2nd Street Animal Hospital & Exotic Clinic
2nd Street Animal Hospital & Exotic Clinic is a general practice practice in Philadelphia, PA.
About
2nd Street Animal Hospital & Exotic Clinic provides comprehensive veterinary care for dogs, cats, and exotic animals, including reptiles, avian species, companion mammals, amphibians, aquatics, and invertebrates. The clinic features a team with specialized expertise, including a board-certified avian practitioner and a medical director who is a double-boarded specialist in internal medicine and emergency and critical care, with a focus on small animal surgery. Services include wellness and non-wellness care, surgery, dental care, diagnostic services, imaging, laser therapy, and hospice.
The hospital serves pets and their families throughout Philadelphia and surrounding communities, welcoming new clients. While operating during daytime hours, the clinic offers 24/7 phone support to answer questions and provide guidance for pet care needs around the clock.
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Frequently asked questions
- What specialized veterinary care is available for exotic pets at 2nd Street Animal Hospital & Exotic Clinic?
- 2nd Street Animal Hospital & Exotic Clinic offers comprehensive exotic pet services, including care for reptiles, avian species, companion mammals, amphibians, aquatics, and invertebrates. Dr. Sharonda Meade, an associate veterinarian, is a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners in Avian Practice and has a background in Exotic Companion Animal Medicine and Surgery.
- Who leads the medical team at 2nd Street Animal Hospital & Exotic Clinic, and what are their specializations?
- Dr. Samuel Hurcombe serves as the Medical Director at 2nd Street Animal Hospital & Exotic Clinic. He is a double-boarded specialist in internal medicine (ACVIM) and emergency and critical care (ACVECC). Dr. Hurcombe has extensive experience in emergency soft tissue surgery and critical care, and he now focuses on small animal surgery and emergency practice.
- Does 2nd Street Animal Hospital & Exotic Clinic offer after-hours support for pet owners?
- Yes, 2nd Street Animal Hospital & Exotic Clinic provides 24/7 phone support for pet owners. Although the hospital operates during daytime hours, the phone support ensures that staff are available around the clock to answer questions, offer guidance, and help determine the next steps for a pet’s care.
- What types of surgical services are provided at 2nd Street Animal Hospital & Exotic Clinic?
- 2nd Street Animal Hospital & Exotic Clinic offers pet surgery services. The Medical Director, Dr. Samuel Hurcombe, has a background in emergency soft tissue surgery and critical care, and has transitioned to small animal surgery and emergency practice, providing both general practice and surgical services.
- Are there specific diagnostic and therapeutic services available at the clinic?
- Yes, the clinic provides a range of diagnostic and therapeutic services. These include diagnostic services, an imaging suite, an in-house laboratory, and laser therapy. These offerings support comprehensive care for both dog and cat wellness and non-wellness needs.