River Road Veterinary Hospital

Andover, MA

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
Urgent Care
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life Urgent Care

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotOn-site parking
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendlyTransgender safespace
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

For quality pet care in Essex County, welcome to River Road Veterinary Hospital. We are dedicated to the long-term health and happiness of pets of all ages. Our veterinarians offer routine checkups, vaccinations, and surgeries, and we even have an on-site pharmacy for your convenience

Veterinarians Serving Pets & Families in the Greater Andover area for Over 10 Years. River Road Veterinarians have been serving the Essex County area and are backed by years of experience

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Technology & equipment

digital x-raysultrasoundsin-house diagnostics laboratorycourier service to commercial laboratory

Services in detail

SurgeryDentistryDiagnosticsWellness CarePharmacyVaccine ClinicUrgent CareWalk-In Visits

Appointments & hours

Monday 8:00am-8:00pm, Tuesday Closed, Wednesday 8:00am-6:00pm, Thursday 8:00am-8:00pm, Friday 8:00am-8:00pm, Saturday-Sunday Closed

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Frequently asked

Is River Road Veterinary Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — River Road Veterinary Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does River Road Veterinary Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

River Road Veterinary Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does River Road Veterinary Hospital offer?+

River Road Veterinary Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

85% Positive sentiment
based on 210 reviews

River Road Veterinary Hospital in Andover, MA provides comprehensive veterinary care characterized by a compassionate, knowledgeable, and patient staff. The facility is consistently described as exceptionally clean and welcoming, with an atmosphere that helps put anxious pets at ease. The veterinary team is praised for thorough explanations, clear communication about treatment options, and attentive follow-up care. While routine appointments and pricing are generally well-regarded, occasional challenges include longer wait times during visits, higher costs for specific medications, and limitations regarding emergency or after-hours care.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsShort WaitEasy SchedulingFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious Pets

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.