Top Notch Veterinary Services

05/07/2026

Call to schedule your horses Core vaccine today!! 💉🐴

It's MYTHBUSTER time! 🔎

The core vaccinations for every horse, regardless of their travel status, include Rabies, Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE), West Nile Virus (WNV), and Tetanus.

Unfortunately, mosquitoes, bacteria, and rabid animals do not discriminate when it comes to infecting horses. Whether a horse is in a freshly bedded stall, wide open pasture, or on show grounds, mosquitoes can potentially infect your horse with life threatening diseases such as EEE, WEE, and/or WNV.

Tetanus is a common clostridial bacteria present in the dirt and can infect a horse who has never left its home just the same as a horse who shows every weekend if it doesn't have proper vaccine status.

Rabies is a 100% fatal disease once clinical signs are present and is easily transmissible to humans and other animals both at home and on the trails.

It's also important to note that different regions in the U.S. may have additional "core" recommendations so be sure to ask your veterinarian what is best for your horse!

Want to learn more about vaccinations? Visit our vaccination chart on our website here: https://aaep.org/resource/adult-horse-vaccination-chart/

Thank you to the Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information!

05/07/2026

Pets are masters at hiding illness. By the time they show symptoms, problems are often advanced and sometimes harder (and more expensive) to treat.

Annual exams and routine diagnostic screening help us catch issues BEFORE your pet feels sick.

At your pet's yearly visit, we're not just giving vaccines- we're checking the whole picture:
• Weight and body condition
• Dental health
• Heart, lungs, eyes, ears, skin, and joints
• Behavior and lifestyle changes
• Early signs of disease you may not see at home

Routine bloodwork, urinalysis and parasite screening allow us to detect early signs of:
• Kidney disease
• Liver changes
• Diabtese
• Thyroid illness
• Tick borne illness
• Heartworm and intestinal parasties

When caught early, many of these conditions can be managed long before they impact your pet's quality of life.

Annual screening = early detection, easier treatment, longer healthier lives.

Your pet can't tell you when something feels "off" - but diagnostic testing can.

Schedule your pet's annual visit today and give them the gift of preventative care! 🩺✨

05/06/2026

You and your veterinary team are partners in caring for your pet and keeping them healthy. Today’s theme of National Pet Week is “Love your pet? See your vet” so with that in mind, here are a few tips to make your veterinary visits even better for all parties. https://bit.ly/4sXmO4P

05/05/2026

Adopting a new kitten is a wonderful and exciting experience. It's also a time where a little extra planning can help your new pet develop the calm and confident temperament that will help them enjoy life to the fullest.

As part of today's National Pet Week theme of "Behavioral health: Habits for happy pets," here are a few socialization tips for new kitten owners. We encourage you to visit our socialization resource page to get the full download on these important insights: https://bit.ly/4vm8vZk

05/05/2026

05/02/2026

May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month!! Are your pets protected? Contact us today for all of your prevention questions!

05/02/2026

What’s your favorite dog breed!?

05/01/2026

‼️We are looking to hire a certified Veterinary Technician to join the Top Notch team. This opening is due to our steady and continued growth in both the small and large animal realms. We are looking for someone who would be comfortable working with either just companion animals or large and small animals. For the right applicant who sees Top Notch Veterinary Services as their new home and who we see as a good fit with our team, we will be highly competitive on compensation. This position is eligible for our standard benefits package; all the details of which we’d be excited to discuss with you. If you have specific interests, we are always looking to expand services that our hospital is able to offer to our clients.

Please visit our website www.topnotchvet.com for more information and to see pictures of our brand new, state-of-the-art 8,400 square foot facility. We have large animal haul in capabilities, two surgical/dental suites, and four exam rooms. The owner, Dr. Laurie Joseph, graduated from Purdue University and considers herself a lifetime learner and is especially interested in reproduction of all species. She is a practicing veterinarian, licensed, and in good standing with the States of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland and New York. She is committed to practicing high-quality, evidence based medicine and surgery. She is very patient in the exam and treatment rooms, and is always willing to lend a listening ear.
”I love my career path and never feel like I work a day in my life.” - Dr. Laurie Joseph

All applicants MUST be licensed in order to be considered for this position! We are open to a new graduate with experience in the field. Must be able to restrain, perform venipuncture, place catheters and be comfortable with anesthesia monitoring. We are also looking for someone with excellent communication skills and be able to educate clients on preventative care and treatment plans and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment as we are a busy and continuously growing clinic! ‼️

Please email your resume to [email protected]

From dogs and cats to horses and cattle — experience trusted, full-service veterinary care in Mount Pleasant, PA.

04/30/2026

There will be a Vendor/Craft Show Fundraiser on June 6th to Benefit the Cat Committee!!!
We are currently looking for a few vendors who are interested in helping us raise funds for our kitties. Please contact Sarah- not the Cat Committee- if you are interested in joining us or d0nating an item for the raffIe. See flyer for all the deets

04/30/2026

Some pug love to brighten this gloomy day 🥰

04/25/2026

Today we celebrate the hands that heal, the hearts that care, and the minds that never stop learning. Your knowledge, compassion, and dedication make a difference in the lives of animals and the people who love them. Happy World Veterinary Day. Thank you Dr. Joseph for all that you do!