Mya and her team are wonderful! Very compassionate. Wish she was still able to service my area.

Was Maja client for many years. She was my cat's vet from 3 month old to 18 years old. If I ever have cats again, she will be their vet. I can not prize her enough. Aviva S. read more

Xena loves her. Maja is a wonderful vet. More importantly she is a GREAT PERSON. We love her and are so happy to have her in this town. Linda C. read more

My elderly Maine Coon That Jake gets nervous stomach (read: explosive diarrhea and projectile vomiting) on every car ride. After years dragging him miserably to and fro, I'd finally decided: enough was enough. I scheduled an appointment with Harbor Veterinary House Calls. Maija and her tech arrived sweetly at my door, and both cats (I also have a tabby mix named Mozambique) warmed right up to them. Shots were dispensed with accuracy and precision, and supportive recommendations were given for That Jake's stiff back legs. The visit was over in about 30 minutes, and the price? Hardly more than what you'd pay at a brick-and-mortar clinic, including the travel. ****However, as I said to a friend on Facebook, it could have been a ZILLION dollars at 65% interest, I DON'T CARE, because it did NOT END WITH ME CLEANING PUKE OFF MY CAT. You can't buy happiness, but this came close.**** Super amazing experience for all involved! A++! read more

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Hi Harbor Vets are fantastic they fit my cat in the doctor was kind and respected ny wishes and provided comfort to my animals

We called Dr. Maija on the recommendation of two of our neighbors. We have a senior dog with arthritis and moderate/severe pain. Taking him to the vet was always such a stressful experience for both of us. Dr. Maija came to the house, made friends with Otis and did her full exam. No stress and no painful trips in the car. She put my mind at ease with a few different pain management strategies to try and help our buddy out so he can enjoy his twilight stage. I would recommend Harbor Vets a million times if I could! I'm so upset I didn't know about her sooner but I'm thrilled that we have her now. read more

First off I have to say taking my dog to the vet is a nightmare. last time we went they were forced to muzzle him. my dog is harmless, he loves people and never bites, but he was growling like there was no tomorrow, I didn't want to put him through that again. I found Harbor Vets about a week ago.. Maija and Lauren came today. They were both excellent, I kept my dog in the kitchen while they set up and asked me some questions to better understand his condition, she reviewed my paperwork that I had on him to make sure everything was up to date. upon exam my dog was hyper and wanted to play and jump and lick and wouldn't sit still, but they worked with him. and it went great. She was patient and explained everything to me helping me understand what was going on. They were both very caring and friendly. My dog never growled or tried to bite.. nor did he need a muzzle. I can honestly say I will never go back to the vet... unless it's an absolute must. I would recommend Harbor Vets to anyone and everyone who has a pet. My dog is my world.. Harbor Vets treated him that way. read more

I decided to euthanize my elderly dog, after he had been suffering for a long time from a neurological condition that made it very difficult for him to walk, among other problems. Even though I had not used Harbor Vet before, Maija was able to make an appointment very quickly and efficiently. She was very respectful of me and communicated about the process very clearly. She answered my questions patiently. The process was peaceful and kind. I had also decided to bury my dog in a plot of farmland, outside the city. So, instead of having him cremated, I handled and shrouded the body myself. I was pleased that Maija was also respectful of this decision and did not try to persuade me to cremate. So, a very good experience during a very tragic matter. I highly recommend Maija and Harbor Vet. read more

Most of the vets I've been to have been completely impersonal--you make an appointment with the secretary, show up and have a nurse take some notes, see the vet for five minutes, and then pay that same secretary an exorbitant rate for a few shots and a look-over. This has never worked well with my dog. He's, well, a nervous wreck, and generally hyperventilates and poops all over the vet when I take him. It's stressful for everyone. These Harbor Vets, though, are incredible. I had the actual doctor return my initial phone call to ask what was going on with my dog, what his medical history was, what special needs he has, recommended some herbal supplements before the appointment even happened, advised me about weird Mass laws, etc, and what's more--they actually COME to YOUR house for the appointment. It couldn't get more personal. These people obviously really care about animals (and have many of their own) and love what they are doing. You'll still end up paying a pretty penny, but I think that's unavoidable for veterinary services, and they're totally worth it. Call Harbor Vets. If I ever move out of Boston, I think I would consider flying them out to see my dog. They're amazing. read more

We called Maija to come to our home to euthanize our beloved cat Lucy. It was one of the few saddest moments in my life, and I'm so glad Maija was the one we called. She was so gentle and so understanding, and she treated Lucy -- in life and in death -- with such dignity and respect. It was so much better for Lucy to die in a home where she was comfortable than for her to get in a crate and travel in a car (which terrified her) to a hospital. I'd recommend home euthanasia to anyone who needs to go through this heartbreaking process. And I'd recommend Maija without reservations. read more

My boy is cuddled up now in his bed, seemingly no worse for the wear, after his appointment this afternoon. While the sounds coming out of the bathroom were horrendous (from the easily overwrought feline boy), it warmed my heart to hear how Maija and her assistant Lauren (pls forgive me if I got this wrong, I'm terrible with names...) were talking with him as if he were their own. His anxiety prompted them to have the exam in my tiny bathroom, where he couldn't escape. And, they seemed totally fine with camping out on the bathroom floor with him. I used to hate taking him to the vet... it was always a traumatic day. The trauma didn't really seem to be there at all today. At least, he's not betraying any... he recovered within 10 minutes of their departure. When I would take him to the vet, he would hide for a while after the trip. Now, it will be easy to have the vet come to him. It was a wonderful experience all around (well, maybe the boy would disagree) and I'm very happy to have found these guys on Yelp! I wish I had looked sooner... read more

I love Emily and Maija! And my pets love them, too. We recently moved to Chelsea with two cats (who HATE car rides). When we adopted a dog, we knew getting everyone to the vet was going to be a hassle. We got a great recommendation for Harbor Vets and we are SO pleased! Our dog recognizes Emily through the window when she's coming up the steps and gets SO happy to see his buddy. Our cats love them, too, even if they don't show it with bounding kisses like our dog does. Emily and Maija are both super sweet, professional, and they really care about your pet. They even caught a bartonella infection in one of our cats that our other vet missed completely. When you call or when you email, you talk to one of the vets, not a receptionist. You're always in touch with the people who are actually caring for your animal, so you get the answers you need when you need them. Plus, they come to you! How awesome is that. No more hassle getting the pets to the vet, no more waiting to be seen, no more nervous, scared pets. Seeing the vet is actually enjoyable now, for me, my dog, and my cats. Love them! read more

Emily and Maija, the doctors of Harbor Vets, are THE best vets I could've hoped for and I'm so grateful they are out there. They're so well prepared when they come to your home. Their concern for the wellbeing of my furry one is of the utmost importance to them. You can tell when you've found a vet that really knows what they're doing and truly cares and these doctors most surely do. Yes, you do pay for their travel fee but I feel their other fees are quite comparable to any other vets offices. The travel fee worth every penny to me for the avoidance of aggravating and stressing my cat and myself by putting her through the whole crate and car trauma. I can't say enough about this practice. If you have any doubt about trying them out please don't. You and your animals will see what I'm talking about and you won't regret it. read more

Drs. Emily & Maija are amazing. If Yelp had a 10-star possibility, that's what I would give them. Not only do we use these two talented doctors as our own personal vets for our dogs, we recommend them to every client we can. (We own a doggie daycare.) They are prompt, polite, welcoming, compassionate, and kind. One of our dogs is a bit of a baby when it comes to doctoring, so Dr. Emily always makes sure she comes early and stays late to play with him and his favorite toy. Now he wiggles with anticipation when he sees her and associates her with only fun stuff. I really could go on and go about these two awesome vets, but you'd be better off it you just try them yourself! read more

Harborvets ROCK.... When I moved from Somerville to Chelsea, I was frantic that my home visiting vet wouldn't come out to Chelsea. I took my cats once or twice to VCA in Everett and the whole process of packing my cats up for the ride was so anxiety inducing for them I started asking anyone I could for recommendations of a vet that made house calls. It must've been fate, I was walking along the water over in the Navy Piers Park and came across business cards for a vet that made house calls - seriously? I know I believe in the Law of Attraction but this is unreal. Needless to say, the two docs have been so supportive and helpful and have diagnosed one of my cats with diabetes and have helped me through that whole issue and have just been great with other referrals for things like petsitting. I can't recommend them more. read more

Dr. Curtis has been caring for my cats for a year and a half. I can't say enough good things about Harbor Vets' high level of care. Dr. Curtis is very wise and IMO she is appropriately conservative with her recommendations. Typically veterinarians they want to run extensive diagnostics -- test this , test that. The end result is $1000s of dollar bills, not necessarily a better outcome, and sometimes even a worse outcome due to over prescribing of medicines, plus all the stress the pet goes through with these tests. I knew that I loved her style compared to the dozen or more other vets I've seen, but I now have a real case to compare. I recently had to take my cat to the emergency clinic. They told me that my cat was on his death-bed and was about to have kidney and heart failure. Dr. Curtis had a different diagnosis for him. I was skeptical at the discrepancy of opinions but in the end, she was correct . Cat is stabilized on meds and one would never know he has any medical issues at all! Perhaps it was luck but I fully trust her opinion! Another bonus is that she does not have to include the costs of operating a retail clinic in her pricing; she has no financial gain from testing, etc. Highly recommend! read more

They've been great. And the humans in the house really love them. I wish I could say the cats love them, but, of course, they don't. However, it's much easier on them. Much less stress. No carriers. No howling on the ride. Somehow the cats always know when it's "them" coming up the stairs. They scatter unless they're caught early. read more

Maija is not only a wonderful veterinarian but a compassionate, caring and kind person. She attended to my baby's passing with grace, honor and dignity. Maija has earned my respect and trust when it comes to caring for my furbabies. read more

Maija and her Tech were just wonderful with our kitty Dean. She has such a caring and loving way, better than any Veterinarian I have ever known. I highly recommend Harbor Vets! read more

Emily and Maija are two angels. We were SO lucky to find them when we needed help with our sweet pet who was dying. They came to our place on a Saturday evening and lovingly helped us through a very difficult process. They were kind, smart and so respectful of our feelings as we said good-bye to our family member of 16 years. She had a lovely last meal and was surrounded by family at the end, lying in her favorite soft spot. How nice. She was not in a cold vet's office, all alone. We love you guys. Can't say enough about these great women. read more

Maija has been caring for our 7 year old shepherd since he was 9 weeks old. We couldn't be happier with her service, willingness to answer questions, and love for animals. I recommend her to all friends and family. read more

Just had all 5 cats checked out and vaccinated at HOME!! Thank you to Harbor Veterinary House Calls, Dr. Curtis and tech Brittany, for a compassionate, stress-free (for us AND the cats!), and affordable experience. The same treatment that we received today would have cost more than double what we have paid in DC. More than worth it! Maija took a thorough history and asked great questions. She got to know each of our cats before the exam even started. I did a lot of research online before we contacted Harbor Vets and I feel that we made the perfect choice. Dr. Curtis also took time to explain all her findings from the examinations and offered great suggestions for the care and well-being of each of our clowder. We're so glad we found you! Marti, Oscar, Emma, Iris, and Nat thank you too! read more

We adopted two kittens last month, and one has had diarrhea ever since. I contacted Dr. Maija Curtis after having her recommended by both the place we adopted from and one of my neighbors. She was able to come out quickly, we had a very relaxed and stress free exam, and received medications. The cost was extremely reasonable. Unfortunately, the problem has persisted, and we are still working on it, but we will continue to work with Dr. Curtis. She is professional, pleasant, easy to get in touch with (use email, not the phone), and cares about her clients. read more

Dr. Maija is awesome! I'm so happy that I found her on Yelp. When I found a lump on my 16 year old cat I immediately searched the internet for a vet who makes house calls. I did not want to bring my poor baby out into the cold, in a crate, car, vet office to be poked and prodded and to traumatize her. Dr. Maija made an appt right away, gave my baby an exam, discussed the issue and short term hospice solution. I am very grateful to have met her and look forward to having her be my permanent vet for all of my other fur babies. read more

Maija and her able assistant Brittany came to our home to help us decide what the future of our wonderful 18 year old cat, Tigger, should be. Maija was so wonderful in helping us understand the prognosis for him, what we could do if we wanted. She rightfully left it to us to decide that it was the kind thing to do to put him down. I could not ask for a more caring, thoughtful and supportive approach to a difficult decision. I would certainly give her (and have) the highest rating. Thank you, Maija. read more

They make house calls. Need you know more? Well, ok. The vets are well paid for making house calls. If your FLuffy or Fido is worth it, consider paying $40 or more for the house call alone, and about 25% more than the standard vet's fee for routine exams, and shots. This may be worth saving Fido from a tweedle dee, or tweedle dum when he sees his regular vet. read more

After learning our sweet cat Willabeest had developed a large tumor in her lung, we spent the next several months watching her activity levels and counting her breaths per minute while holding our own. While far surpassing her original life expectancy per our usual vet, it finally became apparent that the end was near. We didn't want Willa to suffer, and decided it was time to have her put to sleep. After some internet research, we came across Harbor Vets. I contacted Maija, and she responded within minutes -- expressing her sympathy and letting us know her availability. When I responded and let her know that Willa hadn't really eaten in several days (and it didn't look like that was going to change), Maija opened up an additional time slot on an earlier day. We had our first cat (Stella) put to sleep at home as well, but with another vet that left a bit of a sour taste in our mouths (a little bit to be desired in the "bedside manner"), so we were naturally a little bit nervous this time around. But the second Maija walked into the apartment, we could tell this was going to be different. She is a true professional with an incredibly calming and sympathetic demeanor. She clearly explained each step, encouraged us to take our time, and to make sure we were comfortable with what was about to happen (or as comfortable as you can be when you are saying your final goodbye to a beloved pet). And once it was over, she was very delicate with our deceased feline family member. Her love and understanding of animals really shone through during the entire visit. It was as good an experience as you could have given the circumstances. As with other reviewers, we wish we could give more than 5 stars to Harbor Vets. read more

Harbor Vets is, simply put, amazing. They are compassionate, engaged, and knowledgable, as well as excellent at diagnosing, explaining, and administering. You wont regret making them your primary care vet for any animal you love. Otis (never a fan of the vet) was quite calm with them, and willing to be examined snout to tail. Maija and Lauren were able to quickly and clearly explain what was going on, articulating medical-speak into fluent dog owner speak. Harbor Vets feels like a old-school practice, where doctors take their time, know the patients, and really deeply care about them. They were always quick to respond via email, and were incredibly accommodating in terms of schedule and time spent with us. When Otis' time came, they were absolutely amazing. Maija came at 9:00 the night before her vacation to put him to sleep. As I'm sure you can imagine, it was an incredibly emotional and painful time for us. Maija's calm, nurturing demeanor, combined with her skills, made it as easy and kind as it could be, both for us as well as him. She was compassionate, patient, and walked us through everything. She described what would happen in a way that really reassured us and made it easier to go through with what we had to do. The actual process itself was clearly painless, calm, and relaxing for our dog, and Maija's bedside manner was fundamental to the quality of care. I only wish i had the vocabulary to properly describe how amazingly knowledgable, sweet and compassionate they are. 'Seriously off the charts' does not even begin to describe it. If you're looking for this kind of thing for your pet (and honestly, your pet will love you for it), make Harbor Vets your first phone call. read more

I love this practice, I'm just sorry I moved out of the coverage area. Dr. Curtis is wonderful, compassionate, gentle, friendly and very reasonable. She responds quickly to e-mail and is flexible when scheduling appointments. My cats really appreciate not having to go in the car to the vet. I get detailed invoices sent to me (for record keeping). I really appreciate how she gives cats injections; using 3 year vaccinations to minimize injections and injecting the legs to reduce chance of a cancerous reaction. I highly recommend this practice to anyone in her service area! read more

I used to use Porter Vets but after moving from near Davis Sq. to East Somerville I needed to find a better option that didn't involve driving across town. Because of that we found Harbor Vet House Calls. I could go on and on about Maija and how awsome she is at her job. My cats have both passed but she gave them the best care in the last part of their years and not having to drag two old cats to the vet was a blessing (neither really cared for the car potion of the trip). When it came time to put my oldest cat (17 at the time) to sleep, Maija came to the house and we were able to spend quality time with him near the end instead of having to stress him (and us) out. The younger cat, unfortunately, was not able to share this as he developed an issue in the middle of the night (You can find my review of our less than adequate experience at Angell elsewhere on this site). I would recommend Harbor Vets to everyone (and I have) and, when we decide to get a new pet, Maija will be the only person I ever call on for their care. Seriously, why are you even debating this, just call them already . . . read more

When you have to make that dreaded but necessary and heart breaking decision like I had two a few years ago with my black lab Dakota these are the ladies to call. They made sure my girl was comfortable and able to pass with her family at home. We never felt rushed and they we so professional and clam throughout. I would highly recommend them to any who too is faced with this sad reality of their pet is suffering. read more

The best vet you could ever have. As another reviewer said they come to your house - need I say more? But there is so much more to say, the most caring, thoughtful and honest vet I have ever worked with. They truly have your pets best interest at heart and Dr. Maija is amazing. We are so happy and lucky to have Harbor Vets as our vet. Thank you! read more

The best ever. Warm personal service in your home. The two doctors, Maija and Emily, really care about animals and spend time with you and your pets. These are people you want to invite over as friends as well as skillful professionals. I do not own a car and the fact that they come to your house is a real bonus. It is well worth the small fee they charge for the visit. The other day my cat has minor surgery and he was picked up and brought home by his doctor, Emily Neenan. He thought it was a real treat! read more

My elderly cat had not been out of the house for several years but her severe matting and dehydration required that she get quick attention. Dr.Maija and her assistant, Lauren, came to the house and took care of all my cat's needs with great care, compassion and patience. Since that visit, Dr. Maija has followed up on my cat's health with phone calls and emails. My cat is much better and actually seems happier since Dr. Maija's vist. Thank you so much for being a wonderful vet and a kind person! I would recommend them to everyone. read more

Mya is outstanding, ive been using her since she began her clinic several years ago. She and her assistants are so patient with my persian (who hates everybody) and this vet really knows what she's doing; brilliant and compassionate. it cant get better. Bunny's Mother read more

I cannot say enough great things about Maija and her assistant. My cat Bear has become way to difficult to bring to the vet. He gets very bad anxiety and the last time we brought him for his rabies shot, his vet wasn't able to do anything. It's gets to the point where they're afraid he's going to hurt himself. He's a very persistant cat and he doesn't just give up after a bit. He just doesn't like being anywhere but home. She recommended trying Harbor Vet and I'm SO glad I went with them. I actually wish I knew about them sooner. They are so nice and so professional and have patient/calming personalities. They were SO good with Bear and he got his needed vaccines successfully and painlessly for him. I love that they just come in and sit on the floor to be at the cats level to do everything. I loved that they listened to suggestions that I had (like to have this shots ready to go and to do those before any checkup). They were just so great. read more

I feel so lucky to have found Harbor Vet and Dr. Maija. I have two cats and no car, so traveling to the vet has always been a really stressful experience for us. Dr. Maija and her team are so amazing to work with and the house calls made our lives 1000x easier. She is obviously wonderful with animals, even my temperamental kitties, and she takes the time to explain everything to me as she's doing it. We are moving out of Boston and these vet visits are one of the things I will miss the most! I can only hope to find as good a vet in our new city. Thanks Dr. Maija! read more

Just had a home visit with Maija and it went great, plus my kitty was much more comfortable being in her own home (especially as she could escape right downstairs after the exam-LOL). Maija was very calm and gentle with her and explained everything she was going to do to her beforehand. I would highly recommend giving her a try :)! read more

Well, if you have to have a stranger come over during one of the most intimate and heartbreaking moments of your life, Majia is the person for the job. After a long three and a half year illness, my soulmate cat Trout had finally reached the end. I reached out to Majia on a Thursday night, and she came to put my cat to sleep the next morning at 11am, before leaving on a trip with her family. I had been beyond terrified of this moment for YEARS, thinking there was no way I could survive it. But I did, and a big part of what made it ok was that Majia handled everything perfectly, beginning to end. She was patient, kind, loving towards my cat, gave me privacy in the right moments, and knew how to expertly handle each step of the process (both medically and emotionally). One part of the process that I was most terrified of was what it would be like when she took my cat away from my apartment at the end. I loved how it went, and that she did some things to, in her words, give my cat "privacy." She also told me she would treat Trout's body like she was one of her own cats, which gave me a lot of comfort. I had spoken to a few other house call vets on the phone, but there was something that didn't sit right with me with all of them. I had zero space for anyone to be anything but 1 million percent gentle and sensitive with me and the situation. I'm so glad I waited for Majai (which I did largely in part because of her Yelp reviews). A big part of why I'm able to have as much peace as I currently do about the situation is because the event itself was handled really perfectly by her. There were no parts that I wish were different, beyond wishing that my sweet cat was still here. read more

If I could give 10 stars, I would. Maija is so incredibly kind and compassionate. She helped me with euthanasia of two elderly cats in my home. My cats passed peacefully in a familiar setting with loved ones around, not having to go through the unpleasant and scary experience of being driven to the vet's office during their final hours. Very difficult for any pet owner to go through, but it was quite a bit easier thanks to her. Highly recommended. read more