36 Reviews

Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital

Sturbridge, Massachusetts

General Info

Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital in Sturbridge designs every aspect from exam room setup to patient check-ins with deliberate intention to direct pet wellness at a suitable pace for Massachusetts homes. Initial visits typically start in a minimal-distraction zone where the pet can either explore or become comfortable. Staff members meticulously observe various signals including tail positioning, pawing actions, and sound reactivity. Veterinarians assess coat condition alongside pulse rate and hydration levels while examining jaw alignment and gait patterns and monitoring pet reactions to nearby presence during physical examinations. Every minute detail gets recorded especially when the animal is unfamiliar with medical settings or has past trauma or shows resistance during handling. Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital delivers diagnostic services along with surgery planning while offering wellness exams and mobility tracking combined with parasite prevention and breed-informed wellness forecasting. Care plans follow the pet's acceptance of touch and routine changes alongside ambient clinic cues including lighting room transitions and sound levels. Pet-owning families whose members show reluctance in social groups or who benefit from repetitive activities discover particular usefulness in this approach. Follow-ups are designed to match each household’s schedule and pet’s natural rhythm. Pet owners obtain detailed explanations along with step-by-step reasoning for each decision which transforms them from passive observers into active participants in their pet's care process. The Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital delivers a pet care system to Sturbridge residents and nearby Massachusetts communities which relies on focused attention, rhythmic patterns, and mutual understanding to ensure each visit progresses naturally and calmly.

Reviews

Amanda

5 Sep 2019

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I have used this vet for a long time and they were always ok nothing fancy but got the job done. Today I got stuck behind a school bus and was 14 minutes late I apologized and the staff at the front desk were so incredibly rude and said I would have to wait till the end of the day and MAYBE they could see me. I have been a nurse for over 10 years and all I can say is thank goodness they don’t work with actual people! Read Less

L A.

13 Sep 2018

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Dr. Mak is wonderful, if you can stand Denise, a receptionist who is so obnoxious. She has the personality and compassion of a rock. She could care less when your pet gets seriously ill. If it were... Read More

James Butler

1 Jul 2018

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Brought my dog here for a checkup. Dr Johnson was very helpful an knowledgeable with questions that I had.

Lissettelo Caban

22 Jun 2018

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I absolutely love Sturbridge Veterinary hospital. The staff is amazing and extremely kind to my dog. The doctors are always very attentive and concerned. No question goes unanswered even if I feel I'm asking a silly one. I always leave content knowing my Precious has had the Best Care from loving Doctors and their staff. I've never had a bad experience. Thank you! To all of you for not just having a Title but putting your whole heart into caring for our pets. Lissette Caban Read Less

Jean Sagerian

21 Jun 2018

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We have been a client here for 30 years, excellent service and everyone from the doctors, attendants, techs and receptionists is great to deal with and attentive to the pets.

April Swanson

10 May 2018

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For 7+ years I've taken my cats to see Doctor Johnson. He is kind, friendly, professional, and above all, a good doctor. The entire staff are skilled and personable. I will be bringing my fur babies h... Read More

Debra Becroft

29 Apr 2018

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Dr. Fiske is awesome - I know she truly cares about the animals. I am very confident in the care she chooses for my fur babies!

stephanie duva

28 Apr 2018

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Love Dr. Frost and Dr.. Mak... have been taking my fur babies to them for years... people are overall friendly and helpful... and they are wonderful with the animals..

Erin Camosse

5 Apr 2018

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We’ve been bringing our pets here for 11 years. Friendly staff & doctors, always feel my pets are getting the best care possible. Very accommodating to me & my pets needs. I have & will continue to... Read More

Denise Brodeur

25 Mar 2018

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My 9 year old American Eskimo, Charlie, has been going to Sturbridge Vet since he was a puppy and I have always been happy there. He recently went through ACL surgery and is recovering nicely. Before and during his surgery I was relieved to feel that he was was in the best hands possible. I was well informed on the procedure and was called each night that he was away from us and informed on his condition. Very happy with all the doctors, assistants and staff there! Read Less

Lamoureux Greenhouses

13 May 2017

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Doc Mac and the staff are the best they care about are beloved pets. Thank you RL

Cynthia LeClair-Maertens

27 Mar 2017

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Dr. Fiske at Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital is a truly magnificent veterinarian; she is willing to go above and beyond any other for that glimmer of hope which truly shows her love of animals. She is also practical and honest when all hope is lost and it is time to let go. My experience with Dr. Fiske is that she is dedicated to her field, knowledgeable, bright and resourceful. I never had the feeling that she didn€t know what had been done to my pet at prior visits like I often get with vet appointments; like each visit is the first and they didn€t have the time to read the chart. She truly gets to know your pet, cares for them and honestly wants what is best. Dr. Fiske does her research, is dedicated to her career and cares about you and your beloved pet. Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital has a wonderful staff and I am grateful to have in our town. Read Less

rita berry

27 Feb 2017

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Our entire family uses the Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital and has been for years. We all feel secure bringing our pets there as we know, without doubt, that they will receive the best care possible. ... Read More

Scott Belanger

24 Feb 2017

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All the technicians and Veterinarians at Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital have been great. I've been being my cats and dog here for nearly 16 years now. Never a bad experience. Staff at the desk are al... Read More

charlie comeau

21 Feb 2017

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We have been bringing out dog Jasper to Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital since we adopted him from a shelter. He see's Dr. Fiske regulary, but on occasion he has had to see other Dr.'s available, and we have always received the best of care. So happy we chose Dr. Fiske and the staff at Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital for his care. Read Less

Kathleen Quinn Wild

27 Jan 2017

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I have been going to Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital for over 10 years (forgotten how many exactly) and I LOVE it. Not only have my pets gotten great care but everyone involved is friendly, accommodati... Read More

Lo Relle Dodge

25 Jul 2016

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Just love the staff/vets here. They treat my Sophie with kindness and respect. Thank you for being so amazing!

Deanne Reid

7 Jun 2016

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Excellent people, Excellent care! My family has been going the the Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital for 30yrs now, with all our different pets. Wouldn't go anywhere else. :)

Jeannine Upson

23 May 2016

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They are the best! We have been clients for 30 years and have received compassion and excellent care for all of our furry family. This practice goes the extra mile for both clients and pets. They u... Read More

Scott R Beaulieu

5 May 2016

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Top notch veterinary care and boarding which I've yet to take advantage of but am perfectly comfortable with leaving my pets in the hands of the Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital should the time ever arise. The veterinary staff is so confident in their ability to properly care for your pets that they allow you to be present throughout any and all necessary exams and treatments. All staff is extremely personable, caring, and compassionate as they have pets of their own and like most clients have had the need to make that very difficult decision as to whether or not their own pets time has come to say goodbye and send them to their new forever home with all of our other furry friends that have left such a lasting impact on all animal lovers. Read Less

Jason Crotty

20 Apr 2016

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I've been taking Buddy here since he was 8 weeks old in 2005. Dr. Maketansky has looked after him for nearly 11 years now, and he and the excellent and incredibly caring and knowledgable staff at Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital are a large part of the reason that he is such a healthy and happy dog. I strongly recommend SVH as an excellent center for pet health care. Read Less

Tracie Padykula

19 Apr 2016

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We've been with the practice since 1995. Love the compassionate care our animals have always received. From the front desk to the techs to the doctors, everyone has been kind and caring in the best ... Read More

Jessica Ann

19 Apr 2016

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As one of the founders of Big Hair Animal Rescue I can honestly say that we would not be able to do what we do without the help we have generously received from Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital. We have taken in close to 100 cats and dogs with in the last year and Sturbridge vet has treated over 50 of our adoptable cats and dogs, due to this I am typically there once a week. The staff here is professional, caring, knowledgeable and accommodating. They truly care and it shows through their work and partnership with rescues like ours. Read Less

Jean M Johnson

18 Apr 2016

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I have two boxer dogs, Fred and Ethel. Everyone at Sturbridge Vet treat my dogs like their own family. Always a big hello and true concern for them. Fred has had two acl surgeries, Ethel has had one. I couldn't be happier with the results. I love this place!! Don't know what I'd do without them. My dogs never have any fear of going and are treated with love and kindness. It really is an amazing place!!! Read Less

Darcie Confar

31 Mar 2016

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The staff here take outstanding care of my personal pets and revolving collection of foster animals. They've been with me through births and deaths and hellacious rescues and everything in between. The care they provide is top-notch and tailored to the animal's stage of life. They take the time to explain all the options as well as the financial and long-term implications. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Read Less

Millie Normandin

10 Mar 2016

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Wish I could give no stars. Rude vet, cold, didn't even introduce herself to us (new clients) DID not examine our dog and just said point blank "he's going to die" because he had a tumor removed a few years ago. Nice! We took him to Post a Road Vet in Charlton and Dr Rob was personable, intelligent, caring and guess what - our dog is fine! Save time and money and go elsewhere.Read Less

Dave F.

21 Jan 2016

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Hey folks, just wanted to share my experience with the doctors at Sturbridge Veterinary.. on February 9th, 2015, he was diagnosed with an incurable cancer and was given little hope by the vet on duty..and yes, he was detached from what I felt, not very concerned, but you have to understand that in any medical field you will have some doctors with a "bedside" personality and some without. Dr. Koretsky, whom I met with after the initial diagnosis, explained all the options and best suitable care for the time Diesle had left. I was then able to give him almost a year of all the cheeseburgers and steak he could eat, Dr. Koretsky kept in constant contact on his health and well being as did Dr. frost, whom I had met with when needed., I brought him to Sturbridge surgery for his procedure which gave him almost a full year of extended life and they were also amazing. That being said, think of how the medical community is today and how cold and impartial it is....I as a pet owner learned a great deal on how to better understand what questions to ask when I adopt another dog in the future thanks to Dr Koretsky and the staff. Ask questions if your not satisfied - just as you would if it was your child. They are a member of the family after all.. Read Less

Millie N.

7 Nov 2015

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My husband and I moved to the area last month and reluctantly left our beloved vet hospital (VCA Westborough) to go to one closer to home. We made an appointment at Sturbridge Vet. The receptionists were nice and the hospital itself is also very nice and recently updated. Unfortunately we will not be back. The female veterinarian who met us in the exam room walked in with an annoyed look on her face. She did not introduce herself and did not acknowledge my sweet 6 year old French bulldog who loves meeting new folks. That immediately rubbed me the wrong way, but oh well. She immediately launched in to a 10 minute tirade about how because our dog previously had a tumor (2 years ago and it was removed, we had just adopted him in March 2015 but had his vet records since birth) he was basically going to die. She went on a long scientific rant using medical terms that our clearly beyond the typical client's knowledge and said "it's going to spread then basically all you can do is make him feel comfortable until he dies" - please note that she did not even introduce herself nor did she even examine our dog at that point. We are not necessarily in denial, we know the cancer could come back - it's just her delivery. Who in their right mind greets brand new clients like this?! Learn some "bedside manner" doc! I grabbed his papers and stormed out, in tears. Once I collected myself I did call and asked to speak to the hospital owner. I was connected to the office manager who was nice but didn't apologize for this vet's behavior. At that point we pretty much decided we would never step foot in there again. Moral of the story - if you want to have a warm and friendly vet who makes you feel comfortable while knowing the facts - this isn't the place for you. Save your money and go elsewhere! Read Less

Doreen L.

22 Sep 2015

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Dr. Mak is the best I have ever known and he is the only vet that I'll have for my crew

Kelsey Moriarty

8 May 2015

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My family has been going to Sturbridge vet for 30+ years and we will never go anywhere else. They truly and completely care about your animals. Whether it be boarding or just a check up, they never give you less than 100%. No matter what type of patient your pet is, angry and aggressive or sweet and loving, they treat them all the same and with the utmost respect. I trust this vet with my life and with my pets life and am never disappointed. They love each animal as much as the owners do and you can see it clear as day. They're accommodating and friendly and loving and I would highly recommend them!Read Less

Guillermo Creamer

1 Mar 2015

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We called early Saturday morning to tell them that our dog was doing very badly and wanted to put him down. They "couldn't take us" because our dog hadn't been seen frequently by the vet. Thank you for making that morning so much more stressful for us. It's unbelievable that you could wouldn't accommodate such a circumstance.Read Less

Kristin Bugan

25 Aug 2014

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Dr. Mak and Dr. Frost are the best and nicest veterinarians I could have ever asked for to have care for my pets. All of the staff here is amazing!! My mother has been coming here for years and continues to do so as well. I recently moved across the country to California and they helped me with all the medical necessities for our 125lb dog who is full of anxiety to fly out to us. I still haven't found a place as wonderful on the west coast!Read Less

Amanda M.

16 Dec 2013

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We recently rescued a cat from a shelter and called Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital to get him checked out. The woman on the phone was very nice and it was easy to set up an appointment. When we arrived we had to wait for aprox. 10 minutes, which I didn't think was horrible but our cat was a little stressed out from the wait especially with a dog in the waiting room. The tech who took us into the room was very nice to us and our cat. The vet on the other hand was unpleasant, cold and even a little mean to us. He just seemed like he couldn't stand animals and he spent all of about 3 minutes with us looking at our cat. He gave our kitty a clean bill of health, other than some fleas which were to be expected coming from a shelter. Our bill was $150! Which I thought was outrageous even with the flea medication. When I tried paying with a check they kept rejecting it. I went to the ATM on the way home and confirmed that there was more than enough funds to cover our visit in my account. It was frustrating that I had to put this on my credit card for no reason at all. Fast forward to a few weeks later, our guy was scratching at his ears a lot and we had also noticed rice like stuff near his bum ( ear mites and tape worm). Since we had a bad feeling about our first experience at Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital we made the decision never to go back because we want someone who is compassionate about caring for animals. The second vet confirmed that the first must have missed the ear mites and said that they should have told us what to watch out for with tapeworm. The new vet also spent an hour with us checking out or cat and answering any questions we had. If your looking for a vet, i'd suggest looking anywhere else but Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital. Read Less

Chase K.

23 Oct 2013

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I had to make the extremely difficult decision to put my dog down and scheduled an appointment to do so. Naturally, it was a horrible day for my family and I because we were losing a great friend, so goodbyes were tough and put me behind schedule by about 10 minutes.I get there, they tell me I'm too late and would have to reschedule an already impossible event in our lives. The receptionist insists she called to confirm an even earlier time, making it as if I was even later - this call never came. I refused to re-schedule, ended up doing to another animal clinic down the road. There was no way to have a good experience in this situation, but this hospital somehow managed to make it even worse for all involved. Read Less

Linda U.

23 Sep 2013

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Been going to Sturbridge Vet for over 13 years. Lots of changes during that time..not all good. Make an appt. - arrive on time -wait in line to check in - wait in reception area for 1/2 hour before vet tech comes out - almost every time. Do they overbook, double book? Some Vets don't remember that you are the client = paying for their services.Lots of chat between staff - receptionists, vet and vet tech. - almost like the client and animal are an afterthought. To the Vet -Talk to me about my animal - not the vet tech. I really don't care to listen to you talk to the vet tech about your personal life and what you did last weekend/last night - concentrate on my animal - talk to me about him - ask me questions about him. He is why I am here - paying your exhorbitant prices. Receptionists' politeness has improved. The really rude ones seem to be gone, or are working a different shift.. To the receptionists - you are there to help me thru the check-in - paying process. I'm trying to do this AND deal with my sick animal.Stand in line to pay - Cost - $49.00 for office visit. - Tufts is $58.00 . What do you think is a better value??Yearly shots, minor stuff - Sturbridge Vet is Ok if you have the money.. Read Less

Jonathan M.

26 Jun 2011

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I am new to the whole pet thing. My wife and I recently inherited a Lhasa Apso and knew we should get him a yearly check up. Dr. Mak and the vet clinic were super easy to work with getting them our dogs records from the place he was from. The location is very accesible off of rt.20 in Sturbridge and the atmosphere is very family like. The facility is very clean (not what I would expect knowing the amounts of animals that go through there a day) and it is very professional.Dr. Mak is very thorough with the animal and gave him all his needed shots and tests. My dog has lost a significant amount of weight so we changed his diet again and were told to come back to have him re-weighed in a month. When I came back the receptionists remembered our dog which was really welcoming. I would certainly recommend this place for the care of your animals! Read Less

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Where is Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital located?

Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital is located at 6 Cedar St, NULL, Sturbridge,NULL 01566. It's easily accessible to pet owners in the Sturbridge area and surrounding communities.

What are the opening hours for Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital?

Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital is openMonday 07:30 AM - 19:30 PM, Tuesday 07:30 AM - 19:30 PM, Wednesday 07:30 AM - 19:30 PM, Thursday 07:30 AM - 19:30 PM, Friday 07:30 AM - 17:30 PM. On Saturdays, it's open 08:00 AM to 13:00 PM. It is closed on Sundays.

Is Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital open on Saturdays?

Yes, Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital is open on Saturdays. Their Saturday hours are 08:00AM to 13:00 PM.

Is Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital open on Sundays?

No, Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital is closed on Sundays. They operate Monday through Saturday, serving pet owners during the week and on Saturday.

How can I book an appointment at Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital?

You can book an appointment online with Sturbridge Veterinary Hospital via our website. Simply click the 'Book an Appointment' button on their profile or use TopVet’s online scheduling. Alternatively, you can call the clinic at to schedule a visit.

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6 Cedar St

Sturbridge Massachusetts 01566

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07:30AM-19:30PM

Tuesday

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07:30AM-19:30PM

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07:30AM-19:30PM

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07:30AM-19:30PM

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07:30AM-17:30PM

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08:00AM-13:00PM

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