Nearby Sicklerville veterinary team joins larger Turnersville hospital to support pets and families in Gloucester County
TURNERSVILLE, N.J. (Aug. 31, 2026) — Pet owners in the Turnersville and Sicklerville area now have access to a larger Thrive Pet Healthcare team offering both primary care and urgent care services for dogs and cats in one nearby location.
Thrive Pet Healthcare Turnersville, located at 4250 NJ-42 in Turnersville, expanded its veterinary team as doctors and team members from nearby Thrive Pet Healthcare Sicklerville joined the hospital. The Sicklerville hospital, formerly located about 1 mile away on E. Black Horse Pike, merged with Thrive Pet Healthcare Turnersville on Monday, Aug. 24.
Drs. Patrice Celano and Amy Wilhelm from Thrive Pet Healthcare Sicklerville are teaming up with Dr. Samantha Frable and the Thrive Pet Healthcare Turnersville team. Together, they will provide primary care services, including wellness exams, vaccinations, and ongoing support for dogs and cats. Urgent care walk-ins are also available for pets needing prompt attention for non-life-threatening issues.
“Our Sicklerville clients have placed their trust in us to care for their beloved pets, and we’re truly grateful to maintain that connection right here in our community,” said veterinarian Dr. Patrice Celano. “By joining the Turnersville team, we’re able to offer our patients the benefits of a larger hospital and urgent care services, all while ensuring they continue to receive compassionate care from a team that knows and understands them.”
Thrive Pet Healthcare Turnersville is 7,768 square feet, approximately 47% larger than the former Sicklerville hospital. The additional space supports the larger team and gives pet owners access to primary care and urgent care at a single location.
The hospital’s wellness appointment hours are:
The hospital provides walk-in wellness, same-day sick and urgent care from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week.
“This brings more veterinary support into one location for local pet owners,” said urgent care veterinarian Dr. Samantha Frable. “We’re happy to welcome Dr. Celano, Dr. Wilhelm and the Sicklerville team to Turnersville. Our shared focus is to make it easier for pets to get the care they need, from routine wellness visits to urgent care concerns that need timely attention.”
For appointments, prescription refills, pet records and questions, call Thrive Pet Healthcare Turnersville at (856) 214-0182.
To find a Thrive Pet Healthcare location near you, including primary, specialty, urgent and emergency veterinary care, visit
thrivepetcare.com.