Dr. Phil Zeltzman: Traveling Veterinary Surgeon
Dr. Phil Zeltzman is a Board-certified veterinary surgeon specializing in orthopedic, cancer, and soft tissue surgery for dogs, cats, and small exotics in Pennsylvania.
He considers himself a life-long student who is always looking for new ways to improve patient care and surgical techniques.
Dr. Zeltzman now works exclusively out of 2 specialty surgery practices:
•Lehigh Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty in Bethlehem, PA (www.LRVSS.com)
•Harrisburg Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty in Harrisburg, PA (www.HRVSS.com)
Clients routinely drive from all over Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Delaware, etc.
For more information about the services he provides, please contact Dr. Zeltzman today.
Our 10 Commitments to Pets & Their Families
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We believe the best outcomes come from a foundation of trust, compassion, and excellence. That’s why we make these 10 commitments to you and your pet:
1. Clear, compassionate communication before, during, and after surgery – trust built on honesty, transparency, and patient-first care
2. Fantastic patient care - every pet treated like our own – with lots of TLC!
3. Clear, written, and transparent surgical estimates – written estimates with honest pricing
4. Board-certified surgeons – true specialists with a slight obsession with excellent outcomes
5. Regular updates about your pet – by phone, text and email so you know what’s going on in real time
6. Full pet owner support start to finish – all questions answered, guidance provided, peace of mind delivered
7. Strict, individualized anesthesia protocols – customized,safe anesthesia with constant, advanced monitoring, no cookie-cutter protocols. Because every patient is different
8. Pet owner education focused on empowerment – videos, calls, and emails to answer all your questions
9. Partnership with your family vet - seamless teamwork with your family vet for continuity of care
10. Our ultimate commitment to you and your pet – a passion for pain management, holistic patient care, patient happiness, surgical excellence, and predictable outcomes
Top 10 things Clients Love Most About Dr Phil Zeltzman and Dr Pete Baia
1. Exceptional Surgical Skill
"Both surgeries had great outcomes. My buddy can run again!"
2. Compassionate & Caring Approach
"Dr. Zeltzman is a caring, compassionate person…answered all of my questions with patience."
3. Clear Communication & Guidance
"The night before surgery, the surgeon called and explained exactly what was going to take place the next day."
4. Supportive Through Rehab & Recovery
"Having a newborn and another dog made rehab seem impossible, but Dr. Zeltzman and his nurse were very supportive throughout the process."
5. Fast Response & Accessibility
"I emailed Dr Zeltzman and received a reply within just a few hours with several options."
6. Personalized Attention to Each Pet
"The surgeon made time to speak to me over the phone and answer all ten thousand of my questions."
7. Ethical & Transparent Care
"His nurse emphasized that Dr. Zeltzman ‘treats the patient, not the x-ray.’ That spoke volumes about his ethics."
8. Expert in Orthopedic Surgery (TPLO & ACL)
"Dr. Zeltzman repaired my German shepherd’s ACL… twice. Both surgeries went extremely well."
9. Exceptional Knowledge & Experience
"His level of knowledge was clearly light-years above all other veterinarians."
10. Comprehensive Support for Families & Pets
"You treated us just as importantly as you treated our boy Bruiser!"
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