New Hope Veterinary Hospital has been taking care of companion animals in the New Hope and surrounding areas since 1969. NHVH is a full service small animal hospital, taking care of both sick animals as well as routine care. We strive to provide each pet we see with personal, high quality medical care, in a relaxed and friendly environment. We see small animals, primarily dogs and cats with an occasional rabbit or guinea pig. We keep our equipment and services current to provide our clients with the best possible care. Our doctors and staff treat each animal we see as our own, with genuine care and concern.
NHVH offers several different dentistry options ranging from preventative care to full dental cleaning under anesthesia. We at New Hope Veterinary Hospital
Vaccination
Having the New Hope Veterinary Hospital team examine your pet regularly and keep the necessary vaccinations up to date can help your pet live a longer, healthier life.
Veterinary Ophthalmology
Dr. Marcus graduated from Colorado State University with his baccalaureate degree in animal science. In 1997 he graduated with his Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine. He then pursued an internship in equine medicine in Virginia. Prior to his move to New Hope, Dr. Marcus worked at Steinbach Veterinary Hospital in Blue Bell. In June of 2001, New Hope Veterinary Hospital changed hands, with Dr. Marcus being the new owner. In addition to general veterinary medicine, he has extensive knowledge of surgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology, and dermatology. Dr. Marcus was drawn to the New Hope area by its beauty, small-town atmosphere, artistic community, and diverse population. He is an accomplished artist, frequently using his own pets as subjects for his paintings. Dr. Marcus enjoys spending time with his wife, Angela, his daughter Ruby and his son Leo. They share their home with five dogs, Lucy, Gilbert, Carlos, Phineas, and Princess; also their cat Idabelle, as well as a bunch of chickens. Dr. Marcus also enjoys golf, fishing, and Philadelphia sports teams.
Nutritional Counseling
Comprehensive Examination
New Hope Veterinary Hospital strives to give your pet the finest care available. The best place to begin is with routine wellness exams. We recommend all pets be seen once a year for an annual physical exam and senior pets twice yearly if possible. Each exam is tailored to your pet’s specific needs. The doctor will recommend any necessary testing. During this visit, if the client requests it, the doctor can suggest the best food for your pet. We can also advise on the best flea and tick preventative as well as heartworm preventative. The doctor will create a customized set of vaccinations for your pet to meet their lifestyle.
Being in pain is no fun. We take all necessary steps to ensure your pet’s pain is appropriately managed before, during, and after surgery. This will often include prescribed pain medication to take home post-operation.
Patients under anesthesia are monitored in two ways. First, a veterinary assistant is with your pet from the introduction of anesthesia all the way through until recovery. Second, your pet's pulse, heart rate, oxygen level, ECG, respiration, and temperature are all tracked and displayed on a computerized monitor.
Offers surgery options every day of the week Monday-Friday. Emergency surgery can be performed at any time. Routine surgery is scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday currently. We may be able to accommodate you another day if arrangements are made in advance. Whether the surgery is elective, emergency, or to diagnose a disease, it will be proficiently accomplished by one of our doctors. We offer the option of having a doctor scheduled to perform any orthopedic surgeries as needed. NHVH recommends every animal having surgery have preoperative blood work, and it is required in all pets over eight years of age. Each pet will receive an IV catheter, giving access to an open vein during surgery. This service is required for the safety of the pet during anesthesia. Receiving medications through the IV catheter makes the procedure more pleasant for the pet as well. Our surgical technicians are trained to monitor all of the surgical equipment as well as blood pressure, ECG, heart rate, respiratory rate, CO2 content, and body temperature. We strive to make the experience as positive and least invasive to your pet as possible. Each pet is closely monitored, and a pain management plan is set up as they are recovering from the anesthesia. You will also receive individual take-home instructions specific to your pet’s needs for recovery.