Located in the historic South End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, Boston Veterinary Care (BVC) is a clinic with a mission– all profits benefit the shelter pets of the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL).
BVC aspires to integrate the health of animals into the community consciousness for both the benefit of animals and people, and to serve ARL’s mission of keeping animals safe and healthy out of shelters and in the habitats and homes where they belong.
Boston Veterinary Care provides a full range of high-quality outpatient services to pet owners in the Greater Boston Area:
![icon_exam cross and paw icon](https://www.arlboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/icon_exam.png)
Wellness exams
& vaccinations
![icon_surgery heart with beat icon](https://www.arlboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/icon_surgery.png)
Surgery
![icon_dental tooth with checkmark icon](https://www.arlboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/icon_dental.png)
Dental care
![Cute Friendly Hound Crossbreed Dog tri-color crossbreed dog](https://www.arlboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/iStock-488413466.jpg)
To Schedule an Appointment
To schedule your appointment, please give us a call at (617) 226-5605 or email us at bvc@arlboston.org. Se habla español. BVC accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Care Credit, cash and checks.
PLEASE NOTE
We will require all clients to confirm their pet’s appointment timeslot by responding to our confirmation email, phone call, or text message by 2:00pm on the business day before their visit. If we do not receive your confirmation response by 2:00pm on the business day prior to your visit, we will proceed to cancel your appointment so that we may offer the timeslot to another pet in need of medical care.
If you have a scheduled appointment and become ill, you may have an approved caretaker bring your pet in for treatment on your behalf. Please call us at (617) 226-5605 to share your caretaker’s information or to discuss any questions you may have.
Contact Us
We are located at 10 Chandler Street Boston, MA, 02116.
FREE on-site parking available. BVC is conveniently located off of I-90 and I-93; and is close to the MTBA Green Line, Orange Line, and Silver Line. Directions to Boston Veterinary Care.
Monday through Thursday: 8:00am – 7:00pm
Friday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Phone: (617) 226-5605 | Fax: (617) 482-5113 | bvc@arlboston.org
![Sitting gray tabby cat Sitting gray tabby cat](https://www.arlboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/iStock-501363295.jpg)
Hear What Our Clients Have to Say
“I have been bringing my dog to BVC since he was 3 months old…he’s almost 4-years-old now. He has always received excellent care.The entire staff is very professional. I’m very happy that I chose BVC for him.”
Virginia K.
“Great service. Very knowledgeable and nice people. They treated my puppy with much care and patience.”
Antonino N.
“The best experience ever. Service is amazing, doctors and staff that work there are very kind and treat them with love.”
Cristina G.
Client Resources
After-Hours Emergency Care
For emergency care outside of BVC’s hours of operation, contact:
BluePearl: Specialty and emergency medicine for pets at (781) 684-8387 (Waltham) or (617) 284-9777 (Charlestown)
MSPCA-Angell Animal Medical Center: for emergency veterinary care at (617) 522-7282 (Jamaica Plain)