Ocean State Veterinary Specialists
East Greenwich, RI
At a glance
- Facility type
- Emergency Specialty Hospital
- Practice tier
- Specialty Referral
- Clinic type
- Hospital
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- Yes
Species treated
Services
AVMA Specialties
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
We offer world class veterinary care for the pets of Southern New England, and strive to make that care accessible to everyone. Our team of specialists, emergency clinicians, skilled and caring nursing staff, and client service professionals truly understand what your pet means to you
OSVS was started by a husband-and-wife veterinary team who wanted to bring exceptional specialty care and 24-hour emergency services to the pets of Rhode Island and their families. We took some of the best ideas from university veterinary schools and created a teaching hospital that helps train the next generation of veterinarians
Mission — We are united by a simple belief, if we treat every pet as we would treat our own, then we will be successful. This mission has attracted an elite team of over 300 veterinary professionals who work hard every day for a simple reason… we believe in the bond that you share with your pet. We exist to protect it
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- 24/7 emergency
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Memberships
Appointments & hours
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Connect
Frequently asked
Is Ocean State Veterinary Specialists accepting new patients?+
Yes — Ocean State Veterinary Specialists is currently accepting new patients.
Does Ocean State Veterinary Specialists offer emergency or urgent care?+
Ocean State Veterinary Specialists provides 24/7 emergency care.
Does Ocean State Veterinary Specialists treat exotic pets?+
Yes — Ocean State Veterinary Specialists offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.
What services does Ocean State Veterinary Specialists offer?+
Ocean State Veterinary Specialists offers Emergency, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, End Of Life.
What reviewers say
The hospital provides comprehensive 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary services backed by a large team of dedicated clinicians and specialists. The staff is widely regarded as compassionate, thorough, and highly competent, offering exceptional care during critical medical emergencies and end-of-life decisions. The facility accommodates a wide variety of species, including exotics. However, due to high demand, wait times in the waiting room can be quite long, and services come with a substantial financial cost. Communication regarding follow-up care and prescription refills occasionally experiences delays.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.