In An Emergency, phone: 215.746.V911 (215.746.8911)
The Emergency Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Appointments are not needed for the emergency service, but we ask that you call ahead to discuss the problem if possible.
To make an appointment or acquire more information about the specialty clinics of The Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital, call 215.746.VETS (215.746.8387) between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.
The hospital departments see patients by appointment Monday through Friday mornings.
Specialty services offered at The Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital include:
- Behavior - call 215.898.3347 directly for Behavior service appointments
- Cardiology
- Dentistry
- Dermatology
- Genetics / Pediatrics
- Medicine (endocrinology, gastroenterology, nephrology, and other internal problems)
- Neurology
- PennHip Evaluation
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopedics - The Orthopedic Service requires that your veterinarian telephone the coordinator in that department to speak with them before an appointment can be scheduled. The Orthopedics Referral Coordinator can be reached at 215.898.2159.
- Soft Tissue Surgery
- Special Species (Avian & Exotics)
Although we prefer that clients have an existing relationship with a local veterinarian, it is not absolutely necessary except in the case of orthopedic problems; please see the note above for Orthopedics.
The Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital is located on the University of Pennsylvania campus in West Philadelphia at 39th and Spruce Streets.
Parking is available adjacent to the hospital for a small fee.
