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Editor's Pick
4.9 stars across nearly 370 Google reviews. Worth knowing about if your household is cats only.
Lehigh Valley Rankings
The 8 Best Veterinarians
in Lehigh Valley
Our definitive guide to the top veterinarians in Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton. Updated for 2026.
Choosing a vet is one of the highest-trust decisions a pet owner makes, and the Lehigh Valley's independent practices have earned exceptional reputations — our top picks hold 4.8-4.9 Google ratings across hundreds of reviews. Our rankings weigh medical reputation, communication, and verified reviews. For baths, cuts, and de-shedding between checkups, see our [pet grooming rankings](/pet-grooming).
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4.9 stars from more than 220 reviews, which is a strong showing for a vet practice - people rarely hold back in that category.
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A 4.9 average across more than 110 reviews. Good to have bookmarked if a pet's skin trouble keeps coming back.
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4.8 stars over 240-plus Google reviews, on a stretch of Tilghman Street where several vet practices sit close together.
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Lehigh Regional Veterinary Surgical Specialty
4473 Hanoverville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18020
5.0
(81 reviews)76 reviews at 5.0 stars. Worth reading up on ahead of time, since surgical referrals are rarely something you get to plan for.
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A 4.8 average across nearly 100 reviews, and a Saucon Valley location that saves the drive into Allentown or Bethlehem.
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4.8 stars from 95 reviews, right in the middle of Hellertown - hard to beat for convenience if you live in the borough.
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More than 700 Google reviews at 4.7 stars - the highest review count of any vet on this list, which says something about both volume and consistency.
Veterinarians Tips & Guides
Sep 27, 2026
Vet Bethlehem, Easton & Hellertown: 4 Local Practices, Compared
Looking for a vet in Bethlehem, Easton, or Hellertown? We track four outside Allentown, and they're not interchangeable: one is a surgical referral specialty, one is the only one open Saturdays, and one runs just a four-day week.
Jul 21, 2026
Veterinarian Allentown: The Best Local Vets, Ranked
Looking for a veterinarian in Allentown? Start with Hamilton Animal Care, Allentown Cat Clinic, and Simmonds Veterinary Hospital — here's how to pick the right one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best veterinarian in the Lehigh Valley?
Allentown Cat Clinic holds a 4.9 rating across nearly 370 reviews and is the Valley's standout cats-only practice. Thoreau Veterinary Hospital in Easton matches the 4.9 rating, and Simmonds Veterinary Hospital on Tilghman Street is a longtime Allentown favorite.
Is there a cats-only vet in the Lehigh Valley?
Yes — Allentown Cat Clinic on Tilghman Street treats cats exclusively, which means a quieter, dog-free waiting room and feline-focused medicine. Cat owners drive from across the Valley for it.
How much does a routine vet visit cost in the Lehigh Valley?
Wellness exams typically run $50-$85 before vaccines or bloodwork. Most practices in our rankings will quote prices over the phone, and many offer wellness plans that spread annual costs into monthly payments.