Love City Vet - South Philly

Philadelphia, PA

At a glance

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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotFree street parkingOn-site parking
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Gender-neutral restroomRestroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespace
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Delivering the best veterinary experience for our team, pets, and the community. Local. Independent. Woman-Owned. Our mission is to provide high-quality, affordable veterinary care to the people and animals of Philadelphia

Dr. Killian Lenahen, VMD – Founder and Owner: 'I set out to build Love City Vet when I realized there was a lack of modern, local, and independent vet care in Philadelphia. I also wanted to create a place where veterinary team members can feel valued and grow personally and professionally.' Our story is a great one and all about enhancing the lives of our team, pets, and the community

Mission — Our mission is to provide high-quality, affordable veterinary care to the people and animals of Philadelphia. Our core values: Lead with compassion, Offer modern & equitable vet care, Value our community, Empower our team

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only
End-of-life care
In Clinic
Pet insurance
Accepted

Team at a glance

5
Veterinarians (DVM)
17
Support staff
22
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

High-tech veterinary equipment and medical softwarePet PortalDigital dental radiographsOnline bookingOnline pharmacy (Pharmacy, Hill's, Purina)

Services in detail

Pet Wellness ExamsPet DentistryPet SurgeryPet Sick AppointmentsSenior Animal CarePet End of Life CarePet Travel & Health CertificatesEmergency (during business hours)Same-day appointmentsDental cleaningsDigital dental radiographsSpays, neuters, laceration repairs, mass removals, other soft tissue surgeries
Show all 13 services
Sedated medical grooms and nail trims

Appointments & hours

Mon: 8 am – 2 pm, 3 pm – 7 pm Tues: 9 am – 2 pm, 3 pm – 7 pm Wed: 9 am – 2 pm, 3 pm – 7 pm Thur: 9 am – 2 pm, 3 pm – 7 pm Fri: 9 am – 1 pm, 2 pm – 5 pm Sat: Closed Sun: Closed

Connect

Frequently asked

Is Love City Vet - South Philly accepting new patients?+

Yes — Love City Vet - South Philly is currently accepting new patients.

Does Love City Vet - South Philly offer emergency or urgent care?+

Love City Vet - South Philly offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Love City Vet - South Philly offer?+

Love City Vet - South Philly offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

93% Positive sentiment
based on 477 reviews

This independent veterinary practice features a clean, modern, and welcoming facility equipped with a parking lot and private exam rooms designed to ease pet anxiety. The compassionate and knowledgeable staff is widely praised for providing thorough explanations, gentle handling of nervous animals, transparent pricing estimates, and attentive follow-up care. Services include wellness exams, routine vaccinations, dental cleanings, and supportive end-of-life care, though some clients note that fees can run high and scheduling or communication occasional hiccups can occur.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong FollowupFair Pricing

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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