Business Details
37 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinarian in Amherst, NH
Established in 1989, Hillsborough County Veterinary Hospital has been providing comprehensive veterinary care for dogs, cats, and pocket pets in Amherst, NH, and surrounding communities. Founded by specialists Drs. Kenneth and Cheryl Schunk, our hospital combines advanced medical expertise with compassionate care for both patients and pet owners. Our team includes boarded specialists in medicine and surgery, enabling us to address complex medical and surgical conditions. We prioritize preventive care, wellness programs, and emergency services while maintaining state-of-the-art facilities equipped with digital radiology and diagnostic laboratories.With over three decades of service, we remain committed to being trusted partners in pet healthcare, offering nutritional counseling, microchipping, dental care, and surgical procedures. Our staff's dedication to continuous education ensures we deliver evidence-based treatments aligned with evolving veterinary standards. We serve Bedford, Manchester, Merrimack, Milford, Nashua, and New Boston, emphasizing transparent communication and community education through resources like our mobile app and online booking system.
Services
Pet Dental Care
Surgical Procedures
Diagnostics
Urgent Pet Care
Pet Health Certificates
Pharmacy Services
Preventive Care
Nutritional Counseling
Microchipping
Senior Pet Care
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized veterinary expertise with boarded medicine and surgery specialists
- Our hospital provides emergency referrals to 24/7 care facilities after hours
- We maintain modern facilities with digital radiology and in-house diagnostic labs
- Our team offers preventive care programs focused on lifelong pet wellness
- We provide mobile app convenience for appointments and medication refills
Associations and certifications
- USDA
What people say
Caring staff
Professional service
Effective solutions
Honest staff
Emergency support
Services
Pet Dental Care
Our comprehensive dental care prevents and treats oral diseases that can impact overall health. We offer digital dental radiology, cleanings, extractions, and oral health assessments. Regular dental maintenance helps prevent systemic infections affecting heart, kidney, and liver function. Our team educates pet owners on home care techniques and provides specialized treatments for periodontal disease.
Surgical Procedures
We perform various surgical interventions using modern equipment and monitoring systems. Our services include spays/neuters, soft tissue surgeries, and trauma repairs. Each procedure includes pre-anesthetic evaluations, intraoperative monitoring, and post-operative pain management. Our surgical team prioritizes patient safety and comfort throughout the entire process.
Diagnostics
Advanced diagnostic capabilities enable accurate condition assessments through digital radiology and ultrasound. These tools help evaluate internal organs, skeletal structures, and soft tissue abnormalities. Our in-house laboratory supports rapid bloodwork analysis and urinalysis for timely diagnosis and treatment planning.
Urgent Pet Care
We address urgent medical needs during regular hours and coordinate after-hours care with emergency specialists. Our team stabilizes critical patients and provides triage for trauma, poisoning, and acute illnesses. We maintain referral relationships with 24/7 emergency facilities for continuous care outside our operating hours.
Pet Health Certificates
USDA-certified veterinarians issue health certificates for domestic and international pet travel. We assist with documentation requirements, rabies titers, and vaccination records. Our staff provides guidance on airline regulations and destination-specific health requirements for seamless pet transportation.
People
Dr. Kenneth Schunk
Veterinarian
Co-founder with specialized expertise in veterinary medicine. Committed to advancing animal healthcare through continuous education and community outreach programs.
Dr. Cheryl Schunk
Veterinarian
Co-founder specializing in surgical procedures. Dedicated to providing compassionate care while maintaining the highest medical standards for over three decades.
Questions
What services do you offer for senior pets?
We provide specialized geriatric care including mobility assessments, chronic disease management, and nutritional counseling to address age-related health changes.
Do you handle after-hours emergencies?
We refer after-hours emergencies to Veterinary Emergency Center of Manchester at (603) 666-6677 for continuous critical care support.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Schedule through our website, mobile app via PetDesk, or call (603) 672-2300 during business hours for routine and urgent care.
What preventive care programs are available?
We offer vaccination protocols, parasite prevention, dental care programs, and wellness exams tailored to each pet's life stage.
Do you provide pet travel health certificates?
Yes, our USDA-certified veterinarians issue domestic and international health certificates with required documentation for pet travel.
What payment options do you accept?
Payment details weren't specified in the text. Please contact us directly at (603) 672-2300 for billing and payment inquiries.
