Hamilton-Wenham Veterinary Hospital

05/31/2026

Our office space (adjacent to the treatment area) is being renovated this week to allow for improved use of this space in preparation for adding a third exam room. Demolition has taken place over the weekend to avoid the stress and disruption this would have caused to our patients and clients. We expect renovations to last Monday through Wednesday of this week. While we will remain open and operating as usual, this may entail a few changes to your experience if you come to see us:

- Since the office is located adjacent to the treatment area, we may ask if you are comfortable with us performing more care items (e.g. vaccinations, blood draws) in the exam room rather than utilizing our treatment space. If you prefer not to be present for these procedures, or your pet typically does better away from you, you are welcome to step out into the reception area for these interventions.
- While it is common for us to have patients stay in our kenneled area for procedures or outpatient care, we will be limiting this as much as possible for these three days as this would necessitate patients being in close proximity to the construction area for a prolonged period of time.
- There may be the usual construction sounds heard throughout your visit. If you know your pet is sensitive, please communicate with our staff. For non-urgent visits, we will be happy to reschedule you to a time outside of these three days. If you have an urgent concern and need to be seen, we may ask you to wait in your vehicle until we have a treatment room available in order to limit exposure to potential stressors.

As always, if you have questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team at [email protected] or at (978) 468-4408. The individual leading this project is a pet owner so understands the need to be in and out as quickly as possible to allow our patients to continue to receive the care they need!

05/26/2026

Please note that Dr. St. Pierre will be away starting Tuesday, June 2nd through Wednesday, June 10th. The clinic will be open as usual with Dr. Jordan Shealey covering the practice alongside long-time relief veterinarians, Dr. Lauren Sawchyn, and Dr. Pat Landers. As per usual, the rest of our highly skilled team will be available during this time to address patient questions and concerns as they arise.

Although we know Dr. St. Pierre is in the habit of reaching out to worried pet parents at all hours of the day and night (and over the weekend, on holidays, and on her days off - sometimes, we even catch her seeing patients on days she's not meant to be in the clinic...) please note that she will be unreachable during this time. Thank you in advance for supporting our staff's efforts in affording Dr. St. Pierre some time away with her husband and son!

05/14/2026

A heartfelt congratulations to our Dominique who was promoted to the role of Lead Surgery Technician at HWVH! While she has been with us for over a decade, Dominique has gone above and beyond over the past year to make sure our surgery patients are safe, comfortable, and cared for from the start of anesthesia to discharge and beyond. She continues to clearly and compassionately guide our clients in understanding the procedures being performed and what to expect during every step of the recovery period. With HWVH performing more surgical and dentistry procedures than ever, including on those patients with complex anesthetic needs, Dominique has been instrumental in managing our waitlist and keeping these patients safe and sound. Thank you, and congratulations, Dominique!

05/11/2026

Please note that we will be closed Friday, May 15th in order to complete our front desk renovations. Take a moment to check any chronic medications your pet may be on and let us know if you are in need of refills ahead of this date!

Our front desk renovation is the first phase of additional restructuring aimed at improving our clinic's functionality. This will eventually lead to the creation of a (much needed) third exam room. We'll be sure to share the finished product when completed (or, as always, feel free to stop in and say "hi"!)

05/09/2026

We are so excited to have welcomed two new staff members to the HWVH team! Zan joins our nursing team as a certified veterinary technician while Cat has quickly become a familiar face at reception. Both bring years of experience to their respective roles and we could not be more fortunate to have them helping us care for your pets. Thanks for giving them both a big welcome to HWVH!

04/25/2026

We've been so busy caring for our patients, we haven't had time to check in on our social media pages! There's a lot of exciting HWVH news to share over the next couple of weeks so make sure you're following us here and on Instagram!

03/26/2026

Congratulations to Taylor Audra Whitcomb and family who won our Keep Going First Aid giveaway! Thank you to everyone who participated: the photos and stories you shared with us have brightened all of our days 🩵

03/17/2026

02/22/2026

Due to the predicted severity and timing of the blizzard tomorrow, we have made the decision to close the clinic. In our attempt to have a delayed opening, clients whose appointments were scheduled before noon have already been contacted. If you have an appointment scheduled for after 12 pm, a member of staff will be in touch. We apologize for the inconvenience. It was our genuine desire to be open tomorrow caring for our patients.

02/17/2026

**GIVEAWAY!!** Did you know that Dr. St. Pierre celebrated her one year ownership anniversary this Valentine's Day? We continue to proudly operate as an independent veterinary hospital. This allows our team the freedom to practice medicine in a way that best meets our clients' and their pets' needs without the pressures of corporate management. Supporting us directly supports our staff in being able to focus on safeguarding your pets' health. We wouldn't have it any other way.

To celebrate, we are giving away a Keep Going First Aid Pet Kit! To enter, simply reply to this post with a favorite photo of one (or multiple) of your pets, past or present. We'll keep the entries open until March 15th and draw a winner at our next staff meeting. Did we put together this giveaway hoping to be inundated with cute patient photos? Absolutely. We hope you enjoy the pictures as much as we will! 🐾❤️