Posts By: jeffrey

As we close out 2020, “Challenging” is the word that comes to mind.  At times it’s been scary, sad, frustrating, confusing but always challenging.  Through it all, we have also experienced the kindness of strangers and the support of our wonderful clients. From all of you who dropped off care packages for us, to the… Read more »

As Labor Day approaches, we celebrate surviving more than five months of COVID’s impact on the Newtown Vet family, our clients, patients & our staff. The picture above is a shout out to legislators and the public that the veterinary industry is a life sustaining part of the Healthcare industry and was once again over… Read more »

As we celebrate Memorial Day and finally some success in beating COVID, we would like to share some Newtown Vet Updates that should be good news for you. Effective today, client masks are no longer required outdoors for those who are vaccinated while on Newtown Vet grounds. Our staff will continue to wear masks and… Read more »

To all our valued clients & their pets, March 23rd was the first day Newtown Vet closed to outsiders and split our staff into two teams to continue providing urgent care for all of you. It was a sad day, a scary day and one where our primary focus was on balancing state mandates, your safety and… Read more »

We hope this email finds you social distancing and safe & healthy at home.  We continue to operate at regular hours, with a reduced staff, to see sick patients, refill medications & food and help you navigate this challenging time. Our boarding facility remains closed.  We are here for you, so please contact us if… Read more »

As we enter a new week, we are writing to let you know of some additional prevention steps we will implement tomorrow morning. We have no plans to close unless the situation changes drastically but we need your cooperation with the following: When you arrive at Newtown Vet, please call us from the parking lot… Read more »

As you undoubtedly know, the coronavirus reached Bucks County in the last few days.  We are monitoring the situation and will continue to communicate with you if recommendations change but wanted to share some safeguards being put in place at the hospital today. Please know that there is no evidence that COVID-19 can be passed… Read more »

In addition to wishing everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day to both you and your pets, we have some exciting news to share with you! Puppies, Puppies and More Puppies!Tim and Lynda Ireland have agreed to be the first Canine Support Teams (CST) Puppy Raiser family in PA. They got the delivery of not one but… Read more »

Identifying ticks, identifying risks.  Newtown Vet is collecting ticks as part of the University of Rhode Island’s TickSpotters program! URI is monitoring changing tick populations and the tickborne disease risks that come with them. Newtown Vet is 1 of 11 vet hospitals selected to participate in this program, and you can help.  Bring us your… Read more »