Glenolden Animal Hospital

Specialties

Pledge to Our Patients (& Their Owners)

We promise to provide compassionate care that fosters your health and reduces your suffering. This goal is achieved through:

~owner education

~preventative medicine

~progressive therapy & surgery

~a well trained and dedicated staff

~an extensive referral network

We strive to provide prompt and courteous service and treat our clients & owners with compassion and respect.

We provide excellent necessary veterinary care at a fair price. When requested we will provide estimates for all services and these services will only be performed with the owner’s consent.

We explain appropriate approaches in understandable terms to assist owners in making informed decisions.

We welcome second opinions or other solutions that may help in your care and health.

History

Established in 1981.

Th hospital was opened in November 1981 by married couple Dr. Mary Ann and Michael Kapolka. Originally only occupying about 1000 square feet the hospital has since grown about 5 times in size, and now has room for a boarding facility, grooming, surgical suite, treatment area and five examination rooms. In 1988 the Kapolka’s sold the practice to the current owner, Dr. Randal Rieder. The hospital has maintained its extended hours, open 7 days a week, and has four on staff veterinarians to complete routine examinations, surgueries and help with emergency services. The hospital also welcomes exotic pets, including rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, mice, hamsters, snakes, lizards, turtles and birds.

Meet the Business Owner

Randal R.

Business Owner

Dr Rieder obtained a B.S. in Animal Science and a M.S. in Animal Nutrition from The Pennsylvania State University. He then attended The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and received his Veterinary Medical Doctorate in 1985. After graduation, Dr. Rieder worked at the Wright Veterinary Medical Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. In 1988 Dr. Rieder came to Glenolden Animal Hospital and has been working here since 1988. Dr. Rieder is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association, and past president of the Delaware Valley Academy of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Rieder has 3 children and enjoys fishing, hiking and biking.