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.
Best Rated Veterinary Clinics in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Top-ranked veterinary practices based on quality, service, and customer reviews
Our Score (48/100)
Queen Village Animal Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic located at 323 Bainbridge St in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The hospital treats dogs, cats, and exotic pets including rabbits, ferrets, birds, and reptiles. It offers...
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Our Score (45/100)
2Nd Street Animal Hospital And Exotic Clinic is a veterinary hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that treats dogs, cats, and a wide range of exotic species. The clinic lists Fear Free certification and notes vaccination protocols...
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Our Score (45/100)
Companion Pet Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic at 1524 S 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 that treats dogs and cats. The hospital offers routine preventive care alongside dentistry and surgical services, and it is a Fear Free...
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Our Score (43/100)
Rhawnhurst Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, located at 7905 Bustleton Ave. It sees dogs and cats as well as a range of exotic pets, including birds, reptiles, and small mammals. The clinic offers...
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Society Hill Veterinary Hospital is an AAHA-accredited veterinary clinic at 501 S 2nd St in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It provides care for dogs and cats as well as exotics, including birds, reptiles, amphibians, rabbits, ferrets, and...
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More Veterinary Practices in Philadelphia
Additional veterinary clinics serving the area
Heart + Paw East Market is a veterinary clinic at 1111 Ludlow St in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It provides care for dogs and cats, and the clinic also notes “other pets” without specifying species. Hours are Monday through Friday,...
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Brees Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, located at 7436 Frankford Ave. The clinic treats dogs and cats and operates as a walk-in practice, with scheduled appointments used for surgeries. It lists...
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Indy Veterinary Care is an independent small-animal veterinary clinic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, located at 917 N Front St. It treats dogs and cats and offers appointments during weekday and limited Saturday hours, with the clinic...
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Terry Animal Hospital is an independent small-animal veterinary clinic located at 3606 Welsh Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19136. The clinic lists routine and sick-care services, including diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia. Hours...
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Our Score (41/100)
World of Animals at South Philadelphia is a veterinary clinic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, located at 1317 Wolf St. It treats dogs and cats and offers routine preventive care alongside diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, and urgent care...
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Banfield Pet Hospital is a veterinary clinic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania located at 2360 Oregon Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145. It treats dogs and cats and is part of Mars Veterinary Health (Mars, Incorporated). The clinic does not...
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Emancipet is a nonprofit veterinary clinic on Adams Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, located at 575 Adams Ave Unit 2. The clinic treats dogs and cats and offers both surgical sterilization and limited-scope routine care. Hours are...
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Heart + Paw (Callowhill) is a small-animal veterinary clinic at 322 N Broad St in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It treats dogs and cats and offers both medical care and grooming services. The clinic lists weekday hours (8am–6pm) and offers...
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Pet Health Center is an independent veterinary clinic located at 3365 Frankford Ave in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The clinic treats dogs, cats, and exotics, including reptiles, birds, and small mammals. It is open six days a week (except...
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Liberty Veterinary Clinic is a small-animal veterinary clinic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, located at 8919 Ridge Ave. It treats dogs and cats and offers walk-in urgent care alongside scheduled wellness services. Emergencies are accepted...
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Our Score (40/100)
Center City Veterinary Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic located at 37 S 3rd St in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It treats dogs, cats, and exotic pets, including rabbits and small pocket pets. The hospital offers routine care...
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Philadelphia Animal Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic at 7401 Holstein Ave in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It treats dogs and cats and offers same-day urgent care during business hours, along with routine preventive care and...
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Our Score (39/100)
World of Animals at Mayfair Veterinary Hospital is a small-animal veterinary clinic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, located at 6503 Frankford Ave. It treats dogs and cats and lists emergency services, with after-hours referrals to regional...
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Our Score (39/100)
