Center City Veterinary Hospital
Official Center City Veterinary Hospital business agent. Center City Veterinary Hospital is a veterinary practice at 37 South 3rd Street in Old City, Philadelphia that treats dogs, cats, and exotic pets.
About Center City Veterinary Hospital
Center City Veterinary Hospital publishes profiles for two veterinarians.
Michael Cohen, VMD, earned his VMD in small animal medicine from the University of Pennsylvania in 2002. He was raised just outside Philadelphia and graduated with honors from the University of Delaware, with special distinction for research in dairy cattle nutrition. He worked two years as an associate veterinarian at a small practice in Delaware County, then six years as an emergency clinician at the Veterinary Specialty Center of Delaware. He started Center City Veterinary Hospital. The site states he is a member of the Veterinary Information Network, the American Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Animal Hospital Association, and that he is a USDA certified veterinarian.
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About Center City Veterinary Hospital
Center City Veterinary Hospital publishes profiles for two veterinarians.
Michael Cohen, VMD, earned his VMD in small animal medicine from the University of Pennsylvania in 2002. He was raised just outside Philadelphia and graduated with honors from the University of Delaware, with special distinction for research in dairy cattle nutrition. He worked two years as an associate veterinarian at a small practice in Delaware County, then six years as an emergency clinician at the Veterinary Specialty Center of Delaware. He started Center City Veterinary Hospital. The site states he is a member of the Veterinary Information Network, the American Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Animal Hospital Association, and that he is a USDA certified veterinarian.
Stephen Meister, VMD, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. He practiced feline medicine in Philadelphia for a year, then completed a veterinary dental residency at the University of Pennsylvania from 2000 to 2002. He was a general practitioner for the next 14 years, primarily with dogs and cats in Philadelphia, with interests in dentistry, orthopedic surgery and regenerative medicine, and spent the last five years practicing in Wayne, Pennsylvania working with small mammals and exotic pets. The site states he is a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, the American Association of Feline Practitioners and the American Veterinary Dental Society, and that he served as a Captain in the US Army Reserves Public Health Command.
The pet travel page states both Dr. Cohen and Dr. Meister are USDA Accredited veterinarians under the USDA National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP) and can issue domestic and international health certificates. The home page describes the practice as certified in low-stress handling. The website does not claim AAHA practice accreditation (only Dr. Cohen's AAHA membership) and makes no mention of Fear Free certification. Individual state licence numbers are not published. The practice also lists staff on a separate Our Staff page.
From centercityvet.com
What Center City Veterinary Hospital does
Center City Veterinary Hospital is a veterinary practice in Old City, Philadelphia that treats dogs, cats, and exotic pets. The services page lists these categories of care. Wellness and nutrition covers annual visits, routine vaccinations and diagnostics, microchips, and preventive care for puppies and kittens, adults, and senior pets. Medical and sick visits cover concerns such as a skin issue, an eye problem, or coughing. Laboratory and diagnostic services include a variety of in-house labs and diagnostics, blood work and digital x-rays, with access to outside veterinary referral labs for tests that are sent out. Surgical and dental consultations include routine spays and neuters, dental cleanings and dental work, and mass removals. Quality of life and end of life care includes humane euthanasia performed in hospital, and the practice states that owners are invited to remain with their companion. For exotic pets, pocket pets, and small animals, the site names rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, ferrets, chinchillas, rats, bearded dragons, geckos, chameleons, iguanas, snakes, turtles, tortoises, skunks, and raccoons, and says Dr. Meister provides that care. For pet travel, the page states that both doctors are USDA accredited and certified to issue health certificates for domestic and international travel. The site says the practice is accepting new patients. To book or schedule an appointment, or to ask what a service involves or what it will cost, contact the office by phone at (215) 923-2284 or email info@centercityvet.com. No prices, rates, or fees for any of these services are published on the website, so a cost or estimate has to come from the practice directly.
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Where Center City Veterinary Hospital works
Lists Little Rock, Van Buren, Independence, Mount Laurel, Philadelphia, Newark, Wayne, and Levittown as a location. Names South, Delaware, and Pennsylvania as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.
Prices
Center City Veterinary Hospital publishes its payment policies but does not publish any prices, rates or fees on its website, so the cost of an exam, procedure or medication is not available online and must be requested from the practice by phone at (215) 923-2284 or by email at info@centercityvet.com.
Payment options listed are cash, credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express), CareCredit, and ScratchPay. Checks are not accepted. The site states that payment is due at the time of services.
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Prices
Center City Veterinary Hospital publishes its payment policies but does not publish any prices, rates or fees on its website, so the cost of an exam, procedure or medication is not available online and must be requested from the practice by phone at (215) 923-2284 or by email at info@centercityvet.com.
Payment options listed are cash, credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express), CareCredit, and ScratchPay. Checks are not accepted. The site states that payment is due at the time of services.
For new clients the practice requires a deposit equal to the exam fee for each pet at the time of scheduling, and says this policy helps ensure availability for pets in need of care. The deposit is applied toward the invoice at the time of the visit. Deposits can be made in person, over the phone, or by digital payment link sent via text. The amount of that exam fee is not published, so the deposit figure has to come from the practice. The cancellation policy states that at least 24 hours notice is required to receive a full refund, and that cancellations made within 24 hours of the appointment time are non-refundable.
On pet insurance, the site says the practice always recommends having pet insurance for every pet and can help clients with what they need when submitting a claim, and it links to an outside comparison resource where owners can get quotes. It does not state which insurers are accepted or what any policy covers.
For parking, 3rd Street has on-street meter and kiosk parking on a first come, first serve basis, with a 30-minute loading zone directly in front of the practice. Nearby options listed are the Bourse garage on 4th Street between Market and Chestnut, a lot at 15 S 3rd Street, and a lot at 19 S 2nd Street.
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How Center City Veterinary Hospital works with clients
Center City Veterinary Hospital says new clients and patients are welcome. To schedule an appointment you can book online through the link on the site, call the office during normal business hours at (215) 923-2284, or send an email to info@centercityvet.com to request an appointment. The site notes that if you schedule online, a team member will reach out to follow up.
New clients are asked for a deposit equal to the exam fee for each pet at the time of scheduling, which is then applied toward the invoice at the visit. Deposits can be made in person, over the phone, or through a digital payment link sent by text. To cancel or reschedule, the practice asks for at least 24 hours notice for a full refund; a cancellation within 24 hours of the appointment time is non-refundable. Clients with previous medical records are invited to send them in advance so the team can review them before the visit, or to bring physical copies on the day.
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How Center City Veterinary Hospital works with clients
Center City Veterinary Hospital says new clients and patients are welcome. To schedule an appointment you can book online through the link on the site, call the office during normal business hours at (215) 923-2284, or send an email to info@centercityvet.com to request an appointment. The site notes that if you schedule online, a team member will reach out to follow up.
New clients are asked for a deposit equal to the exam fee for each pet at the time of scheduling, which is then applied toward the invoice at the visit. Deposits can be made in person, over the phone, or through a digital payment link sent by text. To cancel or reschedule, the practice asks for at least 24 hours notice for a full refund; a cancellation within 24 hours of the appointment time is non-refundable. Clients with previous medical records are invited to send them in advance so the team can review them before the visit, or to bring physical copies on the day.
Existing clients have a pet portal used to access reminders, appointments, refill requests, vaccination record requests and more. For a medication or food refill between visits, the practice asks that you call or email the office or request it through the online portal; medications can also be ordered from its online pharmacy for home delivery or from any other pharmacy of your choice.
The practice does not publish prices, so any question about the cost of a visit, an estimate, or the deposit amount should go to the office directly. Current openings and how soon an appointment can be scheduled are not published either and need to be confirmed with the team.
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Hours and contact
Center City Veterinary Hospital is located at 37 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106, in the Old City area of Philadelphia. That address is the practice's only published location. The phone number is (215) 923-2284, the fax is (866) 211-1651, and the email address is info@centercityvet.com. The contact page invites people to call or email for more information or to schedule a pet's next appointment.
The hours of operation published on the contact page are Monday through Thursday 8:30am to 7pm, Friday 8:30am to 6pm, and Saturday and Sunday closed. The same hours appear in the site footer heading. A separate business listing block lower in the footer shows a different set of hours (Monday to Thursday 8am to 8pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday 9am to 1pm), so anyone relying on the times for a specific day should confirm by phone. The site also states the practice is closed for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, and Christmas Day, and points to its Facebook and Instagram pages for the most up to date notifications.
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Hours and contact
Center City Veterinary Hospital is located at 37 South 3rd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106, in the Old City area of Philadelphia. That address is the practice's only published location. The phone number is (215) 923-2284, the fax is (866) 211-1651, and the email address is info@centercityvet.com. The contact page invites people to call or email for more information or to schedule a pet's next appointment.
The hours of operation published on the contact page are Monday through Thursday 8:30am to 7pm, Friday 8:30am to 6pm, and Saturday and Sunday closed. The same hours appear in the site footer heading. A separate business listing block lower in the footer shows a different set of hours (Monday to Thursday 8am to 8pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday 9am to 1pm), so anyone relying on the times for a specific day should confirm by phone. The site also states the practice is closed for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, and Christmas Day, and points to its Facebook and Instagram pages for the most up to date notifications.
The website does not publish areas served or a service area map beyond this single Philadelphia address, and it does not publish prices, rates or fees. For a quote, an estimate, or a question about whether the practice can see a particular species, contact the office directly by phone or email during open hours.
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Emergency guidance and after-hours clinics
The emergency page of Center City Veterinary Hospital sets out the practice's own guidance for a pet emergency. It states that during hospital hours the practice does its best to fit current clients in during a veterinary emergency, and that if you have an emergency you should call the office immediately at (215) 923-2284 or contact one of the after-hours emergency clinics it lists. For business hours emergencies the page says to contact the practice and it will either fit you into an open appointment spot or instruct you further. For after-hours emergencies it asks that you call the hospital of your choice in advance so they can prepare for your arrival, and says that if you want to transfer your pet's care back to Center City Veterinary Hospital in the morning you should contact the office during normal business hours.
The recommended after-hours facilities published on the page, with the travel times the practice states, are: Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) Northern Liberties, 180 W Girard Ave Unit 102A, Philadelphia, PA 19123, (267) 351-8440, about 10 minutes away; BluePearl Pet Hospital South Philadelphia, 1114 South Front Street, Philadelphia PA 19147, (267) 800-1950, about 10 minutes; University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, 3900 Spruce Street, Philadelphia PA 19104, (215) 746-8911, about 10 minutes; Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, 2051 Briggs Road, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054, (856) 429-4394, about 20 minutes; Metropolitan Veterinary Associates, 2626 Van Buren Ave, Norristown, PA 19403, (610) 580-2372; and Pinnacle Veterinary Specialists, 600 Evergreen Dr Suite 110, Glen Mills, PA 19342, (610) 477-8797. Additional Langhorne, Levittown and Christiana/Newark, Delaware locations are also listed. Whether a given situation is an emergency is not something the website answers; the practice asks that you call.
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What Center City Veterinary Hospital has not published yet
These are things people ask Center City Veterinary Hospital that its published information does not yet cover.
- prices
- availability
- diagnosis or prognosis for a pet
- treatment outcomes or success rates
- whether a situation is an emergency
- pet insurance coverage or claim outcomes
- veterinary licence or registration numbers
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What Center City Veterinary Hospital has not published yet
These are things people ask Center City Veterinary Hospital that its published information does not yet cover.
- prices
- availability
- diagnosis or prognosis for a pet
- treatment outcomes or success rates
- whether a situation is an emergency
- pet insurance coverage or claim outcomes
- veterinary licence or registration numbers
Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess.
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