Green Hill Veterinary Care

09/24/2025

Dear Valued Green Hill Veterinary Care Client,

We are excited to announce a new way to get your pet's medications and food! We have launched our very own online pharmacy to provide you with a convenient, reliable option for all your pet care needs.

Our online pharmacy is designed to make your life easier, especially if you're unable to make it into the office for a pickup, if you're away on vacation, or if we're having trouble getting a specific medication from our local supplier.

How it works:

Visit our online pharmacy website: Go to ghvc.covetruspharmacy.com
Create your account: Click on the link to create your new account.
Order your products: You can browse and order the medications and food you need.
Prescription approval: The order is sent to us for approval. Our very own Dr. Hill will review and approve the prescription.
Direct delivery: Once approved, your order will be shipped right to your door!
You will receive a script for any medication via an email to the client email address you have on file with Green Hill Veterinary Care.

Please note: Medication will still be filled at the office during appointments. We still encourage you to call in refills for pick-up. This online pharmacy is an additional convenience for certain situations.

We are thrilled to offer this new service and hope it makes caring for your pet even more convenient. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to give us a call.

Sincerely,

The Green Hill Veterinary Care Team

09/18/2025

Hello all clients! You need to be aware that our block of N 5th Street is being paved today (9/18) and tomorrow (9/19). You still have access to our parking lot, but street parking in front of our building is closed until next week.
If your pet is on the nervous side, please let us know and we can have you come in the side entrance or stay in the car until we are ready for you.
Please see below for recommendations on navigating to our parking lot.

07/03/2025

We would like you all to be aware of our schedule changes in the next few weeks!

Please be mindful of medication refills and pick up availability within the next few weeks. We want to ensure that you do not run out of your pets medication(s) while the office is closed. As always, we appreciate you flexibility.

If your pet experiences a medical emergency while our office is closed, please contact and head to one of the following emergency facilities:
AVETS in Monroeville: 412-373-4200
Blue Pearl South in Washington, PA: 724-809-2000
Blue Pearl North in Pittsburgh: 412-366-3400
MedVet in Mc Murray: 724-717-2273
Cheat Lake Animal Hospital in Morgantown West Virginia: 304-594-1124

Take Care & Stay Safe!
Dr Hill, Liz, Jess, Jen, Christyn, and Katie

07/03/2025

Be aware that our schedule will be different over the next few weeks!

Please be mindful of medication refills and pick up availability within the next few weeks. We want to ensure that you do not run out of your pets medication(s) while the office is closed. As always, we appreciate you flexibility!

If your pet experiences a medical emergency while our office is closed, please contact and head to one of the following emergency facilities:

AVETS in Monroeville: 412-373-4200
Blue Pearl South in Washington, PA: 724-809-2000
Blue Pearl North in Pittsburgh: 412-366-3400
MedVet in Mc Murray: 724-717-2273
Cheat Lake Animal Hospital in Morgantown West Virginia: 304-594-1124

Take Care & Stay Safe!
Dr Hill, Liz, Jess, Jen, Christyn, and Katie

07/01/2025

06/19/2025

Fourth of July weekend is 2 weeks away! If you need a refill or would like a medication to help your pet through the fireworks and noise of the weekend, please call us soon. We want to ensure we can get all of our patient needs fulfilled, so the sooner we know, the sooner we can help! We want everyone's holiday weekend to go smoothly and be enjoyable!

Call in at 724-635-0318 or email us at [email protected]

06/05/2025

Please be aware that they are repaving our street (5th Street), but there should be no issues getting to our parking lot via the other streets. If you have a problem getting to us, please do not hesitate to call. Have a great day!

05/01/2025

We want everyone to be aware that we do not have water currently due to a possible water main break. MAWC will be working and 5th Street will be closed to some degree. If you have any concerns or need to reschedule, please reach out to us!
724-635-0318 or [email protected]

04/29/2025

Good afternoon clients of Green Hill Veterinary Care.

It is with sadness that we need to address the current disturbing news of a local business named Eternity Pets Memorials that is located in Pittsburgh. As reported, the owner was improperly handling the remains of pets during the cremation process. The Attorney General has released the names of local veterinarians and businesses that may have been affected by this man’s unthinkable actions.
Green Hill Veterinary Care has always recommended and sourced out cremation services to our local Pet Cemetery/ Crematorium Pet Haven Cemetery in Hempfield Township. Pet Haven has been in business for many years and is known for its compassion and integrity in the pet burial and cremation service industry.
There was a period of time that Pet Haven was rebuilding and updating their onsite crematorium. During this time the owner outsourced cremations until his location was completed. One of the crematorium services used was Eternity Pet Memorials.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do one of the following:
1. Go to the PA Attorney Generals website: David W. Sundry, Jr. (Eternity Pet Memorials) and fill out the form. This will begin the process in the current investigation.

2. Email: [email protected]
Our staff will answer any questions you may have.

3. Call Scott Valerio at Pet Haven Cemetery to inquire about records/ certificates of cremation.

We are truly heartbroken for any client or local pet owner that has been affected by these disgraceful acts.
As your veterinary care professionals - we are here for you during this difficult time.

04/23/2025

The 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 26th, 2025 from 10am-2pm!

This is an initiative by the DEA to safely discard prescription drugs (non-controlled or controlled medications) at certain locations. It is not safe to throw medications into the garbage or flush them down the toilet. There is a link below where you can search for the closest location to you, which most are at police stations.

https://www.dea.gov/takebackday

04/15/2025

We here at GHVC are big plant aficionados, but there is one flower we do not bring into our homes: the Lily. While they are beautiful, they are extremely poisonous to cats.

All members of the plant genus Lilium produce a toxic chemical that can damage cat kidneys. For unknown reasons, Easter Lilies (Lilium longiflorum), Stargazer Lilies (Llium ‘Stargazer’ hybrid), and Asiatic lilies (Lilium asiaticum) are the most hazardous to cats. Thankfully, Calla Lillies and Peace Lillies are not true lillies, but will cause irritation to the upper GI system.
No part of a lily is safe for a cat to ingest. Toxicity can occur from chewing on a leaf or petal, from licking pollen off of a paw, or drinking from a vase containing cut lilies.

If treatment is delayed longer than 18 hours after ingestion, the kidney damage may be irreversible. Clinical signs of lily poisoning include: vomiting, drooling, lethargy, and decreased appetite. This then progresses into severe kidney damage that can set in as little as 12-24 hours after ingestion. Without treatment, a cat can pass away within 24-72 hours after ingestion.

If you notice your cat may have ingested lilies in any way, shape, or form, seek emergency care immediately!

The best way to prevent this from happening to your cat is to not bring lilies into your home!

Below is the link to the ASPCA’s toxic and non-toxic plant list:
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/toxic-and-non-toxic-plants/

Sources: https://healthtopics.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/health-topics/feline/lily-toxicity-cats
https://www.medvet.com/what-is-lily-toxicity-cats/

04/03/2025

Some dogs decide that they deserve a chocolate-filled Easter basket. We want you, as a pet owner, to understand why chocolate toxicity can be so concerning.

The concern with chocolate (baking, semi-sweet, dark, and milk) is the active ingredients, caffeine and theobromine. They are naturally occurring in these types of chocolate. Theobromine and caffeine have similar effects, but theobromine lasts much longer than caffeine. Theobromine can cause: vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, tremors, seizures, increased heart rate progressing to abnormal heart rhythms, and death in severe cases.

Unsweetened (baking) chocolate, semi-sweet, and dark chocolate contain the highest amounts of the above toxins. Milk chocolate has a lower amount, and white chocolate does not contain either of those. The concern with white chocolate is the rich fat content. Ingestion of white chocolate is concerning due to the sudden, high fat meal the dog consumes. This could lead to pancreatitis.

If the chocolate was just consumed, inducing vomiting or using adsorbents may be the suggested treatments. Removing the toxin usually converts the toxicity from neurological poisoning to an upset stomach. But for severe cases, hospitalization may be required until the toxin has been processed.

The most important part of a chocolate toxicity is knowing what type of chocolate, how much was ingested, and how much the dog weighs. If you are unsure how much was ingested, it is always best to guess the largest amount so the appropriate treatment can be given.

If your pet consumes chocolate during our regular business hours, please call us so we can help: 724-635-0318

Any of the local emergency veterinary hospitals can help with a toxin ingestion.

You can call the Pet Poison Hotline at any time for recommendations. There is a cost associated with calling.
ASPCA Pet Poison Control: 888-426-4435

Source: https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952115