East Market Heart + Paw
Hours:
Monday 8am – 6pm
Tuesday 8am – 6pm
Wednesday 8am – 6pm
Thursday 8am – 6pm
Friday 8am – 6pm
Saturday 9am – 4pm
Sunday Closed

Veterinarian in East Market, Philadelphia, PA Offering Vet Care, Grooming, and Daycare

Have you ever wished you could find a veterinarian in East Market, Philadelphia that offered virtually everything your pet needs for a happy, healthy life? Your search is over. Heart + Paw East Market is proud to deliver wellness care, prevention plans, dental care, surgery, pet grooming, and dog daycare all under one convenient roof. Our skilled and compassionate veterinarians and staff are committed to also providing a low-stress environment, where you and your companion can always feel welcome. For a full spectrum of veterinary care and enrichment in the form of daycare, we don’t think your pet will need to go anywhere else for what they need to thrive.
Experience what we have to offer at Heart + Paw East Market and book an appointment today!
Explore Our Veterinary Services in East Market, Philadelphia
Learn more about our prevention plans, dental care, and other services we offer.

Wellness and Preventative Care
Dogs and cats need routine checkups just like we do. At Heart + Paw, our affordable Prevention Plans cover all your pet’s essential wellness needs, including exams, vaccine boosters, and blood work.

Diagnostic Care
In addition to an in-house diagnostic laboratory, our hospital also offers digital X-ray and ultrasound imaging to conduct thorough examinations and check for underlying disease.

Pet Dental Care
Dental care is vital to your pet’s health, and can prevent harmful oral diseases later on. Our hospital provides professional cat and dog teeth cleaning procedures, along with quality dental products to supplement their daily care.

Pet Surgery
Does your pet need surgery? We can do spay and neuter surgeries, along with a variety of soft tissue and orthopedic procedures in our dedicated surgical suite.

Microchipping
A microchip can be the one thing that helps reunite you with your pet if they get lost. We offer cat and dog microchipping on an appointment basis, but we can also do the procedure while your pet is under anesthesia for a surgery or dental.

Health Certificates for Travel
Traveling with a pet can be stressful, but we hope to make it easier for you! If your destination requires a pet health certificate, we can provide you with what you need and help you get your papers in order.
Pet Grooming Services
Our professional pet stylists will pamper your pet at the Heart + Paw East Market. We’re committed to providing high-quality grooming services for your dogs and cats. Some extra style perks:
- Large windows allow parents to watch their pets get groomed
- Expert pet groomers for the perfect style, every time
- Safe hand drying techniques (we never use kennel dryers)
- Walk-in tub with non-slip tiles
- Steady, quiet lift tables reduce anxiety


Safe and Fun Dog Daycare
Let your dogs get some exercise and have fun in our safe, climate-controlled daycare at Heart + Paw East Market. Our Play rooms feature:
- Top-of-the-line K9 grass
- Full drainage system
- Daily sterilization
- Full windows for pet parents to watch
- Exit baths available
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Meet Your East Market Doctor

Dr. Laura Hultzapple VMD
Dr. Laura Hultzapple is a Philadelphia area native. She earned her DVM from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. She is excited to join Heart + Paw, as they promote high quality/gold standard medicine and the well-being of their associates! She enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine and has a special interest in feline urinary tract disease and feline dentistry! She also enjoys canine dermatology, and loves helping make dogs more comfortable and less itchy!
Dr. Hultzapple loves Philadelphia culture, is an avid Philly sports fan, especially the 76ers, and tennis fan (Vamos Rafa!). She loves being outdoors and enjoys trail running in the Wissahickon with her favorite canine buddies!

Dr. Bernadette Lynn VMD
Dr. Bernadette Lynn was born and raised in Pennsylvania. From childhood, she developed a strong interest in caring for her family’s many pets and knew she wanted to be a veterinarian since she was young. Dr. Lynn earned her VMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. She has been practicing in Philadelphia since graduation and is excited to continue to care for her patients and build long term relationships with clients. She is especially interested in feline medicine but loves her canine patients as well! In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach and spending time with her family, friends, and her two cats Lilly and Oliver.
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