Kernick Animal Hospital

I've been going to kernick animal hospital for so many years. I 1st went to Dr kernick then to Dr Messenger. The best!

I just moved to Pittsburgh and I was looking for a new vet for my babies. Kernick came highly recommended by my neighbors. I took in Freya for her first checkup since getting her out of the shelter. Kernick Animal Hospital was so good with her! Some of the medical staff at the shelter didn’t want to work with Freya because they were afraid of her. But the staff at Kernick was all so gentle and sweet to her and Freya was so well behaved thanks to that. I’ve also taken 2 of my cats in for checkups and annual vaccinations and the staff was amazing with them as well. They were able to get us in fast. Such a cozy environment and the staff has always been kind and educational. I ask a lot of questions and they’ve always been so generous with their knowledge. They’re straight shooters and I really appreciate that. Fair prices as well! This is where I’ll be taking all my fur babies from now on.

My 2 mini Sheepadoodles had first time teethcleaning. They were treating well and didn't appear to be traumatized by the experience. Very gentle and professional staff.

My dog has been going here for a few years and at first I was happy with how these vets handled my dog during her appointments. But at my dog’s last appointment the vet told my mom and I that my dog either had to have her leg amputated or have surgery and didn’t give any other solutions for her. My mom then took her dog, Phoebe, here for an appointment because her dog has swelling on her chest and was in a lot of pain. Any time we would pick her up she would yelp in pain. When my mom took Phoebe to the vet he said there was nothing he could do for her. He didn’t even run any tests or give her any pain medication. My mom and her fiancé called a different vet and the phone receptionist said Phoebe’s symptoms sounded like an infection. They had an appointment to help treat the infection but unfortunately that morning Phoebe had a seizure and didn’t make it. My mom’s fiancé rushed her to a different vet hoping they could help her but it was too late. If this vet ran tests or did more to help Phoebe she would still probably be here. I do not recommend taking your animals to this vet, take them to a different vet who will actually treat your animal. I wish we would have read the negative reviews of this place before going her consistently for our dogs.

Recently switched to Dr. Kernick and I am very pleased. Friendly and affordable pricing. Most recently my small Papillion had many teeth extracted. It went very well. I highly recommend this vet.

A good Veterinary service, knowledgeable help at a fair price.

We have been taking our pets to Dr. Messenger for over 10 years now. He is very thoughtful, intuitive, matter of fact, and has a very high level of regard and caring for every animal. Some of our pets have issues and he addresses each and every one thoroughly and even provides a timeline for any actions that need to be taken so that you can be better prepared. When the time came that we had to put our beloved Golden Retriever down, the entire staff was very supportive and empathic throughout the entire process. We have complete confidence that our pets are in the best care available with Dr. Messenger. Great doctor and assistants!