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07/11/2025

Meet Sadie our golden girl and blood donor hero!

Sadie is one of the 50 amazing dogs in our donor rotation at Bay State Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Services and Ocean State Veterinary Specialists. Calm, gentle, and full of love, she’s not just a cuddle bug, she’s a lifesaver. 🩸

When she’s not donating to help pets in critical condition, you’ll find Sadie munching on frozen bananas and ice cubes (her favorite treats!), carrying around her stuffed Elvis toy like it’s a prized possession, stopping to smell the flowers on her long walks and snuggling on the couch for movie night—yes, she does think she’s a lap dog!

In 2022, donations from incredible dogs like Sadie made a huge difference:
🔹 490 units of packed red blood cells
🔹 417 units of plasma
🔹 18 units of platelets
🔹 63 units of albumin
🔹 12 units of whole blood

These donations support pets experiencing trauma, blood loss, immune-mediated disease, and more.

We’re so proud of Sadie and all our donor heroes who help save lives every day! ❤️

Learn more about our Blood Bank program and how your dog could become a hero too, just like Sadie: osvs.net/blood-bank

07/09/2025

Every day, pets face life-threatening injuries and illnesses that need emergency and specialty veterinary care to save their lives, treatments that many families cannot afford. You can be their hero this summer by making a gift and helping keep them afloat. From July 1 - July 31, you can help save the lives of local pets in need by making a donation to Frankie’s Friends Paw It Forward Fund! All gifts up to $175,000 will be matched in honor of Sharon Goldblatt. Double your impact and help us raise money for pets in need.

Drs. Block and Johnson, the founders of OSVS and BSVESS, say, “The Paw It Forward Fund is our attempt to keep pets alive, healthy, and in homes, when unforeseen or unexpected veterinary bills are suddenly encountered.”

Donate to Paws For A Cause: https://frankiesfriends.kindful.com/?campaign=1290932

We have raised $302,963 help us get to our goal of $350,000!

Together, we can help bridge the gap between what’s medically possible and financially feasible for pets in need. 💙

07/07/2025

Bay State Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Services is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our team in a newly renovated, fast-paced, multi-specialty hospital. With a robust surgical caseload and exciting future expansion into sports medicine and rehab, this is an opportunity to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact.

🔹Scrub into brand new state-of-the-art surgical suites
🔹Train the next generation of veterinary professionals
📍 Located in Swansea, Massachusetts

Apply today: www.bsvess.com/careers

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July!

We hope all of our clients, patients, families, and friends enjoy a safe and joyful holiday celebration!

If your pet experiences an emergency, Bay State Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Services is open 24/7 to help. Call us anytime at 508-379-1233

Stay safe, and keep your pets calm and comfortable this holiday! ❤️💙

07/03/2025

This is us Thursday! Meet Lauren Scowcroft. For the past five years, Lauren has been a cornerstone of our overnight team at BSVESS, where she thrives in the fast-paced, unpredictable world of emergency medicine. A Certified Veterinary Technician, Lauren began her journey with us shortly after graduating from Massasoit Community College, starting as a technician assistant to learn the ins and outs of the hospital before quickly advancing into her technician role.

Lauren first considered a career in research and lab animal welfare, interning at MIT and hoping to be a voice for animals in science. However, a friend encouraged her to explore emergency medicine, and she has never looked back. Drawn to what she calls “controlled chaos,” Lauren embraces the constant variety and challenge that each shift brings. Her favorite cases? Stabilizing critical patients, especially hemoabdomens, and seeing them through from emergency triage, stabilizing to surgery and recovery, thanks to strong teamwork. At BSVESS, Lauren plays a vital role in the overnight flow, triaging patients, drawing blood, administering treatments, assisting in diagnostics, communicating with clients, and even helping with housekeeping and reception duties when needed. She has deep respect for the technician assistants on her team who help make everything run smoothly behind the scenes in our hospital. Currently, Lauren is working toward her Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS) in Emergency and Critical Care, sharpening her advanced skills (like placing triple lumens, managing ventilator cases, and monitoring complex conditions), writing case studies, and preparing for the challenging board exam.

Lauren grew up in Pennsylvania but later returned to Massachusetts, where she now balances her work life with parenting her 8-year-old daughter, who, despite her mom’s best efforts, isn’t a fan of fishing! On her days off, you’ll find Lauren out fly fishing, her passion, and encouraging more women to pick up a rod and give it a try.

We’re lucky to have Lauren on our team, a calm, skilled, and compassionate presence in the most critical hours.

07/01/2025

Every day, pets face life-threatening injuries and illnesses that need emergency and specialty veterinary care to save their lives, treatments that many families cannot afford. You can be their hero this summer by making a gift and helping keep them afloat. From July 1 - July 31, you can help save the lives of local pets in need by making a donation to Frankie’s Friends Paw It Forward Fund! All gifts up to $175,000 will be matched in honor of Sharon Goldblatt. Double your impact and help us raise money for pets in need.

Drs. Block and Johnson, the founders of OSVS and BSVESS, say, “The Paw It Forward Fund is our attempt to keep pets alive, healthy, and in homes, when unforeseen or unexpected veterinary bills are suddenly encountered.”

Learn more at: www.frankiesfriends.org/pawsforacause

Together, we can help bridge the gap between what’s medically possible and financially feasible for pets in need. 💙

06/30/2025

We’re growing our team and looking for a Veterinary Medical Receptionist who is passionate about delivering exceptional service to both pets and the people who love them.

Are you a customer service professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment? This is your chance to be part of a dedicated emergency and specialty veterinary hospital where compassion, communication, and care are at the heart of everything we do.

If you are interested in our open positions and want to learn more about our benefits and perks, check out our careers page: www.bsvess.com/careers/

06/27/2025

Sadie recently graduated from her Radiation Oncology treatment, and we couldn’t be more proud of her!

She underwent 6 rounds of radiation therapy, administered by our Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Kevin Ware, DVM, DACVR-RO, and Radiation Therapist, Courtney Keenan, R.T.T, CT, ARRT. Radiation therapy is a specialized treatment used to manage certain types of cancer and other medical conditions in pets. This therapy delivers carefully targeted doses of radiation to destroy abnormal cells while preserving surrounding healthy tissue.

Sadie was diagnosed with a large a**l gland tumor, and thanks to her treatment, the mass has significantly shrunk, allowing her to feel better and continue living her best life!

Congratulations, Sadi, we’re all cheering for you! 💙

06/25/2025

In September 2022, sweet Luna came to us with lameness, vomiting, and a poor appetite. She had recently been started on doxycycline for suspected Kennel Cough and a urinary tract infection, but something more serious was going on.

While hospitalized in our Emergency Department, Luna was diagnosed and treated for suspected Lyme nephritis, which is a complication of Lyme disease affecting the kidneys. It usually comes with a poor prognosis. Her kidney values were elevated at the time of discharge, and she was referred to our Internal Medicine team, where she became a patient of Dr. Gary Block, DVM, MS, DACVIM. Since then, Dr. Block has closely monitored her lab work to ensure she remains stable and on the right track.

We’re pleased to share that Luna is doing very well clinically, and we were thrilled to see her back for her most recent recheck!

Swipe to see some photos from her visit. Luna beat all the odds; she continues to brighten our hospital with her kind and energetic personality! 🌟

06/23/2025

Heat Advisory in Effect

High temperatures can be dangerous for our pets. Here are a few key tips to help prevent heat stroke and keep your pets cool and safe:

🔥 Hydration is Key – Always provide access to fresh, cool water.
🔥 Limit Outdoor Time – Avoid walks or play during peak heat hours (10 AM – 4 PM).
🔥 Never Leave Pets in Cars – Even with windows cracked, temperatures rise dangerously fast.
🔥 Shade & Rest – If outside, ensure pets have shade and a cool place to rest.
🔥 Know the Signs of Heat Stroke – Watch for excessive panting, drooling, vomiting, weakness, or collapse. Seek care immediately if these occur.
🔥 Paw Protection – Hot pavement can burn paws. Walk your dog early or late in the day, and always test the ground with your hand.

If you suspect heat stroke, don’t wait. Call us right away at (508) 379-1233

Let’s keep our pets cool, safe, and healthy this summer!

06/20/2025

The 4th of July is right around the corner!

A friendly reminder from our Pharmacy Team:
Please plan ahead and make sure your pet’s prescriptions are filled before the holiday weekend.

🏥 We are open 24/7 for emergencies
📞 If your pet needs emergency care, call us at 508-379-1233

Wishing you and your pets a safe and happy Independence Day!

06/19/2025

"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Swansea, MA

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(508) 379-1233

Website

https://bsvess.com/

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