Lehigh Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty

Dr Zeltzman and his team are the best! It would take more space than I have here to describe all the ways they went above and beyond to care for my Frankie. I am so very grateful to Dr Phil and his team for taking on this challenging case. His expertise and skill and compassion are remarkable. Dr Zeltzman removed a softball sized tumor from my 14 year old 45lb labradoodle Frankie. I knew going into the surgery that the tumor was probably cancer. However Frankie is a frisky old girl and I wanted to give her an opportunity to live out her life in the best way possible. Dr Zeltzman’s experience, sense of urgency and wonderful skill combined to do just that. Dr Phil made special arrangements to prioritize Frankie’s surgery because the tumor was so large and still growing. It was a long, difficult and complicated procedure so they kept Frankie over night. Dr Phil called with an update after the procedure and also to check on her recovery more than once. I was given detailed instructions for follow up care His team followed up to check on her progress. Now four weeks later the wound healed beautifully and she is her old self.

posted: 06/04/2024

Wow. What an amazing experience. Dr. Phil Zeltzman, highly recommended. All the nurses and staff at LRVSS get 5 stars. They kept me informed via text sending updates and photos about my little girl. What a blessing it was to find such an amazing place to have my Pom’s ACL surgery. Thank you Kat, Sandy, Christy, Gaby, and AJ (and whoever else I forgot)

posted: 05/22/2024

Silas (aka Dr Wigglebutts) had his first TPLO surgery here in August 2023. Five stars across the board - service, info, support - all fantastic Fast forward to March 2024 when we are walking towards the building for his second TPLO surgery on the other side, and I'm thinking I'm going to have to drag him through the doors. Surely, this time he knows what's about to go-down. This meatball nearly jumps through the glass, he's so excited to go back. They must be doing something right. Looking forward to another speedy recovery! The best, for the best ;)

posted: 03/20/2024

After searching high and low in the area for surgeons who could help, no one made me feel as comfortable as the LRVSS team made me feel. They are honest, humble, KIND, professional, and they care about your pet and YOU (this is what is really important to me, because finding someone you trust is hard, especially when you’re facing major surgeries.) They give you all the info you need to make a decision that’s best for you and your pet, walk your through each step, and are there for you in recovery, checking in and helping you and your pet feel comfortable!! And the results speak for themselves!!! Freya our lab mix, ~60lbs ( just ~3 yrs old at times of surgeries) needed FHO surgery on both hips for severe dysplasia and arthritis. Since her surgeries, Freya’s is back to herself, her quality of life improved and protected so she can thrive and do the things she loves without that terrible pain. Other things worth mentioning: You get to talk to Dr. Zeltzman directly before and after surgery. Freya’s scars are practically invisible, and her primary care vet was so impressed with how clean the stitching was, and how well she healed. The team signs your discharge folder with well wishes for your pet and gives them a certificate! So cute 🥰 We got to keep some impressive bone fragments that were removed from the surgery (it’s neat if your into that :) ) Thank you to Dr. Zeltzman, Kat, Erika, Monica, Tania, A.J and Jamie!!

posted: 08/31/2023

Dr Zeltzman and his staff are amazing!! Our dog was hit by a car and we needed to find someone to fix his broken leg. They were quick to respond to our request for help and were in contact with us multiple times to get us ready for surgery. They kept us updated by texts and calls throughout the day and even sent a picture of our boy to us. They were kind and compassionate and took amazing care of our boy! Thank you Dr Zeltzman and everyone involved! We are grateful for your amazing care!

posted: 03/27/2024