Harvard Veterinary Clinic
Harvard, Massachusetts
General Info
Our small staff will build a relationship with you and your dog, which enables us to watch for behaviors that are out of the ordinary. Harvard Kennels has a long standing relationship with Harvard Veterinary Clinic, a separate business located in the building. They are always friendly and helpful in the event of an emergency, illness requiring treatment, or even just to update vaccinations.
Reviews
Stephanie Z.
5 Jun 2019
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As sit to write this much overdue post it is important for me to explain the location and circumstances in which I am writing it. The relevance of this will weave its way in through the context of thi...
As sit to write this much overdue post it is important for me to explain the location and circumstances in which I am writing it. The relevance of this will weave its way in through the context of this post. You see it is currently (2:00 AM) and I am sitting at Boston Children's Hospital next to my daughter who had major surgery today (well actually given the time it now is... yesterday.) Now you may be asking why does this have any relevance in terms of writing a review of Harvard Family Pet Clinic? Well... this is exactly why.I was paged by my daughter's surgeon to have her post op review at 12:30 PM today. At 12:45 PM today I received a phone call from Harvard Family Pet Clinic asking me how my daughter's surgery went. Yes you heard that correct... our "Veterinarian and her team" reached out to see how my daughter was doing and extend their help should we need anything. This act of kindness just reinforced for the billionth time why Dr. Koretsky and her entire team are incredibly special souls who do not only have inherent love and compassion for animals, but also foster a culture that treats animals and their owners like they are part of their own family. In October 2018 I purchased a French Bulldog puppy as an emotional support dog for my daughter. The second we met our new puppy Karma it was love at first sight. We all quickly bonded with her and she was thriving until shortly before Christmas December 2018 when we began to notice some significant changes in her. We immediately brought Karma to Dr. Koretsky who evaluated her and helped stabilize her through the holiday. After the holiday Karma began to decline again and it was at that time that Dr. Koretsky referred us to a Neurologist. After more testing we learned that our precious Karma has a severe congenital genetic disorder that resulted in the malformation of her spine and ribs. It seemed like one min Karma was this active healthy puppy running around and playing with anyone and anything she could get her hands on, and the next her health and mobility began to decline at an alarming rate. Over the next few weeks, and months Dr. Koretsky and her team partnered closely with Karma's neurologist as we all learned to navigate through the challenges being thrown at us. Even when Karma began to lose all mobility in her back legs this teams tenacity and positive encouragement did not waiver and as a result Karma's health began to improve. Dr. Koretsky referred us to an amazing company Eddie's Wheels (eddieswheels.com) and I can't even express in words what it was like the first time Karma went to try out wheelchair options. Karma was seriously in the first wheelchair for only a few secs before taking off and running around like she used to when we first got her. She was literally smiling ear to ear... and it opened a whole new world up to our sweet Karma. When I sent the videos of Karma trying out the different wheelchairs the response we received from Harvard Family Pet Clinic was overwhelmingly positive. The integrity, work ethic, love, drive, compassion, tenacity, and empathy that is engraved in Dr. Koretsky and each member of her team has not only impacted our family and their clients, but perfect strangers as well. It stretches far beyond their physical actions and emotional support they provide to each and every person and animal they encounter. Their actions reflect that there are still people out there that are selfless and embody a genuine heart and soul.... Without demanding anything in return. There is no ego at Harvard Family Pet Clinic... it is simply very educated, talented, and passionate professionals who share an innate love for animals and stand by their mission statement "Caring for your pets like they are our own". That I can attest to firsthand, without hesitation. ~ Stephanie
Le B.
23 Feb 2019
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I found Dr. Koretsky to be incredibly unprofessional and unhelpful both times I interacted with her. It was strange enough that I decided to dig deeper and see if it was just a personality difference...
I found Dr. Koretsky to be incredibly unprofessional and unhelpful both times I interacted with her. It was strange enough that I decided to dig deeper and see if it was just a personality difference or if others had similar experience. I would encourage you to also dig deeper before taking your pet or your business here.
Melissa L.
30 Jul 2018
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Dr D has retired and Dr Koretsky is now there. She and her staff are awesome. They are great with all our animals.
C S
30 Apr 2018
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My dog was treated here 3 years ago while boarding in a kennel. At the time, we had significant issues getting them to issue a bill so we could pay them (I went in person several times). A few months ...
My dog was treated here 3 years ago while boarding in a kennel. At the time, we had significant issues getting them to issue a bill so we could pay them (I went in person several times). A few months later, they sent vaccination reminders, even though I had been very clear that we had a regular vet who handled all our needs. So I called, and they promised to take us off their list. Next year, same reminders. This time, the dog was dead. So I called, quite upset, and they apologized. Now it's 2 years later, and the reminders are coming again, this time every week or so, for a dog they only saw once for emergency care and they know is dead. The office is completely incompetent and insensitive. That said, I do believe the emergency care given my dog was ok.
C. S.
30 Apr 2018
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My dog was treated here 3 years ago while boarding in a kennel. At the time, we had significant issues getting them to issue a bill so we could pay them (I went in person several times). A few months ...
My dog was treated here 3 years ago while boarding in a kennel. At the time, we had significant issues getting them to issue a bill so we could pay them (I went in person several times). A few months later, they sent vaccination reminders, even though I had been very clear that we had a regular vet who handled all our needs. So I called, and they promised to take us off their list. Next year, same reminders. This time, the dog was dead. So I called, quite upset, and they apologized. Now it's 2 years later, and the reminders are coming again, this time every week or so, for a dog they only saw once for emergency care and they know is dead. The office is completely incompetent and insensitive. I do believe the emergency care given my dog was ok.
Ed G.
5 Apr 2018
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I had a great 15 year experience with Dr. Demitz, but not the new vet, No.. I moved out of the area , and had to just about beg over three days( 4 phone calls) to get a copy of my dogs records to my n...
I had a great 15 year experience with Dr. Demitz, but not the new vet, No.. I moved out of the area , and had to just about beg over three days( 4 phone calls) to get a copy of my dogs records to my new vet. Very disorganized.
Helen C.
28 Dec 2017
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Harvard Veterinary Clinic is open for business! Dr Pam Koretsky is owner and vet. Dr Damitz retired in late 2016/early 2017. My dog was suffering from a bilateral ear infection - and was in a great d...
Harvard Veterinary Clinic is open for business! Dr Pam Koretsky is owner and vet. Dr Damitz retired in late 2016/early 2017. My dog was suffering from a bilateral ear infection - and was in a great deal of discomfort and had been seen twice by another vet. Dr Koretsy gave my dog a thorough exam, flushed his ears (which provided him with immediate relief) and gave me a different medicine and treatment plan. While he is a little trooper, Dr Koretsky put him at ease. I am returning to Dr Koretsky this week for a recheck. I highly recommend her.
K S.
26 Sep 2017
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I never write reviews...but I feel strongly that I would not bring our family pets to any other vet other than Dr. Koretsky. We have two dogs: Jada, a lab mix, and Brady, a miniature dachshund. Like...
I never write reviews...but I feel strongly that I would not bring our family pets to any other vet other than Dr. Koretsky. We have two dogs: Jada, a lab mix, and Brady, a miniature dachshund. Like man, our dogs are a part of our family. Brady has recently had some back issues common to dachshunds, and I brought him to her office when he was in terrible back pain. She immediately took charge of the situation and she ensured Brady had the best care. Eventually, he ended up having back surgery at Tufts. Dr. Koretsky was there before the surgery to discuss options with Tufts and myself, and after the surgery to discuss Brady's aftercare. I was so touched that she called me numerous times - on her own time- to follow up on Brady's care. Thank you Dr. Koretsky!!The Stone Family
Scott R.
8 Nov 2016
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Dr. Damitz is a fantastic vet. He has so much experience and knowledge to draw from that one doesn't end up paying for gobs of lab work. He's a great vet.Guess what?He is rarely there any more, as he ...
Dr. Damitz is a fantastic vet. He has so much experience and knowledge to draw from that one doesn't end up paying for gobs of lab work. He's a great vet.Guess what?He is rarely there any more, as he is phasing out of his practice and leaving it with a new vet, Dr. Pam.She's fantastic, but when my dog had a recurrence of a skin irritation, one which he's had five or six times in his life, and one well known to owners of American Bulldogs, they insisted on an office visit where they could have just prescribed prednisone and ended his rolling histamine response, as has been done for all previous events.We liked the old school approach Dr. Damitz used, but he's retired. Maybe that's just a thing of the past.Dr. Pam is still an awesome Vet, and I trust her with my dog. She doesn't waste time and money on unnecessary tests and has a style that I like.
Gail H.
23 Sep 2016
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Dr Koretsky who has just taken over veterinary care at the clinic is superb. I have used Dr Koretsky for over 15 years at many different clinics and in home care. She is knowledgable,professional, c...
Dr Koretsky who has just taken over veterinary care at the clinic is superb. I have used Dr Koretsky for over 15 years at many different clinics and in home care. She is knowledgable,professional, compassionate and caring. I am excited she has joined Harvard Veterinary Clinic.
Kavita B.
18 Jan 2016
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Dr. Damitz is beyond wonderful, the original "Pet Whisperer"; he has an instinct with pets that I have never seen with another vet. Dr. Damitz is pretty good with humans too. I love that he doesn't ex...
Dr. Damitz is beyond wonderful, the original "Pet Whisperer"; he has an instinct with pets that I have never seen with another vet. Dr. Damitz is pretty good with humans too. I love that he doesn't expect me to have a predisposition or knowledge bank regarding my pet and gives me information in terms I understand.
Susan J.
1 Jan 2016
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Wonderful vet. Dr. Damitz is kind, caring, and knowledgeable.
Becca L.
23 Jul 2015
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I highly recommend Dr. Damitz and his practice in Harvard. He was friendly, professional, kind, and very helpful, and his prices are VERY reasonable -- I would have paid much more elsewhere, and unfor...
I highly recommend Dr. Damitz and his practice in Harvard. He was friendly, professional, kind, and very helpful, and his prices are VERY reasonable -- I would have paid much more elsewhere, and unfortunately I HAVE paid a lot more elsewhere for the exact same medicines and diagnoses! I'm switching to Dr. Damitz! He made me feel like a part of the decision, and he showed me pictures and other vets' opinions and treatment ideas online when it came to my dog's condition. I had a great experience here -- he really knows and cares about animals and veterinary science. All of that being said, I have three Labradors; he'll definitely be seeing me again!
Kavita Batra
29 Jun 2015
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I hope he never retires! There is no one else in his business, after trying to find someone for 8 years, that has the instinct, skill, forthrightness, honesty and humility and absolute love for animal...
I hope he never retires! There is no one else in his business, after trying to find someone for 8 years, that has the instinct, skill, forthrightness, honesty and humility and absolute love for animals. We've tried various Vets geographically closer to us, and have always been disappointed at the care, and the extra fees they charge. Dr. Damitz, you are brilliant and wonderful...wish we could create a mold of you!
Lorraine Cecile Benoit C.
5 Jun 2015
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Dr Damitz and the staff are the best in the world Ive been going therefor 40 years drive all the way to ct just to go there !
Erin Ramage
10 May 2015
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We have a suspicious, intact 70lb working line German Shepherd female, and she has proven problematic for a number of Vets we attempted to visit because of ideology rather than the behavior of our dog...
We have a suspicious, intact 70lb working line German Shepherd female, and she has proven problematic for a number of Vets we attempted to visit because of ideology rather than the behavior of our dog. That she is not spayed, that she is engaged in Protection Sports, and even that she is a German Shepherd has provoked some outright hostile judgments from people we are paying to look after the best interests of our animal. When we brought our pup to Harvard Vet there was no hasty grab for a muzzle, no hesitation, no lecture, nothing but a wonderful approach of ducking right into her side and checking her over and the dog responded immediately by calming down and accepting the exam. I lament the retirement of this outstanding Veterinarian, a man who is the closest to James Harriot that i will ever meet, and his straightforward approach to all animals, even the "scary" ones.
Jeremy Callahan
2 Mar 2015
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We love Dr. Damitz. He has been our Vet for more than 15 years. Jupiter, my lab/Airedale mix, sees him once a year for shots and that's it. Angus, our diabetic blind arthritic miniature schnauzer, ...
We love Dr. Damitz. He has been our Vet for more than 15 years. Jupiter, my lab/Airedale mix, sees him once a year for shots and that's it. Angus, our diabetic blind arthritic miniature schnauzer, needed a lot more attention and he got what he needed at Harvard Vet Clinic. He lived a long happy life. We hope Dr. Damitz never retires.
Sandra Phillips Bergeron
2 Mar 2015
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Boarded our cat there last summer for 2 weeks. Cat was very happy and so were we. He was very well taken care of. So we will board him again this year. Place is very clean and the staff members are g...
Boarded our cat there last summer for 2 weeks. Cat was very happy and so were we. He was very well taken care of. So we will board him again this year. Place is very clean and the staff members are great. Would recomend Harvard Kennels,Inc. to anyone. I give them a 5 star!!
Corvus A
6 Aug 2013
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I've used Harvard Vet (Dr. Damitz) for about 4 years now. Good vet skills, and good listening skills (important for dealing with the owner, aka me!). I also agree he has old-fashioned "horse" sense ab...
I've used Harvard Vet (Dr. Damitz) for about 4 years now. Good vet skills, and good listening skills (important for dealing with the owner, aka me!). I also agree he has old-fashioned "horse" sense about treatments, and doesn't push the expensive procedures like some vets do. I switched from another local vet, who seemed a good vet, but liked to do all those expensive procedures. I don't care to fund someone's boat, if you know what I mean.
Corvus B
6 Aug 2013
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I've used Harvard Vet (Dr. Damitz) for about 4 years now. Good vet skills, and good listening skills (important for dealing with the owner, aka me!). I also agree he has old-fashioned "horse" sense ab...
I've used Harvard Vet (Dr. Damitz) for about 4 years now. Good vet skills, and good listening skills (important for dealing with the owner, aka me!). I also agree he has old-fashioned "horse" sense about treatments, and doesn't push the expensive procedures like some vets do. I switched from another local vet, who seemed a good vet, but liked to do all those expensive procedures. I don't care to fund someone's boat, if you know what I mean.
Michael H.
20 Jun 2013
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Dr Damitz is an old school vet and I mean that in the most positive way. When most vets now are driven by $$, Dr Damitz is driven by caring for your pet. After feeling I was being ripped off by a loca...
Dr Damitz is an old school vet and I mean that in the most positive way. When most vets now are driven by $$, Dr Damitz is driven by caring for your pet. After feeling I was being ripped off by a local vet who wanted to "test, test, test" (at an ultimately unnecessary cost of hundreds of Dollars) I chose to drive almost an hour from Franklin MA to Harvard, MA to someone I can trust. Also he's a class act as a person. His diagnosis and reading of pets health problems or lack thereof are spot on.
Joan T.
11 May 2013
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Dr. Damitz is best vet around. We've used him for about 20 years. Has a great way with animals! Our first interaction with him was with our cat who was losing her hair. Had the same problem when li...
Dr. Damitz is best vet around. We've used him for about 20 years. Has a great way with animals! Our first interaction with him was with our cat who was losing her hair. Had the same problem when living in Michigan but vet there tried several things that didn't work. Dr. D took one look, knew exactly what the problem was, showed us one of his medical books describing the problem, and gave us the treatment that worked. We were hooked. Have used him ever since with all our dogs & cats. Can't say enough good things about him!
Corie H.
27 Jan 2013
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Dr. D is amazing! He is so good with my spastic bulldog mix. He knows his stuff,too. When my girl started throwing up a lot, he ran a ton of tests and suggested we switch her to a gluten free food in ...
Dr. D is amazing! He is so good with my spastic bulldog mix. He knows his stuff,too. When my girl started throwing up a lot, he ran a ton of tests and suggested we switch her to a gluten free food in the mean time. Within a few days of switching, the vomiting stopped completely and then all the tests came back clean. Great "bedside" manner. Love him!
A Google User
10 Jan 2012
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After finding my vet of three years had changed their way of operating for the worse after three years, I decided to drive 45 minutes from my home to Dr. Damitz of Harvard Vet.
Dr. Damitz examined my ...
After finding my vet of three years had changed their way of operating for the worse after three years, I decided to drive 45 minutes from my home to Dr. Damitz of Harvard Vet.
Dr. Damitz examined my pets with great care and compassion and his approach of treating ailments, only when it is necessary will have me driving to and from Harvard for the lifetime of these pets. In an age when most vets aim to maximize revenue by suggesting unnecessary bloodwork, surgeries and medications, Dr. Damitz is a breath of fresh air. He may be one of the few left of a fast departing generation of vets.
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Harvard Veterinary Clinic
Harvard, Massachusetts
General Info
Our small staff will build a relationship with you and your dog, which enables us to watch for behaviors that are out of the ordinary. Harvard Kennels has a long standing relationship with Harvard Veterinary Clinic, a separate business located in the building. They are always friendly and helpful in the event of an emergency, illness requiring treatment, or even just to update vaccinations.
Business Hours
Monday
08:30AM-18:00PM
Tuesday
08:30AM-18:00PM
Wednesday
08:30AM-18:00PM
Thursday
08:30AM-18:00PM
Friday
08:30AM-18:00PM
Saturday
08:30AM-18:00PM
Sunday
17:00PM-18:00PM
Reviews
Stephanie Z.
5 Jun 2019
As sit to write this much overdue post it is important for me to explain the location and circumstances in which I am writing it. The relevance of this will weave its way in through the context of thi...
As sit to write this much overdue post it is important for me to explain the location and circumstances in which I am writing it. The relevance of this will weave its way in through the context of this post. You see it is currently (2:00 AM) and I am sitting at Boston Children's Hospital next to my daughter who had major surgery today (well actually given the time it now is... yesterday.) Now you may be asking why does this have any relevance in terms of writing a review of Harvard Family Pet Clinic? Well... this is exactly why.I was paged by my daughter's surgeon to have her post op review at 12:30 PM today. At 12:45 PM today I received a phone call from Harvard Family Pet Clinic asking me how my daughter's surgery went. Yes you heard that correct... our "Veterinarian and her team" reached out to see how my daughter was doing and extend their help should we need anything. This act of kindness just reinforced for the billionth time why Dr. Koretsky and her entire team are incredibly special souls who do not only have inherent love and compassion for animals, but also foster a culture that treats animals and their owners like they are part of their own family. In October 2018 I purchased a French Bulldog puppy as an emotional support dog for my daughter. The second we met our new puppy Karma it was love at first sight. We all quickly bonded with her and she was thriving until shortly before Christmas December 2018 when we began to notice some significant changes in her. We immediately brought Karma to Dr. Koretsky who evaluated her and helped stabilize her through the holiday. After the holiday Karma began to decline again and it was at that time that Dr. Koretsky referred us to a Neurologist. After more testing we learned that our precious Karma has a severe congenital genetic disorder that resulted in the malformation of her spine and ribs. It seemed like one min Karma was this active healthy puppy running around and playing with anyone and anything she could get her hands on, and the next her health and mobility began to decline at an alarming rate. Over the next few weeks, and months Dr. Koretsky and her team partnered closely with Karma's neurologist as we all learned to navigate through the challenges being thrown at us. Even when Karma began to lose all mobility in her back legs this teams tenacity and positive encouragement did not waiver and as a result Karma's health began to improve. Dr. Koretsky referred us to an amazing company Eddie's Wheels (eddieswheels.com) and I can't even express in words what it was like the first time Karma went to try out wheelchair options. Karma was seriously in the first wheelchair for only a few secs before taking off and running around like she used to when we first got her. She was literally smiling ear to ear... and it opened a whole new world up to our sweet Karma. When I sent the videos of Karma trying out the different wheelchairs the response we received from Harvard Family Pet Clinic was overwhelmingly positive. The integrity, work ethic, love, drive, compassion, tenacity, and empathy that is engraved in Dr. Koretsky and each member of her team has not only impacted our family and their clients, but perfect strangers as well. It stretches far beyond their physical actions and emotional support they provide to each and every person and animal they encounter. Their actions reflect that there are still people out there that are selfless and embody a genuine heart and soul.... Without demanding anything in return. There is no ego at Harvard Family Pet Clinic... it is simply very educated, talented, and passionate professionals who share an innate love for animals and stand by their mission statement "Caring for your pets like they are our own". That I can attest to firsthand, without hesitation. ~ Stephanie
Le B.
23 Feb 2019
I found Dr. Koretsky to be incredibly unprofessional and unhelpful both times I interacted with her. It was strange enough that I decided to dig deeper and see if it was just a personality difference...
I found Dr. Koretsky to be incredibly unprofessional and unhelpful both times I interacted with her. It was strange enough that I decided to dig deeper and see if it was just a personality difference or if others had similar experience. I would encourage you to also dig deeper before taking your pet or your business here.
Melissa L.
30 Jul 2018
Dr D has retired and Dr Koretsky is now there. She and her staff are awesome. They are great with all our animals.
C S
30 Apr 2018
My dog was treated here 3 years ago while boarding in a kennel. At the time, we had significant issues getting them to issue a bill so we could pay them (I went in person several times). A few months ...
My dog was treated here 3 years ago while boarding in a kennel. At the time, we had significant issues getting them to issue a bill so we could pay them (I went in person several times). A few months later, they sent vaccination reminders, even though I had been very clear that we had a regular vet who handled all our needs. So I called, and they promised to take us off their list. Next year, same reminders. This time, the dog was dead. So I called, quite upset, and they apologized. Now it's 2 years later, and the reminders are coming again, this time every week or so, for a dog they only saw once for emergency care and they know is dead. The office is completely incompetent and insensitive. That said, I do believe the emergency care given my dog was ok.
C. S.
30 Apr 2018
My dog was treated here 3 years ago while boarding in a kennel. At the time, we had significant issues getting them to issue a bill so we could pay them (I went in person several times). A few months ...
My dog was treated here 3 years ago while boarding in a kennel. At the time, we had significant issues getting them to issue a bill so we could pay them (I went in person several times). A few months later, they sent vaccination reminders, even though I had been very clear that we had a regular vet who handled all our needs. So I called, and they promised to take us off their list. Next year, same reminders. This time, the dog was dead. So I called, quite upset, and they apologized. Now it's 2 years later, and the reminders are coming again, this time every week or so, for a dog they only saw once for emergency care and they know is dead. The office is completely incompetent and insensitive. I do believe the emergency care given my dog was ok.
Ed G.
5 Apr 2018
I had a great 15 year experience with Dr. Demitz, but not the new vet, No.. I moved out of the area , and had to just about beg over three days( 4 phone calls) to get a copy of my dogs records to my n...
I had a great 15 year experience with Dr. Demitz, but not the new vet, No.. I moved out of the area , and had to just about beg over three days( 4 phone calls) to get a copy of my dogs records to my new vet. Very disorganized.
Helen C.
28 Dec 2017
Harvard Veterinary Clinic is open for business! Dr Pam Koretsky is owner and vet. Dr Damitz retired in late 2016/early 2017. My dog was suffering from a bilateral ear infection - and was in a great d...
Harvard Veterinary Clinic is open for business! Dr Pam Koretsky is owner and vet. Dr Damitz retired in late 2016/early 2017. My dog was suffering from a bilateral ear infection - and was in a great deal of discomfort and had been seen twice by another vet. Dr Koretsy gave my dog a thorough exam, flushed his ears (which provided him with immediate relief) and gave me a different medicine and treatment plan. While he is a little trooper, Dr Koretsky put him at ease. I am returning to Dr Koretsky this week for a recheck. I highly recommend her.
K S.
26 Sep 2017
I never write reviews...but I feel strongly that I would not bring our family pets to any other vet other than Dr. Koretsky. We have two dogs: Jada, a lab mix, and Brady, a miniature dachshund. Like...
I never write reviews...but I feel strongly that I would not bring our family pets to any other vet other than Dr. Koretsky. We have two dogs: Jada, a lab mix, and Brady, a miniature dachshund. Like man, our dogs are a part of our family. Brady has recently had some back issues common to dachshunds, and I brought him to her office when he was in terrible back pain. She immediately took charge of the situation and she ensured Brady had the best care. Eventually, he ended up having back surgery at Tufts. Dr. Koretsky was there before the surgery to discuss options with Tufts and myself, and after the surgery to discuss Brady's aftercare. I was so touched that she called me numerous times - on her own time- to follow up on Brady's care. Thank you Dr. Koretsky!!The Stone Family
Scott R.
8 Nov 2016
Dr. Damitz is a fantastic vet. He has so much experience and knowledge to draw from that one doesn't end up paying for gobs of lab work. He's a great vet.Guess what?He is rarely there any more, as he ...
Dr. Damitz is a fantastic vet. He has so much experience and knowledge to draw from that one doesn't end up paying for gobs of lab work. He's a great vet.Guess what?He is rarely there any more, as he is phasing out of his practice and leaving it with a new vet, Dr. Pam.She's fantastic, but when my dog had a recurrence of a skin irritation, one which he's had five or six times in his life, and one well known to owners of American Bulldogs, they insisted on an office visit where they could have just prescribed prednisone and ended his rolling histamine response, as has been done for all previous events.We liked the old school approach Dr. Damitz used, but he's retired. Maybe that's just a thing of the past.Dr. Pam is still an awesome Vet, and I trust her with my dog. She doesn't waste time and money on unnecessary tests and has a style that I like.
Gail H.
23 Sep 2016
Dr Koretsky who has just taken over veterinary care at the clinic is superb. I have used Dr Koretsky for over 15 years at many different clinics and in home care. She is knowledgable,professional, c...
Dr Koretsky who has just taken over veterinary care at the clinic is superb. I have used Dr Koretsky for over 15 years at many different clinics and in home care. She is knowledgable,professional, compassionate and caring. I am excited she has joined Harvard Veterinary Clinic.
Kavita B.
18 Jan 2016
Dr. Damitz is beyond wonderful, the original "Pet Whisperer"; he has an instinct with pets that I have never seen with another vet. Dr. Damitz is pretty good with humans too. I love that he doesn't ex...
Dr. Damitz is beyond wonderful, the original "Pet Whisperer"; he has an instinct with pets that I have never seen with another vet. Dr. Damitz is pretty good with humans too. I love that he doesn't expect me to have a predisposition or knowledge bank regarding my pet and gives me information in terms I understand.
Susan J.
1 Jan 2016
Wonderful vet. Dr. Damitz is kind, caring, and knowledgeable.
Becca L.
23 Jul 2015
I highly recommend Dr. Damitz and his practice in Harvard. He was friendly, professional, kind, and very helpful, and his prices are VERY reasonable -- I would have paid much more elsewhere, and unfor...
I highly recommend Dr. Damitz and his practice in Harvard. He was friendly, professional, kind, and very helpful, and his prices are VERY reasonable -- I would have paid much more elsewhere, and unfortunately I HAVE paid a lot more elsewhere for the exact same medicines and diagnoses! I'm switching to Dr. Damitz! He made me feel like a part of the decision, and he showed me pictures and other vets' opinions and treatment ideas online when it came to my dog's condition. I had a great experience here -- he really knows and cares about animals and veterinary science. All of that being said, I have three Labradors; he'll definitely be seeing me again!
Kavita Batra
29 Jun 2015
I hope he never retires! There is no one else in his business, after trying to find someone for 8 years, that has the instinct, skill, forthrightness, honesty and humility and absolute love for animal...
I hope he never retires! There is no one else in his business, after trying to find someone for 8 years, that has the instinct, skill, forthrightness, honesty and humility and absolute love for animals. We've tried various Vets geographically closer to us, and have always been disappointed at the care, and the extra fees they charge. Dr. Damitz, you are brilliant and wonderful...wish we could create a mold of you!
Lorraine Cecile Benoit C.
5 Jun 2015
Dr Damitz and the staff are the best in the world Ive been going therefor 40 years drive all the way to ct just to go there !
Erin Ramage
10 May 2015
We have a suspicious, intact 70lb working line German Shepherd female, and she has proven problematic for a number of Vets we attempted to visit because of ideology rather than the behavior of our dog...
We have a suspicious, intact 70lb working line German Shepherd female, and she has proven problematic for a number of Vets we attempted to visit because of ideology rather than the behavior of our dog. That she is not spayed, that she is engaged in Protection Sports, and even that she is a German Shepherd has provoked some outright hostile judgments from people we are paying to look after the best interests of our animal. When we brought our pup to Harvard Vet there was no hasty grab for a muzzle, no hesitation, no lecture, nothing but a wonderful approach of ducking right into her side and checking her over and the dog responded immediately by calming down and accepting the exam. I lament the retirement of this outstanding Veterinarian, a man who is the closest to James Harriot that i will ever meet, and his straightforward approach to all animals, even the "scary" ones.
Jeremy Callahan
2 Mar 2015
We love Dr. Damitz. He has been our Vet for more than 15 years. Jupiter, my lab/Airedale mix, sees him once a year for shots and that's it. Angus, our diabetic blind arthritic miniature schnauzer, ...
We love Dr. Damitz. He has been our Vet for more than 15 years. Jupiter, my lab/Airedale mix, sees him once a year for shots and that's it. Angus, our diabetic blind arthritic miniature schnauzer, needed a lot more attention and he got what he needed at Harvard Vet Clinic. He lived a long happy life. We hope Dr. Damitz never retires.
Sandra Phillips Bergeron
2 Mar 2015
Boarded our cat there last summer for 2 weeks. Cat was very happy and so were we. He was very well taken care of. So we will board him again this year. Place is very clean and the staff members are g...
Boarded our cat there last summer for 2 weeks. Cat was very happy and so were we. He was very well taken care of. So we will board him again this year. Place is very clean and the staff members are great. Would recomend Harvard Kennels,Inc. to anyone. I give them a 5 star!!
Corvus A
6 Aug 2013
I've used Harvard Vet (Dr. Damitz) for about 4 years now. Good vet skills, and good listening skills (important for dealing with the owner, aka me!). I also agree he has old-fashioned "horse" sense ab...
I've used Harvard Vet (Dr. Damitz) for about 4 years now. Good vet skills, and good listening skills (important for dealing with the owner, aka me!). I also agree he has old-fashioned "horse" sense about treatments, and doesn't push the expensive procedures like some vets do. I switched from another local vet, who seemed a good vet, but liked to do all those expensive procedures. I don't care to fund someone's boat, if you know what I mean.
Corvus B
6 Aug 2013
I've used Harvard Vet (Dr. Damitz) for about 4 years now. Good vet skills, and good listening skills (important for dealing with the owner, aka me!). I also agree he has old-fashioned "horse" sense ab...
I've used Harvard Vet (Dr. Damitz) for about 4 years now. Good vet skills, and good listening skills (important for dealing with the owner, aka me!). I also agree he has old-fashioned "horse" sense about treatments, and doesn't push the expensive procedures like some vets do. I switched from another local vet, who seemed a good vet, but liked to do all those expensive procedures. I don't care to fund someone's boat, if you know what I mean.
Michael H.
20 Jun 2013
Dr Damitz is an old school vet and I mean that in the most positive way. When most vets now are driven by $$, Dr Damitz is driven by caring for your pet. After feeling I was being ripped off by a loca...
Dr Damitz is an old school vet and I mean that in the most positive way. When most vets now are driven by $$, Dr Damitz is driven by caring for your pet. After feeling I was being ripped off by a local vet who wanted to "test, test, test" (at an ultimately unnecessary cost of hundreds of Dollars) I chose to drive almost an hour from Franklin MA to Harvard, MA to someone I can trust. Also he's a class act as a person. His diagnosis and reading of pets health problems or lack thereof are spot on.
Joan T.
11 May 2013
Dr. Damitz is best vet around. We've used him for about 20 years. Has a great way with animals! Our first interaction with him was with our cat who was losing her hair. Had the same problem when li...
Dr. Damitz is best vet around. We've used him for about 20 years. Has a great way with animals! Our first interaction with him was with our cat who was losing her hair. Had the same problem when living in Michigan but vet there tried several things that didn't work. Dr. D took one look, knew exactly what the problem was, showed us one of his medical books describing the problem, and gave us the treatment that worked. We were hooked. Have used him ever since with all our dogs & cats. Can't say enough good things about him!
Corie H.
27 Jan 2013
Dr. D is amazing! He is so good with my spastic bulldog mix. He knows his stuff,too. When my girl started throwing up a lot, he ran a ton of tests and suggested we switch her to a gluten free food in ...
Dr. D is amazing! He is so good with my spastic bulldog mix. He knows his stuff,too. When my girl started throwing up a lot, he ran a ton of tests and suggested we switch her to a gluten free food in the mean time. Within a few days of switching, the vomiting stopped completely and then all the tests came back clean. Great "bedside" manner. Love him!
A Google User
10 Jan 2012
After finding my vet of three years had changed their way of operating for the worse after three years, I decided to drive 45 minutes from my home to Dr. Damitz of Harvard Vet.
Dr. Damitz examined my ...
After finding my vet of three years had changed their way of operating for the worse after three years, I decided to drive 45 minutes from my home to Dr. Damitz of Harvard Vet.
Dr. Damitz examined my pets with great care and compassion and his approach of treating ailments, only when it is necessary will have me driving to and from Harvard for the lifetime of these pets. In an age when most vets aim to maximize revenue by suggesting unnecessary bloodwork, surgeries and medications, Dr. Damitz is a breath of fresh air. He may be one of the few left of a fast departing generation of vets.
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