2nd Street Animal Hospital & Exotic Clinic
2nd Street Animal Hospital & Exotic Clinic is a general practice practice in Philadelphia, PA. Procedures include Acupuncture, Senior Pet Care, Dental surgery, and CCL repair.
About
2nd Street Animal Hospital & Exotic Clinic in Philadelphia, PA, is an AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital that offers a broad range of services, including wellness and preventive care, routine and advanced surgery, and urgent care. The clinic is notable for its in-house CT and endoscopy, orthopedic surgery capabilities (TPLO, CCL repair, fracture fixation), and a board-certified avian specialist on staff. The team is led by a double-boarded internist with ACVIM and ACVECC credentials.
Serving Northern Liberties, Fishtown, and the greater Philadelphia area since 2005, the hospital treats dogs, cats, and a wide variety of exotic pets, including snakes, parrots, rabbits, chameleons, and invertebrates. They accept new clients and offer same-day appointments when possible, triaging calls for acute issues. For life-threatening after-hours emergencies, they refer to partner emergency rooms.
Surgical team
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Dr. Samuel Hurcombe
DVM ACVIM (Internal Medicine) ACVECC (Emergency)
Dr. Sam Hurcombe hails from Adelaide, Australia, and graduated from Murdoch University’s veterinary school in 2003 with first-class honors.
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Dr. Stephanie Valentino
DVM Veterinary Acupuncture Certified
Dr. Stephanie Valentino is a South Jersey native and earned her DVM degree from North Carolina State University in 2021.
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Dr. Sharonda Meade
Originally from New Jersey, Dr. Meade’s journey into veterinary medicine began with a deep love for animals and a passion for science.
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Tory
MSED
Tory is lucky enough to have spent most of her life around animals.
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Ciani
Ciani is the Lead Nurse at 2nd Street Animal Hospital, where she is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and supporting both pets and their families throughout every visit.
Procedures
- Acupuncture
- Senior Pet Care
- Dental surgery
- CCL repair
- Fracture fixation
- Urgent Care
- Pet Travel Certificates
- Exotic Pet Care
- Hospice
- Orthopedic surgery
- Laser Therapy
- Bloodwork
- Diagnostic Testing
- Wellness Care
- Soft tissue surgery
- TPLO
Equipment
- CT
- Endoscopy
- Digital x-ray
- Ultrasound
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of exotic pets does 2nd Street Animal Hospital & Exotic Clinic treat?
- 2nd Street Animal Hospital & Exotic Clinic treats a wide variety of exotic pets, including snakes, parrots, rabbits, chameleons, reptiles, avian species, mammals, amphibians, and invertebrates. They are known as an exotic animal hospital that other veterinarians refer to, with a board-certified avian specialist on staff.
- Does 2nd Street Animal Hospital & Exotic Clinic offer advanced imaging services?
- Yes, 2nd Street Animal Hospital & Exotic Clinic offers advanced imaging services, including CT and endoscopy, performed on-site. They also provide bloodwork, ultrasound, and digital x-ray, all available under one roof for faster answers and fewer trips for pet owners.
- Are there board-certified specialists on staff at 2nd Street Animal Hospital & Exotic Clinic?
- Yes, 2nd Street Animal Hospital & Exotic Clinic has board-certified specialists on staff. Dr. Samuel Hurcombe is a double-boarded internist with ACVIM and ACVECC credentials, and Dr. Sharonda Meade is a board-certified avian specialist (ABVP-Avian).
- What types of surgery are performed at 2nd Street Animal Hospital & Exotic Clinic?
- 2nd Street Animal Hospital & Exotic Clinic performs a range of surgeries in-house, including soft tissue, orthopedic, and dental surgery. Orthopedic procedures offered include TPLO, CCL repair, and fracture fixation, which means common orthopedic issues do not require referral to a specialty hospital.
- Does 2nd Street Animal Hospital & Exotic Clinic offer alternative therapies for pain management?
- Yes, 2nd Street Animal Hospital & Exotic Clinic offers advanced therapeutics for pain management, arthritis, and post-operative recovery. These include laser therapy and acupuncture.