Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Daniel M. Smith, DVM: Dr. Smith is the owner and director of Alburtis Animal Hospital. He completed both undergraduate and veterinary training at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. His veterinary degree was earned from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University in 1999. He practiced veterinary medicine in Chesapeake, VA, upon graduation until moving to the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania in 2001. In June, 2001, he joined as an associate veterinarian at the Alburtis Animal Hospital where he has practiced through the current time. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Asssociation, and is the current Vice President of the Lehigh Valley Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Smith has an interest in canine hip dysplasia, and has received advanced training in performing the PennHIP radiographic technique for evaluating dogs for the presence of hip dysplasia as early as 16 weeks of age. He also has extensive experience with a range of canine and feline dental diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. He has training in ultrasound techniques and performs various ultrasonographic diagnostic techniques. Dr. Smith is also the current chair of the Academic Committee of the school board for Faith Christian Academy in Sellersville, PA. He is married to Michelle and has a son and two daughters.
