipe, VMD
“I have loved animals from day one! Luckily, my parents did too and I grew up on a farm with dogs, cats, horses, pigs, sheep, and chickens. It all came together with my love of biology.”
Working to Make Vet Experiences Positive Ones
Learn more about how Longwood Veterinary Center’s staff are undergoing training, and discussing ways to implement some of the new and improved protocols throughout all parts of the hospital by promoting considerate approach and gentle control techniques used in calming environments.
Featured Employee: Vet Tech Andrea
“It is hard to pick just one thing I love about my job because there is so much. I really do like the client education that we do here. We strive to give our clients the best and most up to date information we can provide them with.”
Featured New Employee: Steph C.
Introducing Steph C, a veterinary technician at Longwood Veterinary Center since June. She shares her background as a veterinary student and pet owner.
AAHA Accredited Hospital Day: July 23
Join us on Monday, July 23rd as we proudly celebrate Longwood Veterinary Center’s 19 years as an AAHA accredited hospital. AAHA hospitals must meet or exceed certain standards for pain management, surgery, anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, and more.
Happy 20th Birthday Longwood Veterinary Center
Longwood Veterinary Center celebrates our 20th anniversary this summer!
Longwood Veterinary Center Featured Employee: Lisa K.
Lisa K is part of our Longwood Veterinary Center team offering exceptional medicine and patient care with a highly engaged and passionate staff.
Longwood Veterinary Center Takes Time to Teach
Community outreach is something we at Longwood Vet Center believe is vitally important to educate, inspire and strengthen ties to the people in our community.
Featured Employee: Dr. Carla Andrews, DVM
Q and A with Dr. Carla Andrews: Q: Why did you choose to become a veterinarian? A: Growing up I showed horses and wanted to spend every waking moment at the barn interacting with them and all the farm animals. This experience lead me to pursue a career in veterinary...
Featured New Employee: Alejandra
Q & A with Alejandra: Q: When did you start working at Longwood Vet Center? A: I started at Longwood on November 6, 2017. Q: Why did you choose to become a veterinary technician? A: My love for animals is bigger than me. I want to dedicate my life to them and know...
New Employee: Sarah
Q and A with Sarah: Q: Why did you choose to become a veterinary technician? A: I chose to work as a veterinary technician to expand my knowledge and skills in the field of veterinary medicine, as they will be incredibly helpful as I pursue a career as a veterinarian!...
Featured New Employee: Lakshmi
Q & A with Lakshmi: Q: Why did you choose to become a veterinary technician? A: I would like hands on experience in the field to help me decide if I want to apply to vet school. I love supporting doctors and being able to get cuddles in with our furry friends! Q:...