Companion Animal Hospital – Vets in Tamaqua
Clinic Overview
Companion Animal Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic located at 223 Center St REAR in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. It treats dogs, cats, and a range of small mammals commonly kept as exotic pets. Urgent and emergency cases are accepted during regular clinic hours, with off-hours emergencies referred to Northeast Veterinary Referral Hospital (Plains) and Valley Central Emergency Hospital (Whitehall).
Services
- •Appointments for dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, mice, rats, hamsters, and guinea pigs
- •Emergency and urgent care during open clinic hours; off-hours referral to partner emergency hospitals
- •Vaccinations and parasite prevention
- •Spay and neuter surgeries
- •Dental cleanings
- •Soft tissue surgery and orthopedic surgery
- •In-house laboratory testing and diagnostics
- •X-rays (radiology) and basic ultrasound examinations
- •Anesthesia monitoring and blood pressure monitoring
Pricing
The clinic does not publish pricing information.
People
The team includes Kathryn Elizabeth Kropp, VMD (owner and veterinarian), Trudy Maue (associate veterinarian), and Charlene Valentine (team leader in the reception area).
Reviews
Companion Animal Hospital has a 4.6/5 Google rating from 262 reviews. Written feedback commonly describes long-term relationships with Dr. Kropp, strong confidence in the care provided (especially for cats), and positive experiences with small mammals such as rabbits. A smaller share of feedback raises concerns about pricing communication and front-desk professionalism, including reports of unexpected charges after an initial quote.

