Tufts at Tech Community Veterinary Clinic
Tufts at Tech Community Veterinary Clinic is a general practice practice in Worcester, MA. Procedures include Spay/neuter, Parasite screening and prevention, Urine cultures, and Small mass removal.
About
Tufts at Tech Community Veterinary Clinic is a student-run facility in Worcester, MA, providing low-cost primary veterinary care for family pets within Central Massachusetts' underserved communities. It operates as an innovative teaching facility where final year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine candidates and Worcester Technical High School students collaborate with experienced veterinarians and certified veterinary technicians. Services include routine wellness, vaccinations, parasite screening, stable urgent care, diagnostic services like blood testing and digital radiology, and basic surgeries such as spay/neuter, small mass removal, wound repair, and dentistry.
The clinic serves pre-qualified citizens of Greater Worcester with limited financial means, offering significantly subsidized animal care. Clients must provide specific documentation for eligibility, including WIC, SNAP, WHA, Qualified Housing Authorities, or WTHS student cards. Appointments are scheduled month-to-month, and it is not a walk-in clinic.
Surgical team
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Nicole Freeman
DVM, CVA
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Jennifer Grady
D.V.M., DABVP
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Kayla Sample
DVM, DABVP (Canine, Feline Practice)
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Gregory Wolfus
D.V.M.
Director of Tufts at Tech since the clinic opened its doors in 2012, Wolfus is also interim assistant chair and associate clinical professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University.
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Pamela Houde
C.V.T.
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Danielle Wolfus
M.S., C.V.T., Elite FFCP
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Kate Zukowski
C.V.T., V.T.S. (Dentistry)
Procedures
- Spay/neuter
- Parasite screening and prevention
- Urine cultures
- Small mass removal
- Dentistry
- Urinalysis
- Wound repair
- Blood testing
- Routine wellness care
- Stable urgent care for: ear infections
- Vaccinations
Equipment
- Digital radiology
Photos
Photos via Google · Ess 10, Jessica Jackson, john v, Michelle Masiello, Sabri Habib
Frequently asked questions
- What types of veterinary services does Tufts at Tech Community Veterinary Clinic offer?
- Tufts at Tech provides quality primary care for family pets, including routine wellness care, vaccinations, and parasite screening and prevention. They also offer stable urgent care for conditions such as ear infections, vomiting, diarrhea, urinary, and upper respiratory infections. Diagnostic services like blood testing and digital radiology are available, along with basic surgeries including spay/neuter, small mass removal, wound repair, and dentistry.
- Who is eligible to receive veterinary care at Tufts at Tech?
- Tufts at Tech serves citizens of Greater Worcester with limited financial means. Clients must pre-qualify for services by providing a photo ID and one of the following documents: a WIC card, SNAP card, WHA resident card, Qualified Housing Authorities card, or WTHS student card. The clinic is not a walk-in facility, and appointments are required.
- What role do students play in the care provided at Tufts at Tech?
- Final year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine candidates from Tufts University's Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine and Worcester Technical High School students enrolled in the Veterinary Assisting program work collaboratively at the clinic. They operate under the direction of experienced, highly-trained veterinarians and certified veterinary technicians to deliver primary care for family pets.
- Does Tufts at Tech perform in-house diagnostic tests?
- Yes, Tufts at Tech offers in-house diagnostic services. These include blood testing and digital radiology. Additionally, the clinic performs in-house urinalysis and urine cultures, a practice supported by research conducted at the clinic to reduce costs for pet owners while maintaining a high level of care.
- What type of urgent care can Tufts at Tech provide?
- Tufts at Tech offers stable urgent care for various conditions. These include ear infections, vomiting, diarrhea, urinary infections, and upper respiratory infections. The clinic focuses on quality primary care for family pets within its community.