Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital

Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital Providing compassionate, specialty care to pets in the Greater Boston area... We are hiring!
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Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital, an Ethos Veterinary Health hospital, provides 24-hour Emergency & Critical Care and specialty services for pets. Our large, advanced medical team includes ER, Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, and Surgery departments all under one roof. We've been a trusted member of our Woburn and Greater Boston commu

nity for the last 20+ years. Check our careers page for exciting veterinary career opportunities on our website: https://www.ethosvet.com/career-resources/apply-today/

Meet Van and Bonnie! These adorable two-month-old Golden Retriever puppies presented through our ER department after exp...
02/18/2025

Meet Van and Bonnie! These adorable two-month-old Golden Retriever puppies presented through our ER department after experiencing gastrointestinal signs at home. Being from the same litter, our team expected an infection to affect the puppies, but after performing diagnostic imaging, it turned out both puppies had an intussusception. Intussusception occurs when one part of the intestine telescopes into another, causing an obstruction. We transferred care to our surgery department, where Dr. Kohler and Dr. Rosenblum tacked loops of the intestine to one another to prevent recurrence. The surgery went well, and after some time in the hospital, Van and Bonnie could return to their foster families, happy and healthy.

Charlie, an adorable domestic-short hair, recently spent time with us in our ICU. Charlie, diagnosed with small cell ly...
02/17/2025

Charlie, an adorable domestic-short hair, recently spent time with us in our ICU. Charlie, diagnosed with small cell lymphoma last month, was admitted this past week for anemia (low red blood cells), likely secondary to the lymphoma, which required a blood transfusion to correct. Luckily, after one transfusion, his anemia stabilized, and we were able to discharge him 48 hours later. Charlie is doing very well post-ICU visit and we thank his family for trusting us to take care of their sweet and special kitty ♥️

💓 You Make Our Hearts Skip a Beat 💓From cardiology care to emergency services, our team is here to keep your pets’ heart...
02/14/2025

💓 You Make Our Hearts Skip a Beat 💓
From cardiology care to emergency services, our team is here to keep your pets’ hearts healthy and full of love. Wishing all our furry friends and their families a Happy Valentine’s Day! 🩺🐶🐱💕

Our inventory manager, Maddie, made some Valentines for us around the hospital to get into the Valentine’s Day spirit an...
02/14/2025

Our inventory manager, Maddie, made some Valentines for us around the hospital to get into the Valentine’s Day spirit and for a good chuckle. Here are a few that I’ve spotted

Brave boy, Lincoln, trotted into our ER with a minor eye injury.😟 Fear not, the Golden Retriever's heart was in full swi...
02/13/2025

Brave boy, Lincoln, trotted into our ER with a minor eye injury.😟 Fear not, the Golden Retriever's heart was in full swing!💖 Dr. Bolus swiftly treated the small cut under his left eye, keeping the eyeball entirely safe. 💪 Post-recovery, Lincoln was all about paw-shakes and cuddle-requests from our loving ER techs. 🐾💕 We're delighted that he's now back to his comfort zone - home, recovering with his caring family.🏠

Jamila has earned herself a gold star for being the best brachycephalic inpatient! She underwent surgery and has been a ...
02/12/2025

Jamila has earned herself a gold star for being the best brachycephalic inpatient! She underwent surgery and has been a breeze to care for in the ICU. She hasn't experienced any type of stress and is such a food lover that she takes all her medications without hesitation. She must be already crate trained at home because she's been unphased during her entire recovery.

Mac has a long history of FLUTD and he recently was admitted for a urinary obstruction, which is typically triggered by ...
02/11/2025

Mac has a long history of FLUTD and he recently was admitted for a urinary obstruction, which is typically triggered by stress. Poor buddy went to his regular vet today for his annual physical, and unfortunately the stress led him to re-block for a second time in his life. Sounds like Mac's future will consider urethroscopy surgery (pending plan) and some anti-stress medications for future stressful events. Most cats are afraid to travel, let alone visit a vet office. Most veterinarians will recommend medications or pheromones to reduce a cats stress levels.

🌈 You’re Not Alone – Join Our Pet Loss Support Group 🌈Coping with the loss of a beloved pet can be incredibly difficult....
02/10/2025

🌈 You’re Not Alone – Join Our Pet Loss Support Group 🌈

Coping with the loss of a beloved pet can be incredibly difficult. Bulger Veterinary Hospital and Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital are here to support you through this journey.

Our Pet Loss Support Group meets regularly, virtually to provide a safe space for sharing, healing, and connecting with others who understand.

📅 Upcoming February Dates:

Monday, February 17th
Thursday, February 20th

💻 How to Join:
📲 Scan the QR code in the post or click the link to sign up and learn more.

Together, we honor their memory and find comfort in community. ❤️

02/08/2025

Snowstorm on the horizon? No worries, we've got you covered! We're keeping our doors wide open and remaining operational. Stay safe and warm, see you soon! ❄️🔥

Meet sweet Jelly Bells! Jelly Bells, a 3yo female spayed domestic short hair landed herself in our hospital after ingest...
02/06/2025

Meet sweet Jelly Bells! Jelly Bells, a 3yo female spayed domestic short hair landed herself in our hospital after ingesting yarn-like material that caused an obstruction to her stomach and intestines. Due to the length of the yarn, a large amount of the intestines were affected. Despite the surgery being more complicated than anticipated, Jelly Bells did well and she stole the hearts of our ICU technicians.

9 year old Jake, a Poodle Mix, recently saw Dr.Kohler in the surgery department for a digit amputation. Jake had a persi...
02/05/2025

9 year old Jake, a Poodle Mix, recently saw Dr.Kohler in the surgery department for a digit amputation. Jake had a persistent mass on his second digit that was becoming troublesome , so he parted ways with his toe to get biopsied, get some relief, and soon some answers! We will be seeing Jake soon for bandage changes for his healing foot. We love this sweet & fluffy guy!🤍🐾

Sometimes it's take your pet to work day...to get neutered with Dr. Frem. Although our team members do this every day, i...
02/04/2025

Sometimes it's take your pet to work day...to get neutered with Dr. Frem. Although our team members do this every day, it is still just as hard to leave our own pets for the day! His mom took the opportunity to get some extra love before his surgery and was right there for him when he woke up. His fluffy self-did great and is in the best hands at home for recovery.

Rudy, a 4 month old pup was transferred from a local urgent care, PetMedic for continued pain management and surgical in...
02/03/2025

Rudy, a 4 month old pup was transferred from a local urgent care, PetMedic for continued pain management and surgical inventions for a femoral and tibial/fibula fracture. The femoral fracture was repaired with plate and screws. Since the tibial fracture was nondisplaced, we treated it with a splint. Although Rudy still has some appointments with our surgery team for splint and surgical incision checks, he is home and recovering with his family. He was such a brave boy during his stay here!

Rosie, a 4mo Frenchie, has been a frequent flyer for bandage changes following a Tibia/Fibula fracture repair by Dr. Pas...
02/01/2025

Rosie, a 4mo Frenchie, has been a frequent flyer for bandage changes following a Tibia/Fibula fracture repair by Dr. Pastor. Rosie was here recently for a bandage change, and we found she loves to watch Bluey to help keep calm. Here she is taking it all in while hanging out waiting for her turn.

Pictured is Rajah, a 10yr domestic short hair who presented for a SUB revision surgery. SUB is an acronym for “subcutane...
01/30/2025

Pictured is Rajah, a 10yr domestic short hair who presented for a SUB revision surgery. SUB is an acronym for “subcutaneous ureteral bypass” a surgical procedure that treats blocked ureters in cats and dogs with a surgically implanted device. Pictured is her pre-procedure getting an abdominal ultrasound to locate the position of the internal components of the implant. Also pictured is her post-op in recovery being her lovely photogenic self!

Thank you so much for your kind words. It means the world to us to know that we were able to make a difference for both ...
01/29/2025

Thank you so much for your kind words. It means the world to us to know that we were able to make a difference for both you and your best friend. Our team is truly dedicated to providing compassionate care for every pet and their family. We’re honored to have been part of your journey and are here for you whenever you need us. 💙🐾

Feeling the love from our amazing clients today! 🐾 Our dedicated Dr. Phillips and team always aim to provide compassiona...
01/24/2025

Feeling the love from our amazing clients today! 🐾 Our dedicated Dr. Phillips and team always aim to provide compassionate and mindful care for your furry family members 🐕. Thank you, Lori, for your kind words!

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Snowstorm on the horizon? No worries, we've got you covered! We're keeping our doors wide open and remaining operational. Stay safe and warm, see you soon! ❄️🔥#KeepingPetsSafe #emergencyvet #massvet

Pictured is Remi, a 10-month old Beagle. He came in for a CT scan and surgical repair of a cervical abscess caused by a small stick foreign body. Pictured is him in recovery playing with his new Lamb Chop toy! #MassVetPets #DogsofWoburn #massvethospital

🌟 Exciting News! Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital has officially renewed our VECCS Level 1 Certified Facility ! 🌟 This prestigious recognition by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society underscores our commitment to providing exceptional emergency and critical care for pets. 🐾 Learn more about what this certification means for your pet's care below! https://bit.ly/3BXhau9 #VeterinaryExcellence #VECCS #MassVetCares

🎉🐾 Happy New Year from Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital! 🐾🎉 As we welcome 2025, we’re so grateful for our incredible community of pet parents and their amazing furry friends. 💖 From wagging tails to soft purrs, every moment we’ve spent with your pets has been an honor and a joy! Here’s to a new year filled with love, health, and endless cuddles. Whether it’s advanced specialty care, cardiology, or emergency visits, we’re here 24/7 to keep your pets thriving—because they’re family to us, too! ✨ Wishing you and your pets a happy, healthy, and paw-some 2025! ✨ 📸 We’d love to see how your pets are celebrating the New Year! Share their festive photos in the comments. 🐕🐾🐈 #NewYear2025 #MassVetPets #HealthyHappyPets #AlwaysByYourSide

Say hello to Gerti, our 8-year-old Shar Pei mix superstar! 🐾 With her charming look and love for belly rubs and kisses, she stole our hearts during her recent visit for a MCT removal procedure. We love our brave furry friends! ❤️ #DogLovers #VetLife #MassVet #EmergencyPetCare #WoburnPets

The sweetest boy! #MeetMurphy!

Take the following safety precautions when traveling with your pets this holiday 🐈🐕: 🐶 No heads out the window of the car, it’s not safe. Pets should always be safely restrained. 🐾 Frequent pit stops for bathroom, hydration, and exercise breaks. ✔️ Ensure correct food intake, don’t be tempted to share your snacks. 🚗 Never leave your pet alone in the car. 🐱 Ensure your pet is safe and comfortable, bring their favorite blanket or travel bed. Where are you taking your pet this Thanksgiving? Comment below!

Can you believe this adorable face? The name behind those incredible ears is Elf, a 1-year-old Maine Coon male. Elf presented to our internal medicine service for a consultation due to chronic constipation; clinical signs developed early at about 6-7 weeks of age. Elf was admitted to our ICU the night before his de-obstipation procedure for supportive care, serial enemas, pain medication, and a MiraLAX infusion via a nasogastric tube that sits directly into his stomach. At the time of his procedure, Dr. Palladino discovered a congenital issue called atresia ani, which means that the anal opening is smaller than usual. No surgery or medication will fix this, but continuation of long-term medications will help this little cutie pass stools more easily in the future. Luckily, Elf has a dedicated owner, and we look forward to seeing him back in the future for his rechecks. Elf won the hearts of our staff and got so many kisses during his hospital stay. Just look at that face!!! #Elfthecat #MassVet

Meet our superstar, Winston! After a rockstar performance during his sedated orthopedic radiograph session, he savored a delicious meal (or two) and took a serene walk amidst the autumn foliage. Here's to cozy fall evenings and all the cuteness! 🍁🐩

Have you ever wondered what a baby Shar Pei looks like? As you could imagine, they consist of 99% skin. This adorable pups name is Hercules,a 2 month old male Shar Pei. Hercules presented to our ER after being involved in a trauma. Initial radiographs revealed a fracture of the left tibia and humerus and mild pulmonary contusions, which are bruises on the lung. Despite all that, Hercules was breathing comfortably and had surgery to repair his fractures. After receiving pain control in hospital, he was discharged to continuing recovering at home with his family. Our surgical team took such great care of Hercules while in hospital, and our inpatient team could not get enough of his adorable (hidden) face. #MassVet #SharPei #SmushFace

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