Business Details
44 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Veterinarian in Melrose, MA
Melrose Animal Clinic has served the Melrose community since 1982, with Dr. Silverman leading as owner and veterinarian since 1991. Our practice prioritizes compassionate care for pets and comfort for their owners, combining Fear Free techniques with AAHA-accredited standards. We offer comprehensive services including preventative wellness, advanced diagnostics, and emergency care, supported by a team of experienced professionals committed to lifelong learning and ethical veterinary medicine.Our mission focuses on strengthening the human-animal bond through personalized treatment plans, modern facilities, and transparent communication. With decades of combined experience, our veterinarians and staff maintain rigorous professional standards while fostering lasting relationships with pets and their families.
Services
Preventative Wellness
Vaccinations
Dental Care
Soft Tissue Surgery
Allergy Management
Pain Relief
Emergency Services
Laser Therapy
Acupuncture
Parasite Prevention
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We are AAHA-accredited with Fear Free certified professionals
- 16-hour emergency care coverage with on-call veterinarians
- Personalized wellness plans for all pet life stages
- Advanced diagnostics including digital dental X-rays and ultrasound
- Payment flexibility through CareCredit financing options
Associations and certifications
- American Animal Hospital Association
What people say
Exceptional veterinary care
Compassionate staff
Personalized attention
Medical expertise
Lifelong pet support
Services
Preventative Wellness
Our comprehensive wellness programs address pets' needs at every life stage. Through regular exams, tailored vaccination protocols, and early disease detection testing, we help maintain optimal health. Our team provides nutritional counseling and behavioral guidance while monitoring growth patterns in young animals and screening for age-related conditions in seniors. This proactive approach prevents illness and extends healthy lifespans through early intervention.
Dental Care
We offer complete dental services including comprehensive oral assessments and laser-assisted cleanings. Our COHAT procedures combine digital X-rays with tartar removal and gum disease treatment. Advanced dental care addresses tooth extractions and oral surgery while preventive education teaches home care techniques. Anesthesia protocols follow strict safety standards with IV fluid support and continuous patient monitoring during all dental procedures.
Soft Tissue Surgery
Our surgical services utilize laser technology for reduced bleeding and faster recovery. Procedures include spays/neuters, mass removals, and abdominal surgeries with pre-operative blood testing and advanced pain management. Post-operative care combines medication protocols with laser therapy options. Strict safety measures mirror human hospital standards, featuring IV catheters, blood pressure monitoring, and specialized recovery environments for optimal patient outcomes.
Emergency Care
Emergency services operate during regular hours with after-hours on-call coverage until 11 PM. Our team handles trauma cases, poisoning incidents, and acute illnesses with immediate diagnostic capabilities. Critical patients receive priority triage while poison control consultations connect with ASPCA specialists. Referral partnerships provide 24/7 specialty care access when advanced interventions become necessary for complex emergencies.
Pain Management
We implement multi-modal pain control strategies combining pharmaceutical and alternative therapies. Post-surgical patients receive tailored medication plans while chronic pain sufferers benefit from laser therapy and acupuncture. Our protocols address arthritis, dental pain, and cancer-related discomfort through personalized treatment combinations. Regular reassessments ensure optimal comfort levels while minimizing medication side effects through integrative pain management approaches.
People
Stewart J. Silverman
Senior Veterinary Advisor
Graduated from Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984. Owned Melrose Animal Clinic since 1991, focusing on all veterinary practice areas while maintaining active memberships in major veterinary associations.
Gaura Shah
Medical Director
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from University of Minnesota with emergency medicine internship experience. Specializes in critical care and ultrasound while managing clinic operations as Medical Director since joining in 2016.
Bethany Surgan
Veterinarian
UC Davis veterinary graduate with shelter medicine background. Focuses on internal medicine and soft tissue surgery while volunteering with sea turtle conservation projects through mobile spay/neuter clinics in Mexico.
Danielle Pelletier
Veterinarian
Pre-veterinary undergraduate from University of Maine and Ross University graduate. Specializes in exotic medicine and dog training while maintaining 11 years of clinical experience with North Shore animal hospitals.
Courtney LeBlanc
Veterinarian
Local Peabody native with biology degree from Salem State University. Completed veterinary training at Mississippi State University while fostering kittens through Homeward Bound Project before returning to Massachusetts practice.
Questions
Do I need an appointment for regular visits?
Yes, we operate by appointment only to ensure proper time allocation for each patient while maintaining emergency availability.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, major credit cards, CareCredit financing, and direct Trupanion insurance payments for veterinary services.
Can I get payment plans for expensive treatments?
Yes, we offer CareCredit's 6-month payment plans for qualifying veterinary expenses with immediate approval options.
Do you provide after-hours emergency care?
Our on-call veterinarian provides emergency consultation from 8 PM to 11 PM daily with referral partnerships for 24/7 specialty care.
How do you handle orphaned wildlife?
We recommend contacting National Wildlife Rehab or MSPCA Wild Neighbors resources before intervening with orphaned wildlife situations.
What makes your clinic different from others?
We combine AAHA accreditation with Fear Free techniques, offering comprehensive care through experienced staff and modern veterinary technology.
