Parking & Directions
In case of an emergency, call 215.746.V911 (215.746.8911), 24 hours a day.
To make a non-emergency appointment, call 215.746.VETS (215.746.8387).
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Parking
Parking is available for $5 next to the hospital entrance. Our parking lot attendant, Sylvester Broxton, also known as Sly (photo right), will be happy to assist you with your parking and special needs when you arrive with your pet. You can read about Sly in the University of Pennsylvania's publication Penn Current.
Directions
To the Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
39th & Spruce Streets (if using GPS, enter 3900 Spruce Street)
Philadelphia, PA
To view a map to Ryan-VHUP, go to Facilities and select School of Veterinary Medicine from Schools tab.
From areas North of Philadelphia via I-95 South:
I-95 South to I-676 West/Vine Street Expressway via Exit 22 Central Philadelphia. Take the I-76 East Exit (Schuylkill Expressway) toward the International Airport. Stay on I-76 East to Exit 346B University Ave. Stay to the right at the fork in the exit and then merge into the center lane. Stay straight on University Avenue (becomes 38th Street). Follow 38th Street to Spruce Street and turn left. Hospital will be 1 block on the left (follow signs).
From areas South of Philadelphia via I-95 North:
I-95 North to Exit 13 toward Valley Forge/I-76 West (Schuylkill Expressway). After crossing over the Platt Memorial Bridge, turn left at the base of the bridge onto S. 26th St (becomes I-76 West). Merge to the far right and take Exit 346B for University Ave. After the curve, stay in the center lane and continue straight (University Avenue becomes 38th Street). Follow 38th Street to Spruce Street and turn left. Hospital will be 1 block on the left (follow signs).
From the New Jersey Turnpike:
Use Exit 4 toward Route 73 North. Take 73 North to Route 38 West and follow signs toward Philadelphia and the Ben Franklin Bridge. After crossing the bridge take I-676 West/Vine Street Expressway, to I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) toward the International Airport. Stay on I-76 East to Exit 346B University Ave. Stay to the right at the fork in the exit and then merge into the center lane. Stay straight on University Avenue (becomes 38th Street). Follow 38th Street to Spruce Street and turn left. Hospital will be 1 block on the left (follow signs).
From the Pennsylvania Turnpike:
On the PA Turnpike, use Exit 326, the Valley Forge Interchange. Take I-76 East (Schuylkill Expressway) to exit 346B. Stay to the right at the fork after the exit and then merge into the center lane. Stay straight on University Avenue (becomes 38th Street). Follow 38th Street to Spruce Street and turn left. Hospital will be 1 block on the left (follow signs).
From the Southern NJ area via Atlantic City Expressway:
Take the Atlantic City Expressway (becomes Route 42 North then I-76 West/Schuylkill Expressway) toward the Walt Whitman Bridge. After crossing the bridge continue on I-76 West to Exit 346 B University Avenue. After the curve, stay in the center lane and continue straight (University Avenue becomes 38th Street). Follow 38th Street to Spruce Street and turn left. Hospital will be 1 block on the left (follow signs).
From New Bolton Center Campus to Philadelphia Campus:
East on West Street Rd./PA-926 toward N. Mill Rd; turn right at PA-82/N. Follow Union St./Unionville Rd. and merge left onto US-1 North. Continue on Route 1 North and turn right to Route 322 East. Follow 322 E onto I-95 N via the ramp to Philadelphia. Continue to follow I-95 North to Exit 13 toward Valley Forge/I-76 West (Schuylkill Expressway). After crossing over the Platt Memorial Bridge, turn left at the base of the bridge onto S. 26th St. Merge to the far right and take Exit 346B for University Ave. After the curve, stay in the center lane and continue straight (University Avenue becomes 38th Street). Follow 38th Street to Spruce Street and turn left. Hospital will be 1 block on the left (follow signs).
For any areas not covered by the above directions, please call the appointment desk: 215.746.VETS (215.746.8387).