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Compassionate Veterinary Care in Plainville
At Ragged Mountain Animal Hospital, we believe veterinary care should feel personal, compassionate, and rooted in community. As a privately owned practice, we prioritize kindness, respect, and modern medical expertise in a warm environment. Our dedicated team treats pets and their owners as family, offering preventive care, customized treatments, and comprehensive services like surgery to ensure long-term health. With over 25 years of accreditation, we emphasize education, diagnostics, and tailored wellness plans.Our in-house lab accelerates treatment, and our staff partners with clients to address every pets unique needs. We pride ourselves on compassionate emergency care, dental services, and lifelong support for pets and their families. Our commitment to excellence extends to spaying/neutering, vaccinations, and advanced diagnostics, ensuring pets thrive at every life stage.
Services
Bloodwork
Dental Care
Euthanasia
Microchipping
Parasite Prevention
Radiology
Spaying/Neutering
Surgery
Vaccines
Wellness Checkups
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of accredited veterinary expertise
- Personalized preventive care tailored to each pet's needs
- In-house diagnostics for faster treatment decisions
- Compassionate, family-focused staff dedicated to pet well-being
- Comprehensive services from wellness exams to advanced surgery
What people say
Amazing staff
Compassion is outstanding
Best vet experience
Knowledgeable and caring
Keep pets healthy
Services
Dental Care
Annual dental cleanings and oral exams prevent disease in pets. Our services include tartar removal, gum disease treatment, and home care guidance. Untreated dental issues can lead to heart, liver, and kidney problems. We use modern techniques to ensure pets' oral health.
Wellness Checkups
Annual exams detect early health issues through physical checks, vaccinations, and parasite prevention. We tailor wellness plans for puppies, seniors, and adult pets. Regular checkups ensure pets maintain optimal health through all life stages.
Parasite Prevention
We provide customized flea, tick, and heartworm prevention plans. Options include oral medications, collars, and topical treatments. Our staff educates owners on eliminating infestations and protecting pets from disease-carrying parasites.
Surgery
Routine and advanced surgical procedures performed with monitored anesthesia and post-op care. Services include spaying/neutering, soft tissue surgery, and emergency interventions. Our team prioritizes pain management and recovery support for optimal outcomes.
Vaccinations
Core vaccines protect against rabies, distemper, and parvovirus. We recommend non-core vaccines based on lifestyle risks. Vaccination schedules follow AAHA guidelines to ensure herd immunity and individual pet protection against preventable diseases.
People
Dr. Pamela Shapiro
Owner/Veterinarian
Dr. Shapiro provides compassionate care with a focus on quality medicine. She emphasizes client communication and personalized treatment plans. Her leadership fosters a clinic culture centered on kindness and community support for pets and owners.
Dr. Anne Falbowski
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Falbowski joined in 2023, specializing in complex diagnostics and patient care. She combines veterinary expertise with empathy for pets and owners. Her approach prioritizes thorough explanations and collaborative decision-making for pet health management.
Questions
What wellness services do you offer?
We provide annual exams, vaccinations, parasite prevention, dental cleanings, and senior pet care. Our wellness plans include diagnostic testing and tailored nutrition advice to maintain optimal pet health.
Do you handle emergency cases?
Yes, we treat urgent medical issues during business hours. For after-hours emergencies, we recommend contacting one of our partner emergency hospitals listed on our website.
How can I prevent fleas and ticks?
We offer oral medications, topical treatments, and collars that kill parasites on contact. Our staff recommends year-round prevention and environmental treatments to protect pets from disease-carrying pests.
What surgical services are available?
We perform spaying/neutering, soft tissue surgery, and emergency procedures. Pre-anesthetic bloodwork ensures safety, and post-op care includes pain management and recovery monitoring for all surgical patients.
Why are vaccinations important for pets?
Vaccines prevent life-threatening diseases like rabies and distemper. They stimulate immunity without causing illness. We follow AAHA guidelines to ensure pets receive core vaccines and lifestyle-appropriate non-core protection.
