Emmerson Animal Hospital

Dorchester, MA

At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance

Overview

We're a full-service practice located in Dorchester, MA, and we serve the surrounding suburbs of Boston, including Quincy, Braintree and Milton. Our professional and courteous staff seeks to provide the best possible veterinary care for all of our patients. We're committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, performing preventative health care and educating owners about pet health related issues. We aim for excellence in all of our veterinary care services, and we treat you and your pet like members of our own families

In 1997, Dr. Glazier moved to the Boston area and become owner of Emmerson Animal Hospital with the goal of creating a comfortable and trusting environment in which clients could bring their special family members. Since that time the animal hospital has grown from a 1 doctor facility with 2 staff members to a 3 doctor animal hospital with 10 support staff

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)
3
Licensed technicians
12
Support staff
17
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Advanced technology for surgeryX-raysLab testing

Services in detail

Preventative careMedical, dental and boarding servicesVaccinationsParasite prevention and controlFlea and tick treatments, dewormingPet dental careAdvanced technology for surgeryPhysicals, lab testing, dermatology, nutrition counseling, pet vitamins and pain managementDentistry, arthritis care, orthopedics, ophthalmology, x-rays and urology careAnesthesiology, cancer treatments, drop-in and emergency care, intensive and critical care, and spaying and neuteringRoutine wellness exams and vaccinesBoarding
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Advanced diagnosticsComplex surgical procedures

Memberships

American Veterinary Medical AssociationMassachusetts Veterinary Medical Association

Appointments & hours

Mon-Thu 07:15 AM - 06:00 PM, Fri 07:15 AM - 05:00 PM, Sat 07:45 AM - 01:00 PM, Sun Closed

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Frequently asked

Does Emmerson Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Emmerson Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

What services does Emmerson Animal Hospital offer?+

Emmerson Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 168 reviews

This established veterinary practice provides attentive, knowledgeable care with a strong emphasis on animal comfort and compassionate handling, particularly for anxious pets. The veterinary team is widely regarded for thorough explanations, kindness during sensitive end-of-life moments, and reasonable pricing on routine care, though front desk interactions and customer service can occasionally be inconsistent.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

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