River Road Veterinary Hospital – Vets in Andover
Clinic Overview
River Road Veterinary Hospital is an independent veterinary clinic in Andover, Massachusetts, located at 176 River Rd. It treats dogs, cats, and a range of exotic pets, including birds, reptiles, and small mammals. The hospital offers urgent and emergency care during business hours, with after-hours calls directed by answering machine to an emergency clinic.
Services
- •Routine checkups, wellness exams, and vaccinations
- •Urgent care with same-day appointments and walk-ins welcome
- •Emergency care during business hours (Mon 8:00am-8:00pm; Wed 8:00am-6:00pm; Thu-Fri 8:00am-8:00pm; closed Tue/Sat/Sun)
- •Surgery
- •Dentistry including cleanings, tooth extractions, and minor oral surgery
- •Diagnostics including blood tests, ultrasound, and digital x-rays
- •In-house diagnostics laboratory
- •Courier service to a commercial laboratory for specialized bloodwork testing
- •On-site pharmacy
- •Species seen: dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rabbits, guinea pigs, hedgehogs, and rats
Pricing
No published pricing information is available for this clinic.
People
The team includes Dr. Nate DeCosmo (Lead Veterinarian), Dr. Kristina Nolin (Veterinarian, DVM), Lisa Marie (Practice Manager), and Rachel Brown (Clinic Supervisor).
Reviews
River Road Veterinary Hospital has a 4.5/5 Google rating from 201 reviews. Recent comments describe the staff as kind, patient, and thorough, including step-by-step explanations during visits. Reviewers also mention positive handling of anxious or reactive pets and appreciation for care that avoids unnecessary services.

