Slade Veterinary Hospital

I had such a positive experience communicating with Ashley. Even though I am not currently a client of the clinic, she went out of her way to be kind, patient, and incredibly resourceful while helping me find information and pointing me in the right direction. It is rare to come across someone who is so genuinely helpful without any expectation in return, and it really made a difference for me. If this is the level of care and compassion they show to someone who does not even go there, I can only imagine how wonderful they are with their actual patients and pet owners. Ashley truly made my day, and I am very grateful for her help. Highly recommend based on this interaction alone!

I brought my puppy Mickey, 3 months old, to get his second round of distemper shots yesterday. The staff made us feel welcome from the start, from remembering Mickey’s name to even their tone of voice. Everything about it is just so comfortable and homey. When getting his shot, thanks to the attention and care of the doctors, he didn’t even flinch. They played with him and gave us advice on his training and care. Overall it was a great experience.

Spent several thousands at Slade in Framingham over last year and a half. Right before one of the last visits we had to attend a family emergency out of state and needless to say didn’t even think about calling a vet to cancel. They told me they will charge me some fee for not letting them know about cancellation in advance, which was not even disclosed to us. Needless to say I refused and then their manager contacted me and said that this time they will wave it, but next time I should let them know in advance. Okay Fast forward to todays visit front desk proceeds to add over $160 for no show that I was told is waved. Weird business policy. Charge $400 for 30 min appointment with an allergy shot and some wipes, and then tack nonsense no show fee. Will gladly speak to the manager again to resolve it. But what is the point of me coming back to this place when there is so many others… that do the same thing charge the same, open 24 hours, no appointment needed.

I took my cat Lawrence here for the first time today! It was my first vet appointment with Lawrence since he had all his previous shots after he was found on the streets and then I adopted him. He had some red flags in his file from before so the vet tech and vet were just going to try and do as much as he would allow and they did so good with him!! They held him down firmly but gently and wiggled his head to distract him and he was able to get the two shots he needed, his ears cleaned and his nails clipped all within the span of 3 minutes. They also took the time to spray some pheromone spray to calm him down and told me if he needed it they could prescribe gabepentin to calm him next time. Luckily he won’t be needing that but a really good option for anxious pets. I would definitely recommend this office, it was easy, fast and felt the least traumatizing to my little baby Lawrence! (And myself) hehe

After less than optimal courtesy and service at another reproductive veterinary offices, Slade veterinary was a refreshing experience in all areas. From phone personnel to tech to veterinarian, complete professionalism, accessibility, friendliness and willingness to work with mother nature as well as owner/breeder.. absolutely top notch and deserving a 5 star.

I have had a great experience with Slade Veterinary Hospital for over a year, which makes my last two visits especially disappointing. Up until recently, Dr. Nick and the front desk staff have always been professional, kind, and caring toward my dog, Kai. Kai has anxiety around nail trims after previously having his quick exposed during play. However, with the help of a female technician and prescribed medication, he had successfully allowed his nails to be trimmed during his last two appointments. At my most recent nail trim appointment, I was informed the morning of the appointment that the technician Kai was comfortable with was not in that day. Since I had already given him the prescribed medication the night before, I decided to proceed with the appointment. Unfortunately, the male technician who worked with Kai was unable to trim his nails and seemed dismissive when I explained that Kai had previously done well with another technician. He recommended significantly increasing Kai’s gabapentin dosage for a future appointment, but the interaction felt rude and lacked the patience and understanding we had experienced previously. Today, we experienced an emergency after I accidentally trimmed one of Kai’s nails too short, causing prolonged bleeding. As first-time dog owners dealing with this situation, we were understandably worried. We called Slade and were told to come in. Upon arrival, we were again attended by the same technician. The experience was extremely frustrating. Kai was not thoroughly examined, and I had to repeatedly ask for him to be checked properly. A muzzle that was clearly too small was initially used and was only replaced after I pointed it out. Despite my husband and I helping to safely restrain Kai, the technician appeared unwilling to properly assess the situation. Quick-stop powder was applied, but when Kai became uncomfortable and tried to remove the muzzle, the technician yelled at him, saying, "Don’t break that off." As worried pet owners, we naturally had questions. I asked what precautions we should take over the next few days and whether the bleeding would stop soon since it had been going on for quite some time. His response was simply, "Well, I’m not a doctor." At that point, I requested that the veterinarian on duty briefly examine Kai. What was most frustrating was that there was still approximately one hour left before the clinic closed, and I made it clear that I was willing to wait as long as necessary. Despite this, I was told that the doctor would not be able to see Kai because they had other appointments. Had I known that no veterinarian would be available to assess him, I would have sought care elsewhere instead of wasting valuable time during an emergency. If the technician was considered qualified to handle the situation without a veterinarian, then I expected a much more thorough assessment and better communication. If not, a doctor should have been made available or we should have been informed before being told to come in. What upset me most was not the outcome, but the lack of compassion, communication, and professionalism during a stressful situation. As pet owners, we rely on veterinary staff not only for treatment but also for guidance and reassurance when emergencies arise. Instead, I left feeling dismissed, unsupported, and disappointed. While I remain grateful for the excellent care we have received from Dr. Nick and much of the staff over the past year, this experience has left me questioning whether we will return. Unfortunately, these recent experiences have led us to decide to seek veterinary care elsewhere in the future.

I love Dr Nick and Dr Fiamengo!! I have been a client of the Slade Vet since back in 1990. I recently had to say goodbye to Sam, my companion of 11yrs(she was as 22yrs old). Dr Nick was very compassionate. I brought her in because she was very sick. Dr Nick evaluated her thoroughly and addressed my concerns. We both decided that the humane thing was to say goodbye. A week later I adopted another senior cat. I knew there was going to be health issues but there was a lot that I wasn’t prepared for. Also, many things have changed from when I first adopted Sam back in 2014. They both listened to my concerns and addressed them in detail. I felt like I found great partners for Sweetie’s care. I had to bring her in three times in the last 2 wks. They’ve been fantastic. Today Dr Fiemango spent time with me over the phone, going over details in Sweetie’s care as well as diet suggestions. I believe that you get what you put in. Ask questions, do your research, look for advice, follow directions. They both took time and made me feel comfortable and clear on what the next steps are. Of course the receptionists and the technicians are amazing too. The exam rooms are clean and organized. I highly recommend!! Today - Oct 20th, 2025 I cannot praise Dr Fiamengo enough. Sweetie has several more issues that showed up. Dr Fiamengo has been a GREAT partner in this stressful journey. She takes the time to explain and discuss the plan with me over the phone. She’s patient, understanding and caring. The wonderful reception staff!! I communicate with the constantly through the PetsApp. (I constantly have questions for Sweetie’s care - supplements, food, etc.) They are understanding and caring. They make sure to follow up with the doctor. Slade Vet has made this stressful time so much easier. I love this team!!