At Meadow Branch Animal Hospital, we believe in evidence-based medicine, and strive to make the gold standard of care practical for each patient and owner. Collectively, our veterinarians utilize both experience and up-to-date clinical approaches. Our nursing staff and client relations team are dedicated and passionate, and because they are such an important part of patient care, MBAH emphasizes education and training for them.
Our ultimate goal is to provide positive outcomes for each patient's medical or surgical needs, and we aim to revolutionize primary veterinary care for our area. Dr. Marcelo has been practicing veterinary medicine since 1993 and is dedicated to providing the best possible care for your pets. His passions include surgery and dental care.
Our ultimate goal is to provide positive outcomes for each patient's medical or surgical needs, and we aim to revolutionize primary veterinary care for our area. Dr. Marcelo has been practicing veterinary medicine since 1993 and is dedicated to providing the best possible care for your pets. His passions include surgery and dental care.
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Meadow Branch Animal Hospital was founded in 2018 by local veterinarians incredibly passionate in providing quality and advanced care for canine and feline patients. We look forward to meeting you and your loved ones! Dr. Melivilu is a native of Chile and a 1993 graduate of Universidad Austral de Chile, Valdivia.
Our on-site state of the art radiology department allows for fast and precise imaging to help support timely diagnostics and treatment for your pet. From routine surgeries to emergency intervention, our surgical suite and experienced surgeons are prepared to help your pet in any situation.
In addition to traditional surgical services, we are proud to offer endoscopy and laparoscopy services which provide a minimally invasive way to perform certain procedures and surgeries for pets in specific situations.Proper dental care is a key factor in overall pet health. We offer complete dental care, including digital dental radiography, to help keep your pet happy and healthy.
In addition to traditional surgical services, we are proud to offer endoscopy and laparoscopy services which provide a minimally invasive way to perform certain procedures and surgeries for pets in specific situations.Proper dental care is a key factor in overall pet health. We offer complete dental care, including digital dental radiography, to help keep your pet happy and healthy.
Radiology and ultrasound are non-invasive imaging techniques we use to gather additional information that we are unable to see on a traditional physical exam. Both techniques are utilized routinely at Meadow Branch Animal Hospital to help further characterize a patient's illness. Radiology can aid in the diagnosis of fractures, help evaluate the condition of joints, as well as provide some insight on specific digestive issues, and much more.
We are proud to offer a surgical suite fully-equipped for soft tissue, orthopedic, endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures. Our doctors are committed to following the highest surgical standards for each surgical intervention. In some cases, the expertise of both veterinarians are utilized for our patients to have the best possible outcome.
Oral pain, inflammation and infection has a direct short and long term impact on our canine and feline patients' lives.
You may have heard the simple recommendation of a "dental", but the term implies performing various procedures important in improving our patients' oral health, such as comprehensive oral examination, dental radiography, scaling of teeth above and below the gumline, surgical extraction of affected teeth and other abnormal tissue, and polishing.
You may have heard the simple recommendation of a "dental", but the term implies performing various procedures important in improving our patients' oral health, such as comprehensive oral examination, dental radiography, scaling of teeth above and below the gumline, surgical extraction of affected teeth and other abnormal tissue, and polishing.
Reviews (9)
Brianna Guarino
Dec 30, 2021
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Made an initial visit appointment for two dogs in November 2021. Was running 15 minutes late for our 9am (we also had a 9:30) appointment. Got to the parking lot and they told us they couldn't see us. They rescheduled us for December 6 at 5 and 5:30pm. Three days before the appointment, I received a call from their office that they would not be able to see us on the 6th. Frustrating, but okay, let's reschedule again. Rescheduled for January 6. I called this morning to confirm their appointments. Receptionist tells me that we have been put on their 'unable to service' list because we have 'no-showed
Robin Early
Dec 04, 2021
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Lisa Tomlin
Dec 02, 2021
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Karen Vacchio
Nov 02, 2021
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After a disastrous experience with our previous vet of 25 years, we moved to Meadow Branch Animal Hospital and will be forever thankful they took us as clients! From the frontline staff to the techs to the doctors they offer nothing but professional and compassionate care for our pets.
In July we had to bring one of dogs in on an emergency basis. Dr. Swisher, whom we had not worked with before, saw our dog. Unfortunately, we lost our beloved Piper due to an aggressive lung cancer. She was 14 with multiple other health issues and was one of the most special dogs we have ever had. Dr. Swisher was
In July we had to bring one of dogs in on an emergency basis. Dr. Swisher, whom we had not worked with before, saw our dog. Unfortunately, we lost our beloved Piper due to an aggressive lung cancer. She was 14 with multiple other health issues and was one of the most special dogs we have ever had. Dr. Swisher was
Curt Layman
Oct 28, 2021
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My 10 week old kitten had severe diarrhea and her condition was failing quickly. I called Meadow Branch Animal Hospital. Huge MISTAKE!!!
Emily, office manager, was not helpful or compassionate to my situation. She said there were no appointments and to go elsewhere. I asked to have one of the doctors phone me so I could ask a couple questions. Emily said the doctors would not extend the courtesy of a phone call. I found this outrageous. Especially considering that they tout their community service and being a top rated animal hospital. There is a reason they have 3.5 stars. My cat was fighting
Emily, office manager, was not helpful or compassionate to my situation. She said there were no appointments and to go elsewhere. I asked to have one of the doctors phone me so I could ask a couple questions. Emily said the doctors would not extend the courtesy of a phone call. I found this outrageous. Especially considering that they tout their community service and being a top rated animal hospital. There is a reason they have 3.5 stars. My cat was fighting
Wendy Klein
Oct 19, 2021
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I recently relocated to the area .. I have a 16 year old shih tzu. I cannot begin to express how wonderful both Doctors and staff have been to me and my dog. In 3 months I have visited this office for a initial visit to establish as a patient and 3 emergencies. I have been
Thoroughly impressed with the prompt appointments quality of care& concern for my animal .. I only wish I had them his whole life. They are amazing ! I highly recommend this facility. I got so lucky having them as our Vet. They especially help with the care a senior dog requires. Explain in detail and thoroughly check him out
Thoroughly impressed with the prompt appointments quality of care& concern for my animal .. I only wish I had them his whole life. They are amazing ! I highly recommend this facility. I got so lucky having them as our Vet. They especially help with the care a senior dog requires. Explain in detail and thoroughly check him out
Leslie Lill
Jul 31, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Reliability, Responsiveness, Value
We have been bringing our dog to Dr. Marcelo Melivilu for years, and he is the best! He is so knowledgable and has such a kind bedside manner. My dog is truly in the best of hands here. He really looks out for her. Plus, his staff is always attentive, kind, and helpful. An amazing doctor AND team!
We have been bringing our dog to Dr. Marcelo Melivilu for years, and he is the best! He is so knowledgable and has such a kind bedside manner. My dog is truly in the best of hands here. He really looks out for her. Plus, his staff is always attentive, kind, and helpful. An amazing doctor AND team!
Stacie Schaaf
Jun 16, 2021
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We recently moved to the area. We tried another Vet and hated the experience. Came here today and absolutely loved this place! All the staff we dealt with were professional, kind and friendly. The Dr herself was amazing! She listened to all our concerns and explained everything to us thoroughly, giving us all our options and which course of action she recommended for each one. She was excited to get information from us and to hear our concerns rather than talking down to us and not wanting to listen. This will be our forever Vet as long as we are in this area and we will recommend them to everyone
LeeAnne Francis
Jan 29, 2021
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I love this vet clinic ! Dr. Marcelo and his staff are the best ! They are knowledgeable, compassionate and truly love their patients . I was referred to Meadow Branch by a friend when one of my Great Danes was experiencing digestive issues. Dr. Marcelo performed the necessary blood work first , and when that came back normal then proceeded to the ultrasound. I appreciated that he took the time to rule out all possible causes . We left with a diagnosis and a treatment plan which worked immediately! I was thrilled to see my dog thriving after we had seen other vets about this issue and it was not
