Bristol County Veterinary Hospital

We have been coming here for two years and are very pleased with the service. Yes, it’s a little more expensive than other vets but it’s worth it. Dr. Richards is great, she really takes her time with the exams and you don’t feel rushed. Kudos to the front desk as well, as they will always do what they can to get your questions answered in a timely manner.

We recently adopted a dog and was given a lot of options for local vets to choose from to get a free exam. We chose this placed based on a good reviews and wanted the best care and to take advantage of the free visit and to establish a good relationship. The vet assistant was fairly knowledgable, but she recommended purina dog food and royal canin, which if you do research, contains some bad stuff like chicken by product! Royal canin is also more expensive than blue buffalo, which is a very good brand fyi. The vet was just too dry for our taste barely explaining anything in good detail we asked her. We had questions on a few vacinations and she hardly provided enough info! One of the vacines is actuaslly highly recommended for small dogs, which we have. We found out later when asking our friend who is studying to become a vet.
Not sure if we got subpar exam and advice due to the fact we didnt have to pay for it?! Thats too bad if so. I certainly will not return and actual pay for this lack of help. I could have looked up the info and advice we received on google for free! It would have actually been better advice like choosing a good dog food brand for example and what to look out for in the formula.
I wish this kind of review existed before I decided. The last good review was almost a year ago… go figure. Moving on to another vet, learned a leason to do some better research next time!

I had taken my dog there for about 2 years and actually bordered him there once. Clean, friendly, seemed compassionate. But… when my dog injured his knee and needed an emergency visit, I was told to take him to the animal ER in Seekonk. It was on a Monday, during the day and they could not fit him in. They said I could drop him off in the morning on Tuesday and they would do there best to get him seem that day. So being a client there means nothing. Took him to Povar in East Providence, very happy there.

I have to say that I’ve been bringing my dog here for the past few months. She’s a puppy and she’s been getting all her shots. I would recommend BCVH because they are very friendly and you can honestly tell they are there because they love animals. They answer all your question and give you the best care for your pet.
My last dog I had for 18 years until he past away 3 years back and I wish I had gone to them back then because the vet I went to on his last few days were truly awful!

The Bristol County Veterinary Hospital is just that… a veterinary hospital not just a veterinary office, a place where you will have all your pet’s needs met. BCVH is exceptionally clean, bright and comfortable. Staff receive on-​going in-​service training several times a month and it has convenient hours of operation: early morning and evening hours too! All team members are knowledgable and familiar with your pets (they not only their names but temperaments and personalities as well). Laurel, one of the great receptionists, knows how nervous our oldest dog, Clyde, is and schedules him accordingly… Upon arrival, Gillian, the vet tech, constantly comforts and reassures Clyde, always going the extra mile!
The costs may be slightly higher than average; however, the attention to detail far out-​weighs the difference in price. Sometimes there is a wait, again the extra time spent when needed is much appreciated. Estimates always provided for procedures and surgeries.
My husband and I have been a clients for many years and have gone from puppy’s first shots to having to making the difficult decision to say ‘good-​bye’ to our beloved16 year old ‘baby’, Samantha. We’ve also dealt with having one of our dogs diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma, which was devastating and completely unexpected. The BCVH team helped us seamlessly navigate the treatment needed with NEVOG (oncology specialist in Waltham, MA) to extend Bonnie’s life with quality and dignity far beyond the initial time frame expected. During this emotional process, Dr. Ripp ALWAYS took the time to carefully and fully explain processes, procedures, and medications. We are forever grateful for the support provided during this period.
If you are looking for high quality, state of the art care for your pet… This is THE place. For us, our pets are members of the family and deserve the best care available. I am thankful for the personal care provided by the professional team at BCVH.

Noticed a lump on my dogs front leg and decided to bring her here since I was disenchanted with my other Vet, they gave me great advice and even offered help and support in making a decision. Everything was well explained to me. Veterinary care can be very expensive and they made sure to thoroughly explain every detail before proceeding. The level of care is great but you will pay top dollar. I will continue to bring my dogs here.