How long do I usually wait to see a vet?

Multiple reviewers note minimal wait times and appointments that feel unhurried.

Do you follow up after procedures like dental surgery?

Yes; reviewers report follow-up calls the morning after procedures to check on recovery.

Can you help if my pet has anxiety around other animals?

Yes; staff accommodated a nervous dog by letting them enter through a side door to avoid contact with other pets.

Hampden Family Pet Hospital

Updated 2026-07-07 · 1,215 reviewed · 182 listed · Scored from 1,170 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(1170) 91 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

General Veterinary CareVeterinary DentistryLow-Cost / Affordable Vet CareEmergency & Urgent CareVeterinary SurgeryExotic & Avian VetLarge Animal / Equine Vet

Services: General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Dentistry, Low-Cost / Affordable Vet Care
Reviews: 1170

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently experience attentive, unhurried care from vets and staff who take time to explain treatments and follow up after appointments. Named vets (Dr. Begin, Dr. Sartori, Dr. Spadaro, Dr. Etheridge) are praised for compassion and skill across general exams, dental surgery, emergency trauma, and acupuncture, with low wait times and a calm facility atmosphere.

Praised for

compassionate, attentive vets
friendly, unhurried front desk and techs
gentle with anxious or sick animals
thorough exams and clear explanations
follow-up care and communication

compassionate-staffskilled-vetsgentle-with-animalsclear-communicationclean-facilitythorough-examsknowledgeable-staffcaring-follow-upfriendly-front-desk

Best for: Pet owners seeking unhurried, compassionate care for anxious or chronically ill animals and post-emergency follow-up.

Think twice if: None; no meaningful complaints surface across reviews.

Strengths

Named vets known by reputation for compassion and skill
no-rush appointments and low wait times
follow-up calls after procedures
experienced with anxious and complex cases

Worth knowing

Dr. Begin, Dr. Sartori, Dr. Spadaro, Dr. Etheridge named as vets
Dental surgery praised; post-op follow-up calls offered
Acupuncture available (emergency palliative care cited)
Side door access for dogs anxious around other animals
Minimal wait times noted repeatedly
Long-term patient relationships (20+ years cited)

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care: Thorough exams, attentive vets who answer questions at length without rushing.
Veterinary Dentistry: Dental surgery praised for clarity, fair pricing, and post-op follow-up calls.
Emergency & Urgent Care: Strong response to trauma (bite wounds) and end-of-life care with compassion and clear communication.
Holistic & Alternative Medicine: Acupuncture cited as successful palliative care option when conventional treatment was exhausted.

How it compares

Rated 4.8 against a 4.59 average across the 114 veterinary dentistry businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 96% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method

Star rating 86

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 81

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

1053

Common questions

How long do I usually wait to see a vet?: Multiple reviewers note minimal wait times and appointments that feel unhurried.
Do you follow up after procedures like dental surgery?: Yes; reviewers report follow-up calls the morning after procedures to check on recovery.
Can you help if my pet has anxiety around other animals?: Yes; staff accommodated a nervous dog by letting them enter through a side door to avoid contact with other pets.

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