Dr. Samuel Hurcombe - Medical Director

Dr. Sam Hurcombe hails from Adelaide, Australia, and graduated from Murdoch University's veterinary school in 2003 with first-class honors. Following an equine internship in Sydney, he came to the US and completed a residency in internal medicine (ACVIM), a Master’s degree in clinical endocrinology, and a fellowship in emergency and critical care (ACVECC), where he developed his passion for emergency soft tissue surgery and critical care.

During his 15+ years as a double-boarded specialist, he worked around the world in both University and private practice settings, providing surgery and emergency medicine services. Over the years, Sam has taught hundreds of veterinary students, interns, and residents and has published widely on a variety of surgery and critical care topics.

In 2021, Dr. Hurcombe transitioned to small animal surgery and emergency practice and has thoroughly enjoyed this new career pivot. After holding a staff surgeon and Medical Director position at a surgery center in New York City, Sam continued his educational growth in the small animal GP setting, where he has provided both GP and surgery services for the past 2 years to a variety of clinics in PA, NY, and NJ.

Now with IPC, Sam is excited to lead the team at Second Street Animal Hospital to provide exemplary pet care, surgical services, and education to the pet-owning clients of Philadelphia.