Wow. Since this last review I've had a cat develop a severe infection that, combined with kidney disease, should have sent him over the rainbow bridge. Thanks to the excellent care from Dr. Israeli & team he's still with us. Purring, snuggling, still here. On Thank You Thursday, I'm forever grateful for giving us me more year with our Emmerson. read more

Ivens Bronstein Veterinary Hospital - Entry - Veterinarians Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

My 2 cats have been peeing on my couch and clothes for years, I took them to Ivens-Bronstein and they preformed thorough testing and found the root of the problem and created a multi step plan to help find a solution. We have been pee free ever since! Couldn't be happier with their care. read more

My wife and I have known and utilized Dr Israeli for decades, and have had numerous four-legged family members cared for by Dr Bronstein for many years before that. Judy and I have been showing and breeding Maine Coon cats as a hobby since 1996, with some success reflected in accumulating over 60 International Wins and having MTNest Maine Coons in multiple countries on four continents. As two (human) physicians, we have always been cognizant of the potential special health issues related to this hobby. Our choice of and continued relationship with Ivens Bronstein and Dr Israeli is not by chance, rather it is a reflection of our professional assessment of her skill set, personal involvement and desire for the very best for her patients and the favorable outcomes, even in complex situations. For the record, we have also had a series of five golden retrievers and four border collies who have been patients at Ivens. The recent negative review is so contrary to my long-standing observation that I find it difficult to process. As part of that difficulty is the unnecessary and distasteful mention of Dr Israeli's Star of David nail polish decoration....... So, if the reader of this review is looking for excellent veterinary care and a special relationship with the physician, you need to look no further. read more

My most beloved and adored Pom, Foxy, lived incredibly for over 18 years. I credit Dr. Israeli and Ivens for helping her live her best life. Not only professional but always available by text or email. Above and beyond. I have a new pup now, Zuma. who is a new member of the Iven's family. Highly recommend! read more

This practice is outstanding. Dr. Israeli and her entire staff are so caring and professional. Dr. Israeli is quite knowledgeable and understanding . In rare occasions, if she is unsure of anything, she checks with fellow veterinarians before making any recommendations. She always follows up by phone with any feedback necessary. She is compassionate and handles all of our pets with care, making them feel comfortable while being examined or undergoing any procedure. Her office staff are always on the ball and make sure we remain informed about needed visits or vaccines. We have been clients of Ivens-Bronsteins for many years and have never been disappointed. I think anyone considering using them for their pets will not be disappointed. read more

I've known Dr. Israeli for almost 20 years. She has always been kind and engaging with my dogs and me and is an excellent and thorough diagnostician. I trust her completely with my pet's care. When we had to put our 15 year old dog to sleep she made such a painful experience beautiful and was filled with compassion and love. read more

My Dani escaped today. We called the police and scoured the neighborhood. A neighbor informed us that the dog was found and was being kept at Ivan Bronstein veterinary Hospital. I was so relieved to know she was found and was with her own veterinary. However when I called I was informed that in order to get her back I need to come with my license so they could make a copy to send my information to animal control. I asked why did they need my license when they have all of my information and was told that it's their policy. I was also told that I would most likely be fined by animal control. She then proceeded to inform me that I also needed to bring $16 to pay for them holding her. Finally she mentioned that the dog was behind on her rabies shot. I retrieved Danny this afternoon but was assured by the employee of Ivan's that they would Be reporting me to animal welfare. Amazing. We will never go back. read more

Ivens Bronstein Veterinary Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

I'm not one to write reviews much, but after years of great service from this vet, we've moved, the cats don't like the longer drive and we have to reluctantly say goodbye. We've had three rescue cats treated by Ivens, seeing several different doctors and techs, and always had good experiences. This has been with our healthy cat and two that had serious issues, from the good times all the way to the end. Everyone at Ivens is compassionate and caring, attentive, organized and they've done a great job in these times of COVID. Prices are reasonable too. You can't ask for much more than that. We only hope our next vet measures up. read more

First, let me say that after reading the bad reviews about Ivens, especially regarding Dr. Israeli, it was like watching You Tube's Best's of SNL; what a great laugh! If anyone knew Dr. Bronstein then they sure as heck know how extremely passionate he was about every animal that walked through "HIS" door, and that he would never sell his practice to anyone but the best! For anyone that is new to the neighborhood, omg, please DONT listen to those ridiculous bad reviews. Maybe ask people that have been going to Ivens for years about how Dr. Bronstein interviewed various Vets, how long it took him to finally pick the right one, and then judge for yourself! read more

This is the best Vet! When we first adopted our dog, we brought him here to have him check out. Not only did Mochi have kennel cough, he also Had pneumonia with fluid in his lungs. We received the best care and medicine promptly and our little guy got better within a week. We have been back many times because our dog continues to medical issues such as ear infections all the way to seizures. They also do an amazing job boarding our little pup when we are away on trips. The Vets and staff are always friendly and professional. read more

Well I am on a roll with my veterinary reviews so why stop now? My main veterinary hospital is of course Ardmore Animal Hospital but when I have an emergency for one of my furry friends or can't get a quick appointment at Ardmore AH, I head over about a mile to Ivens Veterinary Hospital. The interior of the hospital looks a bit dated but the care and service is one of the best and certainly makes up for it. They lost their main vet last year due to an illness but the practice is still thriving. Another great veterinary practice on the Main Line. read more

My parents have been taking their pets here since before I can remember. Sadly, Dr. Bronstein passed away a few years ago, but his replacement vet (Dr. Young) has always been wonderful, and the vet techs are always competent and friendly. I also saw Dr. Israeli, who looked at my pet rats a few months ago, and she was great too. I think they're both graduates of Penn. They really care for animals, which isn't always apparent in some animal hospitals, and I trust them enough to keep going. Their prices are always decent, and the staff members are always helpful. read more

I've been a client at Ivens for years and, while I agree with some posters that the building could use some updates, I can't agree with anyone who faults Ivens on their customer service. The money that's saved from cosmetic updates is put toward employing caring staff who make it their business to really look after your animals the way they would their own pets. I have never been treated with anything less than utmost respect and I expect nothing less than exceptional medical care for my animals while they are boarding or being examined at Ivens. While some other commenters may doubt the "expertise" of the staff at Ivens, I have to say that I respect the opinions, advice, and guidance given to me by any of the staff there--from vet tech to doctor to office manager--because, truly, any staff member with enough experience and care can give an "expert" opinion. read more

I brought my dog to an emergency exam as he was diagnosed with a heart murmur by another vet. Everyone in the office was kind and professional. The doctor who explained the test results was thorough and clarified the condition and our future path for good health. I couldn't have been more pleased with our treatment and the service provided. We will return; happily. read more

DO NOT USE THIS VET. I had used them for twenty years, and then the original Dr (owner) died, and staff and subsequent vets came and went. This past Sunday my Lab stopped eating (this is a big deal for Labs). I called the vet Monday morning for an appointment and they said they had no appointments available til Thursday. I explained that she was sick and they said that I would have to take her to an ER because there was nothing they could do. I said that I had been a client for 20 years and my dog needed care, and they said "what do you want us to do we are all booked". I called another vet, they saw her and treated her that day. What kind of vet accepts you as a client for money making well visits and shots, and then won't see your sick animal who is in pain??? read more

Wow, I'm shocked there aren't more horrible reviews for this place based on the smell alone and decrepit state of the office. Nothing charming about a run down filthy vets office. The vet I saw couldn't seem to follow a word I was saying and couldn't grasp that there were a few different issues going on with my dog. Although I came in primarily with concern my dog had a uti, she seemed to have forgotten that and was going to send me home telling me everything looked fine. I had to beg for her to do a urinalysis on site as they usually send them out to a lab where you have to wait a day for results (how antiquated). Amazingly after being told everything looked normal (despite me telling her my dog couldn't stop licking that area and it was bright red) my dog did in fact have a uti and I was given antibiotics. I then had to ask them if I needed an e collar. Oh right yes, that's a good idea. Three vet techs "fitted" my dog with a collar. Sure enough I was up all night because it was too big and she could lick where she wasn't supposed to. This was incompetence at its best. When I called three days later to say I didn't think the antibiotic was working and my dog was still incredibly uncomfortable, the receptionist told me "it should work" and I needed to give it time. No vet bothered to call me back but I appreciated hearing the receptionists expert opinion. I could go on and on from the vet tech who complained about my dog shedding on her black fleece (yes, a vet tech) to the final joke of bringing my dog in to get a new collar that fit (omg, forty minutes later and she's got a cone three times her size) to her peeing on the floor and the vet saying oh that's not normal, she needs an X-ray, she must have bladder stones...cuz it's so weird when a dog pees on the floor at the vets office...? And then finally getting to a great vet and her being baffled at some of the things I was told from my dog having a "horrific" heart murmur, "alarming" blood work, and because my dog is 15, I should expect cancer. Not to mention she did the most rudimentary urinalysis that of course had to be redone a week later. (Oh and it took my new vet literally two minutes to get my dog into the right size e-collar). I only wish someone had posted this review for me to read. It would have saved me and my dog a week of discomfort and $200 to boot. The smell of the office alone... read more

We have been bringing our dogs here for 5 years. We love ivens. The staff is so friendly and welcoming. They always greet our dogs with such excitement. The care is excellent - I have complete trust in the veterinarians. They always listen to our concerns to better understand what is wrong with our dogs. We had switched to ivens from ardmore vet and I'm so glad we did! Ardmore's prices for everything from check ups to vaccines is always 20-40% more expensive. Our last dog was very sick. Ardmore staff did not listen to our concerns despite multiple phone calls to them. We ended up having to take our dog to the ER where he later passed away. Ivens isn't as "fancy" as ardmore but I would rather pay for excellent medical care rather than nice floor tile. read more

I wanted to thank Ivens staff once again because I still have my dog. Every pet I have had as a child came here- Dr. Bronstein treated all of my parents' dogs as well as my aunt's dogs. He helped me select the breed of dog I currently own. Well, him and Cathy- she remembers when I was 5! Cathy has helped us all so many times. Dr. Bronstein was an phenomenal veterinarian who decided to staff his facility with amazing people before he left us. I am still grateful for Mrs. Bronstein's donation to my school last year. Holly is an amazing groomer- even when my cocker is disgustingly matted. All of the doctors at this clinic are wonderful! I really want nothing more than to thank Dr. Young- he has saved Cinder Bloch's life twice now! My mom and I brought her in with a bowel obstruction, numerous times before we realized the issue. Dr. Young operated on my dog at Ivens so I did not have to go to Penn. Three weeks ago he saved her life when an anal tumor burst on her way to get groomed. Once again Dr. Young rearranged his schedule to perform emergency surgery on my dog. I (and Cinder) am both grateful and thankful to be apart if the Ivens family. read more

Ivens Bronstein Veterinary Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Ardmore, Pennsylvania

What a great staff. recommended to us by a friend after a disappointing experience at another vet almost 3 years ago. our neurotic boxer gets vocal when nervous and they don't have an issue with her. (prior vet in Paoli asked if I could calm her down because she made the vet nervous? She is a very small boxer and was less than 2 at the time) When bringing her there, if Nina sees her she walks her back, and our boxer adores Nina. Cathy and rest of the staff are incredible as are the vets we have seen. Wouldn't hesitate to take a pet here. read more

I really hate to write a bad review, but I went twice to Ivens Veterinary Hospital and twice I was let down. I had adopted my new puppy from the delaware county SPCA. They told me if I took her for a check up within the first 30 days of taking her home, the vet visit was free. They provided me a list of vets in the area where I could take her. Iven's was at the top of the list and close to us, so that's where we went. When the vet walked in she didn't introduce herself or say hi to us, she just started man-handling our dog. Luckily, even though she was a puppy, our pup didn't seem to fuss too much. I started by trying to ask her some questions about types of dog food, anti-flea and tick meds, heart worm meds etc. She told us that the "dog food should be certified by an organiziation called AFC? or no is it AAFF? or is it AAFC?" (she had no idea). I later have learned that the AFFCO is what she was talking about, and I also learned that their standards are really minimal and not considered to be a good standard at all. Then when I asked about flea/tick prevention she told me to " get whatever they have a petco, but it's really up to you". As far as the heartworm she tossed me a sample of heartgard and she said anything by Bayer would be good. THEN, the vet tech came in and squirted something in our pup's mouth with out saying anything to us. I had no idea what it was but when I asked they said it was a de-wormer. This was interesting because my pup had been 'dewormed' at the SPCA before we left, and I had brought the paper work with me to prove it. They also took no stool sample to test if the de-wormer was even necessary. I was appauled. On top of it I got charged for the de-wormer when the visit was supposed to be free and the medicine was completely unnecessary. Luckily it didn't maker our pup sick, which it could have. I understand this is a free visit, and they weren't making money from it so maybe they were just rushing to get through it ?? I don't know. But my dog was only 10weeks old, and she'll be needing vet care the rest of her life. It would have been a good oportunity to gain our trust. Which they certainly have lost. On a side note, the front desk girl and the vet tech were both very polite. read more

The best vet practice EVER. I have two dogs and three cats, and they have always been kind, generous with their time, and accommodating when there was an emergency. Their fees are reasonable, too, which is nice given their super convenient location. read more

I have always had pets and I have been to many different Veterinary hospitals over the years. As soon as I found Ivens Bronstein I have never left. I have been going there for at least 7 or 8 years. Everyone there is wonderful. The staff behind the desk are super sweet, very empathetic and very very helpful. The other vet staff also fit that description. I have many many furry friends and we have many appointments with the Doctors here. Dr. Young and Dr Connolly are amazing doctors and great people. They understand each person and their pet are unique. I had a very sick cat. We could not figure out the exact cause of her discomfort. After a while they asked if the cat could hang out for the day while I was at work. Dr Young spent time with her. It was this that allowed a diagnosis to be made. The cat is still around now as a senior kitty. Dr. Connolly takes good care of her and all of her idiosyncrasies. Dr. Connolly has also helped educate me so I can care for my younger sick kitty. She spends the time with me at each appointment making sure I know exactly what is going on and the best ways to take care of my kitty. Even if you just need advice on how to brush your dogs teeth she is happy to offer help. The doctors here never make me feel guilty or stupid for not knowing how to do something or forgetting to do something. I have learned so much about my beautiful furry friends and I am so happy that Dr Connolly, Dr Young and the rest of the staff always take such good care of my furry family. I always feel like a valued client when I am there. My pets get better care here then my own kids do at the pediatrician. read more

Office is run down and dirty. Instead of offering a prescription, they tell you to come pick up meds then gouge you. ($45 for five generic antibiotic pills? Criminal) Beware. read more

We were previously at the Ardmore animal hospital and had a few bad experiences there. My friend recommended Bronstein's to us because he had taken his dogs there for years. Our dog is pit mix and is a lot to handle. Bronstein's has always been very friendly and kind to us, despite our dog's bad manners. They will always call to check up following an appointment, and the prices aren't too bad considering its in the main line. read more

Omg, I didn't realize that Dr. Bronstein passed away. He and his staff always took beautiful care of my sweet Lhasa Apso Max until the day that he went to heaven. Cathy, and everyone knew that Max was my little baby and I miss him very much! I am very sad to hear about this, wishing everyone my best and thank you for all that you did to provide my little Lhasa a happy and healthy existence. read more

I am a first time puppy owner and when it came to her first vet visit I was put at ease with their knowledgeable staff. They humored all of my questions and provided helpful advice on a range of puppy issues from food to flea/tick treatment. My pup Indiana was incredibly excited for her visit and to calm her down they were prepared with a spoonful of peanut butter. The visit concluded with not only the medication needed, but also helpful pamphlets on basic puppy care. I wholeheartedly recommend Ivens-Bronstein! Thanks for taking care of me as much as my pup! read more

We tried Ivens Bronstein Veterinary Hospital after relocating to the Mainline area. I have been a dog owner for many years and never had such a poor experience with a vet. We took our dog in for a routine exam and vaccine. My husband and I saw Dr. Israeli. I have not seen other vets in the practice, so I cannot speak to their bedside manner, but Dr. Israeli's was poor. First, we felt bullied into having our dog tested for heartworm and tick-borne diseases, despite continuous heartworm prevention. The vet and the technician pushed the test and Dr. Israeli was condescending and rude until we finally consented. The wellness exam was not as thorough as other vets. She only listened to our dog's heart and felt his glands. She did not take his temperature, palpate his stomach, look in his eyes, or his ears - all aspects of typical annual wellness exams. The worst part occurred when she gave him the vaccine. Usually he doesn't even seem to notice when he gets a vaccine. This time he flinched and when he did so Dr. Israeli let go of the syringe while it was still in his flank. She eventually grabbed it again and dispensed the vaccine. In short, we will not be returning to Ivens Bronstein Veterinary Hospital lest we have the misfortune of seeing Dr. Israeli again. read more