Specialty Veterinary Surgery in Lehigh County
“On a good day, we make a difference. On a great day, we save a life.™”
Dedicated pet surgery in Lehigh County, PA
Privately owned Lehigh Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty provides specialty surgical procedures to veterinarians and pet owners in Lehigh County, Western New Jersey, and the greater Philadelphia area.
Our 10 Commitments to Pets and Their Families
At Lehigh Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty (LRVSS), we believe the best outcomes come from a foundation of trust, compassion, and excellence. That’s why we make these 10 commitments to you and your pet:
1. Clear, compassionate communication before, during, and after surgery
Trust built on honesty, transparency, and patient-first care
2. Fantastic patient care
Every pet treated like our own – with lots of TLC!
3. Clear, written, and transparent surgical estimates
Written estimates with honest pricing
4. Board-certified surgeons
True specialists with a slight obsession with excellent outcomes
5. Regular updates about your pet
By phone, text and email so you know what’s going on in real time
6. Full pet owner support start to finish
All questions answered, guidance provided, peace of mind delivered
7. Strict, individualized anesthesia protocols
Customized, safe anesthesia with constant, advanced monitoring, no cookie-cutter protocols. Because every patient is different
8. Pet owner education focused on empowerment
Videos, calls, and emails to answer all your questions
9. Partnership with your family vet
Seamless teamwork with your family vet for continuity of care
10. Our ultimate commitment to you and your pet
A passion for pain management, holistic patient care, patient happiness, surgical excellence, and predictable outcomes
What Clients Love Most About HRVSS
Here is a complication of the 10 features most mentioned in our 5 star Google reviews by former pet owners who trusted us with their pet’s care.
1. Skilled, Board-Certified Surgeons
“A special thanks to Dr. Zeltzman, Dr. Baia, and the entire team for their outstanding care.”
2. Compassionate, Genuine Team
“They are honest, humble, KIND, professional, and they care about your pet and you.”
3. Constant Updates with Texts & Photos
“During and after surgery you receive phone and text updates with photos.”
4. Exceptional Support Team
“Kat, AJ, Michele and the other nurses were incredible.”
5. Thorough, Clear Recovery Instructions
“They discussed everything verbally, in writing, and by email, plus gave me a medication chart.”
6. Personal Follow-Up from Surgeons
“The surgeon called with an update after the procedure and again to check on her recovery.”
7. 24/7 Patient Care and Monitoring
“With someone on staff 24/7, you know your pet is receiving the best possible care.”
8. Trusted by Local Veterinarians
“We are happy to refer our patients to LRVSS!”
9. Organized, Professional Process
“Every step was clearly explained and handled with care.”
10. Worth Traveling For
“We live two hours away, but it was worth every mile.”
Specialty Surgery – Accessible Care
At Lehigh Regional Vet, we believe every pet deserves access to advanced surgery.
Our board-certified surgeons provide the same level of expertise, precision, and safety you’d expect at a large multi-specialty hospital – most often at a lower cost.
How do we do it?
We keep our practice efficient and focused, which allows us to pass savings on to families – without ever cutting corners or sacrificing quality.
- We ONLY perform surgery
- We are privately owned (not owned by a corporation)
- We don’t have Wall Street investors to report to
- Our rent and overhead are low
- We put patients ahead of profits.
Yet we don’t cut corners. Every patient benefits from:
- Careful anesthesia monitoring
- Very generous pain management
- Meticulous surgical techniques
- Compassionate TLC by nurses who love pets
- Clear communication with pet owners and family vets.
The result?
Great outcomes. Happy patients. Happy pet owners. Happy family vets. And peace of mind.
At a cost that makes specialty surgery more affordable.
Our testimonials and Google reviews speak for themselves…
Please call (484) 626-0994 to schedule an appointment.
Lower cost doesn’t mean lower standards.
It means more pets get the surgery they need.
And more families get to enjoy life with their beloved companions.
Meet Phil Zeltzman
Dr. Zeltzman has over 25 years of veterinary experience.
We’re the surgery experts.
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TPLO Surgery
TPLO stands for Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy. It’s is a surgery performed on dogs suffering from a ruptured or torn ACL.
Orthopedic Surgery
Encompassing conditions of the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons, orthopedic surgery is a procedure many pets will face, especially as they age.
Soft Tissue Surgery
While some soft tissue surgeries are straight forward, other procedures may require the skill of a specialist.