Highland Animal Hospital
Needham Heights, 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
- Yes
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Highland Animal Hospital provides comprehensive care, from physical exams and preventive services to diagnostics, surgery, and more
Highland Animal Hospital was founded in the heart of Needham, Massachusetts in 1995. We started with a team of two veterinarians before moving to a newly built, state-of-the-art hospital in Needham's residential area. Today, we're proud to say that Highland Animal Hospital has grown to reflect what the very best veterinary medicine has to offer with a compassionate, first-rate team of veterinary professionals
Mission — Our goal is to exceed your expectations of veterinary care by providing value-driven service, while celebrating and never losing touch with the human-animal bond
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Urgent Care Only
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Sunday: Closed
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Frequently asked
Is Highland Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+
Yes — Highland Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.
Does Highland Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+
Highland Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).
Does Highland Animal Hospital treat exotic pets?+
Yes — Highland Animal Hospital offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.
What services does Highland Animal Hospital offer?+
Highland Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
When was Highland Animal Hospital established?+
Highland Animal Hospital has served the Needham Heights, MA community since 1995.
What reviewers say
Highland Animal Hospital is a well-established veterinary practice that provides comprehensive care for dogs, cats, and exotic animals including rabbits, guinea pigs, and birds. The facility is exceptionally clean, spacious, and equipped with modern diagnostic tools such as on-site X-rays. The practice is widely regarded for its compassionate, knowledgeable, and patient veterinary team and support staff who excel at keeping anxious animals calm. Appointments are typically easy to schedule with rapid turnaround for urgent and sick visits, and the team offers clear explanations of treatment options, proactive health planning, and dependable follow-up care. Additional amenities such as professional boarding services are also available on-site.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.