Your Family Veterinarian in Lansing, MI

Founded in 1992, Pennsylvania Veterinary Care serves Lansing and our surrounding communities with full-service veterinary medicine, expert surgical services, and innovative regenerative medicine. As pet parents ourselves, we understand how important your furry best friend is to you and your family, and we aim to treat them with the kind of care we’d expect for our own. Plus, our entire staff is Fear Free Certified, which means visits to our animal hospital involve less stress and more comforts for your pet, and you, too.

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or call us at (517) 393-8010.

Veterinarian Clinic Staff

Our Veterinarian

Get to know your pet’s health care team before you visit! Our veterinarian, Dr. Leppanen, is highly skilled in orthopedic surgery, which deals with more complex procedures that involve the bones and joints. We're proud to be able to perform these advanced procedures in our hospital, saving you the trouble of being referred out to a specialist.

Dr. Joseph Leppanen

Dr. Leppanen combines his great love and appreciation for animals and his passions for science and medicine into his daily practice. He earned his DVM from Michigan State University in 1985 and he returned to his alma mater over the years for continuing education in advanced surgery, including orthopedics.

Meet the Whole Team

What Our Clients Are Saying

The staff go above and beyond to make [my dog] comfortable. You guys made the transition post-covid much easier! Thank you!

- Essie M.

They were able to take in my cat for an emergency surgery and all is well! Very informative, supportive and caring. Dr. Joe is wonderful.

- Nadine W.

I love this facility! They are very caring, courteous, and professional. They helped my cat with an emergency and quickly resolved it. Thank you Dr. Joe and staff!!!

- Scott F.

Helping Pets Live Healthier Lives with Unique Services

What sets us apart from other animal hospitals in Lansing is our unique advanced services including laser and orthopedic surgery as well as regenerative medicine. With our veterinarian, Dr. Joseph Leppanen’s advanced surgical skills, you’ll rarely have to worry about being referred out to a specialist.

Plus, with regenerative medicine including laser therapy, platelet rich plasma, and stem cell therapy, your pet can be pain-free and maintain their mobility through their golden years.

Surgical Services
Regenerative Medicine

What Does It Mean to Be Fear Free?

At Pennsylvania Veterinary Care, our entire staff is Fear Free Certified. The Fear Free movement in veterinary medicine focuses on your pet’s emotional well-being and strives to reduce stress in the veterinary clinic. Pets who are stressed can give us inaccurate blood work, may not cooperate with us for treatment, and are simply less healthy than happy, stress-free pets. With our staff’s training in Fear Free techniques, we’re able to reduce stress and help pets relax in the clinic. We use low-stress handling, food motivation (aka lots of treats!), pheromone sprays, and other techniques to help your pet enjoy their visit with us!

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