Merwin Memorial Free Clinic For Animals, Inc
Merwin Memorial Free Clinic For Animals, Inc is a general practice practice in Boston, MA. Procedures include medicines to cure sick animals, preventative medicines, heartworm pills, and antibiotics.
About
The Merwin Memorial Free Clinic for Animals provides free office visits and outpatient veterinary services, including routine physical exams. The clinic offers medicines for sick animals, such as antibiotics, and preventative medicines like heartworm pills and vaccines, all at reduced rates. Its founding principle is to ensure no pet is denied medical care due to the owner's financial status.
The clinic operates on a first-come, first-served basis for walk-in patrons, as it does not accept appointments. While historically serving horses and goats, the clinic now primarily sees dog and cat cases. It has a significant patient load, handling over 8,000 cases in 2017 and serving its local communities.
Surgical team
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Terrence Burke
Dr. Terrence Burke, of Boston, was the clinic's first veterinarian.
Procedures
- medicines to cure sick animals
- preventative medicines
- heartworm pills
- antibiotics
- outpatient veterinary services
- routine physical exams
- vaccines
- free office visits
Photos
Photos via Google · 4Quartersz, Xiomara Williams, Afro Flow Yoga, Silesia Si
Frequently asked questions
- What types of veterinary services does Merwin Memorial Free Clinic for Animals provide?
- The Merwin Memorial Free Clinic for Animals offers free office visits and outpatient veterinary services. These services include routine physical exams and recommendations for animal care. Additionally, the clinic provides medicines for sick animals, such as antibiotics, and preventative medicines like heartworm pills and vaccines, all available at reduced rates.
- What is the clinic's policy regarding appointments?
- The Merwin Memorial Free Clinic for Animals operates on a walk-in basis and does not accept appointments. Visitors are assisted on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to the clinic's operating hours. This approach ensures that care is accessible to patrons as needed.
- What types of animals does the Merwin Memorial Free Clinic for Animals treat?
- The clinic primarily treats dogs and cats. While its patient load historically included horses and goats, these animals no longer visit the clinic. The focus has shifted to companion animals, with the clinic handling a large volume of dog and cat cases annually.
- How does Merwin Memorial Free Clinic for Animals address the financial barriers to pet care?
- The clinic was founded on the principle that no pet should be denied medical care due to the owner's financial status. It provides free office visits and outpatient veterinary services, and offers necessary medicines, including antibiotics and preventative treatments like heartworm pills and vaccines, at reduced rates to its patrons.