Big River Veterinary Service

West Greenwich, RI

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At a glance

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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency Urgent Care End Of Life House Call

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Big River Veterinary Service is a unique small animal hospital, owned by Dr. Daniel Cardosa, Jr., a board certified veterinary specialist with a Ph.D. in Stem Cell Biology. Our goal is to offer unparalleled veterinary care ranging from routine preventative healthcare to specialized surgical procedures, emergency medicine, and dentistry

Care capabilities

Emergency
Er Daytime

Team at a glance

1
Veterinarian (DVM)
1
Support staff
2
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

in-house laboratoryultrasounddigital radiographylaser therapyCT machineoxygen therapyrigid endoscopyorthopedic surgical equipmenttherapeutic laserExtracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)low level laser therapylow intensity infra-red light therapylow frequency ultrasound

Services in detail

routine preventative healthcarespecialized surgical proceduresemergency medicinedentistryin-house laboratoryultrasounddigital radiographylaser therapypain managementstem cell treatmentplatelet rich plasma therapyorthopedic surgeryrigid endoscopysurgery of the abdomenbladder and other soft tissue proceduresCT machineoxygen therapylow level laser therapylow intensity infra-red light therapylow frequency ultrasoundregenerative and rehabilitation therapy programsExtracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)

Appointments & hours

Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm Friday 8am-4pm Closed Sat and Sun

Frequently asked

Is Big River Veterinary Service accepting new patients?+

Yes — Big River Veterinary Service is currently accepting new patients.

Does Big River Veterinary Service offer emergency or urgent care?+

Big River Veterinary Service provides daytime emergency care.

What services does Big River Veterinary Service offer?+

Big River Veterinary Service offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

95% Positive sentiment
based on 168 reviews

The practice provides compassionate and expert veterinary care, featuring a warm and welcoming staff that excels at handling anxious pets. The veterinary team is highly regarded for thorough explanations, successful surgical outcomes, and fair pricing. Families consistently trust the clinic for both routine visits and specialized orthopedic procedures, backed by a supportive environment during difficult end-of-life decisions.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingGood With Anxious Pets

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.