University Veterinary Care Center, P.A.

University Veterinary Care Center, P.A. is a veterinarian in Topeka, KS, located at 2619 SW 17th St. Founded by Dr. Larry Snyder in 1984, the practice has provided full-service veterinary care for dogs, cats, birds, pocket pets, and reptiles for over 30 years. The clinic operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday mornings from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The team includes veterinarians Amanda Utt, DVM, Amy Guernsey, DVM, and Travis Gratton, DVM, supported by registered veterinary technicians and client service representatives. Dr. Gratton has practiced in Topeka since 1994, while Dr. Guernsey joined the practice in 2013 and later became a co-owner.

The clinic emphasizes blending individualized care with modern technology, offering a range of medical departments including alternative medicine, critical care, elective surgery, exotic animal medicine, rehabilitation, and routine wellness. In alternative medicine, the practice provides stem cell therapy, animal chiropractic, acupuncture, Reiki, and herbal medication. For critical care, doctors remain on-call for after-hours emergencies for current patients seen within the past 12 months. Elective surgical procedures include thorough pre-surgical physical exams, continuous monitoring by a registered veterinary technician during anesthesia, and post-surgical observation. The exotic animal medicine team has over 30 years of combined experience treating a wide variety of species. Rehabilitation services include physical therapy, animal chiropractic, and cold laser treatments. Routine wellness care consists of annual physical examinations, vaccine boosters or titers, bloodwork, parasite checks, and preventative medication.

The location sits on Southwest 17th Street, about a quarter mile from Discovery Montessori School and Randolph Elementary School. The Doris Firestone Joss Garden and the Ichabod Statue are also within a short distance, less than half a mile away.

University Veterinary Care Center, P.A. maintains a philosophy that all pets deserve high-quality care regardless of species, a standard it has upheld in Topeka since 1984.

Services:

• Admissions Guidance
• Course Offerings Information
• Dental Care
• Emergency Veterinary Services
• Online Test Preparation
• Pet Medical Care
• Preventive Care Programs
• Scholarships Information