Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital

★ 4.0 · 781 Google reviews·Veterinary clinic·Plymouth Meeting, PA
Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital, Plymouth Meeting
Boarding
Dogs Away score8.0 /10Good · 781 reviews · top 100% in Philadelphia
Sources
Behind the 8.0
Reviews read
781 on Google
Average stars
4.00 ★
Rank
#219 of 232 in Philadelphia
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published0 of 27From their website, 2026-10-20

Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital is a veterinary clinic in Plymouth Meeting, PA, offering boarding. It scores 8.0/10 (good) from 781 Google reviews averaging 4.0 stars — #219 of 232 in Philadelphia. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 0.

Open 24 hoursPer its public business profile.
Veterinary practiceA vet clinic that also offers boarding.

Key facts

Services
VeterinaryBoarding
Type
Veterinary practice
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
Yes
Rank in Philadelphia
#219 of 232
Google rating
★4.0 (781)
From downtown
12.9 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

0/27

0 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-20. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Show 27 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website

Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.

Score & reviews

8.0GoodDogs Away score
5 ★541
4 ★47
3 ★14
2 ★22
1 ★157
★ 4.00Google average
781reviews behind the score
★ 4.70Philadelphia average

Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.

What reviewers mention most

emergency care 80wait time 19euthanasia 16neurologist 7informative vet 7misdiagnosis 6blood work 5prompt care 4

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Hours

Mon
Open 24 hours
Tue
Open 24 hours
Wed
Open 24 hours
Thu
Open 24 hours
Fri
Open 24 hours
Sat
Open 24 hours
Sun
Open 24 hours

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

PHL · Philadelphia International
17 mi
Open Sunday
Yes

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

2303 Hickory Rd, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

12.9 miles from downtown Philadelphia · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital

What services does Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital offer?
Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital is listed as a veterinarian in Plymouth Meeting, PA, offering boarding, and its public profile lists it as open 24 hours.
How much does Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital charge?
We did not find a published rate on Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital's website when we checked it (2026-10-20); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Philadelphia median published boarding rate is $65/night across 42 facilities.
Is someone on site overnight at Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital?
Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-10-20). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital compare with other Philadelphia facilities?
It ranks #219 of 232 in the Philadelphia index by Dogs Away score (8.0/10, good), based on 781 Google reviews averaging 4.0 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Hickory Veterinary and Specialty Hospital, Plymouth Meeting, PA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/philadelphia-pa/hickory-veterinary-and-specialty-hospital/

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