About
Us
The
Patton Veterinary Hospital has been serving the community of Red Lion
for over 90 years. The animal hospital, once called The Red Lion Animal
Hospital, was started by Dr. Clark Maust in 1916. It was a small
practice that began as a single room attached to his garage on Pleasant
View Street in Red Lion. Initially, Dr. Maust serviced only large
animals. In 1959 he expanded the practice to include a waiting room,
one exam room and kennels.
In 1961, Dr. Don Patton bought the practice from Dr.
Maust. In 1971,
Dr. Patton expanded the practice to include two exam rooms, a surgery
room, a pet store, treatment and laboratory area, reception area, and
an x-ray room. This was the physical layout of the hospital right up
until the move to our current location.
Around 1980, Dr. Patton changed the name of the practice
to The Patton
Veterinary Hospital. He called it The Patton Veterinary Hospital, only
partially because he wanted it named after him. At the same time, his
family owned a gift shop in what is now the Checkered Past in the
square of Red Lion. His father also owned Murphy's 5 and 10 cent store
in the building that currently houses Murphy's Auto Parts. By naming
his hospital The Patton Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Patton felt he would
maintain the family feeling of the community. The Patton Veterinary
Hospital (at the previous location) was the oldest standing veterinary
hospital still situated in it's original location in York County.
In 1989, Dr. Patton hired Dr. Douglas Schmidt as an
associate. In 1993
Dr. Patton sold The Patton Veterinary Hospital to Dr. Schmidt in the
hopes of retiring. Over the years a bigger hospital became a necessity.
Peggy Schmidt, Dr. Schmidt's wife, was an integral part in working with
the architect to design the hospital to make it the beautiful and
up-to-date hospital that it is. Construction on the new hospital began
in September 2002. By May 2003 we were able to move into our new home.
Although The Patton Veterinary Hospital has undergone many
changes over
the years, the one thing that has remained constant is the LOVE,
COMPASSION, and DEDICATION the doctors and staff have for the animals
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Why
The Patton Veterinary Hospital?
*FRIENDLY
and COMPASSIONATE staff.
*Full Service Hospital.
*Professional atmosphere.
*Client education on home health care.
*Large private examining rooms.
*Over 75 years serving Red Lion.
Gift
- Our Core Values
GOLDEN RULE
INTEGRITY
FULL
COMMITMENT
TEAMWORK
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