Blue Mountain Animal Hospital
Orwigsburg, PA
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Appointment
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Unknown
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
At Blue Mountain Animal Hospital, we are dedicated to providing top quality veterinary care for your furry, feathered, or scaled friends. From routine checkups to surgical procedures, we strive to ensure the health and well-being of all pets
The hospital was originally started by Dr. Ira Fridirici in the 1950s. Dr. Fridirici’s dedication to animal care laid the foundation for the hospital’s legacy. The hospital was passed on to his son after Dr. Fridirici. This continuity ensured that the hospital’s commitment to pet health and well-being persisted. Today, Blue Mountain Animal Hospital remains a trusted resource for pet owners, offering medical and surgical services to keep our furry friends healthy and happy. In 2005, Dr. Denise Jones took over ownership of the new Brunswick Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Jones worked to provide a solid tradition of compassionate care to animals in the Schuylkill County area. In 2024, Dr. Lora Mengle acquired ownership of the building under the banner of Blue Mountain Animal Hospital. Dr. Mengle aims to evolve and diversify to many additional species while keeping with the legacy of the utmost in care to companion animals everywhere
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Mon – Fri 08:00 am – 06:00 pm; Sat – Sun Closed
Frequently asked
Does Blue Mountain Animal Hospital treat exotic pets?+
Yes — Blue Mountain Animal Hospital offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.
What services does Blue Mountain Animal Hospital offer?+
Blue Mountain Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.
What reviewers say
Blue Mountain Animal Hospital provides exceptionally compassionate, knowledgeable, and thorough veterinary care for both traditional household pets and exotic species such as birds and rabbits. The facility is consistently described as clean, and the dedicated team frequently accommodates urgent and emergency appointments with short notice. Clients benefit from reasonable pricing, detailed aftercare instructions, and strong follow-up communication, though recent changes in ownership have introduced isolated operational disputes regarding insurance and payment policies.
Frequently praised for
Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.
Practice Intel
Inside the full profile
-
Ownership & corporate structure -
Team & DVM count -
Hiring & expansion signals -
Key contacts — owner & medical director -
Practice history — ownership, pricing & quality shifts -
Capability signals — gaps & confirmed services -
Review intelligence — sentiment, pricing & named staff
Unlock the full profile
Free to unlock — takes a few seconds.
Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.