The Cat Doctor

Portland, ME

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Feline Exclusive

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Dentistry Surgery Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life Grooming Boarding

Accreditations

Cat Friendly

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

The Cat Doctor was the first feline exclusive practice in Maine, opening its doors in 1988. Our goal is to be a reliable resource in helping you achieve the longest, happiest experience with any and all of the cats in your life. The staff pride ourselves on our personalized approach to feline health care. As a full-service cat hospital, our services include preventive care, microchipping, veterinary surgery, feline dental care, grooming, and more

The Cat Doctor opened was the first feline exclusive practice in Maine, opening its doors in 1988

Mission — Our goal is to be a reliable resource in helping you achieve the longest, happiest experience with any and all of the cats in your life

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)
6
Support staff
8
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Digital RadiologyOn-site laboratoryMobile AppOnline BookingPet Portal

Services in detail

Preventive CareMicrochippingVeterinary SurgeryFeline Dental CareGroomingDiagnosticsPharmacy & Pet ProductsEmergency Cat CareCat CareKitten CareSenior Cat CareNutritionEnd of Life Pet Care

Appointments & hours

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Monday: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Tuesday: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Wednesday: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Thursday: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Friday: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed

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Frequently asked

Is The Cat Doctor accepting new patients?+

Yes — The Cat Doctor is currently accepting new patients.

What services does The Cat Doctor offer?+

The Cat Doctor offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Dentistry, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was The Cat Doctor established?+

The Cat Doctor has served the Portland, ME community since 1988.

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 238 reviews

The Cat Doctor is a dedicated feline-only veterinary practice located in Portland, Maine, providing a specialized, dog-free environment designed to minimize stress for cats and their owners. The facility offers a cozy, clean, and welcoming atmosphere supported by a compassionate and knowledgeable team of veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Services include routine wellness exams, vaccinations, dental procedures, diagnostics, and senior pet care, all delivered with an emphasis on thorough explanations and gentle handling of anxious pets. While the practice is widely praised for its exceptional standard of care and client support, appointment availability can be limited due to high demand, and wait times or scheduling hurdles occasionally arise.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.