Business Details
7 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Low-Stress Veterinary Care in Watertown
At Heal Veterinary Clinic, we are dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care with a focus on low-stress animal handling and personalized service. Our full-service small animal hospital in Watertown, MA, offers comprehensive wellness exams, urgent care, surgery, dentistry, and specialist consultations. We prioritize longer appointments to ensure thorough understanding of each pet's needs while maintaining a modern facility designed to minimize stress for both pets and owners.Our team includes experienced veterinarians and technicians committed to compassionate care, supported by partnerships with local animal welfare organizations. We maintain paper-free transactions, transparent pricing, and robust data security measures to enhance client convenience and trust.
Services
Wellness exams
Urgent care
Veterinary surgery
Dentistry services
Specialist consultations
Low-stress handling
Online pharmacy
Prescription management
Animal welfare partnerships
Client education
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We offer longer appointments for comprehensive pet health assessments
- Our staff is trained in gentle, low-stress animal handling techniques
- We maintain a cat-only exam room and family-friendly consultation space
- Our veterinarians have extensive experience in shelter medicine and specialty care
- We provide transparent pricing and paper-free transaction options
Services
Low-Stress Veterinary Care
Our staff practices specialized low-stress handling techniques to minimize anxiety for pets during visits. The clinic design features separate waiting areas and dedicated cat-only exam rooms. This approach helps create positive veterinary experiences that improve long-term pet health outcomes.
Comprehensive Wellness Services
We offer complete wellness exams, vaccinations, and preventive care tailored to each pet's life stage. Our extended appointment times allow thorough health assessments and client education about nutrition, behavior, and disease prevention for optimal pet health.
Urgent Medical Care
Our hospital provides urgent care for non-life-threatening conditions during regular business hours. Services include diagnostic testing, wound care, and treatment for minor injuries or illnesses requiring prompt attention but not critical care specialization.
Veterinary Surgery
We perform routine and complex surgical procedures including spays/neuters, mass removals, and soft tissue surgeries. Our surgical team utilizes modern anesthetic protocols and pain management techniques to ensure patient safety and comfort.
Dental Care
Our dental services include professional cleanings, extractions, and oral health assessments. We use digital dental radiography to diagnose hidden problems and develop treatment plans that maintain oral health and prevent systemic disease.
People
Dr. Amanda K. Leef
Practice Owner
Graduated from Michigan State University's DVM program in 2003 with experience in mixed animal practices, shelters, and urban veterinary medicine. Specializes in animal welfare and community outreach programs.
Dr. Kristie Mientka
Veterinarian
Tufts University veterinary graduate with international experience in Ireland, Thailand, and Australia. Focuses on community engagement and client education while maintaining active involvement in local running events.
Dr. Leigh Davis
Veterinarian
University of Pennsylvania graduate with three years of emergency care experience in Philadelphia. Specializes in collaborative treatment planning and community-based veterinary medicine in the Boston area.
Dr. Lauren Therriault
Veterinarian
University of Pennsylvania veterinary medicine graduate with emergency care experience in Baltimore. Professional interests include surgical procedures, endocrine disorders, and allergy management for companion animals.
Lauren Ulm
HR Manager
Veterinary professional with diverse experience in humane societies, specialty practices, and non-profit management. Manages human resources while maintaining Massachusetts state wildlife rehabilitation licensure.
Questions
What species do you treat?
We specialize in small animals including cats, dogs, and exotic pets.
Do you offer emergency services?
Yes, we provide urgent care during our regular business hours.
Are you accepting new clients?
We are accepting new clients on a rolling basis with a waitlist.
What makes your clinic different?
Our low-stress handling techniques and extended appointment times enhance pet and owner experience.
Do you have a pharmacy?
Yes, we have an in-house pharmacy and online prescription ordering options.
Is your facility accessible?
We have handicap-accessible parking and entrance in our rear parking lot.
Reviews (7)
Ashley Sykes
Dec 22, 2021
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Heal is the BEST! They return calls very quickly, follow up with emails of all the extremely informative technical info from appointments and phone discussions, and call back to check in on your baby after procedures or treatments.
Theyre such kind and caring people!
Theyre such kind and caring people!
Maryann Hawkes
Dec 16, 2021
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Can't rave about HEAL enough. They spend so much time with your animal , they don't push you for unnecessary products or procedures. If you want the best for you pet please make an appointment here.
Jonathan Foster-Moore
Sep 03, 2021
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Our favorite vet in Boston! They are incredibly kind, understanding and professional. They were even able to squeeze us in when my dog got bit at the park and needed a rabies booster. We come here for all our dogs care and will continue to do so!
Carly Edelstein
Aug 16, 2021
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Great experience(s) so far! My dog has been more relaxed here than any other veterinary office. Theres no slippery exam tables, instead every room has a cozy bed or couch for the animals to relax on. The vets dont wear scrubs or lab coats that may intimidate your pet, they dress in normal clothing. They also take lots of time to make sure your pet is at ease before physically examining them. In my experience theyve always let me know when something is optional (vaccines, lab work, etc.) which saves you money! By the end of the visit my anxious dog was laying down and very happy.
Leah LaBree
Aug 16, 2021
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The vets and vet techs took such good care of my Spooky! She was more behaved for them than she is for me! Would definitely take her here again if she needs a doctor right away!
Allison Griggs
Jun 18, 2021
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I love this vet and would recommend them to anybody! I started bringing my dog to Heal before the pandemic and the environment is like nothing I've ever experienced. They do everything in their power to make her feel comfortable and safe, like barn doors that close on the bottom but open on the top so she doesn't feel trapped, and doing the appointment at the dog's level with a bunch of cozy spaces.
Dr. Kristie is super nice, and thorough. She and the front desk always answer all of my questions. They adapted with COVID swiftly, and my dog still feels fine going! I've never felt anything besides
Dr. Kristie is super nice, and thorough. She and the front desk always answer all of my questions. They adapted with COVID swiftly, and my dog still feels fine going! I've never felt anything besides
Christine Bellini
May 07, 2021
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Dr.Leef, Sarah Leger and the whole team are phenomenal!!!! I have never met a facility so warm, welcoming and caring! My pup and I are lucky to have you all!
