Please don't bring your pet to this vet!I am not interested in writing reviews, but this case is exceptional because my experience was really bad and I care about the well being of pets. The vet was very rude with me and my dog, and at the end of the visit it was clear to me that he only cared about getting as much money as possible from me.- I just wanted a health certificate for my dog. The average cost is $150 for this paper, he charged us $466 for his 'services'.- We often travel to Chile with my dog, so I know very well the requirements. For this reason, I had the medicines for the required treatments, but he didn't accept them and he didn't even listen to me.- I was concerned about the costs, but he said that everything was included in the cost of the visit.- The worst is that injected my dog, who is very small and was very afraid (even I was sure that this was unnecessary and at my normal vet gives the same medicine orally)- The assistant was incredible rude with my dog. He is a very sweet dog and never bit anyone. But she graved him so hard and suddenly that he bit her hand.In summary, this was a very stressful and negative experience for me and my dog. Not only I felt not heard and mistreated by the vet and his staff, but also I felt so bad for bringing my dog there... Finally, the cost of the visit was ridiculous and completely over the top for what I asked for. So, please avoid this place. I highly recommend Huron Vet, which is located close by and where we always have a good experience. Read Less

I brought my "large" 6 year old dog to the vet clinic because I could walk him there. I was worried about cancer.  I have been treated with nothing but kindness and patience, and my dog loves it there also. He did not have cancer! They are wonderful. Thorough examination, and we just got our yearly inoculations which didn't "break the bank." Read Less

I too was there 2 days ago with my sick pup, the Dr's bed side manner is rude, cold and very insensitive! The Secretary is the first person to greet everyone, she is rude and has a miserable  look about her. The nurse was a bitch and just as insensitive as the rest of them. All they wanted was money from me they didn't give a rats arse about my dog or me. When I asked the Dr if I should go else where to get care and financial help he told me they would charge me way more than 2,000.00 so of course I trust he was being honest! And they forgot to tell me they had financing, after I called to tell them my dog passed!  Well my dog was way worse within 2 hours if leaving ,from whatever shots they gave him he went down fast by 630 I had to bring him to Massachusetts Veterinary Hospital in Woburn where they told me had I brought him there first he may have had a chance! I believe this vet sent my dog over the edge and killed him. The Secretary tried to say I killed my dog, really??? he has checkups blood work every year and his next exam was on Aug 12th for his yearly blood work etc. All his platelets came back normal last testing no cancer nothing he was healthy beside allergies so he was on a strict diet since I got him 11 years ago. This place is what gives all vets a bad name, like money hungry, no compassion, no debth for animals!!! I hope this place closes down for alll these bad reviews! If there's more than a few bad reviews, then the place needs to close!! Never going back and anyone that goes there should get a second opinion! Read Less

I am new to the area and took my dog here for a yearly wellness exam to establish a vet in the area. Unfortunately this will not be the place I will be taking my dog in the future. Everyone in the office was super friendly and attentive EXCEPT the actual vet himself.  While I am sure Dr. Weiner is competent in his field, I have never met such an unenthused vet! Before even examining my dog he was on the computer preparing our bill. I couldn't believe it! Additionally, he recommended blood work for my WELL dog stating that it was standard. Luckily I have always had dogs in my household growing up and he is not my first vet and therefore I knew better and refused the unnecessary testing. At times he even came across as rude and condescending. Needless to say I will not be returning. Read Less

I've been going to Dr. Weiner for over a year now and he has been nothing short of awesome! An example of this was when our dog became very ill shortly after we adopted him. Rather than simply tell us to take him to the hospital for an overnight stay like another vet did, Dr. Weiner was able diagnosis him, administer an IV, and set up personal check-in calls every two hours so he could monitor our dog's condition. He definitely saved us both time and a very expensive hospital stay. As some reviews mentioned he can be direct and to the point, which I can understand. But who cares? I came here looking for the best vet for my dog and that's exactly what I ended up with. Read Less

Inquired about pet hotel but the lady answered on the phone was rude and ice-cold. I explained that my cat is on meds and needs veterinary attention, but she declined since my cat was exempt from vaccines and they don’t accept any cat who’s old and not vaccinated. I explained my vet has written me an vaccine exempt form but she didnt even want to look at it and simply said it doesn’t matter.....felt very depressed that the hospital isn’t willing to look after some cat needs extra care. Location is great but I’m not bringing mine ever. Read Less

I tend not to post negatives reviews, opting to provide direct feedback, as I understand the potential impact on a business, especially a smaller local business.  However, in this instance I felt compelled to write a review as the care and well being of family pets are at stake here.  Dr Weiner seems component, but the practices customer service could be improved.  Patience while explaining vet stuff and answering questions would be great.  And it would also be nice if the techs were not seen on the side of the building smoking butts (maybe a personal pet peeve..but it is 2018, right?).  I also get the sense that some recommended surgeries are not as imperative as explained here.  Within the reviews here, there is at least one other instance where a cat's teeth were recommended to be pulled where it may not have been needed.  Throw my cat on this list as well.What led me to write this review is around cat boarding practices and associated customer service.  My cat is a diabetic and requires insulin twice a day.  I was told I could not pick up my cat on Sunday because no one is there on Sundays.  Clearly, you need to wonder if my cat, as well as the other cats are being fed, given fresh water, let out of the cage, and in at least my case given medication.  While on the phone with the practice manager at Cambridge Veterinary Care I explained how great it would be to board my cat with them due to the continuity of care this would provide.  But I also explained that I was coming in late Saturday night.  Subsequently, the practice manager told me I could pick the cat up Monday morning.  This was after being told that they could not accept diabetic cats this particular weekend.So either they were lying to me, or no one comes in on Sunday even if cats board there.  Either way I cannot put the well being of my pet in their hands any longer.  This was on top of the rudeness from the initial tech I spoke to, and on top of the fact that the manager hung up the phone on me despite my calm demeanor.  I have since transferred my pets care to another, friendlier practice that allows me to pick up my cat from boarding on Sunday and any day or evening.I assume as Dr Weiner slowly rides into retirement, that he could barely care about negative reviews.***Update***Upon reading this review the office emailed my cat's medical record to me and stated that they could no longer care for him.  Although any business can refuse service, this is petty.  And it only highlights the lack of service and type of office this vet is. Read Less

To summarize my long review below: Dr. Wiener tried to prescribe my healthy kitten who had just spent hardly 2 days in her new home, an antibiotic, antiviral and anti-parasitic all at once, while telling me to completely change her food. He additionally has an archaic/industrial understanding of medicine, and can only explain his reasoning with conjecture and arrogance. ---------------- I took my new kitten in a 2 days after I picked her up from her breeder. I imagined a cute little visit where she'd get her vaccines, I'd learn to clip her nails, and be reminded that I shouldn't have toxic plants in the house. We got none of that. I was told NOTHING about how to lead a healthy lifestyle with/for my new kitten. Instead the vet, Dr.Weiner immediately resorted to fear tactics, and prescribed my little kitten not one but two sets of antibiotics/virals. Because she sneezed 2-3 times a day. They even said "she had an extremely mild case." Later I additionally received an email trying to give her an anti-parasitic for diarrhea she does not have. Antibiotics are a scorch and burn method that resulted from early medical science not fully understanding the body. Antibiotics in addition to killing the bacterial infection, also kill critical microbial structures and ruin the body's natural immune response. Thus antibiotics should only be used when necessary, i.e. when it is clear that the body can't fight the infection on it's own--my pediatrician told me this back in day. The vet looked confused and threatened when I started to bring my concerns up. The vet's response was extremely condescending. He talked in conjecture, and threw around the word "experience" to justify his reasoning. It didn't seem like he read a single medical article since he graduated veterinary school 50sum years ago. He didn't even read the forms I had filled out for his clinic, and also took an uncomfortably long time to calculate the dosage of her medication. The Dr. Weiner also told me to abruptly change the food recommend by our breeder (enough so that the breeder would cover two more years of any health related issues if we continued to feed it). When i asked why? The vet said "so you could give her medicine more easily." I don't know about you, but I'd like to keep my cat healthy enough that I don't need to pick her food based on how easy it would be to drug her. Additionally regarding food, Dr. Weiner only knew the adjective "canned." The vet did not think it was necessary to consider nutritional content, grain free, probiotic content, omega-3s, vitamins, etc. all things that the food my breeder recommended had. He was only able to mispronounce the brand name and just say I shouldn't feed her something he hadn't heard of in order to continue to sway me towards his "canned" alternative. Fear tactics piss me off. And when I say fear tactics, I mean graphic brochures, expecting her to be vomiting, telling me that she will likely start vomiting and not eating and having diarrhea. And then gloating that he caught her Feline HPV early (ie. sneezing from the dust under my bed/ new smells in a new home), even through her breeder had gotten the correct vaccines. He definitely tried to confuse me, as he said everything really fast, and didn't wait to make sure I knew what it all meant, and used medicinal terms whenever possible. Also after prescribing the antibiotics, he stated the side affects, "fever, vomiting, diarrhea.. ya know the stuff you hear on TV," moments before shooing me out the door. I just wanted a vet who seemed to genuinely care about the well being and comfort of my pet, and took the time to talk about her health, rather that hiding behind fear tactics, white hair, and archaic understandings of medicine. Read Less

To summarize my long review below: Dr. Wiener tried to prescribe my healthy kitten who had just spent hardly 2 days in her new home, an antibiotic, antiviral and anti-parasitic all at once, while telling me to completely change her food. He additionally has an archaic/industrial understanding of medicine, and can only explain his reasoning with conjecture and arrogance. ----------------I took my new kitten in a 2 days after I picked her up from her breeder. I imagined a cute little visit where she'd get her vaccines, I'd learn to clip her nails, and be reminded that I shouldn't have toxic plants in the house. We got none of that. I was told NOTHING about how to lead a healthy lifestyle with/for my new kitten. Instead the vet, Dr.Weiner immediately resorted to fear tactics, and prescribed my little kitten not one but two sets of antibiotics/virals. Because she sneezed 2-3 times a day. They even said "she had an extremely mild case." Later I additionally received an email trying to give her an anti-parasitic for diarrhea she does not have. Antibiotics are a scorch and burn method that resulted from early medical science not fully understanding the body. Antibiotics in addition to killing the bacterial infection, also kill critical microbial structures and ruin the body's natural immune response. Thus antibiotics should only be used when necessary, i.e. when it is clear that the body can't fight the infection on it's own--my pediatrician told me this back in day. The vet looked confused and threatened when I started to bring my concerns up. The vet's response was extremely condescending. He talked in conjecture, and threw around the word "experience" to justify his reasoning. It didn't seem like he read a single medical article since he graduated veterinary school 50sum years ago. He didn't even read the forms I had filled out for his clinic, and also took an uncomfortably long time to calculate the dosage of her medication. The Dr. Weiner also told me to abruptly change the food recommend by our breeder (enough so that the breeder would cover two more years of any health related issues if we continued to feed it). When i asked why? The vet said "so you could give her medicine more easily." I don't know about you, but I'd like to keep my cat healthy enough that I don't need to pick her food based on how easy it would be to drug her. Additionally regarding food, Dr. Weiner only knew the adjective "canned." The vet did not think it was necessary to consider nutritional content, grain free, probiotic content, omega-3s, vitamins, etc. all things that the food my breeder recommended had. He was only able to mispronounce the brand name and just say I shouldn't feed her something he hadn't heard of in order to continue to sway me towards his "canned" alternative.Fear tactics piss me off. And when I say fear tactics, I mean graphic brochures, expecting her to be vomiting, telling me that she will likely start vomiting and not eating and having diarrhea. And then gloating that he caught her Feline HPV early (ie. sneezing from the dust under my bed/ new smells in a new home), even through her breeder had gotten the correct vaccines. He definitely tried to confuse me, as he said everything really fast, and didn't wait to make sure I knew what it all meant, and used medicinal terms whenever possible. Also after prescribing the antibiotics, he stated the side affects, "fever, vomiting, diarrhea.. ya know the stuff you hear on TV," moments before shooing me out the door. I just wanted a vet who seemed to genuinely care about the well being and comfort of my pet, and took the time to talk about her health, rather that hiding behind fear tactics, white hair, and archaic understandings of medicine. Read Less

Just moved to this area. My old cats are being treated by Dr Weiner. My experience has been very good. Dr Weiner is very knowledgeable and caring. The vet assistants knew how to deal with a very nervous cat. Read Less

Dr. Weiner is unmatched, 1,000% focused on the animal's well being. This guy saved my dog's life. Even accepted the dog during an overnight emergency. People have been complaining about how "to the point" the Dr is: stop being so sensitive. Do you want the best doctor for your pet or a best friend for you? - think about what is important here... Read Less

I've only been to Cambridge Vet for one appointment, so I don't have a lot to say yet. I already know, however, that the Doctor is experienced, professional, and kind. Very sweet with my young puppy. And I already know that he will be there when we return.  I went to Porter Square for 16 years with my bichon, who died two years ago.  I called Porter Sq. to make an appointment for Pup because she was scooting. They couldn't fit us in any time soon, so I gave a call to Cambridge Vet. This was a lucky day! Calliope was seen later that day. Porter Sq. is fine, but in all those years, I don't think we ever saw the same doctor twice. I am very happy to have my doggie in Dr. Weiner's personal care. Read Less

WOW!!! Exceptional customer service, staff interaction, information as well as suggestions and sustainable viable solutions and alternatives!! Lulu and Star loved their initial visit! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!! Read Less

As a former ER vet tech, I have to say that this place is AWESOME! Dr. Weiner is an incredible veterinarian, who knows his stuff and works with the most up to date technology/best practices. With that being said, when going to any veterinarian, please remember you get what you pay for. Owning a pet is not cheap, so for some of the reviews complaining about costs, if you want good healthcare, it does not come cheap. I think that the prices are incredibly reasonable considering what you might find when you go to the MSPCA or other veterinarians in the Boston area, and those vets aren't near as competent and understanding as Dr. Weiner and his team. My fur babies will always see Dr. Weiner and I can rest easy at night knowing that they have one of the best vets in the area for their care. Thanks, Cambridge Veterinary Care team! You guys rock:) Love, Rudy, Tucker and Dunkin(RIP) Read Less

Doctor Wiener seems to be a perfectly competent and knowlegable vet. Unfortunatly, he does not have a knack for explaining things to the human parents of the animals he sees, which is annoying to say the least. That said, the real reason we did not go back was the insane number of emails we got after just one visit. Within 2 days I had about 15 and the clinic automatically put me on several lists that I am still getting off of. Our new vet has only sent me emails to remind me of upcoming apts. More than one email per visit is totally not ok! You might actually miss the important ones because you stop reading them. My inbox is too full already. There are many vets in Cambridge who are better at talking to parents, clearer about costs without making it awkward and dont send more than one email per visit. I suggest that you don't spend your time having a so so to negative experience here and then switching. Only problem is that many vets in the area have waiting lists.... this place does not... go figure. In the future, I would probably set up a vet apt as soon as I make the decision to get a pet, that way by the time she/he comes home we dont have to worry about waiting lists. We are not at Huron Vet in Somerville--we love it! They dont overmedicate. Read Less

Dr. Weiner removed All of my sister's cat's teeth. Sent her home with a feeding tube. Surgery was a success but the patient died due to complications after the surgery, SEVEN THOUSAND dollars later. Never even got a sympathy card. My Mother had her cat spayed there many years previously. I asked him if she would be stitched or glued. He said "stitched, glued or stapled depending on what mood I am in" He brought her from his Cambridge Office to his Boston office. I picked her up two days later, to my horror she was stapled from just beneath her neck all the way down to her crotch. Too many staples to even count. I have had many many cats spayed and it was always like a scratch. I honestly believe he was practicing his stapling on her. She didn't recover as quickly as the many other cats that are up and running as soon as they come home. He and his staff had a bad attitude, again this was many many years ago with my Mother's cat, but only a couple of years with my sister's cat. I wouldn't bring a sewer rat to him..be careful, he is in it for the money and dosesn't seem to care for the animal or the human that loves it. I say be beware. Seems like the only reviews were good, maybe his friends posted them. I feel him and staff very very uncaring. This is my opinion of him and his staff. He loves the mighty dollar more.Read Less

I was sick of the smug and judgemental attitudes at City Cats, so tried this place. My cat was very good for Dr. Weiner and the staff.The service was fast and down-to-earth without being looked down upon. The receptionist lady was very nice and friendly. Highly recommend! Read Less

Dr. Weiner has been my vet for over 25 years. He has helped all of my dogs and cats to live long healthy, and happy lives. I can't say enough about the care that my animals get from Dr. Weiner and his staff. They are all very kind and caring individuals who love animals. Read Less

Doctor Weiner and his staff are such wonderful individuals. When my dog Cody became suddenly I'll, seizures and the like we rushed him here. They handled his medical care and unfortunate euthanasia while comforting me and making me feel at ease with his passing. I had Cody for 16 years... And they were still able to give me solace so I was not an uncontrollable wreck. Read Less

Dr. Weiner and his team are incredible!  I took my dog for her routine rabies vaccination, and Dr. Weiner and his staff spotted a small swelling in her abdomen that I had completely missed. I was very worried it would be something serious, so they immediately scheduled a surgery for the following week.  They answered all of my questions, and discussed several plans with me should the mass be something more serious.  They even helped me sign up for a pet insurance program that would cover a large portion of the surgery costs!  It turns out that the mass was a bad hernia, and we were lucky that they were able to spot it and take care of it quickly. It's so rare to find veterinarians that are this thorough, but also kind and conscientious.  Really happy to have found them! Read Less

I just got finished with our first appointment at Cambridge Vet. Unfortunately, I will not be going back. I had a $1 first exam coupon which was accepted, but reluctantly, and with a reminder that the next exam would be $65. My dog needed an ear treatment for an infection and his anal glands expressed. Instead of letting me prioritize what needed to be done based on my budget, Dr. Weiner immediately did the anal gland expression without double checking whether I wanted to. He proceeded onto the ear treatment at which point I had to stop him because I did not know what any of this was costing. But most importantly, I did not like the way I felt during the appointment. Dr. Weiner made me feel as though I was a bad owner for neglecting my dog's ear problem. When in reality, certain things can go under the radar during our busy lives. Even if I had made a mistake and neglected my dog's ear, a reassuring word, a kind word, would have gone a long way during my distressed response. That extra step in customer service, in a good relationship between service provider and customer, was missing. I would not recommend this place. Please find another vet who will be more considerate. Read Less

The best veterinary care around! We've been bringing our dog to see the friendly folks here since she was a pup. She has had all of her routine (and not so routine) care here and the staff has been nothing short of superb. Fiona even happily walks through the front door hoping to see her favorite staff members, who usually have a treat ready to hand out. Making it so Fiona enjoys her visit is both remarkable and a testament to their focus on their patients, our pets. I highly recommend bringing your four legged friends here for a quality vet experience. Read Less

Having moved here from Dallas and having a bad experience at a different vet hospital in the Boston area, I did a lot of research before choosing Dr. Weiner. I read the reviews on Yelp and Google. Some of the reviews were negative but you cannot please all of the people all of the time. I am very glad I chose Dr Weiner. I had noticed a small growth on my Jack Russell Terrier's leg. Dr Weiner initially said it could stay upon first look and continued with the examination. Turns out there were 3 other masses under the skin that I would not have caught but he did. Given my dog's age (12 at the time), he suggested surgery to remove the masses before they had a chance to turn cancerous. He explained the entire process to me, how long it would take, and when he would be calling me to give me updates. He did everything as promised and even prepared me before seeing my dog since he had a lot of stitches. Poor little Franken puppy. It turned out on of the masses was already turning cancerous but was enclosed so there was no chance of spreading. That level of explanations, concern, and follow through by Dr. Weiner has made me a fan for as long as he stays in practice. As for the negative reviews on here about pricing, these are my fur babies since I do not have my own children. I want to make sure they are getting the best possible care during their lives. I do not find his prices much higher than other places. The one on one consultation and care makes it worth it. Read Less

My dog Abby love Dr. Weiner and the staff at Cambridge Veterinary care. They are extremely kind and friendly to all of the pets that I have brought to them. Even though they are on the expensive side I would recommend anyone to bring their beloved pet here. Read Less

MAKE SURE YOU READ THEIR YELP REVIEWS BEFORE MAKING A DECISION. I wish I could give this place NEGATIVE stars! What a horrible business with horrible people: specifically talking about the "manager" Myrna (who just so happens to also be Dr. Weiner's wife). We had just moved to a new apartment and had Cambridge vet care send our records over to the vet that was closest to us, should anything happen and we need to pop into the vet real fast. My dog eats specific prescription food, I called Cambridge vet to ask for a sample as I await my ($100) food order that I placed through CAMBRIDGE VET to be delivered. MYRNA, proceeded to tell me that I should contact my other vet because they can't help me anymore. First of all, Cambridge vet was always going to be our primary vet. When I explained this to Myrna she proceeded to pretend to check to see if they had his food, and told me they don't have it and I need to see my other vet. MY DOG HAS NO FOOD, IVE BEEN AWAITING MY ORDER FOR OVER A WEEK. Not to mention EVERY time I come into their office they are overpriced and try to tell me my dog needs to have THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS of dental work done, when every other vet tells me he is perfectly healthy. DO NOT TAKE YOUR ANIMALS HERE. They do not care about their well being, they are just in it for the money. And as far as Myrna at the front desk, she is just in it for her paycheck.Read Less

I wish I could give this place NEGATIVE stars! What a horrible business with horrible people: specifically talking about the "manager" Myrna (who just so happens to also be Dr. Weiner's wife). We had just moved to a new apartment and had Cambridge vet care send our records over to the vet that was closest to us, should anything happen and we need to pop into the vet real fast. My dog eats specific prescription food, I called Cambridge vet to ask for a sample as I await my ($100) food order that I placed through THEM to be delivered. MYRNA, proceeded to tell me that I should contact my other vet because they can't help me anymore. First of all, Cambridge vet was always going to be our primary vet. When I explained this to Myrna she proceeded to pretend to check to see if they had his food, and told me they don't have it and I need to see my other vet. MY DOG HAS NO FOOD, IVE BEEN AWAITING MY ORDER FOR OVER A WEEK. Not to mention EVERY time I come into their office they are overpriced and try to tell me my dog needs to have work done, when every other vet tells me he is perfectly healthy.  DO NOT TAKE YOUR ANIMALS HERE. They do not care about their well being, they are just in it for the money. And as far as Myrna at the front desk, she is just in it for her paycheck and because she has relations with Dr. Weiner. Read Less

We've been loyal clients for 10+ years. Dr. Weiner and his staff so clearly love animals and never rush an appointment. We've been so pleased with his care. When we had to put down my very old cat, he and his staff were so empathetic and stayed with me until I felt ready to leave. Dr. Weiner is great about taking the time to explain procedures and offer realistic prognosises about care and cost. Read Less

I don't know what I would do without Dr. Weiner, his wife, Myrna, and the compassionate staff at Cambridge Veterinary Care. As a new foster volunteer in charge of rehabilitating Pebbles, the small French Bulldog with a big constipation problem, I knew I needed veterinary help right away. Cambridge Veterinary Care has been there for us from the beginning, starting with successful emergency surgery and then working with us to try to find a way this sweet dog to have a normal life. Being a foster mom to a special needs dog is stressful. I am so grateful to have Cambridge Veterinary Care on my side. Read Less

Kudos to Cambridge Veterinary Care for spending an hour with me the day after I picked up Pebbles, a foster dog. Just two days later, Dr. Weiner performed a life-saving surgical procedure on Pebbles. She's now on the road to recovery. Myrna and the staff are just the most compassionate and caring people you could meet and the whole clinic is bright, cheerful and clean. Read Less

Please also read the google reviews for Cambridge Veterinary Care too!Yelp reviews are just as useful as a child's review on a toy.  I want to first address the people who had negative experiences with Cambridge Veterinary care. If you're being charged for any minor or major surgery that starts under $2000, you're lucky. Most surgeries cost well into the several thousands, and if your animal is at risk, he aids the owners and the cats to the best of his ability so it works out for all the parties. I've actually never had a vet that was even a fraction as good as Dr. Weiner is.He is fantastic. I've been going to Cambridge Vet for two years now (since I've moved to Boston), and I have been taking my three cats here for those past two years and counting. I saw some complains with money, and I have to say that the prices here are outstanding for the quality of care Dr. Weiner provides. Even at the expensive costs, going anywhere else has been a waste for me. Dr. Weiner has provided the cheapest care that I've come across for the entire lives of my cats, one is seven, one is six, and my youngest is two and only knows Dr. Weiner as his vet. I am an extremely nervous person every time I go, to be honest. I always think or expect the worse when my cat with asthma gets seen. But after two years of being seen so many times, I only trust Dr. Weiner and his staff. His staff is sometimes abrasive, but they're so good with the animals, work so well with Dr. Weiner, and have been the best with my cats at their worst behavior. Consider insurance for your cat if you're struggling with money and the larger amounts of money that come to the surface. I truly would not take my cats anywhere else. I love how kind everyone is here, how talented Dr. Weiner is, how wonderfully his wife at the front desk manages things, and the comfort I feel as an owner. I'm always nervous going in, but having some tea, and talking to his wife at the front desk. I also steal more candy than I should, and they turn a blind eye! I would suggest Cambridge Veterinary time and time again. For anything and everything, for any and every reason. Read Less

Dr. Bruce Weiner and his team are the most professional and friendly veterinary care clinic in Cambridge/Boston Area. As a long time dog owner/lover and someone who has lived in various cities and have used different Vets along the way I would have to place Cambridge Veterinary Care in my top 3 best clinics that have treated my dog. Every visit has been a great experience and I wouldn't take my dog anywhere else. If you are looking for a trustworthy and affordable doctor to care for your pet look no further and visit Dr. Bruce.Read Less

Dr. Weiner has been treating our french bulldog Louie for many years; most of the years of his life and he is almost 14. Dr. Weiner and his staff have done multiple treatments and surgeries for us in urgent and unexpected times of need. We are sure he has saved Louie's life at least 4 times and has made him more comfortable with his physical ailments/conditions. Dr Weiner AND his entire staff have always shown compassion, flexibility, and sincere care - to us, our family, and of course our dog. He really cares for animals and their best interest. Even if it means telling you something you don't want to hear about what needs to be done for your animal. We all have those moments as pet owners. We have always had great follow up and after-care treatment - with check in emails, calls, pills/easy refills, prescription foods if needed, and printed sheets with loads of information on what to expect after surgery. Cambridge Vet is reliable, organized, professional, and CLEAN - we very much recommend them.Read Less

Dr. Weiner has been treating our french bulldog Louie for many years; most of the years of his life and he is almost 14. Dr. Weiner and his staff have done multiple treatments and surgeries for us in urgent and unexpected times of need. We are sure he has saved Louie's life at least 4 times and has made him more comfortable with his physical ailments/conditions. Dr Weiner AND his entire staff have always shown compassion, flexibility, and sincere care - to us, our family, and of course our dog. He really cares for animals and their best interest. Even if it means telling you something you don't want to hear about what needs to be done for your animal. We all have those moments as pet owners. We have always had great follow up and after-care treatment - with check in emails, calls, pills/easy refills, prescription foods if needed, and printed sheets with loads of information on what to expect after surgery. The facility is also very CLEAN which is important to us. RE: Money / Pricing: As with any service that costs money, we ask about pricing before we agree to things. As anyone should! We always feel that Dr. Weiner is very up front with us and willing to discuss options and costs before moving on. Pets can be expensive, but that is what you sign up for as a pet owner!! If you can't afford good care for your pet, don't have a pet. In sum, Cambridge Vet is reliable, organized, professional, and we very much recommend them. Read Less

Dr. Weiner has been my veterinarian for over 20 years he is absolutely the best you could ever ask for,  kind, caring and compassionate,  he is wonderful at diagnosing what is wrong and if there isn't anything wrong then he tells you so... I couldn't be happier with the care my animals get from him Read Less

I was referred to Cambridge Veterinary Care while searching for someone in walking distance from my house (in Somerville) who could treat a rat. My 3mo rat came to me with excess sneezing, so I used the tip-to-tail check up offer from CVC and got her checked out. The doctor and assistant were so caring and lovely with Ripley, and I think she felt safe.I walked out with a week's worth of cold medicine for her, and the vet has checked in twice via email. They also over-charged me accidentally and put a check in the mail for a partial refund, which I very much appreciated.Overall, a great experience. Read Less

I brought my 18 yr old cat in to Dr. Weiner because his teeth were badly infected. My vet at home always said the teeth were fine but actually they were not. My cat developed a bad infection while I was visiting my mom in Camb. Dr Weiner said in a very harsh voice, either put him down or take all his teeth out. Since it was the weekend and I was 14 hrs from home, I had his teeth taken out and was sent home with a feeding tube in my cat. 1 week later, my cat died from pneumonia ( I was not told about complications after surgery). I never received a sympathy card and it cost me $5500. He has no compassion at all and charges 4 times as much as other vets. I felt I was given an ultimatum with my cat with no other options. I told several other vets what happened and they were very surprised at what Dr. Weiner recommended, especially on an 18 yr old. He killed my cat and I will never forgive myself for trusting him with Dr. Weiner.Read Less

I was *EXTREMELY* nervous about coming here, given the horrible reviews, but for me it was a matter of necessity -- I needed to get my cats their latest rabies shots before Thanksgiving break when I'll be boarding them at a local "cat hotel" type thing. When I called to make the appointment, the woman on the phone was super friendly and I forget whether she upfront listed how much things would cost or I asked (given what I'd read), but what she quoted ended up being the case. She also said the vet would let me know if there was anything else he recommended but that it was up to me to decide whether to go forward or not (I'm guessing they've read some of these Yelp reviews at this point). I will say Dr. Weiner ended up adding on a fecal test for a sample he wants me to bring in to test for intestinal worms -- he mentioned he was adding it, though he didn't tell me the price and I had to ask for it. I also had to ask what the test was for. I definitely think it should have been more of an "I recommend we do xyz, that sound good," but ultimately I didn't care that much since I could have said no and I was able to get the info. The staff was very nice - the two women I dealt with at the front desk were very nice and helpful, as was the nurse who helped out during the appointment. Both of my cats seemed to feel pretty cool, and they do NOT like the vet. Normally one of them always hisses, but he didn't at all, which surprised me. In the end, I felt very comfortable with Dr. Weiner and he reassured me several times saying that both my cats looked to very healthy and were looking great, I should just keep doing what I was doing, because that was obviously working, etc. etc. I was thinking I would just go there for the rabies shot and find another permanent vet once the holidays were over (I moved to the area not that long ago), but I might just stay with them. (Reason 4 and not 5 stars: it's not cheap. Pet care rarely is these days, but it was comparable to the NYC prices, where I came from, which surprised me.)BONUS: they gave me 2 take-home cat toys for my boys, which a vet hasn't done before! (And they're going crazy playing with them as I write this, so obviously they're a hit!!) Read Less

I never usually feel strongly enough to write yelp reviews, but my experience at Cambridge Vet Care was incredibly upsetting, and scarily identical to a lot of the reviews on here. I've taken my 3 year old cat here a couple times in the past for annual visits, for the sake of connivence; I don't have a car, so pretty much the only appeal of this office is that it's within walking distance for me. In the past I've taken my cat to get his annual shots, and gone into the visit on the defense, trying as best I could to deflect any of the unnecessary tests & blood work Dr. Weiner insists are needed, even for a perfectly healthy cat. I usually consider myself lucky if I can make it out without spending over 200 on a single cat. Last year I adopted another healthy male cat from the MSPCA and I made the poor choice of bringing him in for his annual exam alongside my first cat. By looking into my 19-month-old cat's mouth for approx. 5 seconds, maybe in even less, without any type of light, Dr. Weiner concluded that my cat needed to have 6-8 teeth removed and that he was in an incredible amount of pain. Oh, and that the surgery would cost anywhere from $900-$1800 dollars. He said that my kitty had periodontal disease, tooth resorption and essentially said that his teeth were disintegrating in his mouth. He then went on to give the same speech it seems many animals owners on here have heard: his two cats both have no teeth and they've adapted to life without their teeth famously and eat like pigs. Similarly, again, as other yelpers have shared, he brought out a large picture book of X-rays and decaying teeth to scare me into scheduling blood work immediately, which then binds you into getting surgery within 60 days. On top of it all, I wasn't given any information on preventive dental care. When I asked if there was anything I could do, my answer was "no, we don't know what causes this, so we don't know how to treat it. The ONLY option is removing the teeth surgically." LUCKILY, I decided to hold off on blood work, and thank god for that. After sharing my story with my friends and family, EVERYONE urged me to get a second opinion before getting any of my young cats teeth removed. After doing research on the topic myself, the vet visit started to seem sketchier and sketchier by the minute. My cat didn't display a SINGLE symptom of tooth resorption; not to mention his age makes the onset of dental disease VERY unlikely. Needless to say, I got a second opinion shortly after by a Veterinarian recommended to me by a friend, and I got sent home with a lesson on brushing my cats teeth and a special dental care food to feed my cats. When I told her that my previous vet took a 5 second look into my cats mouth, she shook her head. She said he was clearly a happy cat and wasn't in any pain, and at most had a small case of gingivitis. In conclusion, this practice is incredibly gifted when it comes to identifying an unsuspecting pet owner, who will clearly drop any amount of cash on their pet in order to relieve them of any pain. I spent a week being worried sick over my animal who I was made to believe was in great pain. It upsets me to know that there are practices out there that only care about cash flow and not the health of animals. Needless to say, I will never return to Cambridge Veterinary Care and I urge anyone leaving this practice with any type of uncertainly to seek a second opinion. Read Less

As a discerning pet owner, Dr. Weiner and his staff have always been exceptionally kind to me and my dogs.  As well, their prices (while expensive) are certainly within the normal range for the quality of care that is given.One of the things that I appreciate most about CVC is that when I call with a sick dog (an emergency or emergency lite) they will bend over backwards to make sure that I get in to see them that day.  I can't say the same thing for other vets in the area, and I can tell you--having a regular vet that you known and trust that can't see an "extremely" sick dog is a disheartening experience.  Thank goodness for the commitment of Dr. Weiner and his staff, it is exceptional.  Dr. Weiner is thorough, and he always explains in great detail what he is doing.  As well, Dr. Weiner's assistants and reception staff are infallibly warm and welcoming.HIghly recommended. Read Less

I chose this place because they accept my payment plan (Pet Assure).  Although it's a bit of a drive from Brookline, it is definitely worth it.  I have two "difficult" cats and they took such good care of them during their vaccinations I decided to board my three cats for a three-day trip.  Their boarding facilities are beautiful and spacious (not "cat jail.")  When I picked them up, it was apparent that Dr. Weiner had seen the cat that needed medical boarding every day. They had clearly taken the cats out for playtime twice a day.  In addition, my longhair kitten came out very well-groomed.  Their prices were also very reasonable.I can tell that Dr. Weiner and his staff are all true animal lovers and I greatly appreciate everything they've done for us! Read Less

I, as other reviewers have been, am surprised at the negative reviews I've seen on this site. I take my darling little cat Marlowe to Cambridge Vet and have had nothing but positive experiences with Dr. Weiner and the team.I brought Marlowe in for a standard check-up last November, not worried about any health issues. Dr. Weiner and the vet tech found a lump in his throat. Dr. Weiner immediately took a biopsy, blood test, etc. - explaining the purpose of each test as he went along, I might add - and sent me an incredibly detailed email as soon as the lab results came back. It turned out that Marlowe had an incredibly rare form of cancer - they immediately booked surgery, and Marlowe came out of it not only tumor-free (knock wood), but purring. When we went in for a 6-month check-up today, Marlowe received a careful examination and loving treatment from Dr. Weiner and the lovely vet tech whose name I unfortunately don't know. I have always gotten the strong sense that those at Cambridge Vet really do love their animals, and Marlowe has been the happy recipient of the careful treatment he deserves. Marlowe is also on prescription food that I have to pick up from the office. They have NEVER been out of supply, even when, admittedly, I've waited until the last minute to pick up a new case. Not only that, they've  been sweet enough to give him a couple of free little catnip toys that he loves more than ANY other toy he has. CVC has also been really helpful with expenses. I just finished grad school and have not had regular income. They worked with me around billing for expenses and recommended a payment service that has significantly decreased the financial strain on me.So, big fan of Cambridge Veterinary. My little catboy is staring out the window right now, happily and in health, thanks to their good good care. Read Less

I have been taking my two dogs here since I moved to the area 2 years ago. The entire TEAM is always kind and helpful. Dr. Weiner makes sure that he goes in depth to make sure his patients owner's know what exactly is going on with their pets when they're sick..Dr. Weiner and his team genuinely care for your pet as much as you do..Best of all not only do they take Care Credit but they are affordable !!!! Read Less

I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Weiner. The previous reviews criticized this establishment with high prices and poor care, but my experience was nothing but pleasant. To all the people who complained- if you are going to get an animal, expect to pay high prices at the vet. Animals cannot talk and tell us how they feel so we must assume and make them as comfortable as possible.I am a 25 year old female, struggling like any 20 something, and these guys were nothing but accommodating and informative. I walked in Monday concerned because my dog had a swollen snout and extreme pain to the touch. It turns out she needed a few teeth out and I thank god I walked into Dr. Weiner's office, as he specializes in animal oral care . The staff and vet immediately put me at ease and scheduled my dog's appointment for the next day, early in the morning so I was not late for work. As a worried dog owner, the staff was able to send me pictures of my dog and send them through email after the procedure. They did a fantastic job! Read Less

I can't say enough good things about this place! I adopted my cat from Angel Memorial when he was 2 months old. He is now 18.5 yrs old! We've been going there since he was about 3 yrs old. I have Dr. Weiner to thank for keeping my old kitty happy and healthy. There would always be a lot of growling and shaking when we went to the vet before, but never at Cambridge Vet. He was just fine with Dr. Weiner from the start. The doctor and his wife are serious animal lovers! I've been there several times when they get an emergency call, and drop everything to stay late for some sick pup, cat, rabbit, etc. I've also witnessed how they will adopt a sick cat that was otherwise suffering from neglect. Those cats have it made, getting lots of attention from the caring staff!I see a lot of complaining about pricing in the reviews. I am sensitive to the fact that most of our budgets are tighter these days. However, the way I see it is, my cat is an elderly family member without health insurance. So yeah, it's expensive. I would rather spend a few extra bucks for this doctor's care though. Also there have been plenty of times when I would pay for more testing to be sure of the cause of an ailment, when the doc said no, not worth the extra stress on the old kitty. That's the compassionate doctor I want for my cat! Read Less

After having some time to think about it... I would say that if your cat truly needs dental work, then this is the place to do it. Meanwhile, it would be good to get a second opinion before having the work done as it might not all be necessary. I have since switched to a different vet after moving and they are less aggressive about dental work. But if your pet needs dental work, this place will do a good job. But get a second opinion.These guys did my cats teeth a few weeks ago... the very cat in my profile :) They have a lot of compassion for the animals, and I really feel that and appreciate that. I think my cat got the best care possible which was great since she is a super shy cat that barely comes out from under the bed! Was very glad for the extra care.I will agree that it is not the cheapest place your could go; however, there are real trade offs to going less expensive. I found them to be super up front about any expenses that would be incurred and willing to take any procedures I deemed unnecessary. At the end of the day, they even gave me a slight discount to make it more affordable and I was really appreciative and grateful for that.So I think this place is offers excellent care. I think the staff is extremely professional and caring. Best part is that, unlike other hospitals, you are generally going to be dealing with the same vet people every time since it is a smaller shop. So they are likely to remember your cat and the issues your cat has faced over time.I recommend this vet. If you are getting a large surgery, you might want to ask for an estimate in advance just so you are not surprised by expenses. I think they will be more then willing to accomodate you.This is a great vet. Definitely would reccomend them. Read Less

I sure am glad I checked these reviewed before I went into this business. I tried to find another nearby vet on short notice for a relatively urgent problem, and I couldn't find one who was taking new patients. So, I went into Cambridge Veterinary Care with my guard up. With good reason.My dog needed his anal sacs taken care of. He had some surface skin irritant due to biting this area because of the anal sac problem. If I would've taken all the shots and pills and treatments this guy wanted to give me, I wouldn've left with a bill totaling more than $335 for this very simple problem. Even with my guard up and declining several recommended treatments, I ended up with a bill totaliing almost $200. This is obscene for such a simple issue.What concerns me most about this vet is they don't have any sensitivity to the risks of overtreatment. Any overtreatment can potentially result in harm. It's risky.If you don't want someone who throws a ton of treatments at you, doesn't ask you what you think, doesn't give you price estimates, doesn't have an affable demeanor, doesn't have good rapport with animals, and is kind of sloppy overall, then do not schedule an appointment with this place.Oh, and don't be fooled by the Kuerig coffee machine in the lobby! It is probably the best feature of the place, other than the women at the front desk who are friendly but I imagine are caught up in the whole scheme to bilk their clients at the insistence of their employers. Read Less

The staff, receptionist, aides and doctor (Tubman) were all very nice to me, and friendly and gentle towards my cat. When holding my cat they petted her slowly and gently and she calmed down quickly. They listened patiently as I described a melange of problems - my overweight, asthmatic cat had been vomiting lately - and worked with me to chart a plan to sort out my cat's stomach issue, asthma and diet. They asked that I call back in a few days to let them know how everything was going.They described treatment alternatives and relative costs, I did not feel pressured into any particular course of treatment. Their website doesn't mention parking but when I got there the receptionist told me that they do have a few spots in the parking lot at the end of their building. They have two office cats, who were friendly towards me but avoided my cat in her carrier. In short, I had a great visit and would definitely go back again! Read Less