River Road Veterinary Clinic

Norwich, VT

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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
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Our goal at River Road Veterinary Clinic is to provide consistent, quality medicine, and surgery for large and small animals. Our professional team provides a clean, friendly environment with a special emphasis on compassionate care and understanding

Dr. Pinello started River Road Veterinary Clinic in 1985 in Norwich, VT

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency

Team at a glance

3
Veterinarians (DVM)
6
Support staff
9
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

digital radiographyultrasound

Services in detail

DentistrySurgerySpay And NeuterMicrochippingVaccinationsWellness Exams / Preventative MedicineNutritional CounselingBehavior ManagementParasite PreventionUltrasoundAcupunctureEmergency ServicesFarm Animals (Including Equine, Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Porcine, and Poultry)Reproductive ServicesExotic Animal Services

Appointments & hours

M-F: 7am-5:00pm, Sat: 7am-1pm

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Frequently asked

Does River Road Veterinary Clinic offer emergency or urgent care?+

River Road Veterinary Clinic provides 24/7 emergency care.

Does River Road Veterinary Clinic treat exotic pets?+

Yes — River Road Veterinary Clinic offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does River Road Veterinary Clinic offer?+

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

When was River Road Veterinary Clinic established?+

River Road Veterinary Clinic has served the Norwich, VT community since 1985.

What reviewers say

90% Positive sentiment
based on 172 reviews

River Road Veterinary Clinic is an independently owned veterinary practice providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and emergency care for small animals, large farm animals, and exotic pets such as reptiles and birds. The facility is situated in a scenic riverfront location and offers on-site diagnostic services including radiography and blood work. The veterinary team is widely regarded as compassionate, thorough, and highly knowledgeable, offering unhurried appointments, patient education, and attentive end-of-life support. While emergency services and flexible scheduling are frequently highlighted as major strengths, occasional concerns relate to billing transparency and appointment availability for non-regular patients.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

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