Melrose Animal Clinic – Vets in Melrose
Clinic Overview
Melrose Animal Clinic is a veterinary clinic in Melrose, Massachusetts, located at 26 Essex St. The clinic treats dogs and cats and offers urgent care during regular business hours, with referrals to 24/7 emergency hospitals after hours. It is AAHA-accredited and listed as a Cat Friendly Practice and Fear-Free Certified.
Services
- •Preventative and wellness care, including routine exams and life-stage care
- •Vaccinations for cats and dogs with lifestyle-based protocols
- •New puppy and kitten care
- •Dental care, including COHAT/teeth cleaning, dental X-rays, and extractions as needed
- •Soft tissue surgery, including spay and neuter; laser scalpel used for many procedures
- •Diagnostics and therapeutic services
- •Digital X-rays and ultrasound
- •In-house laboratory testing (including CBC, chemistry, and urinalysis)
- •Dermatology and allergy management (including Apoquel, Cytopoint, and elimination diets)
- •Pain management with multimodal medication plans
- •Laser therapy
- •Emergency/urgent care during business hours; after-hours referral to specialty emergency hospitals (including locations in Woburn, Lawrence, Boston, Waltham, and Charlestown)
Pricing
No published pricing information is available.
People
Named team members include Stewart J. Silverman (Owner and Hospital Director; Senior Veterinary Advisor, DVM), Gaura Shah (Medical Director, D.V.M.), Michele (Hospital Administrator/Practice Manager), Becky (Office Manager), and Dr. LeBlanc (mentioned in a recent review).
Reviews
Melrose Animal Clinic has a 4.6/5 rating on Google from 380 reviews. Recent comments describe staff who are gentle with cats and dogs, explain medical issues and next steps clearly, and focus on reducing stress and encouraging cooperative care. Reviews also mention appointment availability that can work for pet owners who cannot attend during the day and a staff that remembers pets and helps them feel comfortable.
