Compassionate care paired with over 25 years of expertise.

Staying current with new training and recent advancements keeps Dr. Rastetter at the top of her field, providing the best care possible.

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Dr. Danielle Rastetter

With over 25 years of experience in advanced surgery, anesthesia, and teaching, Dr. Rastetter is especially passionate about providing hormone sparing sterilization options and helping pets get the safest care possible. Beyond the clinic, she is an advocate for medical professionals with hearing loss and has been recognized for her lifelong commitment to making veterinary medicine more accessible, effective, and humane.

Dr. Rastetter is currently practicing at VCA Lakota Hills Animal Hospital in West Chester as a surgery-focused Associate Veterinarian. For more information, visit their website or call 513-874-4866 to schedule an appointment.

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Pet Parent Praise

Dr. Rastetter treats each pet as if they were her own, with careful consideration and attention to nuances that make your furry family member unique.

“Dr. Rastetter did a great job with the surgery and explaining recovery. Hank says thank you.”

— Amber, pet parent to Hank

“Danielle was very caring and took the time to answer all my questions.”

— Meagan, pet parent to June

“I can’t thank you enough, Dr. Rastetter and staff. You were a key role in the survival of our beloved fur baby.”

— David and Haley, pet parents to Rosco

“Excellent communication and superb treatment of my male in for a vasectomy. Will recommend to friends and training partners.”

— Victoria

Hormone Sparing Sterilization

Some pet parents seek a way to ensure their pet does not reproduce yet still benefits from sex hormones throughout life. Dr. Rastetter specializes in these hormone sparing sterilization options. She offers both ovary-sparing spay (hysterectomy) and vasectomy for dogs.

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Other Services

  • Advanced anesthesia management
  • Anal sac removal
  • Amputations
  • Brachycephalic obstructive airway correction
  • Caesarian section
  • Canine spays and neuters
  • Emergency surgeries such as pyometra and foreign body removals
  • Eye removal
  • Epidurals and local blocks for pain control
  • Feline flank spays
  • Feline spays and neuters
  • Gastropexy
  • Mass removals
  • Perineal hernia repairs
  • Rabbit spays and neuters
  • Reconstructive surgery
  • Urinary stone removal
  • Salivary gland removal
  • Total ear canal ablation
  • Ventral bulla osteotomy for feline polyps
  • Urethrostomy

Interested in others? Just ask!