Brick City Cat Hospital marks 25 years of feline care

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This year marks a special milestone for Brick City Cat Hospital, Marion County’s first and only feline-exclusive veterinary practice. Founded in April 2000 by Dr. Jennifer Salpeter, the hospital is celebrating 25 years of dedicated feline care with an open house event on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at 702 S. Magnolia Ave., Ocala. Guests are invited to enjoy hospital tours, mini-sessions and doctor talks during the celebration.

Brick City Cat Hospital was built on a simple idea — that cats deserve veterinary care designed entirely for their unique needs. At the time, it was and still is the only feline-only facility in Marion County and over the years it has become a trusted resource for cat owners throughout Ocala and Central Florida.

“We wanted to create a place where cats could receive the highest standard of care in a calm, low-stress environment,” said Salpeter, who continues to lead the practice. “Our goal has always been to support each cat from kittenhood through their senior years — truly a lifetime of care.”

Today, the full-service hospital provides comprehensive medical, surgical and dental services tailored specifically to cats. The team’s approach emphasizes preventive care, early detection of disease, and compassionate treatment — all in a feline-friendly atmosphere. Brick City Cat Hospital is certified as a Gold Level Cat Friendly Practice by the American Association of Feline Practitioners for its commitment to reducing stress in feline patients and improving their overall well-being. Their skilled staff focus on areas including internal medicine, dermatology, dentistry, cardiology and client education.

Beyond the clinic, Salpeter also contributes to the broader veterinary community as a founding board member of PETS (Pet Emergency Treatment Service), a local partnership of veterinarians that helped establish an after-hours emergency clinic in collaboration with the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.

As Brick City Cat Hospital looks ahead to the next 25 years, its mission remains unchanged: to provide modern, compassionate and high-quality veterinary care for cats in a setting designed exclusively for them.

For more information go to brickcitycat.com