As a group they are not friendly.   Not sure how or why they feel that their office is 'modern'?   Aside for those types of things it almost feels like they want you to drop the dog or cat at the door, then go sit quietly somewhere, out of their bother.  Then pick up the animal and pay and a huge bill.  They take informational questions as personal insults.  And are very free to roll an eye or make some sly negative comment to the customer.   Feeling uncomfortable and unwelcome. Read Less

We have brought one dog and two cats to Slade Veterinary Hospital for treatment.  We give them an A+.  Our beloved cat Sky was 17 years old and had kidney disease.  We knew what the outcome of the visit last Saturday would be before we arrived there.  The staff and the vets who helped us through our decision and ultimate grief were exemplary and we want to thank them so much for all the fine care they gave both when the animals were living and when it was necessary to euthanize.  They were loving, understanding and very empathetic to us.  We recommend Slade Veterinary Clinic highly and again thank them for all their fine professional care! Read Less

I could not recommend this place enough if you treasure your furry friend are looking for a place that will treat your pet as well as you do. I have a French Bulldog who is prone to health problems and the staff at Slade couldn't be better. Dr. Martin is the best, most caring vet I have ever met and she goes above and beyond for us all the time. She calls to check in and saves us money wherever she can knowing how often we have to bring him in. If I could give it more than 5 starts I would! Read Less

Best in Massachusetts based on my personal experience and others I know as well. I travel 3hrs to come here so that should tell you something. Staff are always super friendly and doctors also care about the animals. If your dog or cat comes in and the doctor including the staff notice the animal has been neglected or is is terrible shape because the owner lack of empathy don't blame them when the bill is high. Js Read Less

DO NOT TRUST THIS VET!! Brought my German shepherd for progesterone tests when she first started going through heat. The test results after the very first time were at 0.2.. I was told by the head doctor to bring my dog back in the very next day to run the same test!(test isn't cheap, 120$). Not knowing about dog prenatal, or what the test results meant I went off the word of the doctor. The doctor misguided me into washing 1,000$ on progesterone tests.. when she could have told me to come back in two weeks when results were at 0.2... instead, I had three progesterone tests done every week for 3 weeks..I decided to give slade another chance when I brought my dog in for progesterone tests again when her new heat cycle started and ONCE AGAIN, the doctors misguided me into getting tests done that I did not need. She even pushed to get shots for my dog that would have been a waste since I wasn't even sure if my shepherd could still get pregnant this cycleALL IN ALL DO NOT TRUST THESE PEOPLE! THEY ARE MONEY HUNGRY AND WILL DRAIN YOU FINANCIALLY IF YOU ARE NOT INFORMED! THEY SO NOT CARE DOE YOUR DOG THE WAY THEY SHOULD, ALL THEY SEE IS THE POTENTIAL DOLLAR SIGNS WHEN AN UNINFORMED CUSTOMER COMES INDO NOT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE I MADE WITH SLADE VETERINARY HOSPITAL!!If you have questions feel free the contact me! Read Less

These people really care about the animals that they take care of.  I have always received good service and treated with respect.  In my experience, having an AAHA rating makes a difference in their attention to detail and quality of service.  When going there, I always get a feeling that these people really love animals and that it's not just a business to them. Read Less

I went to Slades for a second opinion on a chronic condition that my puppy was plagued by. They were terrific. The front office staff greeted me immediately and knew who I was, which made me feel welcomed and reassured. The vet tech was efficient and knowledgeable and the vet herself was tremendously helpful, knowledgeable and informative. Read Less

I love the vets and the staff here. They have hours even on the weekends, and I have been able to have appointments within the day when my cats have been sick. I find the costs of visits and medication reasonable for the quality of service. Read Less

Our first visit to Slade was on an emergency basis, on Easter Sunday no less. We were warmly received and came away with not just an improved diagnosis (from the prior vet) at considerably lower cost than expected, but many helpful recommendations on general care and education of our new lab puppy. "We're dog geeks here", said Dr Migday. They truly are, and the customer experience is superb. Read Less

I was incredibly impressed by Dr. Migday n her staff today. They respected me as an owner/hands of a working dog - she let me assist me in Positioning him for the necessary x-rays he needed...Everything went so well thanks to the consummate professionalism present at Slade Veterinary hospital!! Read Less

I have been going to Slades with all of my pets for over 20 years. They are truly professional, caring and have an incredible staff..I trust them completely...a special thanks to Dr Kremmer and Linn who always listen carefully and go above and beyond for the best care possible for my 3 fluffy love dogs! Read Less

We adopted a very lively, energetic 10 year old Chihuahua mix about 2 years ago, who is 12 now, and have been bringing him in for visits here and there for some minor things and yearly exams.  Honestly, we hadn't been loving Slade and considered switching vets.  But it's a few blocks away from home, and very convenient.  We were seeing different vets each time, and they seemed to rush through, since he's "old" anyway.  Our dog has been having some issues with his back leg, so we made a same day appointment (after I decided to google his symptoms and had serious anxiety) with Dr. Kremer, and we could not be happier!!! She was AMAZING! Dr. Kremer took her time, did a very thorough exam of his legs and entire body, recognizing he also had an ear infection!  She had us walk around outside including up and down some steps for 5-10 minutes so she could see how he was walking. Dr. Kremer suggested a few tests, and a lymph node aspiration (all of which she performed in house!), and some x-rays.  Before doing the x-rays, she told us the price and asked if it was ok with us, which was very much appreciated!  She showed us all of the x-rays and explained everything, including the test results in detail so we could fully understand what was going on.  Dr. Kremer spent 1.5 hours with our dog, and really made us feel like we were her only patients and she truly cared about him. Turns out our little guy just has some minor arthritis but is in otherwise great health!  He was prescribed some anti-inflammatory pills as well as a couple of supplements to help.  She wants us to check back in at the end of the month to see how he is doing.  We fully trust her and will absolutely come back, specifically requesting Dr. Kremer! Read Less

Fantastic care and attention! My puppy had had a fever earlier is the week and I was worried he might be getting hot again and they let me come in to check his temp. just a few minutes before they were closing. In my panic I locked my keys in my car  and one of the vet techs helped me carry dog food out to my car and waited with me until my boyfriend could come. Every person who works there that I've met has been compassionate and professional and I highly recommend their care. Read Less

I've been going to Slade for years because they are in the same town we live in. They're ok. Very friendly. But we switched to another vet for a few reasons:They misdiagnosed two of our dogs. Our husky mix always had crust on the insides of her ears and after cleaning it ourselves many times, we brought her in for an ear flush. The vet told us ear problems are usually due to coat issues (agreed we had been negligent about brushing her) and got out all the loose fur while she was under.  Three days later, the ear crud was back. We later discovered it was due to a food allergy. (By contrast, when we brought a different dog to our new vet about constant ear troubles, she immediately said, "ear problems are usually due to food allergies.")We brought our golden mix in because he was limping. He tested positive for lyme (which he had had before) and they began treatment. Later we discovered there are 2 types of lyme tests: they had given him the  cheaper 'snap test' which always shows positive if your dog ever had lyme before. Our new vet knew right away when she saw him walk that the limping was due to his ACL. The more extensive lyme test she gave him showed he did not have a level of lyme that needed treatment.The third reason we switched is we're not big on vaccines and my husband told the vet he wished there were other options. She didn't say a word. Later he discovered on his own there is a thing called a titer test which shows if they need a vaccine at all, based on levels of their natural antibodies. When he told the vet what he had found, she knew all about it but never mentioned it. (By contrast, our new vet tries to educate people and boarding facilities about the titer test in lieu of vaccines.).So, to summarize, there was nothing major that made us leave. But now we drive 40 minutes away to a vet we love in Bolton. Read Less

I've always been a dog person, but I got my first cat about two and a half years ago. I first went to Slade out of pure convenience, as I lived less than a mile from the office. However, though I've since moved, I would never take my baby anywhere else! We've seen a few different doctors and techs at the office, for more routine things, and it is always a pleasant experience that makes my cat feel comfortable and cared for. Of recent, my cat has had some sort of dental issue that is affecting his sinuses. Dr. Kremer has been amazing, even calling to check in on my cat's progress. This next level of care has not gone unnoticed. Thank you, Slade! Read Less

Not even going to rate this animal hospital.My poor granddog went there for her prenatal care ultra sound, X-rays etc. three days in one week and all of a sudden it becomes an emergency? We were quoted one price and then comes the day for my granddog's CSection and Wham the price jumps off the charts hundreds of dollars, while she is being sedated. No babies yet!What's the deal. Last time we will ever go there and all of our family and friends will not be going to this animal hospital. Everyone will know how they overcharged us and took advantage of a young girl trying to take care of her dog. I had to put one star to make this comment post. Read Less

Our cat had a cold that kept getting worse, and Slade was very helpful over the phone in helping us know whether it was an emergency or not. They were also accommodating and understanding when we were late for our appointment (not that we take that as an invitation to be late in the future, but we appreciated it!) The staff and veterinarian we saw, Dr. Gatlin, were very professional and gentle (to us and the cat). I recommend Slade for future visits! Read Less

Been going here for years with one of my cats she lasted till 20 now have a male cat and still come here. The staff are very nice and care about ur pet in office and on phone. The doctors are all very good usually have had one most of the time  Dr Martin and or Dr Rottman but have had others  too and there all kind, caring and easy to talk with about ur pet and they do get in touch with u if they say they will call u about a test or something about ur pet. Clean and kept up no complaints highly refer this office to any pet owner. Read Less

After bouncing around to several vets that I was not happy with, I found Slade. This place is great. Great docs, reasonable prices and flexible hours and appointments. All of the vets here are great. I love Rottman and she is my go to, knowledgable caring and compassionate. Migday, the founder is also top notch and a go to. But I have found you can't really go wrong with any of the docs. They have typically referred me externally for surgeries and the like. But they are the best general practitioners I have found in the area. I take all of my dogs here and recommend them. Read Less

Walked in on a vet tech beating my dog -- in front of the vet who was coming at him with a syringe. He was a rescue I had for 3 days. They were aware. And he was mistreated in his prior home. And they were aware. So they chose to muzzle him, corner him, and the vet tech, who was a beast, to say the least, had him straddled while the vet was coming at his face. I had stepped out to retrieve his stool sample I mistakenly left in the car. The investigation? They sent me my records for all my pets after I posted on social media. There you go. Don't be a fool and to go Slade. You pet only has you as a voice. Read Less

I've been bringing my dogs here since 2000. Absolutely love the staff, their compassion, their knowledge, and their willingness to recommend to board cert'd specialist if needed. I always leave feeling like I have a good grasp of what is currently going on if we go in for a sick visit, and a clear understanding of the plan of treatment. Never have I felt pushed to run unnecessary tests, or spend money that didn't need to be spent. If they took BCBS, I'd go there myself. :) Read Less

I can honestly say that the staff is excellent. They are so caring and loving toward the animals that I feel like my cat is in excellent hands when she needs to go. If I need advice on anything animal related, they are always willing to spend some time helping me or offering their expertise. Excellent facility, and highly recommended. Read Less

We've been going to Slade for a little over a year now, and we couldn't be happier. After moving to the metro-west area (and after having been fed up with the Fresh Pond Animal Hospital), we chose Slade because it came highly recommended by a corgi breeder we had been working with. The breeder name-checked them because several staff members had extensive first-hand experience with Pembroke Welsh Corgis (one or more are corgi breeders themselves), so they were familiar with the special needs of the breed (natural dwarfism, yo).We immediately took our two cats there, as well as our Puppy corgi a year later. The two vets of whom we've had the most exposure are Dr. Schmieder, and Dr. Rottman. Both have been superstars. Both demonstrated a calm, level-headed demeanor, and have done an excellent job of explaining health-care options (primarily with different vaccinations), while presenting the benefits, risks, their personal leaning (if they have any), before handing the ball to us to make the final decision. We also appreciated that we didn't have to tell them to space out inoculations on our new pup (the FPAH would've been all too happy to pin-cushion or dog all at once). It also certainly doesn't hurt that all three of our animals have been given clean bills of health... :P.Now, our breeder did warn us that Slade was "a little expensive," and this might be empirically true... except we have no way to know if their prices really are above average. The most we've spent in one visit was maybe $130 for one our cat, but she needed a workup. This is primarily because we've found that the vets at Slade have a "less is more" approach to pet care, and generally don't push for procedures unless there's good reason (once again, unlike FPAH who'd be more than happy to order a remote MRI with a networked/teleconferenced feline dermatologist and shoe salesman out of Okinwa, Japan; just so they can add a zero to the final bill). While I don't want to come off as stingy, this kind of conservative sensibility has helped keep vet bills low (usually well under $100).I think the only complaint is that the support staff can be a little ditsy. But that's a mild gripe at best. The bottom line is that Slade an oasis in a barren wasteland of horrible local vets (lookin' at you, angel memorial!). We've experienced nothing but unparalleled professionalism, excellent care, and honestly... low costs. There's nowhere else in mass we'd ever take our pets. Read Less

Slade is a top notch veterinary hospital and I highly recommend them! I have seen each and every DVM that works there and they have all been wonderful with our dogs and cats, they really care about the condition of our pets, and take the TIME to talk over what's best for them! The Technicians are all very knowledgeable and very personable, and open to questions and concerns also. When I called to make my appointment, the receptionist was polite and cordial and accomodated our appointment to my schedule. It was very busy when I went for my appointment, and didn't mind one bit that they ran a few minutes late, they were WELL worth it. I now understand why they were so busy, and I won't be bringing my pets anywhere else! Also impressive is the HUGE range of services they can perform, from just rabies clinics to dentals, and surgeries and reproductive medicine. The parking can get a bit tight, the lot is small-but again, not worthy of giving less than a 5 star rating!! Read Less