Metropolitan Veterinary Associates
Katie Slade is an accomplished Emergency Veterinarian with extensive experience in veterinary medicine. Since March 2020, Katie has been working at Metropolitan Veterinary Associates, and prior to that, Katie held the same position at the Veterinary Specialty Center of Delaware from January 2019 to March 2020 and at the Veterinary Emergency & Referral Group from June 2015 to January 2019. Katie earned a Veterinary Medicine degree (VMD) from The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, where studies took place from August 2011 to May 2015. Earlier in Katie's career, research experience was gained as a Research Assistant at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia from September 2009 to June 2011. Katie also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Cell and Molecular Biology from Skidmore College, completed in 2009.
Metropolitan Veterinary Associates
Since 1986, Metropolitan Veterinary Associates® and Emergency Services has provided the highest quality of veterinary medicine. It is our mission to enhance and improve the lives of our patients through exceptional care. To aid this mission we are practicing out of a renovated 25,000 square foot facility with state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic equipment. We concentrate on specialty and emergency cases, allowing us to dedicate high-level care to the following disciplines: anesthesia, arthroscopy, cardiology, dentistry, dermatology, emergency & critical care, internal medicine, interventional radiology, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology (including CT, MRI and I-131), and surgery. Metropolitan Veterinary Associates® is the preferred specialty and emergency care hospital in our region serving pets, pet owners and referring veterinarians. Our mission is to provide unsurpassed veterinary care to improve and enhance the quality of life for our patients. Excellent Service – We pledge to provide the finest customer service through kindness, a proactive attitude and catering to our clients to ensure their complete satisfaction. Our team shares a love of pets and people and honors the best in each of our clients. Exceptional Skill – We pledge to provide up-to-date therapies and comprehensive care while maintaining compassion in all interactions. We will promote, educate and disseminate medical knowledge to allow for well-informed decision making. Extraordinary Care – Our practice is a place where genuine care, comfort and quality veterinary medicine for our patients and clients is our highest mission.