City Cat Vets
City Cat Vets is a general practice practice in Philadelphia, PA. Procedures include Surgery, nerve blocks at all extraction sites, abdominal ultrasound interpretation, and full-mouth radiographs.
About
City Cat Vets is an AAFP certified Gold Cat Friendly Practice in Philadelphia, PA, offering routine wellness care, vaccinations, and comprehensive examinations tailored to feline lifestyles. The clinic provides a full in-house diagnostic suite and access to reference laboratories for various specialties. Surgical services include routine and more complex procedures, with pre-operative lab work, pain control, and monitoring.
The clinic also features a state-of-the-art dental suite with full-mouth radiographs and nerve blocks for extractions, as well as on-site ultrasound services provided by a visiting radiologist for advanced imaging. City Cat Vets serves the Philadelphia area, with several doctors having strong ties to the city and a focus on feline-only practice.
Surgical team
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Dr. Megan Andeer
After completing a rotating internship at South Shore Animal Hospital outside of Boston, Dr. Andeer returned to Philadelphia to dedicate her career to feline medicine.
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Dr. Caroline Perner
VMD
She remained at PennVet to receive her VMD in 2000, and completed a rotating internship in medicine and surgery in 2001.
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DR. ELIZABETH KNIGHTON
With the exception of one year in a cat/dog practice, Dr. Knighton has been working exclusively with cats since graduation.
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DR. MARJORIE VAN SAUN
After Penn Vet, Dr. van Saun alternated working in feline/canine and feline-only private practice in the greater Philadelphia area.
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Dr. James Humenick
Dr. Humenick is coming to us with over 10 years of experience in both canine and feline medicine.
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Dr. Jessica Basseches
She worked as a staff radiologist at Angell Animal Medical Center (MSPCA) in Boston for five years before traveling to the southern hemisphere as a locum radiologist, having the opportunity to work with a diverse range of species in varied and fabulous environments.
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KAIT CURRY
Kait has been in the veterinary field for 22 years, the majority of that being in feline only clinics.
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LORI HORWEDEL
Lori has been working in the veterinary world in some capacity for over 25 years, and has been focused on feline medicine and feline-friendly handling for the past two decades.
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CEIL PASQUARELLO
She especially enjoys meeting all the new feline patients and interacting with their human companions.
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PRISCILLA PARSHALL
Priscilla, a native upstate New Yorker has been a licensed Veterinary technician since graduating in 2004.
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Kristin Nye
Kristin, a recent transplant from Delaware, has over 20 years of experience in animal care.
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Luis Ortiz Juarez
Luis is a Mexican-American, 1st generation graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and our veterinary receptionist.
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Erin Flaherty
Erin (she/they) has been working in veterinary medicine since 2022 and joined City Cat Vets after wanting to follow a passion for feline medicine and all things cats.
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Jaime Muckinhaupt
They found looking after the physical and mental wellbeing of animals to be so rewarding they decided to make it their profession.
Procedures
- Surgery
- nerve blocks at all extraction sites
- abdominal ultrasound interpretation
- full-mouth radiographs
- lab work
- Routine wellness care
- Dental
- comprehensive examinations
- vaccinations
- post-extraction films
Equipment
- on-site ultrasound
- in-house diagnostic suite
- digital radiology unit
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Frequently asked questions
- What diagnostic capabilities are available at City Cat Vets?
- City Cat Vets offers a full in-house diagnostic suite, including digital radiology for highly-detailed radiographs. They also have access to a number of reference laboratories across several specialties. Additionally, a visiting radiologist provides on-site abdominal ultrasound interpretation, allowing for advanced imaging without a visit to a referral hospital.
- Does City Cat Vets offer dental services?
- Yes, City Cat Vets has a state-of-the-art dental suite. They perform full-mouth radiographs to identify disease below the gumline, administer nerve blocks at extraction sites, provide pain control before, during, and after dental care, and take post-extraction films to ensure complete tooth removal.
- What is City Cat Vets' approach to surgical care?
- City Cat Vets has a full surgical suite where doctors perform both routine and more complicated surgeries. Patients undergo routine screening lab work prior to surgery and receive appropriate pain control, heat support, and fluid support during the procedure. Vitals are closely monitored by an esophageal monitor and an experienced technician.
- What type of care does City Cat Vets provide for cats?
- City Cat Vets provides routine wellness care, including comprehensive examinations, lab work, and vaccinations tailored to a cat's lifestyle. They are an AAFP certified Gold Cat Friendly Practice, indicating a focus on creating a pleasant and stress-free visit for feline patients while addressing their medical and emotional needs.
- What are the after-hours emergency recommendations from City Cat Vets?
- For after-hours emergencies, City Cat Vets recommends seeking care at a 24-hour emergency facility. They specifically recommend University of Pennsylvania and PASE for full-service ER and specialist care, and VEG for after-hours urgent care needs.