COVID-19 Update:
BVC Clients should wait in their car and call when they arrive for their appointment. A staff member will meet you outside and take your pet inside for the exam. The veterinarian will call to go over results and recommendations along with an estimate. You can approve and pay by phone and we will bring the pet outside. For owners who do not have a car, please call when you arrive outside of BVC and a staff member will meet you outside and take your pet into the exam room.
Everyone must wear a protective face covering or mask that covers both the nose and mouth while visiting BVC, by order of the State of Massachusetts.
-
-
- Please alert our staff if you need to request accommodation due to a medical condition by calling (617) 226-5605
-
Do not visit ARL facilities, community programs, or BVC if you are sick: Clients who are feeling ill or have been in close contact with someone who might be infected with COVID-19 should refrain from visiting ARL or BVC. Please call (617) 426-9170 and follow the prompts to reschedule your appointment for the appropriate program or service.
For medications and preventatives
When picking up, BVC clients should call from outside of the clinic; we will take payment by phone and bring the medications out to you.
For food orders
BVC clients should call from outside of the clinic; we will take payment by phone and bring the food out to you.
In case of a pet emergency
Clients who are feeling ill, have recently traveled, or have been in close contact with someone who might be infected with COVID-19 should call BVC at (617) 226-5605 so we can discuss an appropriate clinical plan. Upon speaking, we may ask you to find someone else to bring your pet in to receive care.
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
“This was the best experience we’ve had with a vet. We were not rushed or pressured into any services. All our questions and concerns were addressed. I wish we had found out about Boston Veterinary Care sooner :) Thank you for all your hard work!”
Marisol P.
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)
