My sweet girl loves the Holden Veterinary Clinic. It's truly one of her favorite places. She is a super shy and skiddish pup who is a little over 3 and is still coming out of her shell. Everyone at their office is fantastic with her, they are calm and understanding, Nala LOVES it here. She gets out of the car and is so excited to get inside! Staff is great and knowledgeable about pets needs, they supply materials for owners to help them understand their animals! Highly recommended if a vet is needed! read more

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I went here to have my kittens get their first well visit and any needed vaccinations. Not only did it cost me over $600 for some basic animal care, the estimate to spay and neuter my cats would have been an additional $1100. And to top it all off, they were condescending in my choice of food that I fed the cats. I went elsewhere to get both cats spayed/neutered and get their second FPV vaccinations- for literally less $ than it would have cost to neuter my male cat alone at Holden Veterinary Clinic. So unless you are someone with very deep pockets, this business charges way more than what is necessary and you can find basic pet care elsewhere. read more

Thankyou to everyone at this clinic who took our beloved Yorkie 15 half years old Willy in when we had lost hope. Dr. Williams was so gentle and caring about our love bug . Although they didn't know him for long ( he crossed the rainbow bridge ) was hit hard was the card they sent us . We didn't expect anything from anyone never mind a vet who only knew him for 2 weeks . They are compassionate and genuine to their fur babies . Highly recommend. read more

I'll begin by saying the doctors are great, that's it. Calling yesterday the staff members we dealt with. 1. Didn't know what time the clinic closed. 2. At first told me they couldn't find my pets records. Than they did find it and told me I never received meds from the hospital. 3. They told me I needed an appointment, which was already made. 4. After I left and requested my records, I was called to say they filled the meds. Again wrong - they charged me for 6 yet I received 3. 5. I have received bills for services already paid multiple times. Again yesterday I was told there's more "open" invoices. It's really being poorly run now. read more

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Our rescue dog and cat LOVE Holden Vet! They've had some pretty major issues due to their past and received such a good care. Dentals, erlichia, you name it. It's a little on the pricey side, I've heard people say. I'm just happy we have such a good reliable place to go so near. Dr D'Onofrio is very professional and we can always reach her. read more

These guys are great at Vet shaming. We were told our dog required periodontal work to the tune of several thousand dollars. When I demurred, I was treated to some serious vet shaming such as all the dire things that will happen if I don't have her teeth fixed by a periodontist, don't I want the best for her, blah, blah, blah... I love my pet; they are like family, but my 2 legged family need to go to college, have their own dental care paid for and eat. I have had pets for over 40 years and never once have any of them ended their days worse off for not having PERIODONTAL work done. A suggestion: Examine the animal, provide a diagnosis, suggest treatment, and if told that it is not affordable, don't VET SHAME. It's rude and makes people like me post reviews like this. read more

I chose Holden Veterinary Clinic for my pet rat when she needed to have her teeth trimmed. I had called around and they had the best prices by far. The doctor not only trimmed the teeth but made recommendations about other health issues that should be addressed. Keep in mind, I'm there with my pet rat. At no point did the doctor nor any of the staff make me feel like my "unconventional" pet or my love for her was any less important than if I had brought in a cat or a dog. Sadly, a couple of months later, I ended up bringing Ramona rat back to Holden Veterinary Clinic to be euthanized after her health took a turn for the worse. I can't say enough about how accommodating and comforting the doctor and the rest of the staff were during that tough process. A couple of weeks later, they sent me a sympathy card for my pet rat with wildflower seeds to plant in her memory. It was a really nice gesture. I have two other pets and I trust that they, too, will be in good hands with the doctors at Holden Veterinarian Clinic. read more

Recently One of my dogs had an urgent situation that required medical attention. I called Holden veterinary clinic as I have been their client for the last 15 years, to let them know that my dog needed to be seen. I called them at 8 AM in the morning as they opened and I had followed up with them at 4 PM Just to be told that they had not had an opportunity to get back to all the clients who called and left a message. I find this unacceptable as the only reason we call our vets If there is an urgent situation with one of our pets. I feel that the team does not truly care about their clients and for this reason I would not recommend their services. read more

I will never recommend this place to ANYONE. I have been bringing my dog to this vet since I got her as a puppy. To have all of her shots done and a yearly check up cost me approximately $500+. I recently moved out of state and my dog was showing symptoms of being ill. I called three times for advice on things I could do throughout the day to help manage her symptoms until I was able to bring her in for an exam. The first time I called at 12:00 to ask a question, I received a call back at 7 pm that night. The second time I called during business hours and it went to voicemail and it took 45 minutes for someone to call me back. I finally got a hold of someone and she refused to listen to me about my dogs symptoms she just kept yelling over me saying I need to come in... (I was trying to but I work and live in New York during the week). After that, I called to speak to the practice manager and still no one has called me back. I had a family member go pick up all of my dogs vet records so I can find her a new vet and the vet tech at the desk told them that I wasn't cooperating and wasn't willing to get help... Overall the absolute worst experience especially when they are so over priced. The vet is never available and if you ever call with a question they say they need to leave a message for the doctor and call you back. Most times you wont get an answer for a day or two. After this terrible customer service experience I called the Community Animal Hospital in Shrewsbury and they were incredibly helpful. They had a nurse talk me through things I could do to manage my dogs symptoms in the mean time and made me an appointment immediately. Their facility is clean and beautiful and their prices are great. read more

If you just love spending tons of money on your pets because you have nothing better to do with your money then you would love going here. They are very thorough and they do a good job and they charge for it. I love my animals but I'd like to see my kids go to college. Just my opinion read more

I have been going here for many years and have to say it has gone downhill a lot. Can never reach anyone when needing advice and it seams in the last 3 months, been cheaper bringing him to Tufts Animal hospital is cheaper??! I'm now looking for another place to go in the future. Place was great in the past but sadly, no longer. read more

Great vet clinic! The staff is amazing with my two dogs. I love Dr. Tebo. She's so sweet and very thorough.

The doctors and support staff at Holden Vet have always been amazing. Everyone was always incredibly supportive and understanding. They truly care about you and your loved one. The only complaints that I see are about money. Sorry, but keeping your pets alive and well does come with a cost! The people here are fantastic, and truly care for you and your pet. We are incredible appreciative of the love and care that they have provided us, and would never look elsewhere for a clinic. Thank you!! read more

I was a client at Holden for many years. A few weeks back one of my dogs seemed "off" so I stopped in to make an appointment. I was told they were booking out a few weeks for an exam. I was a little upset and booked an appointment. A few days went by and she started having diarrhea. I called to see if I could get her in, because the diarrhea was not getting better. I was told they didn't have any appointments available and to try calling at 8 AM. Unfortunately that next morning my dog was in respiratory distress and we had to take her to an emergency facility where she was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. A few days later we had to put her to sleep. I'm not sure why a veterinary clinic would continue taking on new clients if you can never get your current patients in when they are sick. We have decided to find a new hospital that is able to see our dog when they are sick. It is unfortunate, because we love the Veterinarians, they are all wonderful. read more

I miss Dr. Friend! We moved 400 miles away and have great vets here, but Dr. Friend was the best. When we moved she had several phone conferences with the new vet to make sure my girl received the best care for her complicated situations. She followed up with me to make sure everything was okay. While we lived in Holden we enjoyed the thorough, clear and excellent care of Dr. Friend and staff. read more

A $2,000 tooth ?! After $300 of drops, shot and suggestions, they told me our kitty needed a 2k tooth to be pulled. I told them I might get a 2nd option, then they told me "don't you want top notch veterinary care for your pet?" Made me feel guilty. Went elsewhere with same care.. read more

I brought my elderly dog to the clinic as he was having some new issues, and he was seen by Dr Downes. While his issues were unknown he was not in immediate medical urgency. We scheduled a time for x-rays the following week and , because of dental issues, he was given a shot of Convenia, a 2 week antibiotic despite not having actually confirmed an active infection. My dog is easy to pill and this shot turned out to be extremely poor judgement given his age and known health issues. He was still quite lively, engaged, eating , drinking when he went in, and within 4 days he was physically destroyed by this drug, as MANY animals have experienced. I don't know why he was given a shot that ,given he was having very sporadic, short seizures, a drug that is acknowledged to cause them. Here is known, reported adverse reactions to this drug in foreign markets, from the drug label itself: FOREIGN MARKET EXPERIENCE: The following adverse events were reported voluntarily during post-approval use of the product in dogs and cats in foreign markets:DEATH,TREMORS/ATAXIA, SEIZURES, anaphylaxis, acute pulmonary edema, facial edema, injection site reactions (alopecia, scabs, necrosis, and erythema), hemolytic anemia, salivation, pruritus, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, and inappetance. Research the drug and you will discover many pets of all ages have died from this drug, as mine did. Despite claiming that they haven't seen a reaction to it in their practice, I was told he died of something he hadn't even been diagnosed with, by this or any other vet. Please do yourself a favor; make sure your pet never receives this drug- even if some animals get it without complication, they haven't determined why some animals both young and old and otherwise healthy have this reaction. While any reaction to a drug can occur, very few that list DEATH as a first reaction should be used lightly. Barring that, check on every drug your vet wishes to administer and demand informed consent. After speaking with my former long term vet out of state and the emergency vet who euthanized my darling dog, I've since learned that many vets do not use this drug because it is deeply toxic to a lot of animals and they don't know why. One Dr claiming they never saw a reaction to it has no bearing in medicine, and with animals it's very easy to declare a pet died because of something else because very few go forward with an expensive necropsy. I had no choice but to euthanize him as he was so quickly destroyed by a drug that has done the exact same thing to hundreds of animals. It was not a RARE reaction. My dog suffered horribly before his passing, and while I know he wouldn't have lived forever, he would not have died in the manner he did and would still be here today, sleeping at my feet and being deeply loved. ETA: I have now received a copy of his medical records from the office, and about 75% of the facts are entirely wrong.Despite having copies of his vet records in hand, Dr Downes was incapable of getting his history right. She even claimed that she spent 90 mins with us when in fact she was 20 mins behind and we had a 30-40 min appt length. Her lack of attention to detail is in virtually every fact. It is no surprise that she couldn't read the warning on the drug insert( her own words, as stated in the record) that states it causes seizures, and she gave him a drug that is known to induce seizures. My initial review was in large part to alert pet owners to the issues with Convenia, but reading the poor notes and glaring inaccuracies in Dr Downes record of care I cannot recommend this veterinary practice as a whole. read more

I have been going to the Holden vet for years. Now there are many new faces with disrespectful attitudes. This place just keeps going down hill. For example, I needed to have my pet seen do to an issue that had arised. It wasn't an actual emergency but an issue that needed to be taken care of within the near future. It ended being a daily affair with calling the vet at 8am to see if there were any cancellations in order to try and see my pet. Now, being there for so many years this is the service that I receive. Stop taking on so many people then. This is truely rediculous along with the unprofessional workers with their terrible attitudes. Now you can't even go inside with your pets due to "covid." Do I trust these people with my pet...you bet NOT. Think twice people with Holden Vet. It's not what this place used to be. Low and behold I was upset with the circle jerk and told them how I felt and what does the "secretary" do (Jennifer Brown) hangs up. Instead of trying to work with me, her answer was to hang up. Way to go Holden Vet....you are all truely disippointing and also try to have people spend more money than they need to. Luckily I know how to say no to all of your bs. Good luck running this nasty place. I will continue to spread this vet clinic as one to NEVER go to!! There has already been a few people who have switched vets!! read more

I decided to try out a new vet after I moved to Holden & I am glad that I went with this place. They are so friendly & kind to me and my pet. The office times are great & even though my little Moo is starting to cost me a small fortune, I am happy that this is the vet that I have chosen. Such a difference from other places I have gone to. read more

I cannot ask for a better veterinary practice for my pets. I implicitly trust the care of my pets to them. When our first Beagle Minnie was diagnosed with a heart murmur, they took exceptional care of her until it was time to transfer her care to a cardiologist at Tufts. When we adopted our current Beagle Willy, he came to them with a multitude of health problems including a collapsed ear drum. Dr. Friend needed a specific diagnostic camera that was available at another vet's practice out of state and she went out of her way to get the device. When our Guinea Pig passed away, they sent me a sympathy card with everyone's signature from the practice. The receptionists are super friendly and helpful. I've been going to this practice for years and look forward to many more years of their expert care. read more

We've been going to Holden Vet Clinic for 5 years, and we've always been extremely happy with them. Our pets aren't just "clients" to the doctors and vet techs, they love them just like we do! read more

my dog has been a client of the holden vet clinic for apx. 2 years,prior to her coming into my life, i was a customer of abotts just down a ways in worcester,after having to put my cat down through them , i did not have a good experiance with them.so when the dog came along, i decided to go to the holden vet(where my parents have been going for more then 10 years,) it is located off of main street at the entrance to the industrial park,it has easy access,and has ample parking.the building itself is on the smaller side (at least the public space,) they just expanded in the back for more procedural rooms,the waiting area is small but pleasant,they have a public restroom which is always clean.the staff are both friendly and knowledgable and helpful,they normally have three vets,but as of this writing they are loosing one of them due to relocation,you generally need an appointment, though if you are having an emergency you will be seen,they are big on preventative care,ergo..getting the vaccinations your pet needs befor there is an issue and so on,i cant speak to whether they are cheap or expensive,i imagine they are in line with other vets,they also have an on call vet for after hours, who is available by phone to give advice,they accept credit cards,and carry a variety of mostly dog and cat products,and dispense certain medications from the facilty itself,overall i have had good experiences with the holden vetrinary center,and would definatly recomend checking them out !! read more