Welcome to Northwest PA Veterinary Service

Your Mobile Veterinarian in Utica, PA

If you live in Utica or the surrounding area and need a trusted veterinarian to care for your pets – look no further. Dr. Risa Hanninen is a veterinarian licensed in both PA and OH, treating many types of animals. Your animals’ health and wellbeing are very important to her, and she takes every possible measure to give your animals the care they deserve.

Northwest PA Veterinary Service is a mobile animal service and welcomes everything from routine wellness to farm animal emergencies, and many things in between. Dr. Risa Hanninen has years of experience with caring for equines, small ruminants, camelids, and pets.

I am happy to offer a number of resources that enable you to learn about how to take better care of your pets. Please feel free to browse the site, particularly the informational articles. The best veterinary care for animals is ongoing nutrition and problem prevention, so becoming knowledgeable about preventative pet care is essential to the ongoing success of your animal’s health. If you have any questions, call 814-573-7013 and I'll promptly get back to you.

At Northwest PA Veterinary Service, I will work with you to provide the best care for your animals.

Veterinarian's Oath

“Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health and welfare, the prevention and relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge.

I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics.

I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence.”