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    MSPCA Angell

    3.5 (887 reviews)
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    Walter with his NG tube in, resting comfortably!
    Liz J.

    My cat has had two stays in the Angell feline ICU in the last month and I couldn't be happier with the care he has received. As soon as we walked in the doors to Angell I knew we were in the right place. We had learned at our regular vet that he had a potentially fatal bladder blockage and were directed to Angell in Jamaica Plain. Upon arrival my cat was taken back and seen immediately by emergency personnel. He was quickly diagnosed and treated for his emergent condition and spent 5 nights in the ICU during his first admission. The providers, both doctors and technicians, were absolutely incredible in keeping us informed of my cat's condition, progress and plan of care. In addition, we received daily updates with photos from care coordinators who were supportive and communicative. Unfortunately my cat became ill again several weeks after discharge due to the lingering impact of his initial condition. We immediately returned to Angell and he received the same level of care as he did when his condition was more dire. He was, unfortunately, re-admitted but treatment was adjusted as appropriate given his unique presentation. Again, I was kept informed by physicians, providers and care coordinators daily-often more than once. While my cat is still ill and being treated, now as an outpatient, I am confident that they are providing the best possible care. As a fellow healthcare provider, I know that treatment does not always go as expected but that every effort is being made to promote my boy's recovery. He came home this week (the night before my birthday! What a gift!!). The only drawback of Angell, in my experience, is the exorbitant cost. I am lucky to have the funds and assistance to care for my pet and would spend anything to keep him healthy and safe but I know that finances are a barrier for many. That said, all veterinary care is going to be expensive, especially when treating the variety of emergent and potentially life-threatening conditions that Angell is equipped for. Walter's condition is extremely rare and they have been managing it well, as far as I can see-he is home and getting back to his normal self. Considering the cost of veterinary care, I could not recommend pet insurance more highly. A particular thanks to Dr. Rassias who took a special interest in my cat's care and was more communicative and supportive than I would ever have expected a provider to be. She was available as a resource on weekends, holidays and off hours-a truly exemplary provider. Dr. O'Donnell was also fantastic. Dr. Bent was Walter's internal medicine provider and she was supportive, informative and available whenever we had questions or concerns. There are a lot of negative (but happily mostly positive!) reviews on Angell but I think people forget that, in all areas of healthcare, there are unexpected circumstances that providers have no control over. Your pet will be in amazing hands at Angell and they will do every thing they can to make them well again. I would absolutely take my pets to Angell again but, as much as I love you guys, I hope to never have to see you again!

    The facility and waiting area are very dirty. clean.We were there for over 2 hours and there was a large pool of urine on the floor the whole time. No one did any cleaning while we were there. I wish that the internal medicine doctor, Dr Gorman, would have any direct contact with us. It takes so long to hear back from a member of the internal medicine team, and since the person who calls is not a veterinarian, they cannot answer all our questions. This results in multiple calls and longer waiting time for information about our dog without addressing his health issues quickly.

    Kara L.

    Dr. Sullivan and his team are amazing! I would entrust my ferret McCracken's health to no one else. What I appreciated most about Angell is the expertise of its vets and technicians, as well as their integrity and honesty. I know they will recommend the appropriate course of care based on my pet's condition, rather than trying to get the most money out of me. They have earned a high level of trust in my book after 20+ years.

    Negligence, took Cora's life here. She deserved better.
    Dave C.

    I brought Cora, my young and healthy 6 year old French Bulldog here to the ER with the absolute mildest of nausea symptoms. They told me it would be better to leave her for monitoring and throughout her 16 hours here, she was over sedated to the point she couldn't walk due to a double dose miscommunication, under-sedated due to them having no clue how long IV's fell out for, and forced into unnecessary physical tests that significantly stressed her out and right after they placed a tube through her nose and into her stomach she died, they brought her back to life and then sedated her again and she died. Reading all of the notes, Cora fought for her life against the people who were supposed to be helping her, they neglected her needs and created situations that didn't help her instead killed her. Her blood work was perfect when admitted and all they have done since is lie and change their stories when questioned. If I didn't bring her here, she absolutely would be alive. Also, their positive reviews on yelp and google are 99% fake. They all contain the same verbiage, "What I appreciate most about Angell is...". This is because they would have a 1% positive rating if they didn't falsify their positive reviews. Stay away from this ER.

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    No better place to go for emergency services! Staff is friendly, knowledgeable, caring and wouldn't go anywhere else.

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    The expertise, professionalism and customer care was exceptional What I appreciated most about Angell is the expertise and care

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    A wonderful job and generally a thankless job. The pay is low and yet they care for so many neglected animals.

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    Doctors are great the beast place ask for doctor Laura and u pet will be fine and healthy.

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    Very kind staff and really helped my cat sam during emergencies. It came time to put my cat down and the staff was amazing.

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    I've been at this location a few times. My Chino tends to be a handful in the way a small dog who…read morewas way too smart tend to be. My last visit would sadly be my last as my family made the difficult and painful decision to put him down. Its taken me a little over a week to write something but I know I wanted to tell everyone about this location. Numerous issues, including a cancer diagnosis,coupled with his old age after a surgery at his home vet. The staff were always so sweet and caring with him. They even managed to entertain him with some classical music when he was a little yappy! He lived a long, happy spoiled life. I miss him everyday. My first pet out of high school, we were almost never apart. I think that knowing he was in the best possible hands near the end helped take some of my guilt grief away. Every single person was amazing and I just know that profession cannot be easy. God, my sister and I cried for hours and we were never rushed. Dr.Silverstone, thank you for always being straight with us but also extremely professional and kind. They contract out to help with end of life arrangements and cremation, if you choose. 'epaws' or something. The arrangements were done quickly but not so quickly that you worry about disrespect, you know? A week later and I have his urn and we've set up a memorial in the house for him. No one wants to think about these things but pricing is transparent and gotten out of the way quickly. And yes, it's pricy but what isn't? This is emergency care. Get pet insurance!!!! Honestly, I would have gone bankrupt if it helped but there is unfortunately a limit to things that can be treated and the doctor said it best: "age is not a disease". So hopefully your fur babies live long, happy lives and that you only have to go for minor inconveniences but if you do have an emergency, this location was clean, professional and fairly easy to get to. I had broken my ankle last year so walking has been a challenge but I got around just fine, even carrying around my 20lb lump of love. Thank you all again. I don't know when I'll be ready for another pet but I don't regret all the years of love. Once time has softened the pain, and years go by, I hope you all stick around and do what you ALL have done so well and maybe I'll see you again...Hopefully under better circumstances. Wishing you all love and peace and kindness.

    My friend and I were on our way to run a 5k. We had just gotten off the train and walked a couple…read moreblocks when we noticed a fluff ball on the ground. Initially we thought the bird was dead, but it wasn't. However, it was very lethargic. We tried to provide it some heat and thought it might be a good idea to bring it to Boston commons. On our way there, we stumbled upon VEG ER for pets which was open 24 hours and had images of birds and other animals displaying on their TV (it can be care to find vets that care for avians). They let us in, we explained the situation, and they gave us two fair options - let the vet check it out and if they determine there is little hope for recovery, ethically euthanize it, or, if it does show signs of recovery after 30 min - 1 hr, they'd bring it to Boston Commons. We didn't have time to stick around for the final decision, but I do hope it did recover. The staff there was really friendly, thanked us for being good Samaritans, and had us fill out a form. They also did offer us complimentary snacks and beverages. I was satisfied with my unexpected visit here.

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    I just deleted my old review. While I feel as if the what I experienced is was wrong. Dr.G at the…read moreCharlestown location REALLY made an effort to listen to my concerns and validated my previous concerns from a non judgmental point of view and educating me on the way. There's seems to be a huge effort in working with me and my pup. I would like to give them another chance. In addition I would like to shout out Vet tech David Rivera. He was one of the first techs to see Lancelot and I have seen him at many clinics. Throughout the times I have been more difficult his customer services skill were always excellent and he always treated me with respect. I can definitely see his love for animals and the profession. I believe in redemption and would like to applaud them for working with me and listening! Thank you Dr. G and David! Sir Lancelot and Joseph!

    When this place first opened,I was a big fan. Then they seemed to fall apart and get very…read moredisorganized. I was also twice given bad referrals for things they couldn't do onsite. One time I was sent out to Acton to get a root canal done on my cat. When I got there, the dentist there said it couldn't be done and she just extracted the tooth. For $1,000. I got referred to another place in Chatlestown for something else, because their relationship with the people who had been doing onsite had fallen apart. That one cost me over $1000 too,for something I was told would cost around $250. When I came in for the last few visits, nobody ever seemed to know why I was there. There seemed not to be communication or professionalism. Their prices were exorbitant, too! I really regret not having switched to my current vet sooner.

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