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Your Trusted Veterinary Care Provider in Philadelphia
Fishtown Animal Hospital has dedicated itself to providing comprehensive veterinary care that combines traditional medical practices with integrative therapies. Our practice focuses on strengthening the human-animal bond through personalized care and transparent communication. With expertise in conventional treatments and alternative modalities like acupuncture, laser therapy, and PEMF, we ensure pets receive holistic medical attention. Our team prioritizes low-stress handling and pain management to create a fear-free environment for cats and dogs. By offering state-of-the-art diagnostics, surgical services, and preventive care, we maintain high standards across wellness checkups, dentistry, and chronic condition management.Our commitment to continuing education ensures our veterinarians remain current with advancements in veterinary science. Located in Philadelphia, we serve companion animals from Fishtown, Northern Liberties, and Olde Kensington communities. Through compassionate care and technical excellence, we aim to make every visit a positive experience for pets and owners alike. Our practice philosophy centers on treating each animal as our own while maintaining rigorous professional standards. This approach has earned us strong client satisfaction reflected in our positive patient testimonials.
Services
Surgery
Dentistry
Acupuncture
Radiology
Laser Therapy
Highlights and features
- Comprehensive medical services and integrative therapies available
- Fear-free patient experience with low-stress handling techniques
- Wellness and preventive care focus for long-term pet health
- Certified veterinary acupuncturist on staff for alternative treatments
- State-of-the-art radiology technology for accurate diagnostics
What people say
Extremely knowledgeable staff
Best first Vet experience
Staff are friendly and accommodating
Pets receive best love & care
Comfortable patient experience
Services
Surgery
Our surgical services include spay/neuter procedures, mass removals, wound repairs, and select emergency operations. We utilize modern techniques with comprehensive pre-anesthetic assessments and post-operative care. Our experienced team ensures pain management throughout the surgical process while providing clear communication for pet owners.
Dentistry
Dental services encompass comprehensive examinations, professional cleanings, and oral surgery with digital imaging capabilities. We emphasize anesthesia monitoring for safety while addressing periodontal disease prevention. Treatment plans include home care guidance to maintain oral health between professional cleanings.
Acupuncture
Certified practitioners provide acupuncture treatments using multiple techniques including needle therapy and laser stimulation. This modality effectively addresses chronic pain, neurological conditions, and mobility issues through natural pain relief methods. Sessions typically last 30-60 minutes with personalized treatment schedules.
Radiology
Digital radiography and ultrasound services enable accurate internal diagnostics while minimizing patient stress. Our technology supports comprehensive evaluations of cardiac, respiratory, and abdominal systems. Board-certified radiologists assist with complex case interpretations to ensure precise diagnoses.
Laser Therapy
Non-invasive laser treatments accelerate healing for injuries, post-surgical recovery, and chronic conditions like arthritis. Each session delivers targeted light energy to stimulate cellular repair without discomfort. Many pets show improvement within hours of treatment completion.
People
Dr. Lauren Cohn
Veterinarian Owner
Dr. Cohn founded Fishtown Animal Hospital with expertise in conventional and alternative medicine. She earned her veterinary degree from Ross University, completed internships in small animal medicine and radiation oncology, and became a certified veterinary acupuncturist. Her interests include internal medicine and acupuncture.
Dr. Allison Newth
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Newth earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania. Certified in veterinary acupuncture, she focuses on dentistry, dermatology, and alternative medicine. She maintains professional development while balancing practice with restoration projects and family life.
Dr. Jessica Basseches
Radiologist
Dr. Basseches transitioned from humanities to veterinary medicine after discovering her passion for animals. She completed a radiology residency at the University of Georgia and brings extensive experience in diagnostic imaging. Her background includes work at Boston's Angell Animal Medical Center and independent radiology practice.
Questions
What services does Fishtown Animal Hospital offer?
We provide comprehensive veterinary care including surgery, dentistry, acupuncture, laser therapy, radiology, and wellness checkups for cats and dogs.
Do you offer alternative medicine options for pets?
Yes, we offer acupuncture, laser therapy, and PEMF treatments alongside conventional veterinary medicine.
Are appointments required for veterinary services?
Yes, we require appointments but accommodate emergency cases as needed. Online scheduling is available for convenience.
What are your hospital hours?
We're open Monday-Thursday 9am-6pm (Tue until 7pm), Friday 9am-5pm, and Saturday 9am-1pm (closed 1st & 3rd Saturdays).
Do you provide dental care for pets?
Yes, our dentistry services include examinations, cleanings, digital imaging, and oral surgery with anesthesia monitoring.
Reviews (6)
Gabrielle Delzer
Dec 20, 2021
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The vets and staff here are great - so nice and knowledgeable, and you can tell they all love what they do. They are also involved in community events and rescue, which is just amazing!
Tyri Hansberry
Oct 03, 2021
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Dr. Lee is awesome and you can tell he's passionate about his job. Every time I went i was in & out no long wait.
Heather J.
Aug 21, 2021
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I just moved to Philly last month and I needed to get my cat established with a veterinarian. I am a veterinary technician but I'm not working in a clinical setting at this time, so I was really nervous about taking my cat to a new veterinarian where I wasn't going to be the one handling him. After researching many hospitals, I really liked all of the things that Fishtown Vet had to offer and felt that their core values aligned with my own. I spoke with Jamie on the phone to make the appointment and she was so kind and helpful. She wasn't dismissive at all about any of my concerns, no matter how
Carissa Arty
Jul 29, 2021
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We've been coming here since they opened, and the quality have care has always been excellent. Katie at the front desk is always helpful and able to figure out a game plan to get you in, Dr Newth is always attentive and knowledgeable, and having dealt with Dr Kohn for the first time today, they are also attentive with their care and intentional about actions, seeking out all options on a diagnosis.
Fishtown Animal Hospital gives 5 star service and I highly recommend them for your pet care needs.
Fishtown Animal Hospital gives 5 star service and I highly recommend them for your pet care needs.
Hayley Simmons
Jul 29, 2021
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We moved to Fishtown back in October and started bringing our 3 cats here since it was so close to us. Im SO glad this is the closest vet. They are so caring, respectful and conscientious. Ive seen a different vet for most visits and theyve all been wonderful but the vet tech Amani has always been the one to bring us inside and get us situated. She is so good with all of my cats, even my super anxious cat who HATES the vet. We are so grateful for her. The prices here are so reasonable compared to past vets Ive been to, they follow up via email to check in after appointments and they
Chelsea David
Jul 24, 2021
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I've been seeing the wonderful staff at Fishtown Animal Hospital since I moved to Philly in 2015. Whether it was a routine check up or a sick visit, they have been an absolute pleasure. I've never felt taken advantage of or that the charges and tests were unnecessary, and I'm always completely satisfied and confident with the care. Above that, the entire staff is lovely. Although I've moved out of the city and I could have found another vet more conveniently located to me in South Jersey, I continue to go to Dr Cohn and her staff simply because I trust them.
Things I love : fair prices, reliable
Things I love : fair prices, reliable
