Sterling Shelter Clinic

Sterling, MA

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At a glance

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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency House Call

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

Low cost spay/neuter and medical services for cats, dogs, rabbits, rats, mice. Our mission is to provide affordable, high quality medical services to stop overpopulation

Our on-site veterinary clinic opened in 2005 to provide spay/neuter and medical care for almost 2,000 pets coming through our shelter annually. Since opening, our clinic and shelter have expanded our services and programs

Mission — To provide AFFORDABLE, HIGH QUALITY medical services for cats-dogs-rabbits-rats-mice in an effort to stop the killing of animals due to overpopulation. To help our community’s animals (because our region has few programs for these services) – the Sterling Shelter’s on-site veterinary clinic is proud to offer LOW cost spay / neuter and other medical services to the public

Technology & equipment

pulse oximeterheated surgical tablesIV fluid pumps

Services in detail

Spay / NeuterVaccines (distemper/rabies/bordetella)MicrochipsFeline Leukemia and Aids TestingHeartworm / Lyme / Ehrlichia / Anaplasma TestingDog Hernia Abdominal SurgeryCherry Eye in Dogs and Eye SurgeriesAmputationsTumor Removal for Dogs and CatsDental Cleaning and Minor ExtractionsNail TrimEar CleaningFlea/tick topical treatmentDewormingDewclaw removalDeciduous teeth removalFeral Fix spay/neuter for feral cats

Appointments & hours

Monday-Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (drop-off at 7:30 AM by appointment)

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Frequently asked

Is Sterling Shelter Clinic accepting new patients?+

Yes — Sterling Shelter Clinic is currently accepting new patients.

Does Sterling Shelter Clinic treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Sterling Shelter Clinic offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Sterling Shelter Clinic offer?+

Sterling Shelter Clinic offers Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Hospitalization, Emergency, and more.

When was Sterling Shelter Clinic established?+

Sterling Shelter Clinic has served the Sterling, MA community since 2005.

What reviewers say

90% Positive sentiment
based on 262 reviews

Sterling Shelter Clinic operates as a high-volume, low-cost spay and neuter facility that is widely appreciated for its affordable pricing and compassionate staff. The team is consistently described as welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring toward pets, making surgical procedures accessible for community members. While the operational pace is fast and reminiscent of an assembly line due to high daily volume, the practice offers streamlined online booking and helpful follow-up care. Pricing is significantly lower than private veterinary hospitals, providing substantial savings for pet owners seeking routine surgeries, vaccines, and microchipping.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsFair PricingEasy SchedulingThorough ExplanationsStrong Followup

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