Emmerson Animal Hospital

Emmerson Animal Hospital is a veterinarian in Boston, MA, located at 255 Freeport St in the Dorchester neighborhood. The practice cares for cats and dogs and serves Dorchester along with the surrounding suburbs of Boston, including Quincy, Braintree, and Milton. Services cover routine wellness exams, vaccinations, parasite prevention and control, dental care, dermatology, nutrition counseling, pain management, advanced diagnostics, complex surgical procedures, and boarding. It holds a rating of 4.6 from customer reviews.

Emmerson Animal Hospital is a locally owned and operated full-service veterinary practice that emphasizes preventative care and responsible pet ownership. Vaccinations are offered for common and serious diseases such as feline leukemia virus and rabies, and the practice provides flea and tick treatments and deworming. When pets become ill, the hospital uses advanced technology for surgery and offers boarding to support recovery after medical care.

Dr. Tricia Glazier, a 1990 graduate of the University of Florida School of Veterinary Medicine, became owner of Emmerson Animal Hospital in 1997 after moving to the Boston area. Under her ownership, the practice has grown from a single-doctor facility with two staff members into a three-doctor animal hospital with ten support staff. Dr. Nicole Batchelder, a graduate of Auburn University, joined the team in 2020 and practices general medicine and surgery. The staff also includes customer service representatives and certified veterinary technicians.

The hospital sits on Freeport Street, a short distance from the General Casimir Pulaski Skyway and Byrne Playground, with Michael J. Scalia Square nearby.

Emmerson Animal Hospital maintains hours six days a week, with morning appointments available Monday through Saturday, and offers pharmacy access along with a fax line for additional client communication.