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AAHA-Accredited · Northern Liberties, Philadelphia

Exceptional Team Providing Exceptional Care

Dogs, cats, exotics, one team, one hospital, one block off Girard Avenue — caring for pets across Northern Liberties, Fishtown, and greater Philadelphia since 2005.

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AAHA Accredited

Board-Certified Avian Vet

Fear Free Certified

Accepting New Clients

New Client Promotion

New Client? Get $25 Off First Pet Exam!

Most lumps are harmless — but not all. A 15-minute exam gives you an answer now instead of a worry for weeks.

Must be mentioned at or before service. Exam only. One-time use. New clients only.

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Built for Northern Liberties

A Modern Veterinary Hospital Just Off Girard Avenue

Every exam room, every lab, every surgical suite was built around one idea: that your pet deserves unhurried care from a team that actually listens. From Fear Free handling to same-day diagnostics, 2nd Street isn’t the vet office you dread — it’s the one you recommend to friends.
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Why Philadelphia keeps coming back

What Sets 2nd Street Apart

CT & endoscopy, on-site

Most Philadelphia animal hospitals refer these out. We do them here — faster answers, fewer trips.

Orthopedic surgery performed in-house

TPLO, CCL repair, fracture fixation. You won’t be passed to a specialty hospital for the common ones.

A board-certified avian specialist on staff

Dr. Sharonda Meade (ABVP-Avian) is one of the few in greater Philly.

A double-boarded internist leading the team

Dr. Sam Hurcombe carries ACVIM and ACVECC — depth usually found at teaching hospitals.

AAHA Accredited

Fewer than 15% of U.S. vet practices meet AAHA standards. We do.

Everyone belongs here

A diverse team, a diverse clientele, and a practice where every pet parent feels seen.

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First visit at 2nd Street Animal Hospital?

$25 Off Your Pet’s First Exam

We know switching vets isn’t easy. So we make the first visit a little lighter — $25 off the initial exam, just for getting you in the door. If we don’t earn your trust by the time you walk out, we haven’t done our job.
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2nd Street Animal Hospital

Built Around Better Veterinary Medicine

At 2nd Street Animal Hospital, everyone is considered a leader and an integral member of the health care delivery team. Every day, it is our friendly team’s responsibility to help make your veterinary experience a positive one — to ensure that both you and your pet are at ease. In addition to mandatory veterinary knowledge and training, our team is selected for kindness, compassion, patience, professionalism, integrity, and agility.

We are here for you, we are here for your pet, and we are your neighborhood’s favorite vet. Please don’t hesitate to contact us today at (215) 516-7000 or book your pet’s appointment.

Everything under one roof

Most Pet Problems Get Solved Here. Not Referred Out.

From the $25-off first exam to same-day urgent visits to full orthopedic surgery — your pet probably doesn’t need to leave this building.

Wellness & Preventative

Stay ahead of the problem.

Routine visits, senior workups, and travel paperwork — handled in one place.
Wellness & Preventative

Surgery

Surgery, in-house.

Soft tissue, orthopedic, and dental surgery — without a specialty referral.
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Diagnostics & Imaging

Answers in minutes.

Bloodwork, ultrasound, digital x-ray, and CT — all under one roof.
Diagnostics

Urgent & End-of-Life Care

When it matters most in these services.

Same-day triage for acute issues and gentle hospice when the time comes.
End-of-Life Care

Advanced Therapeutics

Sometimes the answer isn’t another pill.

Laser and acupuncture for pain, arthritis, and post-op recovery.
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Exoticn Petcare

The pets other vets send away.

Board-certified avian care plus reptiles, mammals, aquatics, and invertebrates.
Exotic Petcare
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Beyond dogs & cats

Yes — We See Your Pet Snake, Chameleon, or Cockatiel

We’re the exotic animal hospital of Philadelphia that other vets refer to. Since 2005 we’ve treated pet snakes, parrots, rabbits, chameleons, and the animals most clinics can’t. Led by Dr. Sharonda Meade, one of the region’s few board-certified avian specialists.

“If you love it, we’ll care for it.”

Reptiles

Avian

Mammals

Amphibians

Invertebrates

Post Exams

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Your Northern Liberties veterinary team

People Who Show Up for Animals

Dr. Samuel Hurcombe

Medical Director

ACVIM

ACVECC

Dr. Stephanie Valentino

Associate Veterinarian

Acupuncture Certified

Dr. Sharonda Meade

Exotic & Avian Specialist

ABVP Avian

PhD

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Before you come in

Common Questions

Do you see exotic pets?

Yes — snakes, parrots, rabbits, chameleons, and more. Our board-certified avian specialist Dr. Meade leads our hospital. Visit Our Exotic Hub

Yes — we’re actively welcoming new dogs, cats, and exotic patients. Book online or Call (215) 516-7000.

Monday–Friday 8am–7pm · Saturday 9am–4pm · Sunday closed. For life-threatening after-hours emergencies, see our Urgent care page for Partner ERs.

We triage every call and book same-day when we can. For life-threatening emergencies we triage and refer to overnight ER partners.

Yes — especially for CT imaging, orthopedic surgery (TPLO), avian, and exotic cases.

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Visit us in Northern Liberties

Easy to Reach. Easier to Find

966 N 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19123

(215) 516-7000

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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Street parking on 2nd. SEPTA: 15 bus at Girard. About 6
minutes from Fishtown.