Grooming Services Available 5 DAYS A WEEK! Call or email now to get in on Bath and Brush Wednesdays - 25% off until the end of February! Full grooms available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Did you know that CPH has a client-only parking lot? The entrance is on 5th Street. Go slow - it's a pet crossing zone!

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Corinne Majeska for being a top 10 finalist for PetPlan's Vet of the Year Award. You can show your support by voting for her at www.GoPetplan.com/2012-Shortlist until February 10th.

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Dr. Corinne Majeska | Chief of Staff


DrM-groundbreakingLeading CPH in providing the highest quality veterinary care is its founder, Dr. Cori Majeska. Dr. Majeska has been practicing veterinary medicine for nearly a decade, including her training at one of the country’s leading veterinary teaching hospitals, the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School. She has served in the Chief of Staff position, managing all aspects of running Philadelphia-region veterinary hospitals, since 2003. She earned her undergraduate degree at Penn State University and her master’s degree at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. Her VMD is from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Majeska and her husband, Joshua Weber, are pet-lovers themselves with four cats and chihuahua. When not tending to her four-legged patients, Dr. Majeska enjoys golf, knitting, and yoga.

Dr. Karyn Leibovitz | Veterinarian

Dr. Leibovitz joined the CPH team in August of 2011.  Her picture and full bio are coming soon.

Dr. Margaret Fordham | Special Species Veterinarian


fordham-snakeA graduate of Cornell University, Dr. Fordham completed her Special Species residency at the University of Pennsylvania in 2008.  She remained at UPenn to teach following her residency until 2010, and now works at Oakhurst Veterinary Hospital in Oakhurst, NJ.  Dr. Fordham is the Avian Consultant for Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah (as seen in Dog Town), and speaks nationally and internationally on the subject of exotic veterinary medicine.  She brings her experience to CPH on Wednesdays, and provides the staff with a little variation from the typical patient.  

Josh Weber | Hospital Manager


Josh-MortMarried to Dr. Majeska, Josh has found himself somewhat removed from his initial career in real estate. However, with a background in business and management, he is finding that veterinary medicine is a rewarding way to use his knowledge and experience. His favorite comment, said with a smile, is “she does the medicine, I do everything else”. While the partnership is a bit more equal than that, Josh is an excellent hospital manager

Alyssa Mages | Lead Technician

Lyss-NormanAlyssa has lived in many different regions from the Florida Keys to Vancouver, BC, and has worked with a wide variety of animals, from dogs to dolphins. She currently lives in South Philly with 2 cats (Bread and Butter), her biologist hubby Paul, and their precocious 4 year old, Claire. Alyssa has been a veterinary technician for the past 7 years, and is 3/4 of the way to obtaining her CVT, with aspirations to enter veterinary school when complete. She holds an undergraduate degree in Marine Biology. In her spare time Lyss loves to swim (synchronized to be exact), hike/camp, and enjoys all sorts of outdoor activities with her family. She is also an animal artist who does custom paintings of all species of animals.

Sara Daub | Lead Receptionist


Sara-philsSara was a suburban girl from Delaware with a degree in Animal Science from University of Delaware. She moved to South Philly in 2007 with her cat, Noodle. She is a big fan of the Flyers and Phillies. She is now loving city life, as well as travelling, reading and spending time with her friends and family.

Cali Ross | Technician

Cali has been a part of CPH since early 2010.  Her complete bio is coming soon.Cali-skunk

Genevieve McGillick | Technician

gen-chameleonGenevieve has been with CPH since 2010.  Her full bio is coming soon.

Joanna DiStefano | Technician

Jo has been with CPH since 2010.  Her complete bio is coming soon.Jo-Mira

Mary Beth Boland | Technician

MB joined CPH at the end of 2011.  Her complete bio is coming soon.MB

Holley Robbins | Technician

Holley joined CPH in 2011.  Her picture and full bio are coming soon.

Alicia Godfrey | Technician/Reception

Alicia-EnidAlicia has been with CPH since 2010.  Alicia moved to Philadelphia in 2008 with the intentions of continuing her career in art, but once she began working for a pet-sitting company and took in her dog Enid, her fate was sealed.  She is currently working towards a degree in Veterinary Technology from San Juan College.  In her spare time she enjoys hanging out with her dog and two cats (Buffy and Pam Beesly), watching music videos by Swedish pop superstar Robyn, biking around the city, and eating dessert. 

Carrie Magrann | Technician/Reception

Carrie-lakaCarrie joined the CPH staff in August of 2011. Carrie graduated in 2007 with a degree in biology from Dartmouth where she also played 4 years of varsity field hockey.  After graduation, she moved to Hawaii where she worked as a veterinary technician, bartender, and chemistry tutor.  Over the years, Carrie has gained experience training dolphins, penguins, sea lions, chimpanzees, and dogs.  Her passion is studying the human-animal bond and positive reinforcement training. Carrie now lives in South Jersey with her pitbull, Laka.

Yvonne Valenza | Receptionist

yvonne-tobiasWhile having a bachelors degree in fine arts from Kutztown University, Yvonne has always been an animal lover and enjoys learning more about their care. She joined the CPH team in 2010 after working in a non-profit organization for four years, mentoring college students from the University of the Arts. This was also after bringing her own cats in for an exam, having been inspired by Dr. Majeska's attentiveness to pets and the hospital's efforts to be as green as possible. Yvonne lives in South Philadelphia with her husband Scott, their two cats Autumn and Tobias, and a handful of fish named after M*A*S*H characters. In her spare time she continues to paint, occasionally participate in art shows, and make necklaces to sell locally.

Melissa Sloan | Receptionist

meilssa-baileysMelissa, a South Philly native, and avid animal lover, especially her pekingese Baileys, joined the CPH staff in the summer of 2011.  Aside from being a huge Phillies fan, she also enjoys cooking, traveling, summers down the shore, and spending time with her friends & family.

Robin Samek | Receptionist

Robin-ferretRobin joined the CPH staff in 2012. Originally hailing from Maryland, she left the suburbs a couple of years ago to attend the University of the Arts. She has loved animals for as long as she can remember in spite of only being allowed to pet cats and dogs with one finger as to avoid a sneezing fit as a child. Her animals now include a cat, ferret, cockatiel and box turtle. In her spare time Robin likes to sing, act, knit and hoop dance!

Marisa Hinch | Groomer


Marisa-BettyMarisa has been an avid animal lover her entire life. She has been a full time dog groomer for over 10 years and while she was one of the original staff members, she has been full time at CPH since the summer of 2011. She is currently living in Fishtown with her dogs Roxie, Annie and Betty (pictured), and three cats Maxwell, Dexter, and Minx.

Candice Anderson | Grooming assistant

Candice-RoxieCandice has been with CPH since the summer of 2011.  Her full bio is coming soon.

Address

  • 1524 S. 5th Street
  • Philadelphia, PA 19147
  • (215) 703-7387

Hours of Operation

  • Mon, Wed, Fri 9a-5p
  • Tues,Thurs 9a-7p
  • Drop-off Services