The Cat Doctor – Vets in Philadelphia
Clinic Overview
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 is AAHA accredited and recognized as an AAFP Cat-Friendly Practice (Gold level).
Services
- •Cat-only veterinary care
- •Wellness exams and preventative care
- •Wellness screening panels (kitten, junior, senior, geriatric)
- •Vaccinations including rabies and FVRCP; FeLV as lifestyle-appropriate
- •Urgent care for same-day, time-sensitive needs during business hours
- •Diagnostics with in-house laboratory testing (blood chemistry, CBC, urinalysis)
- •Digital radiology (x-rays)
- •Ultrasonography
- •Radiology consultation/interpretation by a board-certified radiologist (send-out interpretation)
- •In-house pharmacy and medication refills
- •Compounded medications (including flavored liquids and chewable treats)
- •After-hours referral to 24-hour emergency facilities (including University of Pennsylvania, PASE, BluePearl, VEG, and VSEC)
Pricing
No published pricing information is available for this clinic.
People
Jessica Beiting, DVM, is listed as Lead Veterinarian, and Maanami Smith is listed as Practice Manager; reviews also mention a Dr. Martin and a caring veterinary technician.
Reviews
Google reviews show a 4.6/5 rating from 290 reviews. Positive feedback commonly mentions friendly staff, thorough exams, clear explanations, and patient handling for cats that are anxious at the vet or are seniors. Critical reviews describe scheduling and appointment-confirmation problems, including reported last-minute changes and frustration with how conflicts were communicated.
