By VetsCompared
About Veterinary Care in Philadelphia
Philadelphia has 70 veterinary clinics, giving pet owners a broad field of options with an average Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 27,703 reviews. One notable feature of the city’s vet scene is its mix of general companion-animal care and exotics support, alongside meaningful emergency coverage.
Top 3 clinics (current town ranking table)
| Clinic | Our Score | Verified | Published prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Village Animal Hospital | 48/100 | — | — |
| 2Nd Street Animal Hospital And Exotic Clinic | 45/100 | — | — |
| Companion Pet Hospital | 45/100 | — | 3 |
Philadelphia gives pet owners real choice. With a large field of clinics and consistently strong review volume, this looks like a city where established veterinary care is widely available rather than concentrated in just a few standout practices. For most dog and cat owners, that usually means you can search for the right fit based on communication style, convenience, and appointment availability, rather than settling for the only nearby option.
The main caution is access and trust in the listing details. None of the clinics in this set are verified, so online information should be treated as a starting point and confirmed directly, especially for hours, new-patient status, and species treated. Weekend and late-evening availability are relatively limited for a city this large, which matters if you work standard hours. Emergency care is present in Philadelphia, though, so urgent help is easier to find than routine after-hours convenience.
A practical way to choose among vets in Philadelphia is to decide first what kind of care you need most often. If your priority is preventive care, look for a clinic whose weekday schedule you can realistically keep and ask about wait times for routine appointments. If you have an exotic pet, confirm species-specific experience before booking, since the city’s service mix goes beyond basic dog-and-cat medicine. If you have an older pet or one with chronic issues, ask how follow-up and continuity of care are handled.
In a market this broad, reviews are most useful when you read past the headline rating. Look for repeated comments about clear explanations, gentle handling, responsiveness after visits, and how the team manages anxious pets or urgent same-day concerns. In Philadelphia, the strongest choice is often the clinic that matches your pet’s needs and your schedule consistently, not simply the one with the most visibility.
More Veterinary Practices in Philadelphia
Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
Our Score (39/100)
Fishtown Animal Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, located at 233 E Girard Ave. The practice treats dogs and cats and offers both preventive care and a range of outpatient surgical services. It also...
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Our Score (38/100)
PAWS Spay/Neuter and Wellness Clinic is a veterinary clinic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, located at 2900 Grays Ferry Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19146. It treats dogs and cats and offers spay/neuter and wellness care, including services for...
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Our Score (38/100)
Caring Hands Veterinary Clinic is an AAHA-accredited veterinary clinic located at 3310 Grant Ave in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The clinic treats dogs, cats, and small/exotic pets such as pocket pets and rabbits. Emergency and urgent cases...
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Our Score (38/100)
Boulevard Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, located at 1913 Grant Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19115. It treats dogs and cats and offers routine and sick care, dental services, surgery, and additional pet...
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Art Museum Veterinary Center is a veterinary clinic located at 1710 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130. Recent reviewers describe care for both dogs and cats, with staff noted for thoroughness and clear communication. The clinic is...
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Our Score (38/100)
One Love Veterinary Clinic @ Chelwayne is an independent small-animal veterinary clinic at 5524 Wayne Ave in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It treats dogs and cats and offers both medical and boarding services. Office hours are Monday,...
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Dutton Road Veterinary Clinic is an independent small-animal veterinary clinic located at 10901 Dutton Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19154. The clinic treats dogs and cats and is open seven days a week with day, evening, and weekend hours. It does...
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Veterinary Emergency Group is a veterinary clinic located at 180 W Girard Ave Unit 102A, Philadelphia, PA 19123. Reviews describe it as an emergency-focused setting with visits occurring in the middle of the night and pets being triaged...
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Our Score (37/100)
The Cat Doctor is a cat-exclusive veterinary hospital located at 535 N 22nd St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The clinic offers routine and urgent care during set business hours, with referrals to 24-hour emergency facilities when closed. It...
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City Cat Vets is a cat-only veterinary clinic located at 2210 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146. It offers appointments Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM. The practice is an AAFP certified Gold Cat Friendly...
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Simmons Animal Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic at 1500 Wolf St in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It provides routine and preventive care for dogs and cats, and also sees exotics including rabbits, pocket pets, reptiles, and...
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WAG: Whole Animal Gym is a veterinary rehabilitation clinic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, located at 611 S 2nd St. The practice focuses on physical rehabilitation, pain management, and conditioning for dogs and cats, including...
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Our Score (37/100)
Denish Adam DVM is a veterinary clinic at 7905 Bustleton Ave in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The clinic treats dogs, cats, and a range of exotic pets, including birds, reptiles, rabbits, ferrets, and guinea pigs. Emergency and urgent cases...
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Northern Liberties Veterinary Center is a veterinary clinic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, located at 622 N 2nd St Ground Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19123. Ownership details are not listed. Recent reviews describe care for both cats and dogs,...
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World of Animals at Rittenhouse is a veterinary clinic located at 408 S 20th St in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Public feedback most often describes routine medical care for cats and dogs, with some comments highlighting time spent on...
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Mt Airy Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, located at 114 E Mt Airy Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119. The clinic treats dogs and cats. Ownership details and opening hours are not listed.
Noahs Ark Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic located at 7414 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136. Public details about opening hours are not available. The clinic can be reached by phone at +1 215-624-7766.
Animal Medical Clinic is a veterinary clinic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, located at 350 E Erie Ave, serving dogs and cats. The clinic operates as a walk-in service Monday through Saturday, with registration beginning at 7:30am and...
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Our Score (34/100)
