Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Comprehensive Veterinary Care in Watertown, MA
For over 90 years, Callanan Veterinary Group has been at the forefront of veterinary care, delivering advanced medical solutions and exceptional client service across multiple locations. Our family-owned practice, established in 1928, combines generational expertise with modern technology to provide comprehensive care including wellness programs, diagnostics, surgery, and emergency services. Our team of seasoned veterinarians and specialists prioritize personalized treatment plans, ensuring pets receive tailored care while maintaining open communication with pet owners.We invest in state-of-the-art facilities equipped with cutting-edge diagnostic tools and maintain rigorous hygiene standards, reflecting our commitment to pet health and client trust. With decades of collective experience and a focus on continuous professional development, we remain dedicated to advancing animal welfare through compassionate care and community education.
Services
Veterinary Services
Doggy Daycare
Pet Grooming
Medical Boarding
Dental Care
Pet Vaccinations
Surgery
Diagnostic Services
Prescription Diets
Wellness Programs
Details
- Year established: 1928
Highlights and features
- Family-owned veterinary practice serving pets since 1928
- State-of-the-art facilities with specialized veterinary equipment
- Experienced team with multi-generational veterinary expertise
- Full spectrum of medical services from wellness to critical care
- Prioritizes client communication and pet owner education
What people say
Fantastic he really listens
Kind and gentle
Attention to detail
Knowledgeable staff
Caring attitude
Services
Veterinary Services
Our full-service veterinary clinics provide comprehensive medical care using advanced diagnostic technology and specialized surgical equipment. Our veterinarians offer expert consultations, chronic condition management, and preventative care tailored to each pet's specific needs. With five locations equipped for emergency treatment, we ensure timely intervention for both routine and critical cases.
Doggy Daycare
Our professionally staffed daycare programs offer supervised socialization and exercise in secure indoor/outdoor facilities. Dogs receive structured playtime in size-matched groups, behavior monitoring, and safety protocols while owners enjoy peace of mind with 24-hour surveillance and trained handlers maintaining optimal pet engagement.
Pet Grooming
Modern grooming facilities feature experienced stylists trained in handling pets with special needs or temperament challenges. Services include bathing, haircuts, nail trimming, and skin condition management using premium products to maintain pets' appearance and hygiene in a stress-reduced environment.
Medical Boarding
Climate-controlled boarding accommodations cater to pets with medical requirements, offering medication administration, post-surgery care, and specialized feeding schedules. Our trained staff provides individual attention while maintaining strict sanitation protocols and continuous health monitoring for pets requiring extended care.
Pet Vaccinations
Preventative care includes core vaccinations for puppies/kittens and annual boosters protecting against diseases like rabies, distemper, and bordetella. Our protocols follow veterinary medical guidelines with personalized scheduling and documentation to maintain pets' immunity and meet boarding requirements.
People
Dr. Jon Callanan
Chief Medical Officer
Graduated from University College Dublin with veterinary degree. Fifth generation family member leading medical operations. Specializes in comparative medicine and practice management. Experienced hockey player and coach.
Dr. Erin Turowski
Medical Director
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Ohio State University with postdoctoral training at MIT. Special interest in soft tissue surgery and pet dental care. Trained in veterinary client communication and new graduate mentoring.
Questions
What vaccinations are required for pet services?
Dogs need Distemper/Parvo combo, Rabies, Bordatella, heartworm testing, and fecal exams. Cats require Distemper, Rabies, Feline Leukemia, and FeLV/FIV testing for grooming, boarding, and daycare access.
How does the daycare program operate?
Daycare features supervised group play in size-matched groups with trained handlers. Includes outdoor play areas, behavior screening, vaccination requirements, and 24-hour security monitoring for pet safety and socialization.
What medical boarding entails?
Specialized boarding for pets with medical conditions includes medication administration, post-surgery care, specialized feeding, and continuous health monitoring by trained veterinary staff in controlled environments.
What constitutes veterinary emergencies?
Emergency services prioritize cases with sudden life-threatening conditions like bloat, trauma, poisoning, or severe bleeding. Our hospitals maintain equipment and specialists for immediate intervention during critical situations.
How to schedule dental care?
Dental appointments require advance booking with our veterinary dentists. Services include oral exams, cleaning under anesthesia, extractions, and home care guidance to maintain pets' oral health.
