Boston Veterinary Clinic

DO NOT COME HERE IF YOU OWN A CAT. I went to Boston Vet Clinic because I found blood in my cat's litter. The nurse and technician were nice but had little experience dealing with cats and restraining them for treatment. The veterinarian (Dr. Lindsay) had a condescending attitude and did not seem to care about the notes that the nurse prepared about my cat. She also struggled to stabilize my cat to perform tests and gave an excuse that they wanted to create a "fear free" environment. She also explained that they are a teaching hospital, but this should not be an excuse for bad treatment, especially when the experience can be scarring for your pets. I am not placing blame on the nurse, but the vet clinic should at least inform the patient that the staff might be inexperience. In a typical hospital, you would at least be offered the choice between an experienced doctor or a learning practitioner. On top of all this, the price at this clinic is exorbitantly high. Please consider another clinic if you are looking for a veterinarian for your cat.

I love Boston Veterinary Clinic because of the kind and knowledgeable staff. The entire team has great awareness of my dog Bishop’s anxiety level, and make accommodations to make him most comfortable. Their knowledge and ability to explain what they are doing and why is also amazing. The only reason I would hesitate to recommend them to someone is the price. They do an amazing job, and are also on the more expensive side (at least from my experiences with other vets- however, this is also coming from someone who did not live in a big city when I adopted my dog, so that should be taken into account). Overall I think their level of experience and care, plus their availability makes the price worth it for me, but it’s definitely something to keep in mind when choosing a vet.

I had a great experience at Boston Veterinary Clinic Brookline. The staff bent over backwards to ensure that my dog was relaxed during our visits. My dog had a few procedures done at another veterinary hospital, and we received a check in call from BVH after each one. It was expensive, but the service was worth it. I switched providers due to moving, but would recommend if you are looking for a vet.

As a first time pet owner, I really appreciated their wellness plan. Pet care is CRAZY expensive generally, so the fact that they have a wellness plan and accept insurance is great. Facility was clean and staff appeared to love their jobs and the animals. They offered personalized care and very responsive on the phone. They made my cat feel welcomed and happy. Thank you Dr Kate, Claire and all the team! I am looking forward to my next visit!

BVC was so great! The vets and vet techs went above and beyond to care for my pup, Kodak. I’m a travel nurse and have to change vets a lot, I would totally recommend this vet! I went to the Brookline location! 10/10! I had a few questions about Airplane travel with bigger dogs and checking my dog. Ignacio was very helpful, and informative about the different expectations and aspects of checking a dog as cargo. 🙂

Boston Veterinary Clinic is a huge improvement over our previous vet (VCA). The office was clean and welcoming, every staff member was friendly and helpful, and I had a chance to ask all of my questions. They made it very easy to get medical records for pet insurance. I really appreciate how much they do to make the clinic environment feel safe and relaxing for pets, and I was impressed that my cat was playful and calm the entire visit. Absolutely the best vet I've ever gone to, highly recommend!

Horrible! Total amateurs. To be fair, it really depends on who your doctor is, but the one we saw today, Dr. Hannah Donnelly, had no clue what she was doing. Gave my dog the 3-year rabies vaccine instead of the 1-year vaccine, didn’t even tell me… I had questions about a mole that grew on my dog’s back—she suggested surgery under full anesthesia for simple removal of a small mole… unbelievable. If you want to gamble with your dog’s health, take them to BVC. Also, if a patient asks you a question you don’t know the answer to, look it up!!!