VCA Duncan Manor Animal Hospital

Richard J. Smolen, DVM, Associate Veterinarian

DVM, Ohio State University

Biography

Dr. Smolen graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1969 and worked in Louisville, Kentucky and Pittsburgh starting VCA Duncan Manor Animal Hospital in June of 1973. Dr. Smolen is one of a group of veterinarians who help establish the Veterinary Emergency Clinic in 1995. Surgery and general patient healthcare are of special interest to Dr. Smolen.

During his free time, Dr. Smolen enjoys fishing, hiking and traveling. Recently he has been involved with the Native American Project and has traveled to several Indian reservations in Arizona to provide veterinary care through spaying and neutering pets, vaccinations, and general care.

Dr. Smolen and his wife have two sons. A Golden Retriever and two cats are also part of the Smolen family. Dr. Smolen enjoys surgery and feline medicine.
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Specialty Care

Sometimes sick or injured pets need the care of a veterinary medical specialist. When that happens, VCA specialty hospitals work closely with the general practitioner veterinarians who refer cases to us in order to provide seamless veterinary care to your pet. When your pet is facing any kind of serious illness or injury, our specialty referral hospitals will provide the compassionate and expert care your beloved pet needs.

Our goal is to make sure that when you and your pet are in need that you have access to board certified specialists who are up to date on the very latest developments in their field. In our state of the art hospitals, our specialists also have access to the most sophisticated diagnostic and treatment tools and techniques from ultrasonography and endoscopy to CAT scans and even MRI.

We have over 40 specialty hospitals across the US so there may be one near you. Our specialized services include: behavior, cardiology, critical care, dentistry, dermatology, integrative medicine, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, rehabilitation, reproduction, and surgery.

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Emergency Care

In case of emergency, please call us immediately. If it is after hours, check with a local animal hospital emergency clinic.

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