What to Expect

When searching for a new veterinarian for your pet, you should shop around to see which practice will best suit you and your pet’s needs. Here are some questions that you should ask:

Are the hours convenient to my schedule?

At Willard Veterinary Clinic, we see patients from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and on Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our convenient evening and Saturday hours enable our members to receive high-quality veterinary care for their pets without taking off valuable time from work.

How many appointments do you see in one hour?

Some practices will see as many as 10 patients an hour. However, this is not the norm; most practices will usually see three to six appointments per hour. At Willard Veterinary Clinic, in order to provide the best possible medical care, we see no more than three patients an hour. For each patient, we believe it is important to take a complete medical history and provide a thorough physical exam, so that we can comprehensively attend to your pet’s medical needs.

What vaccines does my pet need?

We tailor vaccinations to meet your pet’s lifestyle, weighing all risks and benefits. We follow the recommendations of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Association of Animal Hospitals (AAHA). We use the safest vaccine combinations possible to minimize the risks of reactions or side effects.

What type of vaccines do you use?

Over the years, we at Willard Veterinary Clinic have had experience with most available vaccines. The current vaccines that we use have proven to be the safest and most efficacious vaccines available, and cause the least amount of vaccine-related reactions while giving the most immunity. These vaccines often cost a little bit more, but when we weigh the cost against the benefit, most clients would agree that the safety of their pet is the most important issue.

What do I do when my pet is sick?

We are capable of handling routine problems on a daily basis. At Willard Veterinary Clinic, we leave several appointment slots open each day for just such instances. However, for some catastrophic emergencies, such as being hit by a car, we will sometimes refer you to one of the many larger animal hospitals in the area with your pet’s best interests in mind. We will fax your records to whichever hospital you choose from the many we refer to in order to make the hospital aware of your pet’s current health. In these instances, please call us so that we can advise you of your options. We’ll do whatever we can to make your time of distress easier.

How much experience do the doctors have?

Our three doctors have a total combined experience of more than 50 years in veterinary medicine. When you become a client, we try to schedule your pet’s appointments so that you will meet each of our doctors. This is done so that you will be familiar and comfortable with each member of our medical staff. If you decide that you like a particular veterinarian, we will try to schedule your future appointments with that doctor; however, due to scheduling situations that may not always be possible.

What do your services cost?

Willard Veterinary Clinic is considered to be in the mid-range of pricing in comparison to other practices in the area. Our focus is on the value of our medical care. In order to offer quality medical care and advice, it is necessary to spend quality time with each client. Coupled with a medical plan catered to each individual pet’s needs, you can be assured that you will not spend your money on unneeded goods or services. We also have no hidden costs like disposable waste fees or new client record charges that many veterinary practices charge.

How much is it to spay/neuter my pet?

We may not be as inexpensive as the spay clinics, but we approach each surgical procedure on an individual basis. We never do assembly line surgeries, and when we quote a price, it is supported by a written medical plan. There are no hidden additional costs such as anesthesia, hospitalization, nursing care, or hazardous waste disposal fees.

Veterinary care for the communities of Quincy, Boston, Dorchester, Milton, Braintree, Weymouth, Canton, Randolph, Hingham, Abington, Hanover, and Rockland