Before arriving at the clinic, please follow the below procedure depending on your type of visit:
Clients with appointments - who wish to accompany their pet during their visit
- Should wait in their car and text (617) 819-5499 when you arrive for their appointment.
- You will receive a text back when your appointment room is ready. At that time, please proceed inside the lobby where a staff member will greet you.
- Please limit to 2 clients per appointment.
- Face coverings are required inside of BVC facilities, regardless of vaccination status.
- Clients who become ill should call to reschedule their appointment. If you are sick and your pet has an emergency, call us at (617) 226-5605 so we can discuss the appropriate clinical action. We may ask you to have someone else bring your pet in for treatment.
Clients with appointments - who prefer curbside service
- Should wait in their car and text (617) 819-5499 when they arrive for their appointment.
- You will receive a text back when your appointment room is ready. At that time, please proceed to the front entrance to drop off your pet with a staff member. A veterinarian will call to go over results and recommendations along with a cost estimate. Once you approve and pay by phone, we will bring your pet to you outside.
- Clients who become ill should call to reschedule their appointment. If you are sick and your pet has an emergency, call us at (617) 226-5605 so we can discuss the appropriate clinical action. We may ask you to have someone else bring your pet in for treatment.
Clients picking up food and medication only - no veterinary appointment
- Should come directly inside of BVC. You do not need to call or text upon arrival.
- Face coverings are required inside of BVC facilities for all individuals who are not fully vaccinated.
- Clients who become ill should call (617) 226-5605 and arrange for someone else to pick up food and medication.
Located in the historic South End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, Boston Veterinary Care (BVC) is a clinic with a mission– all profits benefit the shelter pets of the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL).
BVC aspires to integrate the health of animals into the community consciousness for both the benefit of animals and people, and to serve ARL’s mission of keeping animals safe and healthy out of shelters and in the habitats and homes where they belong.
Boston Veterinary Care provides a full range of high-quality outpatient services to pet owners in the Greater Boston Area:
Wellness exams
& vaccinations
Surgery
Dental care
Receive Pet Care from Home
In order to provide our clients with critical veterinary care in the convenience of their own home, BVC is now offering telemedicine appointments right on your cell phone whenever your pet is sick or injured.
To get started, call our front desk at (617) 226-5605 to see if your appointment can be scheduled via telemedicine. Once your appointment is confirmed, download the TeleVet – Remote Pet Care app from the iTunes or Google Play store and create your account with your pet’s personal profile and payment information. At the conclusion of your telemedicine appointment, if our veterinarian determines that your pet needs to come into BVC for a physical exam, the telemedicine appointment fees will be applied as a credit to that visit.
*Only available for current Boston Veterinary Care clients and patients.
To Schedule an Appointment
To schedule your appointment, please give us a call at (617) 226-5605 or email us at bvc@arlboston.org. Se habla español.
BVC accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Care Credit, cash and checks.
Pre-appointment forms:
Contact Us
We are located at 10 Chandler Street Boston, MA, 02116.
FREE on-site parking available. BVC is conveniently located off of I-90 and I-93; and is close to the MTBA Green Line, Orange Line, and Silver Line. Click here for directions.
Monday through Thursday: 8:00am – 7:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Phone: (617) 226-5605 | Fax: (617) 482-5113 | bvc@arlboston.org
Hear What Our Clients Have to Say
“I have been bringing my dog to BVC since he was 3 months old…he’s almost 4-years-old now. He has always received excellent care.The entire staff is very professional. I’m very happy that I chose BVC for him.”
Virginia K.
“Great service. Very knowledgeable and nice people. They treated my puppy with much care and patience.”
Antonino N.
“Your doctors really care about my pet’s well-being. I do want to acknowledge Jessica at the front desk. She really is great! She is knowledgeable, kind, and caring.”
Boston Veterinary Client
Client Resources
After-Hours Emergency Care
For emergency care outside of BVC’s hours of operation, contact:
BluePearl: Specialty and emergency medicine for pets at (781) 684-8387 (Waltham) or (617) 284-9777 (Charlestown)
MSPCA-Angell Animal Medical Center: for emergency veterinary care at (617) 522-7282 (Jamaica Plain)