By Tom Layman, Director of Communications, Veterinary Urgent Care Center “How quickly can you get to my hospital?” Those were the words that no pet owner wants to hear. But that’s exactly the words that were coming from Dr. Christie D’Andrea, CEO of Veterinary Urgent...
Gum is a great way for us humans to freshen our breath, relieve anxiety and pass the time. But for our dogs, it can be a harmful toxin that can result in medical attention if ingested by our four-legged friends. Dogs are vulnerable to some ingredients in gum, most...
With a cooler than usual winter and the season officially shifting here in New England, pet owners must be mindful of the prominence of ticks this year. Ticks are tiny arachnids that may seem harmless, but they carry many diseases that can affect you and your pets if...
Veterinary Urgent Care Center, one of the first urgent care hospitals for pets in the country, recently opened its newest location in Dedham, Mass., marking the sixth hospital for the growing company whose roots began in Massachusetts. Staff from Veterinary Urgent...
By Christie D’Andrea, DVM, Founder of Veterinary Urgent Care Center It’s no big secret that pets make our lives better! Anyone who has the privilege of caring for a pet understands the health benefits of having them in our home. According to the Centers for Disease...
Veterinary Urgent Care Center, a leader in urgent care for pets in the Northeast since 2017, announced it has appointed Heather Geddes, DVM, as the first Chief Medical Director for the growing practice. Dr. Geddes will oversee the veterinary staff and will ensure all...
