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Kate Papp

Dr. Kate Papp

Veterinarian, DVM
4.9
76 reviews
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Professional information

Designation
  • Veterinarian, DVM
About Vet

Dr. Kathryn Papp (also frequently & fondly referred to as Dr. Kate) grew up around animals, competed on the equestrian hunter/jumper circuits and snuck home lots of strays😉 She has always had a passion for anything living, breathing and in need of care.

She knew definitively at a young age that she wanted to become a veterinarian and dedicated herself to that goal early on.

Those who know Dr. Papp (FB public: Kathryn Papp, Kathryn Papp, DVM, Hillcrest Meadow Equine, PA Racehorse Rehoming - Twitter @kathrynpapp & IG @katepapp) most often describe her intellect, skills and insight as exceptional.

She attended The Peddie School in NJ, followed by the University of Vermont (BSc) - Class of 2003, graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College (DVM) - University of Guelph (Guelph, Ontario, CAN) in 2008 then completed an internship split between private practice and the internal medicine service at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine teaching hospital (North Grafton, MA).

Dr. Papp has the knowledge, experience and understanding required to give owners an honest and accurate assessment of a patient's diagnosis, prognosis, expected abilities or limitations, along with recommended responsible care. She always puts the animals' well-being first, treating each and every one of her patients as if they are her own.

Dr. Kate’s family farm is located in Cream Ridge, NJ and is home to a wide variety of personal animals; young and old, farm animals to show horses, retired race horses, an amazon parrot, bearded dragon, adopted dogs, cats, sheep, goats...even a pet cow! It is NOT uncommon to see Dr. Papp driving around with a newly rescued animal in the back of her vehicle.

Her dedicated lifestyle keeps her updated on the latest treatments, surgeries, and therapies available in veterinary medicine. Her practice extends services to almost all species including, but not limited to: dogs, cats, small ruminants, farm animals, exotics and other domestic critters.

Dr. Kate is currently based primarily out of Ocala, FLorida but travels for work to PA and NJ as well. Her husband, Monti Neal Sims, is a third generation Thoroughbred race-horse trainer. His charm won her over in 2013, when she agreed to marry him (after requesting ALL of her animals' permission we assume). Monti is an exceptional horseman, animal lover and extremely accepting of the fact that their bed will forever be overflowing with numerous pets squeezing in, out and over them each evening.

Location
  • Ocala, FL, US
Spoken languages
  • English
Species treated
  • Dogs (Canine)
  • Cats (Feline)
  • Small Mammals
  • Birds (Avian)
  • Horses (Equine)
  • Reptiles & Amphibians
  • Farm Animals
  • Other Exotics
Areas of interest
  • End of life/Hospice care
  • Emergency
  • Sports Medicine
  • Animal Welfare
  • Dermatology
  • Endocrinology
  • Neurology
  • Nutrition
  • Preventive
  • Alternative Medicine
  • Soft Tissue
  • Orthopedics
  • Ophthalmology
  • Cardiology
  • Radiology
  • Parasitology
  • Immunology
  • Pharmacology
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Toxicology
  • Pathology
  • Oncology
  • Behavior
  • Anesthesia
Licenses
  • New Jersey, US
  • Pennsylvania, US
  • Florida, US
Capabilities
  • Consult on diet, nutrition & exercise
  • Consult on general health & wellness
  • Consult on behavioral issues
  • Navigating nutrition from the new baby to the senior pet
  • Optimizing your new puppy or kitten experience
  • Tips and tricks on pet grooming techniques
  • Pet training, house training and litter box training

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  • Join the video call with the vet you chose along with your pet.
  • Get personalized care, treatment and answers to all of your questions.

4.9
76 reviews

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Whitney

March 2025

I originally requested an online video appointment for my 12 year old Ball Python Bella. She hasn't ate in close to 4 months and hasn't really left her enclosure. Dr. Kate was able to see us same day and spent well over the scheduled time with me discussing Bellas care. She was exceptional. The amount of information and knowledge she gave to assist with my Bella was extraordinary. When our call automatically ended she called me right back and continued assisting. She has a wealth of knowledge and i give her the best rating, it is well deserved.
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Maris

March 2025

Dr Papp spent almost an hour and a half talking to me about my poison dart frogs, and helping me figure out a plan to optimize their enclosure. She had really valuable input on what online info is accurate and what isn’t. And she prescribed me multiple meds and laid out a treatment timeline for my frog’s eye infection :)
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Bethany

February 2025

Dr. Papp was so helpful! She went above and beyond in answering our questions. Deserves every star!
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April

February 2025

Dr. Kate Papp took the time to listen to my concerns about my cat’s health. Her professionalism and expertise were evident, but what truly stood out was her genuine care for animals. She explained everything in detail, ensuring I understood the treatment plan. Overall, my experience was fantastic!
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Meghan

October 2021

I was hesitant to book a virtual vet appointment, but I am so glad I did! Dr. Kate Papp was extremely knowledgeable, informative and insightful. It was obvious she knows her stuff and cares for her patients. She was able to prescribe medicine that got my pup feeling better almost immediately. Thank you, Dr. Kate!!
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Shawn

September 2021

Dr. Papp spent so much time in getting to understand the real issues with my pup. She was so attentive, great to talk to, taught me so much about my 13 year old dog. Now my buddy is doing great.
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Scott

September 2021

Kate was extremely thorough and put my Ollie and i through a series of actions to help diagnose the issue. I would definitely recommend her.
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Kathryn

September 2021

By the far most in depth vet visit we’ve ever had! Super easy and asked a ton of questions to really get to the route of the problem!
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Jill

September 2021

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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Daniel

September 2021

Very helpful and a tentative

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