Welcome To Pennsylvania Veterinary Care
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.

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.
Outside of work, Dr. Leppanen spends most of his free time with his family—he has four boys and a girl. Together, they enjoy camping, fishing, and boating on Michigan’s beautiful lakes. Dr. Leppanen’s children are also active in sports, and he can often be found attending a local lacrosse, football, basketball, or volleyball game.
Meet Our Team
We Welcome New Clients
At Pennsylvania Veterinary Care, you can expect state of the art medical care for your pet. We believe in nurturing the human-pet bond and creating a harmonious relationship between people and pets. You can expect to be greeted by a courteous receptionist, clean exam rooms, friendly doctors, and caring technicians. We appreciate the role we get to play in your pets’ health care.
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We transferred our animal care to Dr Joe due to his his sincere interest in our pet’s health. He also helped us make the best choices for our senior dog and two cats. His pricing is fair and he assists if you want to purchase medication elsewhere. This is so refreshing compared to the “pet/vet factory” we came from! His office staff is also top notch!
Debra W.
Penn Vet Care is without a doubt the best provider of veterinary care! We trust Dr. Joe implicitly, and his staff is so helpful and friendly. We've taken our dogs here for years and are always eager to recommend to friends and family. Thank you!
Amy P.
This was our first visit to Penn Vet Care. I had read good reviews about this clinic, and they didn't disappoint. I had left our previous vet office because of some issues I had with them. When I called to get an appt for my dog, Peaches, who needed dental work, they got me right in the same day, and scheduled my dog's dental surgery quickly and easily. The technician, Alanna was so pleasant and kind, and took really good care of Peaches. The veterinarian was professional and kind. A great experience all around. Thank you!!
Marilyn M.
They are so kind and care about treating the animal. They don’t charge excessive fees, prices are reasonable, and they don’t tell you they need tests or things to run up the bill. I love this place, I love all the staff! My dog Simba is always scared and nervous and they are so patient with him. I would recommend them to everyone!
Rebecca F.
My cat Smoke was very ill and I needed to find a vet that could see him quickly, and they were able to work him in. They went above and beyond trying to find the best solution for him. When it became obvious that it was time to say goodbye, he and his staff were very kind and respectful. It was a very difficult time for me but I know I went to the right place and I will be bringing my next pet here as well.
Zac W.

About Us
We are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service.
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New Clients
We believe in treating every patient as if they were our own pet, and giving them the same loving attention and care.
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Appointments
We are here for you, we are here for your pet,
and we are your neighborhood’s favorite vet.