VSEC (Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Care) opened a hospital in the Pennsport neighborhood of South Philadelphia on February 4, 2013. We were invited to the ribbon-cutting on Feb. 2nd by our long-term client and friend, Kathy Kazmierski VMD, DACVIM (Oncology at VSEC). We were honored to be invited, and not just because the cookies were tasty. (Every Grand Opening should involve cookies in my humble opinion.)
Dr. Kaz knows I’m a big fan of cookies. (Secret: She makes killer holiday cookies. If she wasn’t a vet, I’d beg her to open a bakery.)
The second you walk into the space, you can tell it’s “different.” It’s bright and fresh. And it’s a welcome addition to Front Street and the Pennsport neighborhood. VSEC is easy to get to for many of us in Center City, and let’s face it – if you’re experiencing an emergency with your pet, distance matters.
Beautiful building makes for a nice street-scape…
Kathy took us “backstage” and humored all of my questions such as, “What does that machine do?” “Did that machine cost more than my house?” I found it really interesting to see what a vet emergency hospital looks like behind-the-scenes. Sadly, my aversion to blood and guts means that I will never go to vet school, but it was neat all the same.
Fancy-schmancy machines everywhere! “What does that do!?”
The hospital has flat screen monitors EVERYWHERE, which will link the kennel attendants, techs and vets directly to each animal’s files and medical needs on a constant basis. When they say it’s a state-of-the-art facility, they are not joking around. I said to Kathy, “I hope I never have to come here, but I’m happy that you guys are in the neighborhood should we be faced with an emergency or medical crisis.”
The Operating Room…
VSEC in South Philly is a 24/7 Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center. What does that mean? Pet parents won’t be going to VSEC for annual check-ups or general vaccinations. Continue going to your vet for these types of services. You’ll go to VSEC if you need advanced care for your pet (or in an emergency). Services provided:
- Cardiology
- Critical Care
- Dermatology & Allergy
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Emergency Medicine
- Holistic Medicine & Acupuncture
- Internal Medicine
- Neurology/Neurosurgery
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Radiation Oncology
- Radioactive Iodine (I-131)
- Surgery
Location:
1114 South Front St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone 267-800-1950
(Front Street, just below Federal)
Hours: 24/7
Are you as excited as we are about the new VSEC Hospital?
