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    Exceptional Care. 
Here, Everyone Gets It.

    Providing internationally renowned care for large animals of all sizes!

    Emergency Care

    24-hour emergency and state-of-the-art intensive care for emergencies.

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    Our Mission

    Trusted Care for More Than 60 Years

    We provide inpatient and outpatient services, handling more than 6,200 patient visits in the hospital a year. Our Field Services team has gone out on more than 5,500 service calls, treating some 18,700 patients at local farms.

    What Sets Us Apart

    Advanced Imaging

    We offer a comprehensive selection of imaging modalities and a cross-disciplinary team of board-certified faculty-clinicians, residents, interns, and specialized nursing staff to manage the care of your animal.
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    Diagnostic Laboratories

    We offer a comprehensive selection of imaging modalities and a cross-disciplinary team of board-certified faculty-clinicians, residents, interns, and specialized nursing staff to manage the care of your animal.

    Unparalleled Facilities

    We offer state-of-the-art facilities to provide a wide array of care to fit your pet’s needs.

    Specialty Services Aiding the community

    Why Choose New Bolton Center

    The Hospital provides both inpatient and outpatient services, handling more than 6,200 patient visits a year.

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    Field Service

    Our Equine and Food Animal Field Services are a fully equipped ambulatory practice offering preventative health care.

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    Sports Medicine

    We provide a full complement of therapies focused on the horse’s injury and other problems.

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    Surgery

    Our Surgery Service is one of the region’s best resources for sport horses, food and fiber animals, and other large species. Our faculty pursue research in the areas of orthopedics…

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    There When You Need Us

    Our compassionate team and wide-ranging expertise in the field allow us to provide expert care for your animal’s needs. Choose us for unparalleled commitment during every visit.

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    Our Hospital Mission

    A Renowned Standard of Care

    Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center Hospital provides an internationally renowned standard of care. Located on a campus of some 700 acres in Chester County, Pennsylvania, New Bolton Center has one of the largest caseloads of any academic large animal hospital in the nation.

    holistic approach

    Because of New Bolton Center’s extensive diagnostic tools, team of specialists, and holistic approach, we completed a full analysis of Idol’s health in one visit. I am so grateful to Dr. Brown, Dr. Johnson, Dr. Colmer, Tanner, and the other techs for being so kind and ensuring a positive future for Idol’s jumping career and my safety when riding.

    Marti – NBC Client

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    “Bailey was my beloved quarter-horse, treated at New Bolton when he strained his back.  I will never forget what New Bolton did for him.”

    Marian – NBC Client

    Our Guidelines

    Keeping You and 
Your Animal Safe

    When you are facing a medical emergency, it’s helpful to know what you might expect when you show up at New Bolton Center. Here are some tips for what to do and what you can expect once you get here.

    Are You a Referring Veterinarian?

    New Bolton Center serves its clients through both direct relationships and on a referral basis. If you are a referring veterinarian click the button to learn more.