Specialized Pet Eye Care Arrives in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA – Aug. 26, 2025 – Pet families in Philadelphia and surrounding communities can now benefit from advanced eye care with the opening of Eye Care for Animals Philadelphia, the first Eye Care for Animals located in Pennsylvania and the 37th nationwide.

“Pets with eye conditions deserve specialized care, and I’m excited to return home to provide that expertise to Philadelphia families,” said Dr. Kathleen Rowan, veterinarian at Eye Care for Animals Philadelphia. “Our team is committed to improving pets’ quality of life by diagnosing and treating eye conditions that can affect their comfort, health and vision.”

Eye Care for Animals Philadelphia is located at 1800 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia, PA 19130. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Appointments can be scheduled by calling (215) 709-2031.

Eye Care for Animals Philadelphia offers specialized treatment for several conditions that can affect pets’ eye health and overall well-being, including:

Working in collaboration with primary care veterinarians, the clinic provides individualized treatment plans that combine advanced technology and ophthalmology expertise to give pets the best chance at restored vision and comfort.

“I’m a firm believer that the eyes are the window to the soul,” Dr. Rowan said. “We can learn a tremendous amount about our pet’s health by performing thorough eye exams, which in turn can lead to improvement in their overall well-being.”

A native of Pennsylvania, Dr. Rowan grew up in Berks County. She earned a bachelor's degree in veterinary and biomedical sciences from Penn State University and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Rowan completed a rotating internship at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, followed by a specialty ophthalmology internship at Animal Vision Center of Virginia. She went on to complete her ophthalmology residency with Eye Care for Animals in Wheeling, Illinois and Reno, Nevada. She gained extensive experience diagnosing and treating complex eye diseases in dogs, cats and horses, as well as a number of exotic species. Her clinical interests include cataract surgery, corneal disease and eyelid disorders.

Dr. Rowan is especially excited to be working with pet families in Philadelphia, combining her advanced training with her hometown connection. Outside of work, she enjoys time with her pug, Carl, and her one-eyed Persian cat, Opal.

Founded in 1981, Eye Care for Animals grew to 37 locations throughout the country, restoring vision and improving the quality of life for more than 55,000 pets each year. With board-certified specialists and highly trained teams, Eye Care for Animals collaborates with primary care veterinarians to provide advanced, compassionate eye care that restores vision and improves quality of life.

To learn more about Eye Care for Animals and other locations, visit thrivepetcare.com.