SL_Hickory Veterinary Profile_0124FINAL.qxp_Layout 1 1 / 31 / 24 2 : 39 PM Page 2 Thursday — until 7 p.m . — to accommodate pet owners constrained by work and other obligations . While the bulk of Hickory Veterinary’s pet patients are of the cat - and - dog variety , practitioners at both locations can see animals including birds , reptiles , and certain other exotic species . In addition to their daily caseload , the Drs . Kay also make time to give back to local pets in need of care . In particular , they work with a Wayne - based rescue organization called Down and Out Delta Paws , which rescues cats and dogs from desperate situa - tions in parts of the U.S . Southeast and matches those animals with their “ forever homes . ” In addition , the practice has taken on pro bono work spaying and neutering so - called community cats , often referred to as feral cats , which live outdoors without human care . Most recently , the practice ster - and as we grew and emergency services ilized 17 cats from an outdoor colony that The 5,000 - square - continue to grow , it just seemed logical to hadgrown to an unmanageable size . foot Ambler location start looking for space for primary care . ” “ With our Ambler location , we want to includes six active Fortuitously , the site they came across emphasize that we are going to maintain exam rooms , a surgical suite , and a large had a storied history in the community . the high - quality , boutique - style , customer treatment area . “ Wefound an old Chestnut Hill Hospital service - forward practice that Hickory has building in a really good location — close , always tried to be , ” Dr . Will says . “ Our but not too close , ” Dr . Will says . “ The stars primary goal is to create good experiences aligned , and we got it done . ” for clients and their pets . ” In many ways , the former hospital was While the Drs . Kay are excited about a perfect fit . The building had to be outfitted the growth of the Ambler office , the duo is to meet the practice’s specialized needs . perhapseven more enthusiastic about some The 5,000 - square - foot space includes six other expansion news — this time on the active exam rooms , a surgical suite , and a home front . They will soon welcome their large treatment area . Designed to be an out - third child , a little girl , though both agree patient facility , the Ambler location offers there is “ no pressure ” for her to carry on ? generalhealth and wellness services as well the family veterinary tradition just yet . as common surgeries such as spay and neuter procedures and dental health care . “ We’ve had a great reception , ” Dr . Tiffany says . “ The clients in this community are so nice . The building had been abandoned for several years before we took over , and it was a place where people walked their rehab and acupuncture , neurology , oph - dogs , so we had lots of people stop in , ask thalmology , oncology , radiology , farewell us questions , and end up coming to see us services , and surgery . Boarding for cats and with their pet . ” dogs and pet grooming are available at the Dr . Will adds , “ We even have clients Hickory Pet Inn , which shares the property . who say they used to get their own shots In addition , the practice offers emergency herefor human issues here at the old facility . ” services all day , every day , so that pet patients Dr.Tiffany spearheads the Ambler team , Hickory Veterinary and their parents can have peace of mind joined by Jaclyn O’Pella , V.M.D . , of the knowing that they can access the best flagshipoffice and newcomer Mike Messina , hickoryvet.com possible care 24 hours a day , seven days a V.M.D . Eventually the Drs . Kay hope to week . expand the roster to five or six veterinar - With growing demand for its many offer - ians . Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital ings , it’s no wonder the practice’s busy “ It’s always exciting to start something Hickory Pet Inn schedule prompted the Drs . Kay to look for new , something fresh , ” Dr . Will says . “ Even 2303 Hickory Road | Plymouth Meeting , PA 19462 opportunities to expand . Their search cul - though this is a Hickory Veterinary practice , Hospital : ( 610 ) 828 - 3054 minated in the November 2023 opening of it is still a new entity . ” Inn : ( 610 ) 825 - 8895 a satellite Hickory Veterinary office in Ambler . With the arrival of Dr . Messina , the “ We’ve been growing pretty rapidly over Ambler office has been able to expand its Hickory Veterinary Primary Care the last few years , and we started having an hours.The office now offers services Monday 500Willow Ave . | Ambler , PA 19002 issue with exam - room space , ” Dr . Will through Saturday starting at 8 a.m . , as well ( 610 ) 215 - 7717 shares . “ We’ve always been a hybrid practice , as extended hours on Tuesday and SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM VOLUME 15 ISSUE 5 | 65