Foster Hospital for Small Animals
Foster Hospital for Small Animals is a general practice practice in Grafton, MA. Procedures include dialysis, advanced radiation oncology, puppy hearing clinics, and dental and nursing care.
About
The Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals in Grafton, Massachusetts, provides specialty care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets. As a teaching hospital, it offers a wide array of veterinary specialty services, including advanced critical care, anesthesia, pain management, and radiation oncology for animal cancer patients. The hospital utilizes powerful diagnostic imaging capabilities such as MRI, ultrasound, CT, and a state-of-the-art interventional radiology unit for procedures like stent and pacemaker placement.
Services are primarily by appointment following a referral from a veterinarian, though 24/7 emergency services are available. The hospital is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and is certified as a Level I veterinary emergency and critical care facility by VECCS. It also holds a Level I trauma center designation and Cat Friendly Practice® designation, treating over 26,000 cases annually across diverse species.
Surgical team
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Daniel Fissel
CVT
Daniel Fissel is a Certified Veterinary Technician with Foster Hospital’s Small Animal Internal Medicine Service.
Procedures
- dialysis
- advanced radiation oncology
- puppy hearing clinics
- dental and nursing care
- pain management
- In-House Urine Cultures
- advanced critical care
- laboratory
- placement of stents
- anesthesiology
- pacemakers
- minimally invasive spaying
- consultation
- referral
- anesthesia
- Emergency Services
- BAER (Brainstem Auditory Evoked Responses) Testing
- Clinical Trials
- Hemoperfusion
- pharmacy
- diagnostic imaging
Equipment
- CT
- interventional radiology unit
- ultrasound
- MRI
- Blood Bank
Photos
Photos via Google · Kate Erwin, N. Mairead Cuddy, Envio De Luxo, Samantha Greenberg, Rachael Ross
Frequently asked questions
- What types of specialty services does Foster Hospital for Small Animals offer?
- The hospital provides a wide array of veterinary specialty services, including advanced critical care, anesthesia, pain management, and advanced radiation oncology for animal cancer patients. They also utilize advanced diagnostic imaging such as MRI, ultrasound, CT, and a state-of-the-art interventional radiology unit for procedures like stent and pacemaker placement.
- How does a pet owner access specialty care at Foster Hospital for Small Animals?
- Specialty services at Foster Hospital for Small Animals are available by appointment only, and require a referral from a veterinarian. However, emergency services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and pet owners are advised to call prior to coming to the hospital for emergencies.
- What accreditations and certifications does Foster Hospital for Small Animals hold?
- Foster Hospital for Small Animals is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and has been since 1987. It is also certified as a Level I veterinary emergency and critical care facility by the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS), holds a Level I trauma center designation, and is a Cat Friendly Practice®.
- Does Foster Hospital for Small Animals treat exotic pets?
- Yes, the Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals provides specialty care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets. Their specialists treat animals as diverse as pet rabbits, parrots, iguanas, and fish, handling over 26,000 cases a year.
- What is BAER testing and when is it offered at Foster Hospital?
- BAER (Brainstem Auditory Evoked Responses) testing is a reliable screening test for congenital hereditary deafness in puppies older than 2 months, checking if the brain responds to noise. Foster Hospital offers puppy hearing clinics on the second Saturday of each month from 9 am to 1 pm, by appointment.
Contact & hours
Address
55 Willard St
Grafton
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