Conchester Animal Hospital

Conchester Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital and welcomes pet patients in need of: routine medical care, surgical procedures, dental care, and more. For over 60 years, our animal hospital has been treating serious conditions and offering regular pet wellness care to ensure our patients live their best possible. Beyond first-rate pet care, we make our clinic comfortable, kid-friendly, and calm, so your pet can relax in the waiting room so their appointment with our Boothwyn veterinary staff is as stress-free as possible. Our doctors are licensed PA veterinarians, which means they have the skill and experience to treat all types of pets

Conchester Animal Hospital was first constructed in 1960 deriving its name from the adjacent Conchester Highway. Dr. Mead Shaffer and Dr. Donald Skinner conceived the idea while they were in the same class in veterinary school at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Shaffer's father was a stone mason by trade and with some additional help, built the original hospital. Dr. Shaffer and Skinner originally lived at the hospital during its early years to ensure they were always available for sick or injured animals that needed immediate medical attention. Since then, a large kennel was added to house the ever-growing needs of hospitalized pets. Shortly afterward a new large waiting room was constructed, enough to accommodate the clients that used to line up outside to get into the hospital. The church pews that serve as seating were acquired by Dr. Shaffer and are still in use today. Over the years, additional veterinarians and staff were hired to handle the expanding practice. New equipment was added as well to keep pace with the sophistication of veterinary medicine. Each year we find new ways to improve patient care and our diagnostic abilities. Throughout this entire journey, Drs. Skinner and Shaffer always believed that we care for both the client and the pet. They also believed that when a client comes to the clinic that they should be treated as if they are members of our family. Even though Drs. Skinner and Shaffer are now retired, that tradition is carried forth today

Mission — Our mission is to deliver the best and most comprehensive veterinary care available for your pets! An important part of our mission is making the cost of essential care as manageable for our clients as possible by offering several payment options