Second Chance Community Veterinary Hospital
Springfield, 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
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Overview
Community Veterinary Hospitals help you care for your pet. Wellness exams, sick visits, surgery, x-ray, ultrasound, dental care and more. Our caring staff of veterinarians, veterinary technicians and support staff provide the best care and treatment for your pet
Second Chance Animal Services is a nonprofit animal welfare organization founded in 1999. Second Chance began as an animal shelter and grew to help more pets in need. Today Second Chance operates Community Veterinary Hospitals in North Brookfield, Southbridge, Springfield, and Worcester providing access to the highest-quality veterinary care for all
Mission — To provide temporary shelter to stray, abandoned, and surrendered animals for the purpose of finding permanent suitable new homes. To provide assistance and financial aid to prevent overpopulation through spaying and neutering programs. To support a healthy pet community and responsible animal husbandry by providing reasonably cost general veterinary services, as well as low/no cost general veterinary services to those unable to afford care for their pets. To provide low/no cost general veterinary services to animal control agencies, animal shelters and rescues. To establish cross-referral networks with local for profit veterinary doctors and clinics. To provide assistance and information to others whose purposes are consistent with the purpose of Second Chance Animal Services, Inc
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Appointments & hours
Mon – Fri: 7AM – 5PM
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Frequently asked
Is Second Chance Community Veterinary Hospital accepting new patients?+
Yes — Second Chance Community Veterinary Hospital is currently accepting new patients.
What services does Second Chance Community Veterinary Hospital offer?+
Second Chance Community Veterinary Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
When was Second Chance Community Veterinary Hospital established?+
Second Chance Community Veterinary Hospital has served the Springfield, MA community since 1999.
What reviewers say
The veterinary practice provides affordable, high-quality care with a strong focus on supporting lower-income families through accessible pricing and financial assistance programs. The staff and veterinarians are widely regarded as compassionate, knowledgeable, and exceptionally kind, creating a welcoming environment for pets and owners alike. However, clients frequently experience significant communication challenges, including difficulties reaching the clinic by phone and long delays in receiving callbacks. Appointment availability is often limited with extended wait times, and urgent care requests are sometimes redirected elsewhere. Despite these administrative hurdles, the facility remains a valued resource for routine care, surgeries, and vaccinations.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.