Massachusetts Animal Medical Center
CONTACT
PH: 617-923-1700
FAX: 617-923-3069
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LOCATION
380 Pleasant Street
Watertown, MA 02472
HOURS
Monday-Friday: 8 am to 6 pm
Saturday: 8 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
SERVICES AT A GLANCE
- Wellness Care
- Diagnostics
- Digital Radiology
- Surgery
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
- Prescription Diets
- Retail Shop
- Medical and Geriatric Boarding
FACILITY
Our 18,000 square foot facility offers comprehensive care for dogs, cats, and other small animals, with a caring and dedicated staff, comfortable accommodations for your pet, plenty of off-street parking, and a pleasant waiting room.
We use the latest tools and technology in diagnostics, radiology and surgery to quickly diagnose, treat and monitor all common and many serious medical conditions. Our pharmacy and on-site retail shop makes it convenient to provide any medication and/or prescription diet food your pet may need.
We also offer medical and geriatric boarding services, providing a quiet, relaxed environment and individualized TLC for pets with special needs. These patients are given extra attention by our veterinary technicians and are supervised by our doctors.
Grooming, general boarding, and pet daycare services are conveniently located at Toureen Pet Resort and Spa, next door to our facility. You can reach them by phone at (617) 923-3800 or visit them online.
Serving Local Communities
We are located between Russo’s and Watertown Square along the Charles River. Our location is easily accessible to all of Watertown as well as many communities in Boston, Brookline, Newton, Weston, Wayland, Lincoln, and Waltham, including:
- Coolidge Corner
- Washington Sq.
- Longwood
- Chestnut Hill
- Fenway
- Kenmore Square
- Bleachery
- North Waltham
- West End
- Warrendale
- Lakeview
- The Lanes
- Coolidge Square
- East Watertown
- Nonantum
- Newton Center
- Newton Corner
- Newtonville
- West Newton
- Auburndale
- Waban
- Brighton
- Allston
- Cleveland Circle
SERVICES IN DETAIL
Wellness Visits
The gradual onset of health problems in an apparently healthy pet often go unnoticed. Depending on the communication between you and your doctor an informed decision of a yearly or bi-yearly exam can be determined. Remember, your pet’s lifespan is shorter than ours. A lot can happen in 12 months.
Diagnostics
Massachusetts Animal Medical Center laboratory provides fast and accurate information so that your pet can receive appropriate treatment immediately after arriving at the hospital. When more sophisticated testing is required, we utilize a certified veterinary laboratory offering the expertise of board certified specialists in pathology, hematology, internal medicine and radiology. For your convenience we can also schedule in-house veterinary specialists in several different fields including internal medicine and cardiology.
Surgery
Massachusetts Animal Medical Center is able to perform most surgical procedures from spays and neuters to more complicated abdominal surgeries, mass removals and some orthopedic (bone and joint) procedures. We take pride in our equipment and our modern anesthesia and patient monitoring systems.
Dentistry
An infection in your pet’s mouth is just like one in his or her kidney, heart, liver or lung. His body becomes stressed as it tries to chronically fight that infection. The infection can easily spread from the gums throughout the body via the bloodstream. Dental infections are responsible for about 80% of heart valve disease which result in heart murmurs.
We offer ultrasonic teeth cleaning and digital dental radiographs that provides your pet with good oral health. As an adjunct to teeth cleaning, we recommend a dental home care plan that is specifically designed to your pet’s needs.
Pharmacy
Prescription Diets
Medical and Geriatric Boarding
For boarding of pets without special needs, or for grooming or pet daycare, please see Toureen Pet Resort and Spa, conveniently located next door to our facility.
Retail Shopping
- Food and treats
- Prescription medications
- Dietary supplements
- Clothing and accessories
- Pet carriers
- Shampoos
- Collars, leashes and harnesses
- Feeding stations
- Designer bowls
- Flea and tick control
- Toys of every kind
VETERINARIANS AND SPECIALISTS
Your pet’s health and comfort are our top priorty. Our team of knowledgeable and experienced animal care professionals work together to ensure a safe yet efficient experience each time you visit.
Dr. Jon Callanan
Caring for patients at Massachusetts Animal Medical Center.
Professional Memberships
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
- Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA)
Professional Areas of Interest
- Surgery
- Client Education
About Dr. Callanan
Dr. Callanan grew up in Belmont, Massachusetts and attended the college of the Holy Cross. He received his B.A. from Holy Cross in 1998 majoring in history. He was also the captain of the men’s ice hockey team. After graduating, Dr. Callanan spent two years abroad playing professional hockey.
Dr. Callanan would hang up his skates and work at the family practice until his acceptance to veterinary school. Like his father before him, he would receive his degree in veterinary medicine from the University College Dublin. After graduation in 2008, he would join the family practice. He currently lives in Waltham with his wife, two children and their dog, Bruschi.
Dr. Chris Kennedy
Caring for patients at:
Professional Areas of Interest
- Dermatology
- Neurology
- Internal medicine
About Dr. Kennedy
Dr. Kennedy was raised in Arlington with two cats, Fonzy and Mimi. After college, he completed an externship at Mote Marine Labs in Sarasota, FL and then worked in a research lab studying biomechanics and exercise physiology for several years.
Dr. Kennedy enjoys biking, movies, international travel and international volunteer projects. He presently has fish for roommates, but enjoys sitting for friends' dogs.
Dr. Christina Buchter
Caring for patients at Massachusetts Animal Medical Center and Union Square Veterinary Clinic.
Professional Membership
- American Veterinary Medical Association
Professional Areas of Interest
- Preventative Medicine
- Geriatric Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Ultrasound
- Surgery
About Dr. Buchter
Dr. Christina Buchter grew up in the Boston area and knew from a young age she wanted to be a veterinarian. She graduated from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in 2009. After a one-year joint emergency/referral and general practice internship in Florida, Dr. Buchter moved to New York in 2010 where she practiced for seven years. Deciding to move back to the Boston area, she joined the Callanan Veterinary Group in June of 2017.
Dr. Buchter feels it is incredibly rewarding to develop relationships with both pets and their owners, and to work together to optimize patient health. In her spare time, Dr. Buchter enjoys spending time with her husband and family, baking and cooking, and amateur photography.
Dr. Naomi Oliver
Caring for patients at Massachusetts Animal Medical Center.
Professional Areas of Interest
- Internal Medicine
- Geriatric Medicine
- Preventative medicine
About Dr. Oliver
Dr. Oliver has been in practice for 13 years, and with the VCA team for 3 years. She graduated Cum Laude from Smith College in 1998, and went on to receive her DVM from Cornell University’s NYS College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. During her studies at Cornell, Dr. Oliver trained with her mentor Dr. James Richards, head of the Feline Health Center. She has also received the Mary Louise Moore Prize in Immunology.
Dr. Oliver is particularly interested in internal medicine, geriatrics, and preventative medicine.
In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time with family. She lives with her wife Sheryl, their two young sons Isaiah and Silas, two cats Puck and Tucker, and a mixed breed dog named Honey
Dr. Adam Boardman
Caring for patients at Massachusetts Animal Medical Center.
Professional Memberships
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
- Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA)
Professional Areas of Interest
- Preventative Medicine
- Surgery
- Dentistry
- Cardiology
About Dr. Boardman
Dr. Adam Boardman is a 2010 graduate of Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. He has been with MAMC for 3 years. Dr. Boardman has a communications degree from Ithaca College and he spent 10 years working in the Boston television news industry. He found it wasn’t his true calling and decided to pursue his dream of becoming a veterinarian.
He enjoys golf, distance running and spending time with his family. He is the proud owner of 2 rescue mutts – Archie and Spirit. He also has a three-legged cat, appropriately and lovingly named Pogo.
Dr. Josh Gidlewski
Caring for patients at:
Professional Designation/Memberships
- Diplomate ACVIM
- American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
- Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA)
Professional Areas of Interest
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
About Dr. Gidlewski
Dr. Gidlewski attended Pennsylvania State for his undergraduate degree. In 2001, Dr. Gidlewski graduated from the University of Georgia with honors, from there he went to the university of Illinois for a rotating internship in small animal surgery and medicine. From 2001-2004, Dr. Gidlewski did a residency at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Gidlewski became board certified in 2004 and has been a part of N.E.V.S since 2007.
In his free time, he enjoys running triathlons and marathons and spending time with his wife and three children.
Dr. Alan Glazer
Caring for patients at Massachusetts Animal Medical Center.
About Dr. Glazer
Dr. Glazer graduated from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. He completed a small animal internship at the Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Norwalk, CT. He then joined New England Animal Medical Center in 2001 as a staff doctor. He then chose to pursue specialty training in the field of small animal internal medicine. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the New England Animal Medical Center and the Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center. He became board certified in internal medicine (small animal) in 2007.
Since 2013, Dr. Glazer has been working for New England Veterinary Services providing traveling ultrasound services for hospitalized patients at NEAMC on select days. Please contact the hospital regarding availability.
Dr. Sandra Brinker
Caring for patients at Massachusetts Animal Medical Center.
About Dr. Brinker
Dr. Brinker is a gradue of the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, receiving her degree in 2007.