Rittenhouse Veterinary Medical Center

Both Dr. Soli and who I’m assuming was a vet tech (she assisted us during the visit by holding Keiko down) were so warm and welcoming as first time visitors. I took my boyfriend’s cat in for what we assumed was worms and also to catch up on some shots, and everything went off without a hitch, despite Keiko’s skiddish nature. Very nice people, very efficient service.

Dr. Soli is a super nice guy. This place has also been good about calling me with results and such. I’m very happy with my experience here. Would highly recommend!

Leo’s a very shy cat, but he loved Dr Soli and all the staff! They’re his type of people!

I was so impressed by Rittenhouse Veterinary Medical Center’s reviews online that I gave them a call to schedule a check-​up. Since I just moved to the area I needed a new vet and was willing to wait a few weeks before coming in. The receptionist basically told me to call someone else. Business must be great to be turning away clients.

I ended up loving this vet office. I now live in San Francisco and miss this crewas they gave personalized attention to eat of my pets. I recommend for anyone able to get into the practice as the service is top notch and the vet is a very nice man!

So happy to have found Dr Soli. Been visiting with our bulldog Seamus for 7 years and now our second bully Eli. I have never had a dog (let alone 2) that are so excited to go to the Vet. Dr Soli is so knowledgable and he truly cares about our dogs as much as we do!

I have been using RVMC for almost 15 years. They have cared for 4 of my dogs. Justin Soli is a totally kind and caring person as well as a great veterinarian. He works with me to help my dogs be the best they can be. He has supported me when the time came to help the dogs move on (and that included «babysitting» their ashes until I could work up the courage to go and get them). The staff are great and accommodating to someone who works and are also kind and loving toward my dogs. I recommend them to newcomers to the neighborhood.
When my very arthritic ChowChow got into difficulty and I had made the rounds of specialists, Justin was totally supportive of my decision to seek accupuncture for her. It gave her an additional year of good quality of life that she otherwise would not have had. My next dog was a rescue and a totally neurotic, domineering diva. Justin loved her just as much as I did and we nursed her through a major stroke and helped her to pass on after another stroke 3 years later. I can’t imagine anyone else taking care of my «kids.»

Let me preface this review by making it clear that Rittenhouse Veterinary is NOT my cat’s vet, however, first impressions count for a lot in my world.
This afternoon, I needed to somehow facilitate getting the prescription food my cat needs. Because I work downtown it is not convenient for me to go all the way to the cat doctor during the day. Because of this, I called Rittenhouse vet to see if I could have my vet send along a prescription so I could pickup the food during the work day. The woman on the phone seemed pleasant enough. She did tell me that she would call me once the fax came in. I was in the area during lunch and decided I would poke my head in to check on the status of the prescription.
this is where the issue starts. The woman at the counter of the EMPTY waiting room immediately gave me attitude once I identified myself. barking at me that, «I TOLD you I would call you.» Granted that is what she had said, although I do not believe it really that big a deal that I had poked my head in to see. I was walking by and just thought I’d ask. It caught me completely off guard as I really didnt see the big deal in my swinging by. She could have told me that I could have a seat, as the fax would be coming in soon. She could have taken a route other than biting my head off. I thought maybe I was just being hyper-​sensitive but my girlfriend was with me and said that she felt the same way immediately as well.
I don’t like writing bad reviews. But I can guarantee you that because of this one woman I will not be bringing any business to this vet anytime soon. She is a representative of the clinic and should bear that in mind when dealing with potential customers.

Dr. Soli has been caring for my animals for 10 years. I really can’t imagine going anywhere else. This may sound odd, but one of the many things I appreciate about him is that he is very willing to say that your animal has a condition that requires a specialist. My poor dog suffered from constant ear infections for two years before I gave up on the vet I was seeing and brought him to see Dr. Soli. Dr. Soli looked him over and said immediately: «This is too much for me you need to have his allergies diagnosed.» Of course. that wasn’t what I hoped to hear but I was so grateful to know there was light at the end of the tunnel.

Wonderful experience. Just had our first visit, we moved here recently. The office was super flexible with scheduling (we had to change it twice) and very friendly throughout.
We have a super-​anxious dog who has never done well when she meets strangers, barely let previous vets touch her (she’s a very large and strong dog so when she is unwilling it can be nearly impossible). She actually tolerated the exam (with breaks, snacks, and a lot of reassurance/​being held by me/​tech) all the way — a first for her since she was a puppy (when she was still small enough to hold in place)!
Dr. Soli was patient and kind and supportive despite our dog’s anxious antics. Very knowledgeable, very skilled and very thorough with his examination. We are so glad to have found his practice!

Dr. Soli and his techs are AMAZING!!! He provides the best care for my dogs and cats. Always available when my neurosis kicks in and always patient with me and all my questions — ha, ha … My dogs love going for visits, and Dr. Soli is more then willing to come down to their level for attention. Most visits, he sits on the floor to let them greet him before dealing with me. His love for animals truly shows!
On a side note: The receptionist can be a total nightmare to deal with. But if you kill her with kindness and don’t take her curt attitude personally, you’ll be just fine.

I am new to Philly, and a new mommy to a Yorkie. I was a little apprehensive about this place because I had read some negative reviews. But I had an AMAZING experience. They scheduled me quickly, were so nice to me, and so nice to Isabelle.
The Vet was fabulous and helpful and my puppy loved him. He is very kind and passionate about dogs. I will be taking her here for as long as I am around.
It is slightly expensive, though I am new to the vet world.
The well care is only $ 75 which I didnt think was too bad. But the vaccines added up.

If there were negative stars I would give it to them. I came twice to pick up dog food way after their lunch hour and no one answered the door or the phone when I called. Then today I get a call telling me they are giving away the bag of dog food to somebody else! MONSTERS my dog has severe allergies and cannot get food from the regular store. These people are a mess, their office smells like pee and they are more abrasive than anyone I’ve ever dealt with. I’m a lawyer and that should tell you something.

This vet is fantastico. We recently gave up our car and so our options for doggie healthcare are somewhat limited. We walked by this place a few times and tried to call to make an appointment for our annual checkup/​vaccination update, at first to no avail. In theory I suppose I should knock a star off for the phone shenanigans — the first two times I called, their answering machine picked up, said hello, and then disconnected me. When I finally heart the whole machine message, I think I had conveniently called during their lunch break… The next few times I got the impression that I should call on Thursdays and Thursdays only.
But…
Once we were finally able to get through, we were able to land an appointment within a week. I had sort of expected to get a run around, given some other reviews out there, but scheduling was easy and painless. During the actual appointment, everyone was incredibly friendly, informative, and helpful. When we mentioned that we were going to have our dog groomed soon, they gave us a little vaccination card so we could bring it into the groomer and avoid the faxing/​phoning tag that inevitably results when taking a dog to be groomed. The doctor and vet tech showered our pup with treats and compliments and we were in and out in under an hour.
It was just a basic appointment, but when we also mentioned the possibility of breeding our dog, they were enthusiastic and gave us a little unsolicited advice. When the time comes, we’ll definitely head back there for her additional needs.

Recently moved back here from San Francisco and took my dog to them today for the first time.
Nicest people ever. So refreshingly wonderful. I felt like I was back in SF.