Five stars in every way! They were there ALWAYS whenever we needed them. We recently lost our Great Pyrenees and she grew up with Roaring Brook's care. She lived the life of a queen with care unmatched from the entire staff at RBVH. I salute the reception staff, the techs and Dr Hilliard, Dr Staudacher, Dr Candace, Dr. Nasser and anyone else I missed. Abbie says, thank you for taking care of me. I have reached the Rainbow Bridge and no longer struggle with LarPar/GOLPP and Cushings. I'm free and leave with great memories. read more

Roaring Brook Veterinary Hospital - One of Abbie's last smiles before she passed away on 7/16/2026 - Veterinarians Near Me - Canton, Connecticut

We have been bringing our dogs here for years and have always had a wonderful experience. The front office staff is super friendly and the waiting room as well as exam rooms are always consistently clean and well maintained. We have two large senior dogs, one with ongoing medical issues and the entire team is always so kind and understanding. They are reasonably priced and never try to push "extras" on us. They always take the time to explain any diagnosis, treatments & next step options. We recently had to say goodbye to one of our dogs. The staff had us enter through a private entrance, which gave us a little comfort during such a sad time. Dr Begg was incredible. he explained every step of the process while being patient, understanding and so kind. We are so grateful for the support and compassion we received. read more

I took my 13 year old cat there because he was losing weight. It was recommended I see Dr. Alissa Hilliard, I was told she was great at diagnosing and treating cats. At the first appointment Dr. Hilliard barely examined my cat in fact she barely looked me in the eye. I spent most of the time in the examination room with the technician. Dr Hilliard had blood and urine work done and diagnosed my cat with diabetes. She prescribed Lantus Insulin and insisted I put my cat through an 8 hour curve in their facility to check his blood sugar levels In a few weeks. Every time I bought my cat in there the technicians were so incompetent they got my cats weight wrong. When I mentioned this to Dr. Hilliard she said I should get over it and move on. Dr. Hilliard claimed my cat was very ill and in dire need of fluids and should be hospitalized. I suggested giving him the fluids myself. The fluids were pricey but I picked them up from their pharmacy and began giving my cat fluids. When I showed up with my cat for the curve, which was rather expensive. The technician was rude and told me she had a lot of patients and did not have time to answer any of my questions and that my cat was due for a rabies shot. When I asked if my cat was well enough for a rabies shot and if Dr. Hillard had authorized it they had no answer. Then the manager Ann-Marie started telling me horror stories about how they may have to euthanize my cat if he bit someone on the staff. Mind you my cat is sweet and docile and has never bitten anyone. Dr. Hilliard later admitted that this rabies shot fiasco was her mistake and that my cat was not well enough for it. They decided not to give my cat a rabies shot and performed the curve. Dr. Hilliard typically communicated with me by email and treated me as if I was an annoyance. When I complained about her indifference she accused me of "threatening" her and suggested that I find another Vet. The Manager Ann-Marie said no other Vet there was willing to work with me and that they really prefer Dogs at that hospital. Everyone that works at Roaring Brook is White which normally wouldn't matter except that most of them seemed a bit sheltered and didn't seem to want to interact with someone outside of their race at all and labeled me difficult because I had standards and expected them to be competent. The Manager Ann-Marie was caring enough to suggest some other facilities one of which was PAWS in Avon and so I have been taking my cat there and what a difference the doctors and technicians there are wonderful. I found out Dr. Hilliard recommended to high an insulin dosage for my cat after that curve, which is downright dangerous. PAWS allows me to do my cats curves at home with an Alpha Trak 3 (which I purchased from them) and they review the results for me. Everyone answers my questions and treats me with dignity and respect. I can check my cats blood sugar levels with the Alpha whenever I want. I will be taking all my cats to PAWS. I would steer clear of Roaring Brook. I find it hard to believe they have any good reviews. The only thing they are good at is getting paid for substandard treatment. Everyone there goes on and on about how many years experience they have and how busy they are but the treatment is riddled with careless mistakes. read more

Great staff and doctors that truly love animals... they even have a song for our bunny and they go out their way to calm our anxious puppy.

Roaring Brook Veterinary Hospital saved my cat's life. My beloved cat, Stella, required emergency surgery over the Summer of 2020 and RBVH accurately diagnosed the issue and was able to take her in for emergency surgery the next day, even during the height of the COVID-19 crisis. I was a healthcare worker in New York City at the time, but originally am from Connecticut. Due to the COVID surge in NYC, I was routinely working 80-100 hour weeks. After several months, started noticing that my cat was not acting like herself. I thought something serious might be happening I rushed her straight to Roaring Brook, where I had previously got my vet care, because I knew I could 100% trust them. Long story short, it turns out she was eating my hair ties and had an obstruction. They were able to take her into surgery the next day and save her life. They were also very non judgmental about it, which I appreciated because I felt absolutely terrible about the whole ordeal and felt like the worst cat mom in existence. I am happy to report that 2 and a half years later she is 100% recovered and her normal, happy self. I cannot be more grateful to Roaring Brook for saving her, and am super vigilant about my hair ties now. She is expected to live a full, happy life. read more

Roaring Brook Veterinary Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Canton, Connecticut

I have been taking my dogs to Roaring Brook for years. I don't live very close -- it's about 30 minutes away. I'm drive there because we love and trust Dr. Nassar and the staff is great. My dogs are well cared for, and I never feel like I'm being upsold or ignored or rushed. They've seen me through losing a dog with cancer after a battle of a few months, and losing another dog to cancer really unexpectedly, and are helping me make two senior dogs comfortable as they age with arthritis. And they tolerate my kids' antics in the waiting room (see photo). Can't recommend them enough. read more

Roaring Brook Veterinary Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Canton, Connecticut

We are so grateful for dr. Dave, his assistant and Mr. Burns. The Roaring Brook staff has helped us say goodbye to our best friend of 13 wonderful years. Our dog Ripper has been with us in Hawaii, moved with us to New York City, and took his last breath at home in my arms here in CT. This very difficult process was so incredibly peaceful. The dr was very calm and patient, took his time to slowly relax Ripper before the final shot. Everyone spoke softly, and gave us the support we needed. We didn't feel rushed, this was not just part of business sort of thing, it was very compassionate. I appreciate you all very much, and highly recommend you to anyone who eventually has to make this hard decision. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I also would like to thank you for the beautiful Sympathy Card we received signed by all of you, it means a lot. read more

Roaring Brook Veterinary Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Canton, Connecticut

See all

Poor communicators, failed to administer prescription meds for dog after clear direction and multiple email requests. My white dog came home with urine stains and fecal matter on her feet. The staff is rude and cares little for customer service or the well being of animals. Shameful shameful service. I cannot believe this place is affiliated with a veterinarian office. This place should be reported for the conditions that the animals are kept in. Imagine. Your dog with urine and fecal matter on their feet at pickup? read more

I have to sound off about this today. I have used this practice for 20+ years and have always had great experiences with the care I've received. It's a great practice with great staff and I would recommend them highly Lately however....I've had some emergencies arise with my elderly pets, and have been unable to be seen by them because they are " booked solid" I think they need to leave openings for regular patients that need them on short notice, rather than sending people off to an ER vet. I'd rather pay an emergency visit at my own office than go to a clinic that has no prior knowledge of my animal Feeling a little disappointed with the office about this read more

My dog is always happy to arrive at RBK and she looks forward to playing with the other dogs in day care while she's there. Obviously, dogs can't tell you whether they like a place or not, but when I put her in the car and head to RBK to drop her off for a vacation, she jumps out of the car eagerly, and almost runs in the front door. When the staff come out to greet her and take her back, her tail is up and wagging, and she is excited to go. I can't ask for more than that. No guilt, and I feel she's well cared for. read more

This wonderful group saved my 5lb dog Pinki She nearly died after wrong information from another emergency vet. She was basically sent home to die and she would of if it wasn't for roaring brook vet hospital. They gave it everything and more. You will be our vet for our other animals as well. Everyone was so nice. read more

Roaring Brook Veterinary Hospital - PINKI - Veterinarians Near Me - Canton, Connecticut

We've been using RBV for eight years! Today I met Dr. Bloom for the first time. I believe he is fairly new. He was very thorough examining our dog, patient answering questions, gentle and over all very professional. What a great addition to their team! I have to say the management team does a great job obtaining and developing talent. The end-to -end process today was seamless and well organized. It is greatly appreciated by this customer. read more

Love this vet! I have a new dog and he woke up on a Sunday with ear pain. I was desperate calling vets in my area and most were closed or full. I took a chance calling here and they got me in immediately. The vet tech there is wonderful and really assured me that they would take care on my dog. Ofcourse he loved her and all the treats They were super knowledgeable and friendly. The vet was really nice and even called the next day to check up with me. Im happy to continue my dogs care here. I'm so thankful to have found this place. read more

Roaring Brook Veterinary Hospital - Veterinarians Near Me - Canton, Connecticut

This is by far the best veterinary hospital I've been to! The staff is compassionate and fantastic, from the technicians to the vets. We have four cats and two rabbits and I wouldn't think of taking them anywhere else. I'd highly recommend Roaring Brook to anyone! read more

At first I was very impressed by this place but I have seen a major decline in customer service, care of the facility and especially my pup. I asked to have my dog washed after a day of daycare. You pay before pick up and let me tell you...when I got her in the car she reeked so bad I had to roll down the windows. It was unbearable. I will never take my dog back there again. Plus the place smells really bad!! My husband hates picking her up there - says it's a pigsty..Animal shelters smell better than this read more

Extremely dissatisfied with the veterinary services. My dog had been dealing with an ear infection for months. I have follwed every directive they suggested; tests, flushes, food change and finally had the dog sedated to clean out his ears. During a follow up visit, the veterinarian-Abraham Bloom, proceeded to tell me the dog's right ear was impacted. He had no idea that the dog was sedated a week earlier to remove debris from his ears and that it was his left ear that was infected. He corrected himself after he reviewed the chart after I questioned him. Then he proceeded to grill me on the sound of the swooshing in the dog's ear when rubbed. He had the dog with him! Should'nt he be able to determine what is going on with the ear? INCOMPETENT HACKERS! DO NOT TAKE YOUR PETS TO THIS MONEY GRUBBING FACILITY. read more

Not happy with Roaring Brook Kennel. We periodically board and noticed a decline in organization, lost reservations and paperwork starting in June of 2018. Last weekend, picked up our (small dog) - she was soaked in urine and based on the amount of food that was used, had not been fed regularly during her 4 day stay. Manager refunded my money and offered a free groom - not enough for me to risk leaving our little girl here again. read more

I cannot say enough good things about this vet! It is SO important to have a vet you can trust and Roaring Brook is so reliable. I am always confident my dog is receiving the best care, and that no one is trying to sell me unnecessary products or services. I am so sad to be moving away!!! They are ireeplaceable! Plus- they have very reasonable prices for everything. I originally found them through the rescue organization they do charity work with! Wonderful! read more

I have a husky and a lab mix that LOVE coming here. I started them first in doggy daycare. To be eligible, your dog must first pass an evaluation. They must be routinely vaccinated, especially for canine flu. I'm so glad to know that RB instills these rules though; I know my dogs are safe and having fun. After a few months at daycare, I had a weekend trip and decided to board them here as well, especially since there's a package that allows them to play all day with the dogs at daycare. I have now boarded them at least five times, and always feel so comfortable that they're taken care of. They also can board in the same room together to stick within their little pack, and it also cuts the cost a few dollars. The reason I'm giving them 4 stars and not 5 is simple: they care more about the dogs than about us humans (which isn't even a bad thing in my opinion). This means that the staff members don't light up to see your face, they light up when they see your dog's face. And when professional customer service is called for, they do a fine job. You pay for what you get, and you get an excellent facility for your dog, so expect a little higher pricing than most kennels. However, they charge by the night rather than the day, and I find this a huge difference and awesome practice! For example, if you drop off your dog at 9 am on a Friday, and pick them up before closing on Saturday, you only paid for A one night stay! My last comment is about the kennel manager, Dan. I read a previous comment that someone wasn't happy with him, and I have to admit how surprised I am to hear that! When those bad customer service/human interactions have happened to me, Dan was beyond helpful in rectifying their mistake. He's personable enough, and absolutely in love with the animals. That's what matters right? He also reached out to me personally after I filled out a customer service questionnaire with a few minor complaints. In all, roaring brook kennels is definitely the place to go for doggy daycare and for boarding. read more

The service and staff at the daycare is great. They provide a much appreciated service and my dog always comes home happy and loved when he would be otherwise stuck home. They are responsible and handle potential covid issues well. read more

Roaring Brook Vet came recommended to me from a friend when I moved to New Hartford, that was by far the most helpful and best recommendation I have ever received! I cannot say enough about how wonderful the staff is here, they are positive, energetic, friendly, so loving and genuninely care so much about your pet! I walk in with my shy cat and once the nurses get their hands on him he is loving up to every one of them and Dr. Hersey is his favorite! I have not had to bring my cat in for anything other than occasional vaccines but I feel that their prices are reasonable. read more

I am very happy with the vet care (we currently have a healthy 2 yo large mixed breed dog), kenneling, play care, and training programs. I haven't checked pricing against other vets, but they were willing to send the permission for me to purchase the needed heart guard / flea and tick medications from an online source. Any place that makes it easy for me to save money is great. They also offer coupons for kenneling through Yelp app - check it out!! read more

Everyone in this office is friendly and knowledgeable. I trust every employee there. They have treated us and our pets so well, I refer everyone I know to them. The doctors are wonderful and the vet techs are the best around. They all truly love animals- my dog loves going there and is so excited to see everyone there. They take the extra time to talk to you about any questions you may have, and their prices are very fair. read more

A new customer . Impressed with an actual call back, and follow up to see how our pup was doing. Price for care is comparable to our other vet. Thanks for listening , as we figured out together what the best course of care would be for Our dog. read more

I have a small-senior dog. He does boarding during my trips. For his entire life(13 years old), he was ok to go a kennel. But when he goes here, he shows reluctance and discomfort. I did not know until I read a review from here. In addition, I am pretty sure from my previous experiences with different vets, they overcharge and add more vaccines that are usually not asked by other facilities. Even the annual check came out three times more than I usually paid for the old town's vet. From my heart and experiences, this facilitys priority is making money more than helping the pets and their owners. read more

I am quite saddened by my recent interaction with the staff at Roaring Brook Kennels. I have used them quite a bit with other dogs and I was always satisfied. There was a miscommunication regarding my dog's vaccination records and as a result, they gave my dog a vaccine that she had already received. When I questioned the staff the answer I received was that I signed the paper. The paper I signed was for what I believed to be an emergency contact form. It was not gone over with me in any detail at all. When I picked up my dog today and questioned the vaccination, I was understandably upset. The staff refused to remotely take any responsibility for the mix up saying "you signed the paper" repeatedly. When I pointed out the paperwork from my vet and asked why I wasn't called, I received the same line "you signed the paper". Soooo, they promised me that the manager Dan would return my phone call. When no call came, I called again. When I mentioned to Dan that I had been waiting for him to call (4 hours) Dan became very defensive and told me that he didn't have to answer to me about his hours! What????? He was extremely rude to me and basically told me that I wasn't telling the truth and that his staff didn't make mistakes. The only human that never made a mistake walked on water and died on the cross 2000+ years ago. During this phone call I was very obviously upset and this seemed to make Dan mad as I was told to take my business elsewhere. It wasn't until after I told Dan that I have been in customer service for 35 years and that I was not trying to be difficult that I received a very half hearted apology for the mixup. I wasn't looking for blood, I simply wanted to know why I wasn't called. I was very worried that the duplicate vaccination would be detrimental to my dog's health. To top it off, when I was checking out I was told that my total bill was $70+ and when I got home my receipt was for $58. That's 2 mistakes with paperwork within 24 hours. Someone is not paying attention! So, Dan and crew at Roaring Brook, I will happily take my dog elsewhere. Your lack of compassion for humans seriously makes me question your ability to take care of animals that have no voice. I don't know many businesses that can afford to turn business away or that don't understand that there are two sides to every story and somewhere in the middle is the truth. Should I have asked more questions about the paper I signed, absolutely BUT, did I deserve the treatment I received from Dan and staff? Absolutely not. There are other kennels around that value your business. I suggest you use them. read more

Kennel review: we left our lab here for a long weekend and did not get a chance to tour the facility until we were dropping her off and headed for the highway. Had we toured beforehand, we probably would have found an alternative accommodation. The kennel environment seems clean but it's a little "cold" with worn concrete cells. Each kennel has its own doggie door to the outside which is also a concrete slab covered run with chainlink fencing all around. I guess this is where they are meant to do their business which I can only imagine our dog having trouble with since she's trained to go in grassy areas. As I understood it, Supposedly the dogs could go in and out all day but all of the dogs were in and it was a barking madhouse. We were told tat it was still a little too humid for them to go out. Our dog is a big girl without any real neurosis so we figured she could handle it. But our hearts went out to the small dogs and especially to the dogs in the "geriatric" area. It's just a cold cold cold, fluorescent cave. We have had pugs and The pugs there in the cage looked mortified. I just think you need to tour this facility and know your dog before leaving him / her there overnight. I think it would be traumatic for a sensitive dog. We did sign up and paid the additional money for the daycare. We were not shown that play area and you just have to trust that your dog is getting this experience. My brother-in-law had his dog in daycare in China where they emailed or texted you photos of your dog at play outside every day. It was a nice touch! read more

The groomer sevices are convienent, however my siberian huskie ended up twice with dry skin patches after her bathing and brush out. We stopped bringing her for anything other than toenail clipping. I do not recommend kennling a dog that has anxiety and issues with unknown kennel mates. The staff ignored all written instructions that were discussed with the staff, her trainer and the kennel manager while on an extended european trip. The trainer pulled my dog from the kennel when it was apparent the staff was not truthful in their assesment of his anxiety level. A 52 lb dog went in and a 30 lb dog came out in an almost complete catatonic state after 6 days of not eating and tearing his dew claw pads. It was very disheartening to come home to his significant distress, even after he was abducted by the trainer to a home environment. The website touts how well trained and welfare oriented the kennel is. I am justfiably very reluctant to recomend their kennel services to anyone. Their day care service is good and the dogs do recieve good socialization when there. Training classes are good as well. read more

Carter, Redd, and Duke all love going to Roaring Brook Veterinary Hospital. With three active large breed pups you can imagine how often we go! The receptionists are friendly and efficient and able to get you appointment in a timely manner. All of the vets truly care about each animal and it shows with the time they spend examining, evaluating, and explaining my options at each visit. The vet techs give my pups the extra TLC they love and keeps them coming back wagging their tails! I also love the convenience of daycare, grooming, and boarding all under one roof. Roaring Brook is the go to vet in the Farmington Valley! read more

We have been using Roaring Brook Kennel for a few years. Recently we moved out of the Canton area and down to Branford CT. Last week we took a week long trip to Block Island for our annual trip and I was tasked with finding boarding. Of course there are good places down here I'm sure, but I just couldn't risk leaving our small yorkie/ bischon at a place that I didn't know 100% would take care of him as much as we do. Our dog Charlie was able to get some updated medical services since they have their vet hospital on the same property and was treated like a king. RBK accommodated his "picky" eating habits and took my (maybe too ridiculous) food and eating requirements as I like Charlie to always have the option for good food and not just dog food. I got emails all through out trip on how he was doing and what he was up to. They emails were so detailed I could honestly tell RBK was being truthful and actually reporting their interactions. Extremely worth going about an hour out of or wayeach way to get Charlie to Roaring Brook. Staff as crazy busy but always give you the time and smile! Would never dream of anywhere else and thank you guys for such great love and care! Dave, Kelli, Saylor, and of course, Charlie! read more

Great place with a caring staff. My dogs have been going to RBK since they were pups. The facility is clean, the staff friendly & I trust them with our fur babies. My dogs come home happy! read more

We want to recommend Jillian, who is the trainer at Roaring Brook. Our lab, who is 4yrs old needed lots of work on meet and greets and impulse control. With ONE private session, new tools to use (special tasty treats) and daily work on our part...we have a new dog right before our eyes!! We know repetition is the key, with continued work daily. We are amazed. Thank you ever so much Jillian. read more

The staff and management at Roaring Brook are second to none, giving our Havanese the attention, love, and care he desperately craves. Exercise programs, comfy boarding facilities, and friendly hugs always await him. And the price is right! We actually drive up an hour and half to specifically board him when we are out of town. Yes, there are closer and more affordable places nearby. But the care and peace of mind we receive from Roaring Brook is worth it. Thank you all!! read more

The high school drop outs that work behind the counter of this poor excuse for a kennel don't care at all about the emotional, or physical well being of your animal. They would rather sit on their ass and chat away with one another than do their actual job. Absolute bottom of the barrel people. One wouldn't expect it that hard to be able to do their job especially when working with animals comes so easily and natural to others. Sadly that is not the case here. read more

The staff and personal are excellent. However the arbitrary rate increases by this company is rediculous! A parrot is in a cage. For years they charged $10. per day. Then $12.50 per day. In the last year the price went up to $15.00 per day. I just came back from vacation and had my parrot stay over for 12 days. I was then was charged $300.!! My math told me it would be $300.00 I phoned the receptionist who then referred me to another person and was informed the normal rate is $37.50 per day. I explained they would now be charging me for a dog rate. I was able to receive a credit of $120. But I was told the discounted rate for my parrot would be $25.00 per day. Very upset with the arbitrary price increases!!! my parrot is a favorite with staff and loves the African grey. It appears the high level management, not the staff, Are discriminating against a parrot. I have been a customer of over 10 years. Dr. Hershey who left the company in the last few years was a bird vetinarian. Now that she left this company has changed for the worst. BewRe bird owners!!!! read more

I cannot say enough positive things about Roaring Brook. We take our 2 Standard Poodles there for care and they have always been wonderful and accommodating (even when one of our dogs broke her leg on a weekend just before they were due to close). We currently see Dr. VanderGeissen and love her. She provides great traditional care and amazing chiropractic services on our dogs. We have also seen the 2 other Drs and have always been impressed. The whole staff, from front office to Drs are fabulous! read more

As a first time pet owner, Roaring Brook helped me out immensely in making sure my Husky puppy was in the best health possible. Friendly staff, knowledgable vets, and overall great facility. I highly reccomend them to anyone with fur babies. read more

I had to leave town, on very short notice, for a family emergency. I had no choice but to board my dog BO for 11 days. That is a long time for his first stay in a kennel. I just adopted him this past Spring while on vacation in Beaufort, SC. He was 7 1/2 yrs of age and had been in a shelter for over 6 months. I was very concerned about boarding him and worried about how he might react to being back in a multiple dog environment. Turns out that was a needless worry. The staff was professional, welcoming and very friendly. I chose a package that included 2 walks a day to ensure some personal attention. He loved them. I checked in with them after 2 days. He was behaving fine but the Staff was concerned because he was not eating his meals. I explained that I usually included a little chicken on top. They went right out and bought him some and that problem was solved. Not only that but they began bringing BO up front to the reception area hoping he would feel more comfortable being near someone. They told me he was a "People" dog. He came home happy and relaxed. This is service way above and beyond what I expected. Both of us are very grateful for your care. Great job Roaring Brook kennel staff. We think you rock!! read more

As a client for over 15 years, I cannot say enough good things about Roaring Brook Veterinary Hospital, Kennel & Daycare. All 4 veterinarians and the hospital staff go above and beyond to make client's comfortable and informed during appointments & procedures. The kennel & daycare are both run exceptionally well with attention to every little detail. My 9-year old shepherd attends daycare weekly and boards 30+ days a year and absolutely loves the staff. Roaring Brook is a top-notch facility and continues to go above & beyond to cater to my dog's needs. I highly recommend them for veterinarary care, boarding, grooming & daycare. I wouldn't take my dog anyplace else. read more

Very dissatisfied. I brought my chicken in to be put down. My regular vet was not available so this was the closest avian doctor. My bird was clearly not doing well and completely beyond repair. I was very clear in letting the staff and doctor know she needed euthanasia. I was charged for an exam($69) and euthanasia ($40). While waiting for my chick to be euthanized I reviewed my bill. I questioned the charge for the exam. They said for legal purposes they have to charge for an exam. I understand that. I asked for a discount because she was obviously was beyond any repair and the exam was not really done. The secretary asked the doctor but he would not offer a discount. I will not return here again. My regular vet only charges me $60 total to euthanize a chicken. Next time I will wait until my vet is available. read more