Foster Hospital for Small Animals
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Preventive care
Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.
Compare prescription pricing
Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.
Consider pet insurance
Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.
Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page
Looking for information about Foster Hospital for Small Animals? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.
Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.
How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider
Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.
We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.
How rankings are determined
Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Adoro | 14 |
| 4.5 | AKC | 1,799 |
| 4.4 | ASPCA | 12,196 |
| 4.9 | Embrace | 19,932 |
| 4.9 | Fetch | 5,767 |
| 4.1 | Figo | 2,857 |
| 4.4 | Hartville | 182 |
| 4.9 | Healthy Paws | 11,300 |
| 4.8 | Lemonade | 831 |
| 4.6 | ManyPets | 2,415 |
| 4.7 | MetLife | 10,692 |
| 4.8 | Nationwide | 25,521 |
| 3.9 | Pet Assure | 15 |
| 4.3 | PetPartners | 121 |
| 4.9 | Pets Best | 15,227 |
| 4.8 | Prudent Pet | 2,835 |
| 4.7 | Pumpkin | 3,445 |
| 4.6 | Spot | 11,417 |
| 4.9 | Trupanion | 55,033 |
Compare Pet Insurance Plans
You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.
Getting to Know Your Veterinarian
Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.
Experience
Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.
Emergency Care Procedures
It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.
Communication Preferences
Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.
Breed Specific Health Considerations
Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.
Facility Tour
If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.
Final Note
Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.
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Reviews from Google
175 reviews
Tufts FHSA literally saved my dogs life after other vets and another ER couldn’t figure out what was wrong with him. He spent almost 3 weeks admitted at Tufts and all of the vets were great, especially Dr. Allen, Dr. Creamer, Dr. Arango, Dr. Colberg, Dr. Wilcox and all of the amazing techs and staff. We’re so grateful for all of you!!
Jul 16, 2024
Tufts saved my dog’s life. My local ER was closed and my next closest option was Tufts. My boy has seizures and they took him back to triage immediately upon our arrival. Dr. Wilson and their team are a true gift, staying until 3:00 am to perform life-saving GVD (bloat) surgery. The entire staff - front desk, vet techs, students and vets - were extremely compassionate and literally wiped away my tears. The genuine love they had for my dog was palpable and I’ll forever be grateful for the high level of care he received.
Jan 27, 2024
If I could leave zero stars I would. I was recommended to come to this location due to my dog being seen at the emergency hospital in West Springfield. I was told that this hospital would provide an ultrasound to determine if my dog has swallowed something he was not supposed too. I arrive and they take in my dog, I didn’t hear from a nurse until 2 hours later. Then a provider came to me stating that they did labs and recommended another xray. My referral paperwork stated I needed to get an ultrasound but instead I was told that and xray will be more proficient. I agreed as I have been waiting for about 4 hours now. Two hours later the provider comes back and states that they have not did the xray yet and want to keep him overnight even though my dog was stable and doing fine. It is 10pm and I’m furious, I live an hour away and have been at the vet since 7am. No one came and thought to notify me that my dog still hasn’t received an X-ray hours later. Me and my finance then agreed to take him some place else for an ultrasound. I paid over $500 to wait for 8 hours and receive no ANSWERS. Do NOT come here. They will use up your money!!!!
Oct 7, 2024
The ER doctors here have been amazing. They got more members of their team involved to figure out what was ailing my dog and found something incredibly hard to find on ultrasound, which effectively saved his life! This was missed during an ultrasound by another ER facility just 2 days prior. If the team hadn't been so thorough, I can't begin imagine how long we would have been searching for the cause of his symptoms. Very pleased with the care all around.
Feb 5, 2024
NEVER BRING A BIRD HERE. Least transparent and trustworthy vet I have ever seen. I understand the idea that it is students at the Tufts school taking care of the animals, but they seem significantly understaffed and mismanaged. Our budgie had a happy life prior to becoming sick of a mystery illness a few days prior. We called an online vet, they told us to make sure she was comfortable and to give her ivermectin. 4 days later she wasn't getting better so we brought her to Tufts because it was the only place open in the area that took birds ASAP. They took my bird back into the clinic and we checked in. An hour later we were brought back to talk about how we did her care. We waited another 3 hours with no information. then they brought us back to talk about a plan. 2,500 for a night in the ICU or 500 for at home care. We couldn't pay 2500, so we had to bring her home. FINALLY she came back out in her carrier, and was limp at the bottom of it. They said it was because they had her injected with subcutaneous fluids (injected with water). My dumb ass believed every word they said. Apparently they are so unorganized they couldn't even keep track of the blanket we brought her bundled on the way there, because they lost it. A grand total of five hours later, we were in the car with 10 days of antibiotics and a dead bird. She was flopping around having a seizure in carrier. PLEASE NEVER GO THERE. READ THE REVIEWS. DON'T RUSH. DON'T DO WHAT WE DID UNLESS YOU HAVE NO OTHER OPTION.
Sep 21, 2024
Veterinarians in North Grafton, Massachusetts
Foster Hospital for Small Animals
55 Willard St, North Grafton, MA 01536, USA(508) 839-5395
Hospital for Large Animals
53 Willard St, North Grafton, MA 01536, USA(508) 839-7926
Lily Lerner Spay/Neuter Clinic
55 Willard St, North Grafton, MA 01536, USA(508) 887-4326
New England Horse Labs
12 Williams Rd, North Grafton, MA 01536, USA(774) 293-5050
ParaScreen
12 Williams Rd, North Grafton, MA 01536, USA(774) 293-5051
Tufts Animal Behavior Clinic
55 Willard St, North Grafton, MA 01536, USA(508) 887-4640
Tufts Wildlife Clinic
50 Willard St, North Grafton, MA 01536, USA(508) 839-7918