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New Service: Urgent Care at Peak
July 29, 2021In August of 2021, Peak will be opening an urgent care service to provide targeted triage and treatment for pets in the area.
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Outpatient Ultrasound Referrals at Mass Vet
July 27, 2021Outpatient ultrasound services are currently offered at Mass Vet for stable patients referred by their primary veterinarian.
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Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) – Getting Started
July 14, 2021In most cases the recovery time from a minimally invasive surgery is shorter than it is following a traditional surgery, the incision is significantly smaller, as a result it heals faster. Most pets will not require an overnight stay at the hospital.
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‘We’re feeling the stress of incredible numbers, and it’s affecting people’: Pandemic pets put unexpected strain on veterinary practices
July 13, 2021The backlog in veterinary care is pushing pet owners from small, overwhelmed clinics to larger hospitals with greater capacity.
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Temporary Reduction in ER Service Hours
June 30, 2021Due to significant staffing shortages, Boston West Veterinary Emergency and Specialty will be changing operating hours as of Monday, July 5th.
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Covid-19 pandemic magnifies workforce crisis in veterinary field
June 29, 2021Madison Vollbracht says she burned out after five years working as a veterinary technician. Her work was already grueling before the Covid-19 pandemic. But the pandemic sparked a dramatic increase in pet adoptions, “Covid puppies and kittens,” as Vollbracht calls them, as well as a rise in inquiries about pet care, which greatly increased the workload.
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Best Places to Bring Your Dog in MetroWest
June 28, 2021Just west of Boston, the MetroWest community holds all the beauty of old New England and the innovation of the future. Here are our favorite dog-friendly places to go in the MetroWest area:
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As pet ownership surges, we need to strengthen the veterinary profession
June 28, 2021The pandemic has further cemented the bond we have with our pets. It also has increased our reliance on quality veterinary care, especially as more Americans have brought pets into their families.
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Triage: Why Your Pet May Not Be Seen Right Away
June 28, 2021When you arrive with your pet as an emergency or urgent care case, you may find yourself waiting a while before your pet is seen. Find out why.
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Case Study: Xylitol Ingestion
June 24, 2021Meet Maka, an 8-year-old MN 34 kg Chocolate Labrador Retriever. Maka was seen at VERC June 16, 2021 by our emergency DVM, Dr. Maxine Koyanagi, for having eaten a large amount of Xylitol (an artificial sweetener used in sugar free foods).
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Minimally invasive surgery and the GP: Getting started
June 21, 2021Veterinary surgeon Chris Thomson answers some common questions regarding learning curves, feasibility, how to get started, and basic equipment needs for a veterinarian in general practice, to make the leap into the world of minimally invasive surgery.
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Lost Dog Found: What To Do?
June 16, 2021So you’ve found a lost dog. Step one – don’t panic! Finding a lost dog may be stressful because you want to help without putting the dog or yourself in any danger.
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