Cushing Square Veterinary Clinic

We switched to this vet after we moved to Newton, and I couldn't be happier. Dr. Binder is amazing. Her love of animals is overwhelming. It's very sweet. It also comes with a vast knowledge of Veterinary practices and animal physiology, which is a lovely combination. If I had to wager, I would bet that she had never met an animal she didn't adore. She is taking very good care of our animals. She was absolutely delightful when we finally had to put down one of our cats, which was a very sudden and traumatic experience. The staff is also very sweet. I couldn't recommend them more. Read Less

We love Cushing Square Vets! They are friendly, professional and always take great care of our pup. Best of all they are always able to squeeze us in last minute if something comes up. We can't imagine ever going somewhere else and are so glad they are in our neighborhood. Read Less

I can’t imagine bringing my dog Lucia anywhere else. Dr. Binder and all the staff at Cushing Square Vet are incredible friendly, compassionate and caring. Lucia has even needed a few emergency visits and they are always accommodating, seeing her ASAP. Read Less

Dr. Binder is a phenomenal veterinarian. She goes above and beyond, and I would recommend her to any four-legged family member. She not only takes great care of my animals but also takes the time to carefully explain things so that I can fully understand what's going on. When she and Jen are caring for my animals I know we're all in good hands. I'm so thankful to have them nearby! Read Less

I've had mixed results here with my two cats. Everyone is friendly but the care isn't as good as other vets I've been to. During the last visit I didn't feel that the vet understood my concerns and they didn't get good full evaluations. They also recommended dental work more than twice as expensive as anywhere else I've gone. Last year they didn't recommend a cleaning and yet this year a different vet is talking extractions - that's either negligence on the part of one or looking for money on the part of the other. I'm going to have to go somewhere else in order to understand what I really have to do. Read Less

Love this veterinary clinic. We recently moved to MA and was referred to Cushing Square Vets. The staff is professional, friendly and helpful. Both vets are great. Knowledgeable as well as friendly. We have two dogs who are our babies and they were great with them. Would recommend this clinic for sure. Read Less

The staff is generally quite good and helpful, but they will try to squeeze every penny out of you. They charge an extra $45 for a check up before any vaccination as a "policy" without asking you and even a waste disposal fee. Read Less

Dr. Binder is the most educated, compassionate and dedicated vetinarian I have ever been to. She was filling in for the previous vet I used to go to when I took Tabitha for her appointment. I'm so grateful she was there and not the other Dr. I was so impressed with her dedication and concern for my elderly kitty that had several heath issues. When I took my darling Tabitha to Dr Binder Tabitha just had gone blind. Dr Binder called me the morning after our appointment and said she was up all night researching her illness. She had a medication that could possibly help. It did!!! My Tabitha got her eyesight back in a day. It broke my heart to see her blind. She's a peace now but at least she could see us before she died. We have two other kitties now and I have taken them to Dr. Binder and they love her! They are relaxed at the office and don't mind the drive! I couldn't think there is another vet that is better then Dr. Binder. Read Less

I'm so sad to have moved out of the area and we can't use Dr. Binder anymore! She was absolutely wonderful with our kitty! She was so gentle and clearly loves animals. She is also great with people, clearly explained everything to me (without acting like I was stupid which I always appreciate in a doctor) and remembered things about my life as well which was sweet. I was recommended to Dr. Binder by a friend and I will recommend anyone to her in the area as well. Read Less

We have been taking our cocker spaniel there since we got him 13 years ago! They are kind & compassionate. I wouldn't go anywhere else! They instantly diagnosed a sudden illness & saved his life 5 years ago Read Less

The staff here is very freindly and talented. My family has been taking our pets here for years. This is not like other regional facilities that are run by a larger company looking to push services...they simply do a very good job and are compassionate. Read Less

Kind and sweet vet that remembers her patients and her owners. The facility is a bit small for waiting, so caution if your animal is not great with others, they will be in close proximity to others. The staff are all great from my experience so far, very understanding and patient.Read Less

Best Vet ever! Most knowledgeable ,caring compassionate Vetrinarian I have ever came across... I've been with her now several years....wouldn't have anyone else care for my sweet girl!! Her staff is just as caring and compassionate as she! I travel quite a distance to get to her.... time and distance don't matter when you know your pet has the best care. Read Less

Dr. Binder and her staff are so caring and amazing, we have followed her wherever she has gone. She took care of my three boys for 13 + years and when we got our new puppy there was no where else we would go despite being 45 minutes away. We love her so much!!!! Read Less

I previously lived walking distance to Cushing Square Vet which was why I chose the office.  Now I live a 30 minute drive from the office, and wouldn't think of changing Vets.  Every time my dog needs a visit, they have been so caring and amazing.  They get him in quickly, and call back with results in often less than 24 hours.  I wish my doctors office operated with this much compassion and efficiency! Read Less

These guys rock! I have been using this clinic for 10 years and am very happy with the whole practice. Recently, we were on vacation and our sons were taking care of the dog. Our oldest son called us to say he was worried about the old girl -  She was very dehydrated, panting, and not eating. We were a little concerned because she is usually a very energetic 12 year old. Since she had some digestive issues earlier in the summer and because of her age, the doctor wanted to see her immediately. My sons don't drive and the dog could clearly not do the 1 mile walk to the vet - the vet said she would wait for my dog and we somehow managed to get friends to drive her over there. The doctor and staff were on the phone with me several times as I was driving back from Maine. By the time I got to Belmont, the dog was stable, feeling better, and able to go home. The experience from beginning to end was comforting and wonderful. Read Less

Years ago I was a regular at Cushing Square with my Boston Terrier. They were amazing and when she started to develop strange little seizures they figured out quickly the cause (cancer) and we determined a humane treatment plan for the dog's remaining days. Fast forward 8 years and we have a new rescue dog. I had since moved three towns away and took our new dog to a new vet closer to us. My gut told me to go back to Cushing -always trust your gut.  The new vet (to us) while I suspect competent, did not have same bedside manner, compassion and knowledge as the Cushing Square group. So back to Belmont we go --and it's worth the drive for us to know that a great team takes care of our dogs regular vet needs. Read Less

I love my dog.I rescued her 6 weeks ago, and she started going here the day after I got her.  While she was quite terrified, Dr. Kay was kind and gentle with her (we went on a Saturday).  We've also seen Dr. Binder a couple of times, and I love her!  My dog was getting a lyme disease booster, and Dr. Binder was super quick with it.  She made my dog feel comfortable and we shared stories about each other's dogs.  My dog liked her even after the vaccine.  My dog recently had a scare where she had rat poison in her mouth.  I had to take her to Angell in the wee hours of the morning, and Dr. Binder followed up with us the next day.  She offered advice and empathy.And yes, vet care is not cheap.  You shouldn't expect it to be.  This is money well spent. Read Less

There is no veterinarian anywhere better than Dr. Binder! Her kindness and compassion for animals is above and beyond any vet I've ever been too. Driving the extra miles with a meowing kitty in a carrier is totally worth it. I always said I'd never go to a vet more than 10 minutes away knowing how much my cats hate car rides. Well that changed quickly when I followed Dr. Binder to Belmont! She's worth every meow! Read Less

I have a very fear aggressive big dog. At any other hospital i took him to, the staff would take him away from me and i'd just hear him freaking out the whole time. The few times i'Ve been to Cushing Square Vet the doctors, nurses, and front desk were always so nice and comforting to my dog and I. They even kept him in the room withe me at all times during the exam. They treat him as if he was their own pet!!!You can tell how caring the whole staff is :)I will definitely be bringing my other pets here too ( Dr. Binder also sees bunnies, guinea pigs, hamsters, and other small pets).I 100% would recommend this animal hospital to anyone. Read Less

I am so glad I found Dr. Binder, she and her staff are wonderful. I relocated and therefore had to leave my previous vet. I am thrilled that the level of care I receive is comparable. Dr. Binder's concern for Dakoda's health and determination to control his allergies demonstrates her level of compassion and understanding that he is family. Read Less

Dr. Binder is truthfully the best vet my family and I have ever experienced. She's unbelievably caring and compassionate and makes every interaction a good one. My dog is almost 16 years old and she deals with our constant questions and my family's fairly high level of anxiety. We live about a half hour away but could not imagine going to another vet, no matter the distance. She also is extremely knowledgeable and offers a variety of solutions for our dogs problems. She also calls us frequently anytime she knows our dog is sick just to check up on him. If you're looking for a vet in the Boston area, she's the best choice you can make. Read Less

Cushing Square Vet is a great animal clinic. The place is clean and the staff is wonderful.Like a few previous posters, I started coming to this clinic after Dr. Binder purchased the practice. I truly value Dr. Binder. So much so, I have followed Dr. Binder through three previous animal clinics/hospitals and drive over an hour to get to her practice. She has such a way with animals that I have never seen before with veterinarians - so kind, empathetic, and friendly. (And I SWEAR the animals recognize it!)  More importantly, she is very knowledgeable. She explains the situation, offering all alternatives up for discussion. Just generally a great vet. Read Less

My first time in the clinic to see dr binder, this was a great visit. I got an appointment on short notice. The space was clean and well lit comfortable waiting area. Dr binder had an excellent manner with the dogs. She took the time to listen and answer all questions I had about my pets health. Thank you again!!!! Read Less

Hi Yelpers - I don't often write reviews but I feel compelled to do so here because Cushing Square Vet is simply excellent. Dawn and crew take very good care of my feline friend. For me, communication is the most important piece of the puzzle (that applies to all healthcare whether for myself or my kitty). Dawn always takes the time to explain what's going on in a way that I can understand. She's diligent about checking in with me (amazing) to make sure that everything is ok or plan our next step. Follow-up like that makes me feel like my cat is in the right hands providing comfort and lowering my stress level at a time that I need it most.  The truth is that our animals can't tell us what's going on when they're sick. They can't say that their tummy feels funny or that their skin is more itchy than normal. Having the expertise to read the signs and experience to know how to handle them is paramount. I highly recommend Cushing Square Vet... they're an office you can trust (and they're leagues above the competition in bedside manner for us humans!) Read Less

I have only been coming to Cushing Square since Dr. Binder purchased the practice. In fact, I followed her here from her previous practice...such was my confidence in her. Believe me when I say that Dr. Binder is truly wonderful. She loves my girls...they know it and I know it. Two of my three cats have been very ill, and she has proven to be a thoughtful diagnostician, willing to try different treatment modalities and referring me to a specialist when indicated. When it was time to euthanize my sweet 14 year old kitten, Dr. Binder explained exactly what would happen, answered all my questions, and, after my little one had left this world, she hugged me as i cried and cried. Needless to say, I will never take my girls to a different vet.As another reviewer remarked, Cushing Square is not cheap. Then again, I have never found veterinary care to be a bargain. More than that, I don't want cheap vet care. Our pets can't talk and so can't communicate to us how kind the caregiver, effective the treatment, clean the facilities. We have to go with our gut...and my gut and my experience with Cushing Square tells me they're worth anything they charge because I trust them...and you cannot put a price tag on that. Read Less

They are all about making money and don't seem to have much of a clue. They ask the same bs questions and just weigh my dog each time. really??? I have a scale at home thanks :)  I took my dog elsewhere for a dental cleaning because their estimate was outrageous. Not only that but never once had they suggested a dental cleaning until my dog ended up getting gum disease.They were even tacking on 4.50 for waste dispoal in their long list of things! ???  Hahaha what a joke. Every penny they can get from you is their goal. well..you won't get another penny from me. Good Luck. Read Less

My 19 year old cat had a stroke and needed immediate attention so I looked around and took him to the first place that would see me immediately.  Cushing Square Veterinary Clinic on Trapelo Rd in Belmont made room in their busy schedule right away.  The Dr took a great deal of time to both examine my cat and to explain her diagnosis to me.  She then had me bring the cat in the next day -Sunday - to check on him and to give him more fluids.  I was blown away that she would do this on her day off but she even stayed late when I was delayed in getting there!  Because the cat was in no pain and there was a slight chance of recovery we then waited a week until my daughter returned from camp for her to say good bye before taking the next natural step.  Dr. Binder called me at 6PM on Thursday of that week simply to check in to see if there had been any changes and to see if we had any questions.  Wow.  My heart swells just to remember the genuine concern that she conveyed in that call. When it was clear that we needed to peacefully put the poor cat to sleep she coached me through that choice and how to explain it to my children.  When we went in to have it done the whole staff was incredibly supportive, thoughtful and helpful.   I was not a patient of the Dr Binders going into this crisis and because of the age of my cat (and the stroke which had guaranteed his demise) there was no hope of me becoming a life-long and profitable customer (at least for this animal).  However Dr Binder helped me, my poor cat and my whole family through a very difficult decision and final procedure with incredible professionalism, heart felt care and class.  My family had had this cat with us for 19 years and he was very very special to all of us.  I am so incredibly grateful that we found Dr Binder and the whole staff at Cushing Square Veterinary Clinic.  I do not know what we would have done with out her! Read Less

Dr. Binder has been amazing with all of my animals! My Tibetan Mastiff had some serious health issues and even though he was always having blood draws and tests, he still loved coming to the vet and it was because of her! She always made him feel at ease and happy. Dr. Binder proves herself time and again to be very talented, knowledgeable, honest and above all else has a true passion for animals and her work! Read Less

I don't usually take the time to write reviews (good or bad), but I just spoke with Dr. Binder on the phone for the first time and I was thoroughly impressed. She called me back on a Sunday when I had left a message only hours before. Although the clinic was closed, she had the consideration to call immediately and discuss my concerns (our indoor cat had a run-in with a bat and we don't know if his vaccines are up to date). Dr. Binder was at once informative, detailed, and compassionate about our situation as two scared cat parents. She helped me develop a plan for dealing with the situation, and by calling on a Sunday she saved us the $180 we were about to spend on an emergency vet visit. I got the impression that she is truly committed to her patients (even though we weren't yet clients when she called), and that she truly "gets" what it is like to be worried about our cat. With such a positive impression, I look forward to visiting the clinic for check-ups. Read Less

I have used a few different vets in the Belmont/Cambridge area and now wish I had started with Cushing Sq vet.  I recently had to have some fairly significant surgery done on my cat, who treated pony tail holders like candy.  The staff was kind and thoughtful. The follow up was great and I never felt like I was being offered anything, just to increase their billings.  Recommend them highly!  Now if they could just show me how to keep my stupid cat from eating pony tail holders.... ;) Read Less

I grew up with a vet down cape, when I moved to Belmont I choose this place on recommendation. Customer service is way different up here, I am use to getting reminders and thank you cards. Here it is nothing like that just fork over the money and take your puppy home.Left the vet for another and its been perfect.They just don't care about your pet just collecting the money. Read Less

Had a very sad emergency with my hamster yesterday.  Finding that the small animal vet at my local vet was not in I ended up at Cushing Square at the suggestion of the receptionist. I saw Dr. Sullivan who talked me fully through what was going on with my hamster and talked with me about all the different treatment options available and the likelihood of any of them being successful. He was very knowledgeable as well as being very gentle and talking to my hamster the whole time he was examining her to put her at ease. He also answered all my questions, which were many, with a great deal of patience as I was crying through most of them.  In the end, the very hard decision was made to put her to sleep as her chance of survival was unlikely, but I think this decision would have been much harder had I not been with a vet who took the time to help me fully understand the situation.Dr. Sullivan then allowed me to sit with her and say good-bye for as long as I needed.Everyone there was extremely compassionate, friendly, and supportive of me, both on the phone when I called to make the appointment and also while in the clinic, this random woman they had never met before weeping uncontrollably out in the exam room. I also very much appreciate that they were able to find space for me in their schedule.I will most definitely be going there again should we end up with another small pet.  Hopefully under happier circumstances.  I really appreciated their honesty and support while making a very difficult decision and in the end I do not think I could have ended up at a better vet clinic.  They have fully gained my trust.Edited 7/7/12 to add that I just got a condolence card in the mail hand signed by every single member of the staff. Read Less