Don't know too much about this place only went with a friend for company and translate but look kind of weary,hate vets too greedy and expensive,not fair for consumers,if I was President wouldn't be letting this happen and everyone would be happy,but haven't see it yet in USA...!! Read Less

I don't know if they are cheap, but I started going there because a vet named Olga was nice enough to spade street cats in my neighborhood years ago and before I had adopted a cat. Since then I have never seen her, but everyone else has been very kind. I also like the low-key atmosphere. Read Less

Best Vet experience I've ever had! I made an appointment because my dog had very bad allergies on his feet... the doctor still took the time to check his heart, legs, ears etc. He was very direct, to the point and knew exactly how to fix the situation. The price was reasonable for the information and medications I received, I've had too many bad experiences in Boston where they nickel and dime you for everything, I couldn't have asked for a better experience, but importantly within 24 hours I've already seen results with my dog on antibiotics. It's definitely your home town vet that cares more about your animal than anything else. The lady before me couldn't say enough great things when I walked in when I told her it was our first time, she couldn't have been more right! Read Less

It's 1:13 pm I'm currently standing outside picking up my dogs medication and they are CLOSED! I try to call them and the call is automatically transferred to the Revere pet clinic. So angry right now! Read Less

MY CAT I FOUND OUTSIDE, HE WAS BADLY ABUSED. I TOOK HIM TO 4 OTHER VETS B4 FINDING THIS PLACE. SPANKY LOVES THEM. THEY R LOW COST. THEY ARE TRULY THE BEST. NOW THAT I MOVED,TO SOMERVILLE I STILL MAKE THE COMMUTE TO SEE THEM BECAUSE THEY ARE THE ONLY PLACE THAT BOTH SPANKY AND I TRUST THE ONLY WAY I WILL STOP GOING THERE IS IF IT CLOSES. Read Less

They are the nicest and most honest vet I've been to and I've been to Waltham, Brookline VCA, Melrose, Newton and Lynn. The prices for routine care are lower than any vet I've gone with and they work with "Friends of Animals" that gives discounts on spay/neuter costs! Love this placeRead Less

Run, don't walk away from this disaster. The people who work there are rude and very unprofessional.Your pet deserves better. The city of Boston should shut this hell hole down. I think the employees are on the run from the Russian mob. Read Less

Do NOT bring your pet to this backwater dump.  I purchased a discount neutering certificate through Friends of Animals.  This place was one of the few clinics around to accept this discount certificate.  I wish I never brought my dog to this place.  It was not worth the money I saved.  The first time I went in it was messy, there were piles of manila folders, paperwork, faxes, etc., all over the counter.  There was no AC (this was in July). There was only one person there, a believe a receptionist.  She asked me for copies of my dog's vet records. I told her the records had already been faxed over to their clinic.  She started rummaging through all the papers on the counter and said 'they have to be here somewhere."  This gave me a very uncomfortable feeling in the pit of my stomach. I almost took off right then and there but decided to give them a chance.  Then I was told the Certificate did not cover pain medication, anesthesia, blood work or IV fluids during surgery!  The bill came to almost $200.00! Two weeks later I had to go back there to have the stitches removed.  I didn't want to go back but figured all they have to do is take out the stitches, how bad could it be?  When I got there there was no air conditioning on (August). The place was cramped and messy and the floor is filthy.  My dog and I were taken into a tiny dirty exam room.  Two women were in there and neither of them introduced themselves to me or told me their job/title.  They proceeded to put my six month old puppy in a headlock on the dirty floor to try and cut the stitches out with scissors.  He was wriggling around and they were having difficulty getting the stitches out. They finally put him on an exam table but his back legs kept slipping off because the table was was slippery and very small.  They again got him in a head lock trying to get the stitches out.  Then a woman opened the door and took one of the techs out of the room.  No introduction, no 'excuse me', nothing, she just opened the door and said she needed one of the techs.  So now it's just me, my dog and one tech standing there in a tiny, stuffy, hot, dirty, exam room waiting for the other tech to come back.  A few minutes later the tech came back with the other woman.  The other woman (I had no idea who she was, her name, her role, etc) starting cutting away at my dog's stitches.  She said (in a very rude, exasperated tone of voice), "I don't know WHY you two couldn't do this...it's not that hard".  REALLY?? You are insulting your employees in front of a customer?  I said to her, "are you a vet? " She said yes.  I said no one had introduced themselves, nor had anyone told me their title/role.  She still didn't tell me her name but I found out later her name was Dr. Olga.  She proceeded to cut away at the stitches and my dog suddenly yelped really loudly.  I said, "Is he ok"?  The vet got snippy with me and said (in a very rude tone of voice),  "Of course he's ok, this is normal, what do you expect him to do when he gets stitches taken out?"  She was so rude and very, very unprofessional.  I couldn't wait to get out of there.  As I was checking out, the man behind the counter took so long checking out the woman in front of me that I had to leave.  I called later that morning to see if the prescription of antibiotics could be faxed to my regular vet's office.  The woman said she would fax it right over.  They never faxed it over so I called back an hour later.  She again said she would fax the prescription right over.  My vet's office still didn't receive it so I called back again an hour later. The answering service answered and told me the office was closed.   Perfect. Please don't bring your pet here. Read Less

South Boston Cat & Dog Clinic is a small, "no frills" veterinary clinic near the Andrew Square T Station.  I brought my dog here as a low cost option for his annual checkup, vaccines and Heartworm / Lyme test.  I couldn't be more pleased!  The staff was friendly, courteous and professional and they handled my dog very well.  They didn't try to push any unnecessary products or procedures which was a welcome change.  They also happily gave me a prescription for Heartguard (to be filled at an economical online pharmacy ) vs. trying to convince me to purchase the product there.  Plus, their prices are fantastic!  I would definitely recommend South Boston Cat & Dog Clinic as a low cost alternative for general exams and vaccines. Read Less

I brought my cat here for her annual shots and checkup and couldn't be happier. Dr. Sykes and his assistant were amazing! My cat is extremely difficult at the vets and does not like people touching her, and I have had so many issues with other vets so I was nervous about bringing her to a new place. I was thrilled with the professionalism and experience of this staff.They did everything in the room with me there (while other places insisted on taking my angry cat in the back where I couldn't be with her) and they were able to hold her without making her go wild. Dr. Skyes did a thorough exam and administered my cat her injections perfectly. His assistant held my cat and used a light patting technique on her head to calm her. Other vets in Boston have literally failed at giving my cat shots, saying she was too angry and they couldn't restrain her. Dr. Skyes had no problem with my cat and it was a great visit. I definitely will be coming back next year I finally found a great vet in Boston!! Read Less

I have no idea how they are still in business. Avoid this place if you care about your pet!!! Couldn't find the place because the sign is faded, GPS was taking me around and around (but that's not their fault, even though they could renew the sign).Exam room has a glass window so everyone in a waiting area sees what they do to your pet.Helpers are just bunch of kids who have no idea what to do with animals, Dr's kids I guess. I'd like professionals to take care of my pet.All Dr. Olga was saying is "Why did you adopt your cat?? Why did you take him?He is so sick". Quote. Do you really go to the vet to hear this stupid comment? I came to get medical help because I love my cat.They did draw blood and didn't even put bandage, so blood was streaming down his leg. I had to ask to wipe it off/sanitize it.I was told results will be ready next day. 4 days later no phone calls from them, no follow up, nothing. Finally, a week later got a phone call regarding blood test but was at work and couldn't pick up the phone, so they left a voicemail. Called them back in an hour - answering service even though it was during work hours.Calling them back Monday (work hours listed 10a.m.- 8 p.m.) nobody picks up the phone. Calling back later - answering service states they will be there 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. ??I can't even get test results and I need to have them ASAP.Horrible horrible horrible!!! Read Less

**Update: Brought the pooch in for a couple things last weekend. Dr Sykes bedside manner was great. He was very friendly. He checked in with me often "Does that sound ok?" He called with results when he said he would and made sure I completely understood the results. Either he has worked on his bedside manner or I caught him on a bad day before. Either way, he is a GREAT vet and I trust the care of my dog to him. That says a LOT! - If I could add a star, I would**I have been going to South Boston Cat and Dog for about 6 years now for regular checkups, shots etc for my dog. At this clinic, you will NOT get all kinds of unneeded extras. No exorbitant fees. You will get the pet care you need at really good prices.I started going here years ago because they took a coupon I got through an on-line non-profit for an inexpensive spay for a foster dog. I continued to use them for her care and then again, a couple years ago, when she needed a tumor removed from her eyelid at the facility in Revere.My experience with Dr Olga has been fine. She gives me the care I need for my animals. She has always been polite and efficient. She doesn't over charge nor over medicate. I cannot stand places that give antibiotics for every scratch on a dog - even when no infection is present. She is not a small-talker, but neither am I, so that suits me just fine. Pardon my generalization, but she is Eastern European. In my mind, that translates to no-nonsense, hard working, and efficient. No frills but get the job done. That's how I see this place.Dr Sykes did the surgery on my girl's eye a couple years ago. I get all kinds of anxious when my dogs have surgery, so this is a big deal for me. All went well with the surgery. I did not see the doc when I picked her up. A couple days later I wasn't sure if her eyelid was healing correctly. Dr Sykes actually called me and talked me through what it should look like and offered an appointment that day to check it (we already had the post op scheduled in a few more days). I opted not to come in again and Dr Sykes gave me his cell number to check in over the weekend. Seriously, he let me check in with him on a Sunday on his cell phone. I even sent a picture of the incision so he could confirm all looked well.That dog passed away a few months ago from unrelated issues. I couldn't remain dog-less for long, so last month I adopted a new girl from the local shelter - a pitbull. I called SBC&D yesterday and made an appointment for today for a vaccine she needed. When I showed up, they had no record of my appointment, but they had no problem slipping me into the schedule. Dr Sykes was the vet for this appointment. My encounter with him today confirmed my opinion of him.Dr Sykes is a man of few words. He isn't being mean or stand-off-ish or rude. From Dr Sykes, you will not get chats about the weather or pandering chatter like "Oh that is the CUTEST DOG EVER!" You will get a very competent veterinarian who obviously cares about the animals he treats. And maybe he can take or leave their human counterparts sometimes, but so can I. He answers every question I ask. He is professional and calm and efficient. Today with my pitbull, he was gentle and caring, but with a sure, confident hand. She was totally at ease with him.Don't expect to spend an hour with a vet to talk about every little sneeze or funny story about your pet. These clinics are efficient, no non-sense and to-the-point. But most of all, both vets I have met have been very knowledgeable, competent and very caring and gentle with my dogs. The vet techs have always been nice and friendly to me and my dogs. They make up for the more stoic docs. AND don't forget the LOW, LOW bills. This is the most affordable pet care I have found, especially in the Boston area, and I have been a pet owner for 28 years. Read Less

Five stars for this place! It's small but don't be fooled! Dr. Olga, Dr. Sykes, and the whole staff are very skilled and very professional. I have been taking my dogs there since they opened and I have NEVER been let down. Highly recommend this place for anyone in need of expert care for their dogs!! Read Less

Okay, so I am not the only one who had a bad taste in my mouth.I brought my little guy in a couple weeks after adopting him because he still had some lingering issues. He was a mess when we adopted him - getting over an ear infection, had a cough, and was on treatment for a virus that I can't remember what the name of was. An absolute, adorable mess.The old cough was going away and his meds seemed to be working well, but I noticed that he was picking up a different cough/wheeze that made me bring him in. For a full minute he would start wheezing to the point that his eyes were bulging and he could not breathe.  It was horrible and you could tell how scared he was after each fit.  Given all the medical issues he had just went through, I thought an extensive exam was appropriate. Instead, Olga told me that it's because "little dogs like to sniff everything and dust gets in their nostrils." NO. That's a ridiculous observation. I insisted that I don't think that was what was causing it, and even begged her to wait a little to see if he would start coughing again so she could hear it for herself.  She would not. They dismissed me with nothing to help him, except a bill.It turns out that he has an enlarged trachea and that with pressure, like laying down, the trachea moves and blocks the airway. It's common with little dogs, but I never had a little dog so I wouldn't know. It's common, but not safe, and something can be done to protect them as it gets worse with age.I knew I had a bad experience but after reading these reviews, I can't justify subjecting my dog to sub par care again. Moving on. Read Less

We have been using this clinic for over 2 years and find the Vets and Vet techs kind, well informed/helpful and the prices extremely reasonable. We use to take our dogs to South Boston Animal Hospital where the same procedures were double the cost.Yes, the clinic might not be in a "luxurious" area and might not be meticoulus; however, keep in mind that it is a low cost clinic with lower overhead cost so they can charge the low prices they do.Dr. Sykes has treated our dogs for a few ailments and we have always found him professional.  When I need to take our dogs for check ups and minor care (today is annual vaccinations) I always book with him.Please keep in mind that as another poster mentioned "this is a clinic"If your pet seems to be in serious distress head over to 'ANGELL MEMORIAL'  In South Boston there is also a 'CLINIC' that call's itself "South Boston Animal Hospital" no complaints except that for anything serious they will redirect you to 'Angell Memorial' and when it comes to our pets - time is of the essence. Read Less

Yes it is cheap and can appear sketchy with unanswered phones and closed during posted hours -  but... It is a clinic not a main vet office hence the inconsistent hours.  They close when they don't have coverage - I have called at times and got no answer or tried to drop in to pick up flea medicine for my pup but they were closed at regular hours.    They do surgeries in the morning and the desk can be unattended because the staff is needed to assist - hence the unanswered phone.   I think the main office is Revere but I am not 100% positive - too far for me to care. Routine care this place is perfect and cheap - make an appoint get a checkup order tests and shots... For emergencies it is great too - skin rashes, irritated bellies, etc. but can be tough last minute since they are not always consistent with their posted hours. Read Less

It should be mentioned that veterinarian Dr. John Sykes is on stayed suspension by the veterinary licensing board. I took my new kitten to this vet because it's the closest vet clinic to my home, and made the big mistake of not looking at the Yelp reviews first. The clinic is on a sketchy industrial road with only a few parallel parking spaces out front (which I couldn't park in due to construction signs). The sign out front is faded to the point that I had to drive by again in order to find it. Walking in, the waiting room seems to be in need of a thorough scrubbing. The walls of the exam rooms are paper thin - do expect for your entire examination to be heard by people in the lobby. Dr. Sykes, frankly, was a total jerk to me. He walked in without introducing himself and was wearing regular clothes - I didn't even know I was talking to the vet (I thought he might be a vet tech). He was condescending and made me feel like an idiot. The whole examination was so off-putting that I googled his name when I got home - that's when the articles about his suspension and DUIs showed up. He diagnosed my kitten with an ear infection. I didn't trust him by this point so I took my kitten elsewhere for a second opinion. The second vet ended up changing the treatment. Their services are cheap, I give them that, but this place gives me a bad feeling. I will never go back and would not recommend this vet to anyone. Read Less

It should be mentioned that veterinarian Dr. John Sykes is on stayed suspension by the veterinary licensing board.I took my new kitten to this vet because it's the closest vet clinic to my home, and made the big mistake of not looking at the Yelp reviews first.The clinic is on a sketchy industrial road with only a few parallel parking spaces out front (which I couldn't park in due to construction signs). The sign out front is faded to the point that I had to drive by again in order to find it. Walking in, the waiting room seems to be in need of a thorough scrubbing. The walls of the exam rooms are paper thin -  do expect for your entire examination to be heard by people in the lobby.Dr. Sykes, frankly, was a total jerk to me. He walked in without introducing himself and was wearing regular clothes - I didn't even know I was talking to the vet (I thought he might be a vet tech). He was condescending and made me feel like an idiot. The whole examination was so off-putting that I googled his name when I got home - that's when the articles about his suspension and DUIs showed up. He diagnosed my kitten with an ear infection. I didn't trust him by this point so I took my kitten elsewhere for a second opinion. The second vet ended up changing the treatment.Their services are cheap, I give them that, but this place gives me a bad feeling. I will never go back and would not recommend this vet to anyone. Read Less

I brought in a dog that was mistreated that needed immediate services. they were so wonderful! the gave us an appointment immediately. now the pooch is vaccinated evaluated and in great shape. The pricing and treatment was the best I have received in all My years in Boston! I am forever grateful to them. Read Less

I bring my American Eskimo there and my Chihuahua. They are so experienced in both medicine and compassion. Prices are very reasonable. I recommend this clinic to all my animal loving friends and family. Read Less

I have a shih tzu that I switched over from SB Cat and Dog Clinic to somewhere else because of the lack of professionalism in the veterinarian. She asked me to hold him down while she was checking his stitches from when he was neutered, and she said, "Not too much, he's turning blue!" Dogs don't  turn blue, you idiot!! Plus the clinic was very dirty. I would avoid this place at all costs!!!! Read Less

I had been there a couple of times before and wasn't super impressed with the staff. The doctor in particular was barely competent but she no longer works there.Last time I went I saw Dr. Olga and loved her. She is so non-nonsense, not arrogant or condescending or preachy abut how to take care of your pets (like a lot of other vets and vet techs), doesn't push unnecessary vaccines and treatments and said they would do my dog's teeth cleaning at the Dorchester location (which the other doctors refused saying she would need teeth pulled and it wasn't up to me to decide whether I wanted to put her under twice, once for the cleaning and possibly again to pull teeth IF necessary). Only going Monday nights from now on when Dr. olga is there. Oh and rates are really reasonable compared to other vets. Read Less

1- The office looks dirty2- They were sketchy and "closed" for a few weeks this summer w/ no explanation3- I dropped off my dog and then got a call a few hrs later that the vet was in a car accident and couldn't do the neutering4- they had ALREADY PUT THE DOG UNDER WITHOUT THE VET THERE!!!!! Totally unacceptable. 5- what a horrible experience. also my car got towed on Dot Ave. Dog now has an Appt at the MSPCA! Read Less

This place is a disaster! I purchased a neutering discount online for 64$ and the bill ended up being 200$!!!!!!!!!!!Not only that, because if it was just the price, I could have tried to swallow it. The staff was absolutely disrespectful, I was asking them questions about the forms to fill out and they answered "well, read the form, it says on it what to do!" Whereas it really was not clear and it was just up to me to decide whether I was going to add extra charges just by checking boxes! On top of that, I had my dog micro-shipped, and when I came to pick up my dog, all I got is "ok ur done". No paperwork, no microship information, no advise on the meds to give to my dog or how long should he keep the cone on, NOTHING. You paid, your done, go. The whole time, the staff spent complaining about other costumers and the fact that their dog was too big, in front of their face, but not addressing them! What disrespect. I don't understand how they are keeping their jobs. I never once saw the vet, and I am soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo disappointed  that I will make sure to never go back there. We need to make sure those places are not open to our animals, who knows what happens behind our backs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Read Less

It is only by chance that I found out about this clinic and Dr. Olga. I had the misfortune of working for her more than a decade ago and she's still the worst doctor I've ever met in the field. When she bluntly admitted that she did not care about pet owners or their animals as long as she's making money, I ran for the door. So if you do care about your four legged love ones, please don't! Read Less

After noticing my cat twitching and scratching her ears I knew I needed to take her to the vet. I don't have a vehicle and needed a local place that could get me in on my only available day. I called and they told me they could get me right away. Upon arrival London (my cat) was promptly seen by the vet. They also noted she was due for some shot so she got her ears cleaned and her shots done. The vet was amazing, he explained everything to both myself and to London. Once the bill came I was shocked how cheap it was, brilliant! This is defo gonna be the place I bring London, my spoiled little princess, from now on. Read Less

Affordable nice and extremely compitant, Ive taken my chihuahua there for about ten years and my new puppy lhasa also there for two and couldn't be happier. Friendly knowledgeable staff and great vets. Read Less

This place is a keeper. It is so hard to find a Vet that is both affordable and competent. For many years, I brought my pets to the MSPCA and although they have state of the art equipment and surgeons and all that good stuff, they also have to hike up the prices and add a lot of things you don't need in order to pay for all that stuff. We initially were going to the the Revere office and that's where we ended up having to put down one of our cats but the staff were so friendly and empathetic with what we were going through. They allowed us to be there when our cat was given the initial shot which puts them to sleep and then suggested we not be there for the lethal dose. They were very kind and treated us like we were losing a family member which was of course, exactly how we saw it.We recently switched to the office they have in South Boston because its closer to home. They are equally as friendly and don't try to make you purchase things that are unnecessary. In fact, one of my cats went in for a teeth cleaning and they have to put them under for that. Once they're done they give you this list of add-ons that your pet may or may not need like pain meds and extra shots and things like that. The Vet Tech (didn't catch her name) actually told me some of the things I checked off were unnecessary which obviously saved me money. Both Dr. Olga and Dr. Beal are awesome! Very knowledgeable and kind. I would highly recommend this place if you want great service for your pets. They have both the Revere office and the South Boston office both are amazing. Read Less

good care. pets is getting cared for. anyone who complains about aethetics here is horrible. the doctor has many trainees from vet programs working and they are all very good. good reduced $ care for pets.Read Less

I have brought my animals there on numerous occasions, both on an emergency basis and for routine scheduled appointments.  Dr. Olga has always been responsive.  But there are some serious problems.Their medical record system relies on hand-written notes.  Sometimes they have been unable to tell me whether one of my dogs is up-to-date on his shots.  It also makes it slow to pay for anything there.  Their pricing system is somewhat deceptive.  They offer spays for as little as $50, but their consent form pressures the pet-owner to purchase numerous add-ons, such as a heated table and pain medication.  The $50 spay can easily be three times as much after you select all the add-ons.Dr. Olga is selective of her customers.  She recently told me that I did not fit her customer profile because I am not poor.  She asserted that she likes to work with poor people because "they don't complain."There is also a lonely cockatoo in a cage at the clinic, which is open 20 hours per week or less.  The cockatoo is kept locked up alone in the empty clinic.  This is very tough for a cockatoo.  They are known to self-mutilate and die if they are deprived of human companionship, Read Less