Best Friends Veterinary Hospital

Townsend, MA

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At a glance

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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal Food Animal

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life House Call

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Free parking lotOn-site parking
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

At Best Friends Veterinary Hospital, we believe every pet deserves quality veterinary care. Led by Dr. Sallie Thurber, our team is committed to providing personalized medical care in a welcoming and supportive environment. We proudly serve dogs, cats, rabbits, and other companions animals from communities throughout MA and southern NH

Mission — Caring for pets, supporting families and serving our communities

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)
5
Support staff
7
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

digital radiographyshockwave therapymobile ultrasound

Services in detail

wellness examinationsvaccinationsin-house diagnosticscytologydigital radiographyshockwave therapysurgical caredentistryspays and neuterssoft tissue surgeriesmobile ultrasound

Appointments & hours

Monday: 9:00-5:00, Tuesday: 9:00-5:00, Wednesday: 9:00-5:00, Thursday: 9:00-5:00 (appointments 9-12), Friday: 9:00-5:00, Saturday: 9:00-1:00 (every other), Sunday: Closed

Frequently asked

Does Best Friends Veterinary Hospital treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Best Friends Veterinary Hospital offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Best Friends Veterinary Hospital offer?+

Best Friends Veterinary Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, In House Lab, Pharmacy, End Of Life, and more.

What reviewers say

83% Positive sentiment
based on 169 reviews

Best Friends Veterinary Hospital offers compassionate, highly affordable veterinary care with a warm and welcoming team. The veterinary staff is widely regarded as knowledgeable, patient, and exceptionally gentle with anxious pets. The practice is well-known for its reasonable pricing and commitment to avoiding unnecessary upsells, making quality care accessible. While scheduling and communication can occasionally experience delays, the overall atmosphere emphasizes genuine care and dedication to animal well-being.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

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.