The Story of Our Animal Hospital in Fogelsville, PA
The Sunflower Veterinary Center name was selected specifically in memory of Stacey’s mother, Imogene Dietrich, who died unexpectedly in 2017. Imogene was an amazing mother, a dedicated worker at Air Products for over 40 years, and a true friend. She always put everyone else first and was so thoughtful, caring, and generous in everything she did.
After she died, Stacey’s father, William Dietrich of Lynnacres Crop Farm, planted fields and fields of sunflowers in memory of Imogene at their home in Germansville, PA. The sunflowers went viral on social media and became a local attraction, with people visiting from far and wide to have their pictures taken with the sunflowers free of charge. William harvests the sunflower seeds and sells them for bird seed at the local feed mill. He uses the profits to fund a scholarship in memory of Imogene at Northwestern Lehigh High School.
It is Stacey’s hope that by selecting this name, her legacy will continue to live on. Imogene was such a kind, patient, and loving person, and we hope to create an equally kind, patient, and loving atmosphere at Sunflower Veterinary Center.
Exceptional Veterinary Care
Sunflower Veterinary Center has the best people and technology for providing gold standard care to your pet. But veterinary medicine is constantly evolving, and so are we. We’re passionate about staying on top of new advancements and technologies. But if something is beyond our scope, we will not hesitate to recommend a trusted specialist and/or facility that can help. We are highly team-oriented and are happy to work with specialists if needed to ensure your pet receives the best care.
Individualized Veterinary Care
Our goal is to keep your pet healthy and happy for as long as possible. That is why we take an individualized approach to each patient, considering their age, lifestyle, and specific breed predispositions. Through comprehensive education about your pet’s specific needs or common genetic conditions they may develop, we empower you to gain a better understanding of your pet—to identify conditions before they occur and be adequately prepared if they do occur. Our breed-specific wellness packages strive to screen for these conditions, so we can take measures to allow your pet to live their best life possible. Overall, we strive to be the voice for your pet every step of the way.
Compassionate Veterinary Care
We know how intimidating the veterinary clinic can be for pets. To make the experience as comfortable as possible, we practice Fear Free techniques at every visit. Through positive reinforcement and a gentle demeanor, we strive to help our patients overcome their fears.
We also understand how unnerving vet visits can be for you if your pet is stressed, especially during procedures when you can’t be at their side. That’s why we continue to keep you updated with pictures, videos, and texts—you deserve to have peace of mind. We ultimately believe honesty and openness are at the core of developing a lifelong relationship with you and your pet family.
Become a part of our story. Get in touch with us today to start building a long, healthy life for your pet!