Ligonier’s family vet, on Loyalhanna Street.
Dogs, cats and the rest of the family, looked after by a team that knows them by name.
The old office-hours sign, still in the cabinet.
Then and now.
The hours on the old sign were an afternoon and a Saturday hour. These days the doors open at eight, and two nights a week they stay open until eight.
| Monday | 8 am to 8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am to 5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am to 5 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am to 8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am to 5 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am to noon |
| Sunday | Closed |
What to call us about.
Services list to confirm with Dr. MatsonCheckups and vaccines
Yearly visits, puppy and kitten shots, and the questions that come with a new pet.
When something’s wrong
Call and tell the front desk what’s going on. Clients say the team fits in pets who need to be seen, often the same week.
Refills delivered
Prescriptions and food through Blue Rabbit Rx, delivered to your door.
Saying goodbye
Gentle end-of-life care, with time to talk it through and decide together.
The people who’ll know your pet.
The practice carries the Donovan name, and Dr. Connie Donovan Matson carries it on. She and Dr. Anita Fritz lead a front desk and technician team that clients mention by name.
Veterinarian and owner
Veterinarian
“These ladies had me smiling and laughing the whole time. You can just feel the positive energy in this place.”
Tara Hassler, who took these photos
What clients say.
My vet in New Alex could not get me in… I had a dog in distress. [They] got me in and made me feel very comfortable. Paige, Mikayla, Dr. F, Dr. M. They were patient, kind, and understanding.Lindsay J., on Google
The staff is polite and friendly. They take time to answer questions and really care about the animals they treat.Nicole Livengood, on Google
Donovan vet clinic will forever be the only vet I trust with my babies.Gracie Nicely, on Google
Questions people ask.
New to Donovan
Are you taking new clients?
Call (724) 238-9645 and the front desk will tell you when the next new-patient appointment is. If you have records from another vet, bring them along or have them sent.
Which animals do you see?
Dogs and cats are the everyday patients. For anything else, call first and ask; the team will tell you honestly whether they’re the right fit.
Who are the veterinarians?
Dr. Constance “Connie” Donovan Matson, DVM, and Dr. Anita Fritz, DVM, with a front desk and technician team who know their patients by name.
When your pet isn’t well
My pet is sick. Can I be seen soon?
Call and tell the front desk what’s going on. The team fits in pets who need to be seen whenever the schedule allows, and clients say that often means the same week.
What if it happens after hours?
[After-hours plan to confirm with the clinic: which emergency hospital they send patients to.]
Do you help when it’s time to say goodbye?
Yes. The team takes time to talk it through with you and helps you decide what is right for your pet.
Prescriptions and food
How do I refill my pet’s prescription?
Donovan Veterinary Clinic uses Blue Rabbit Rx, an online pharmacy that delivers medication and food to your home. Call the clinic and they’ll set it up.
Visiting the clinic
Where are you, and where do I park?
221 W Loyalhanna St in Ligonier. Street parking on Loyalhanna can be tight in the late afternoon, so allow a few extra minutes.
What are your hours?
Monday and Thursday 8 am to 8 pm; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8 am to 5 pm; Saturday 8 am to noon; closed Sunday.
Are you open on Saturdays?
Yes, Saturday mornings from 8 until noon.
Refills, delivered.
Order your pet’s medication and food through Blue Rabbit Rx and it comes to your door. Call the front desk and they’ll set it up.