Business Details
8 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Philadelphia Vet for Wellness & Urgent Care
Since 2018, Art City Vets & Urgent Care has been dedicated to providing comprehensive veterinary care for pets in Philadelphia and surrounding areas. Our practice combines cutting-edge medical technology with compassionate, personalized service across two locations: our original Urgent Care facility and our Wellness Center across the street. We specialize in general wellness, urgent care, and surgical services for dogs and cats, staffed by experienced professionals committed to advancing veterinary medicine. Our mission focuses on early disease detection, preventive care, and maintaining the human-animal bond through exceptional medical attention.With extended hours for urgent cases and a client-centered approach to communication, we ensure pets receive timely, thorough care while prioritizing owner education about treatment options and costs. Our locally owned practice maintains strict confidentiality protocols and emphasizes low-stress handling techniques to create a comfortable environment for both animals and their families.
Services
Wellness Exams
Urgent Care
Dental Services
Surgical Procedures
Pharmacy
Blood Testing
Radiology
Palliative Care
Pet Travel
Laser Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 urgent care with extended evening and weekend hours
- Our team includes USDA-certified veterinarians for pet travel documentation
- We provide comprehensive dental care with digital radiography capabilities
- Our in-house pharmacy ensures immediate access to prescribed medications
- We maintain ISO-compliant microchipping systems for global pet identification
What people say
Best vet clinic
Receptionists are amazing
Prices are reasonable
Thorough & kind
Exceptional service
Services
Wellness Exams
Our comprehensive wellness exams include head-to-tail physical evaluations, age-appropriate diagnostic testing, and preventive care planning. We emphasize early disease detection through annual blood work and urinalysis for adult pets, with bi-annual exams recommended for senior animals. Our veterinarians develop customized vaccination schedules and parasite prevention plans while providing nutritional counseling tailored to each pet's specific needs.
Urgent Care
We provide same-day urgent care for pets experiencing vomiting, diarrhea, trauma, or unusual behavior. Our facility handles emergencies seven days a week with extended evening hours. The team utilizes in-house laboratory capabilities for rapid diagnostics and maintains equipment for immediate treatment of critical conditions including respiratory distress, severe bleeding, and poisoning incidents.
Dental Services
Our dental care includes routine cleanings, digital radiography, and advanced oral surgery. We diagnose and treat periodontal disease, perform tooth extractions, and address oral tumors. The service emphasizes annual dental examinations to prevent infections and discomfort while offering specialized care for complex oral health issues requiring surgical intervention.
Pharmacy
The in-house pharmacy provides immediate access to prescription medications, including heartworm preventatives and parasite control products. We stock FDA-approved medications stored under proper conditions with accurate dosing verification. Clients receive detailed administration instructions and safety information about potential side effects or drug interactions when dispensing medications.
Surgical Procedures
Our surgical services utilize state-of-the-art equipment for soft tissue and orthopedic procedures. We perform spays/neuters, mass removals, and trauma repairs with pre-anesthetic blood testing to ensure patient safety. The facility maintains strict monitoring protocols during procedures and provides comprehensive post-operative care instructions for optimal recovery outcomes.
People
Dr. Edward Aller
Owner/Veterinarian
Philadelphia native Dr. Edward Aller founded Art City Vets to combine specialty-level medicine with neighborhood veterinary care. With extensive experience in urban animal health, he focuses on compassionate treatment and community education about preventive pet care.
Questions
What urgent care hours do you offer for pets?
We provide urgent care seven days weekly: Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 8am-3pm at our main location.
Do you accept new patients and how to schedule?
Yes, we accept new patients. Schedule through our website or by phone, and complete our New Client Form before the appointment.
What payment options are available for veterinary services?
We accept major credit cards and partner with Care Credit/Scratch Pay for financing options, but don't offer in-house payment plans.
How do you handle pet dental emergencies?
Dental emergencies receive immediate attention during urgent care hours, with digital radiography available for diagnosis and treatment planning.
What travel certification services do you provide?
Our USDA-certified veterinarians prepare pets for domestic and international travel, including health certificates and required documentation.
How do you manage pet anxiety during visits?
Our Fear Free-certified team uses low-stress handling techniques and can recommend anxiety-reducing medications when appropriate for veterinary visits.
