Business Details
7 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinary Care in Watertown, MA
At Heal Veterinary Clinic, we are dedicated to redefining veterinary care through our commitment to low-stress animal handling and personalized service. Our full-service small animal hospital in Watertown, MA, serves Cambridge, Belmont, and surrounding areas with comprehensive wellness, urgent care, surgery, and dentistry services. We prioritize longer appointments to ensure thorough understanding of each pet's needs while offering transparent pricing and paper-free transactions.Our modern facility features a cat-only exam room and streamlined check-in/check-out processes to minimize stress for pets and owners alike. With a team of experienced veterinarians and specialists, we provide tailored care options while maintaining strong partnerships with local animal welfare organizations. Our locally owned practice emphasizes preventative medicine, advanced treatment options, and ongoing client education to support optimal pet health.
Services
Wellness Exams
Urgent Care
Veterinary Surgery
Dentistry Services
Specialist Referrals
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We specialize in low-stress animal handling techniques
- Our longer appointments ensure thorough pet health assessments
- Cat-only exam room minimizes feline stress during visits
- Locally owned with deep community animal welfare connections
- Streamlined check-in/check-out reduces waiting area contact
Services
Wellness Exams
Our comprehensive wellness exams focus on preventative care through thorough physical examinations and health history reviews. Veterinarians develop customized vaccination schedules and parasite prevention plans while monitoring weight, dental health, and behavioral changes. Early detection of potential issues allows for timely interventions that maintain long-term pet wellness.
Urgent Care
We provide prompt treatment for non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses during regular business hours. Our team handles lacerations, allergic reactions, gastrointestinal issues, and minor trauma with rapid diagnostic testing and pain management. Cases requiring advanced care receive immediate referral coordination to trusted emergency partners.
Veterinary Surgery
Our surgical services include soft tissue procedures, orthopedic repairs, and specialized operations performed using modern anesthetic monitoring equipment. Pre-operative bloodwork and pain management protocols ensure patient safety while post-operative care includes detailed recovery instructions and follow-up appointments.
Dentistry Services
Comprehensive dental care addresses periodontal disease, tooth extractions, and oral infections through digital radiography and ultrasonic scaling. We implement preventative home care plans while managing chronic dental conditions to improve overall health and prevent systemic infections.
Specialist Referrals
We coordinate access to board-certified specialists in cardiology, oncology, and internal medicine through our network of trusted professionals. Our team facilitates seamless transitions for complex cases while maintaining primary care responsibilities during specialized treatment periods.
People
Dr. Amanda K. Leef
Practice Owner
Dr. Leef graduated from Michigan State University's DVM program in 2003. She has worked in diverse veterinary settings including rural mixed practices and urban small-animal hospitals while maintaining active involvement in animal welfare training programs.
Dr. Kristie Mientka
Veterinarian
A Tufts University veterinary graduate, Dr. Mientka brings international experience from Ireland, Thailand, and Australia. She completed pre-veterinary studies at U-Mass Amherst and developed expertise in global veterinary medicine during her education.
Dr. Leigh Davis
Veterinarian
Dr. Davis earned her veterinary degree from University of Pennsylvania in 2016 after graduating from Williams College. She practiced in Philadelphia for three years before returning to Massachusetts, focusing on client-centered treatment planning for individual pet needs.
Dr. Lauren Therriault
Veterinarian
A University of Pennsylvania VMD graduate, Dr. Therriault previously worked in Baltimore's primary care and emergency hospital. Her professional focus includes surgical procedures, endocrine disorders, and allergy management for companion animals.
Dr. Helen Keen
Veterinarian
Dr. Keen graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2022. Her professional interests span preventative medicine, dermatology, palliative care, and soft tissue surgery, complemented by experience in Philadelphia's urgent care settings.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve pets from Cambridge, Belmont, Watertown, and surrounding Massachusetts communities.
Do you accept new clients?
Yes, we are accepting new clients on a rolling basis with waitlist options available.
What emergency services do you offer?
We provide urgent care during regular business hours for non-life-threatening conditions.
Are your appointments longer than typical clinics?
Yes, we schedule extended appointments to allow thorough consultations and client education.
Do you have cat-specific facilities?
Yes, we feature a dedicated cat-only exam room to reduce feline stress during visits.
How do you handle prescription refills?
We offer same-day refill requests with a 24-hour grace period for medication orders.
