I brought my gentle, old rottie, Vicky, to Dr. Snyder at Foxbend. Vicky immediately walked right…read moreover to Dr. Snyder as if she knew him! She never does that at a vets office--she usually hides behind me! So I KNEW he had to be good hearted. Vicky ended up needing surgery to remove 2 HUGE cysts that I admit I should have taken care of when they were smaller. Anyway, Dr. Snyder suggested a surgeon for me to contact. I respect his honesty--a less honest veterinarian would have attempted the complicated surgery himself. Vicky's surgery was successful, and she is healing well. But I will always return to Dr. Snyder with both my rottie and by beagle for all future exams, shots, etc. as he is sincere, gentle, and kind. And that's what is most important when looking for a vet!

Dr. Snyder is a great vet who is easy to work with, informative, and honest. He runs a small but…read moreeffective practice with an evident focus on animal well-being. I've brought my dog to Dr. Snyder for the past 2 years and am very satisfied with the care he received.

Wish there were 10 stars I'd award every one. Hate to sound cliche' but I can't speak highly enough…read moreabout this facility. I have been with Dr.s Bob Alyssa and staff since they opened the doors. It's been many years. As a breeder of Dobermans then Miniature Schnauzers we have indeed run the gambit. Both my animals and myself have been treated with kindness dignity and respect from birth to death and all that goes in between. The facility is immaculate at all times. Many years ago it was remodeled. It's bright light open and airy. As clean now as when the renovations were completed. When you use this facility the more time passes by the more you will note that the staff remains consistent. Many of them have been there as long as I have and I consider myself a charter member. As the years have gone by and the clinic expanded new vets have been brought in house. When you call for an appointment you will be asked if you have a preference for which vet you'd like. My response has always been if the good Dr.s trust enough to hire I certainly trust enough to use their services. I feel strongly about this. And trust I do. Implicitly. Another asset to using this clinic is there is someone available 24/7 365. I can't tell you of what value this is to me. No running off to strangers and the unknown. Another critical asset in my view is this is a hospital NOT a boarding kennel. There is a time and place for all things. I will concede that the clinic may be a tad pricier than recovery but the outstanding impeccable in all arenas one could hope for in an animal hospital far outweigh the slight difference. This has been a long review but I wanted to illustrate my thoughts in full that I might assist others that take the research seeking and time to provide for the care of their animals large and small seriously a solid defined venue to accomplish just that. Dr.s Bob and Alyssa staff too thank you so much for all you are and have been. Truly a treasure. bryanne Ineson Calderstone

Been taken over by one of those big conglomerate that buys up veterinarians…read more I am convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that their lack of hygiene caused my cats to contract feline herpes. They said it wasn't possible, but they never sneezed or had any runny eyes before the visit to them. Four days after I took my male cat he had a terrible attack of this feline herpes which he never had in his 2 1/2 years of life. Four days after that my female started having the same symptoms, and she had not gone on that visit to the vet - must've contracted it from the male. They tried to tell me they always had had it. I disagreed. And then they lied on the records, so when I went to a new vet with their records, I found they had missreported a vital fact. They said that I told them early on that they had feline herpes which I absolutely did not do! I was shocked by that. Well of course I can't prove it, but all the evidence added up to the fact that they contracted it at the vet. That was bad enough, but then changing the records to say that I had told them about it was beyond unforgivable and we took our all our animals away from their practice.

We moved in August of last year to the area and have been using Wendell vet since . I am happy with…read morethem my older dog had some surgery on her eye due to a small skin tag and my younger dog had teeth cleaned. They have gone for their checkups and I never feel pushed into getting vaccinations . We will continue to use Wendell Vet.

Ok about 2 weeks ago our bunny almost died. He got sick and kept getting worst, because I didn't…read moreknow Wendell vet stop seeing small animal, Carmel always gone here last 4 years. Even got carmel from Wendell vet. Our rabbit Carmel started with slight head tilt with scratching at the ear, then went severe 8 to 10 hours later, because Wendell Vet wouldn't see him, also, never got warned that they stop seeing small animals. Can't get into a vet as new patient right away it takes 2 to 3 weeks even in vt and Boston, I called over 59 vets. Luckly between Caves and Henniker vet Hospital our Bunny finally showing improvement now, but for three days his life was in the balance. He still have slight head tilt but able to eat and drink and get around now on his own. He is off most of his meds but will be taking one med for another 2 weeks. I've been doing much of the intensive care at home including demand syringe feeding and lots of meds. I don't want this to happen to any other small animals make sure your vet will take them in an emergency. Because your fur babies depend on you.

I'm just thrilled with Blackwater Veterinarian! They love animals, big or small and truly care for…read moretheir well being. Everyone is helpful and friendly and get this, they even do house calls for a nominal additional charge. By far the best veterinarian service I've ever experienced!

Love blackwater vets. They are amazing. Highly recommend them to anyone in need of vet services.read more

This "clinic" is registered as a profit corporation and is not accredited with the Better Business…read moreBureau. Despite calling itself a "hospital", it does not provide emergency services. In my experience, the costs for exams, checkups, and vaccines are significantly higher than expected, and procedures are often performed out of sight after pets are removed from the room. Following one such visit, both of my dogs experienced adverse reactions to vaccines. Scheduling appointments is unnecessarily difficult, even though the facility often appears underutilized. When I requested a refill for my elderly cat's prescription diet, the clinic refused without requiring another exam and vaccines. This was particularly concerning given my cat's advanced age and difficulty traveling. No alternative solutions were offered. Additionally, a diet recommended for my dog led to serious health issues and cancer growths. The clinic then suggested costly surgeries exceeding $2,000 per growth, which ultimately proved unnecessary when the condition resolved after switching to a holistic diet. Overall, the emphasis here seems to be on profit rather than patient care. Examinations are rushed, often lasting only a few minutes, yet billed at hundreds of dollars. Based on these experiences, I cannot recommend this clinic to pet owners seeking compassionate, transparent, and trustworthy veterinary care."

We had a good first visit, everyone was very nice. But the bill for an exam and vaccines was…read moreshockingly expensive! It cost way more than my previous vet in MA, who I thought was pretty pricey.

The vet techs and front desk support here are horrible and not helpful. I have been a client for…read moremany years and have been turned away several times with a sick dog and told to go to SAVES. I arrived 6 minutes late for an appointment due to roadwork and was told that I had to reschedule. There wasn't a soul there, not a car in the lot. Not a very compassionate or friendly place. I recommend ANY other vet in the area.

Cute little spot on pleasant Lake I've been patronizing for many years through 4 owners. We visited…read morewith Dr Sileo for the first time and were very impressed. His exam was very thorough, he took time to explain his thinking process and make suggestions. He and his staff were very caring with my young dog. On occasion I've been there when his front staff was not overly warm, but Melissa is great and the techs are also.

We found out that VCA works for a corporate company and they are charging people outrageous…read moreamounts. We like Anna the vet but we could not go there anymore with their outrageous charges. We had to leave and go elsewhere. Miss Heather their financial person was the rudest person ever when my little chihuahua was about on her deathbed with lime disease, we didn't have the money and she said in so many words oh well. I said so I guess I just let my dog die and she said yup. Very inconsiderate bit$h. We are very happy that we left and love our new vets.

Our experience at this clinic was not just disappointing--it was deeply concerning. We brought in…read moreour rescue dog, Novie, who is a loving, sensitive dog that gets a bit nervous around new people. During the visit, she barked briefly when I walked into the room--she wasn't being aggressive, just scared and trying to stay close to someone she trusts. Instead of helping us work through that in a compassionate or informed way, the staff took her into the back without our permission. We weren't asked or even told what would happen. We later found out they restrained her without us there, and when we asked why, we were told it was because they believed she would "act less tough" if we weren't around to "back her up." That's not how fear works. She wasn't being dominant or defiant--she was scared, and they made it worse by removing her from the one person she trusts. Without discussing it with us, they also filled a prescription for Trazodone, a strong sedative and anti-anxiety medication. Then, they recommended putting her on Gabapentin too--essentially setting up a full sedation protocol before her next visit. This was never a conversation. It was presented as if it was just the next step--no consent, no alternatives, no behavioral support options. They also pushed a full obedience training program before she should be brought back--again, making it clear they weren't interested in working with her as she is, only in changing or drugging her into submission. To make matters worse, they offer an in-house monthly insurance plan, and the way they push repeat visits, medications, and training strongly suggests a financial motive. It feels like they're creating problems to upsell services and drive patients toward their membership program. We left feeling heartbroken for our dog and betrayed by people we trusted to care for her. We will never return. If you care about trauma-informed care, consent, and actual compassion for your pet, please think twice before bringing them here. Your dog deserves to be treated like family--not a checklist for upsells and prescriptions.

I used to love Catherine, now it's more about money, not the welfare of the animals. She's willing…read moreto allow an animal to suffer with an ear infection rather than call in a prescription at Chewy so my cat isn't miserable! They're the ones who diagnosed her with chronic ear infections. They demanded I had to bring her in to see them in order for them to send the prescription! That is absurd she going to have them the rest of her apparently. Isn't that the name chronic? I'm on unemployment struggling to get by, but they want money anyway before the animal getting relief!! They call themselves vets! Anyone working with animals needs compassion clearly greed took this place!

Paisley did not have to be abused while receiving her veterinary care. Romeo was not treated the…read moresame way. Though, I guess he paid his price for that. Dr. Catherine cleaned only one side of his teeth. What about cleaning all of his teeth? I paid the full price for Romeo teeth cleaning. Why did Romeo receive half of the services ? Sugar River Animal Hospital abused Paisley under doctor Catherine McLean. Hailey is presumably the person who carried out the abuse. AAHA accreditation implies veterinary care that is not abusive or negligent, but the opposite that is modernized and focused on less suffering of a pet.

These doctors and staff are wonderful. They are loving, caring, and do all in their power to help…read moreout the pets and the parents.

Dr Schneski is a very caring vet. she answers a lot of my concerns through emails and a normal…read morevisit is very reasonably priced. My 13 yr old dog, Bobby, had 13 teeth removed for $534 !!!! I know people in Mass that paid $1200 for one tooth! She knows my dog very well and makes carefully thought out decisions. The office staff is wonderful too.