Richmond Animal Hospital

05/28/2026

We are proud, honored, and so excited to share… we are FINALISTS in the Seven Daysies! 🌼🎉

Richmond Animal Hospital has been named a finalist for Best Veterinarian/Animal Hospital in Vermont!

To say we’re grateful is an understatement. No—we haven’t won yet (voting opens again in June!), but to us, being named a finalist already feels like a huge victory.

Since taking over ownership on October 1, 2025, we’ve gone through many changes to enhance the client experience. Even when change is for the better, it can still make for some harder days. Seeing our clinic recognized alongside so many incredible veterinary teams is incredibly meaningful. It reassures us that we’re moving in the right direction as we transform RAH into its new chapter, and we couldn’t be more proud of the clinic we’re continuing to build together.

A huge thank you to Dr. Miranda Fritz for the exceptional care and compassion she provides to our clients and their pets every day. To our amazing team—our client concierges, veterinary assistants, and veterinary technicians—thank you for keeping RAH running smoothly and for delivering the kind of care we can all be proud of. And to Dr. Dan Hament, thank you for allowing us to purchase RAH and for believing in us as we bring it into its next chapter!

And thank you to our clients and community who have welcomed us and helped us grow! Thank you for taking the time to vote for us, write positive reviews, refer us to your friends and family, drive from near and far to see us and most of all, for giving us the incredible honor of caring for your pets. It’s not something we ever take lightly.

We are truly trying to create something unique here, and it’s so exciting to see others enjoying it too!

We’ll be sharing more details soon about how you can support us in the next round of voting—stay tuned!

Thank you to our wonderful community for believing in us.

See you in the clinic and/or around the community soon!

— Dr. Nick Sherman
Veterinarian & Owner
Richmond Animal Hospital

05/27/2026

When we purchased Richmond Animal Hospital, one of the things that mattered most to us, in addition to providing high-quality pet care, was building relationships with our community and supporting local small businesses. We’re proud to be part of a community that shows up for one another.

Today, we want to share our appreciation for A Clover and One Bee, who will soon be closing their retail space in Essex and returning to their roots as a full-time wedding studio.

They have been a wonderful partner to us and to our community. Their work has always been thoughtful, beautiful, and created with such care. We feel especially grateful for the role they’ve played in helping us extend comfort to families during difficult moments—something they approached with kindness and artistry every single time.

They will truly be missed, and we wish them all the very best in their next chapter! If you want to see them before they go, consider stopping at their shop located in the Essex Experience to say goodbye and grab some flowers and/or follow them on Instagram to follow their work!

As we look ahead, we are actively seeking a floral partner in the greater Chittenden County area to continue helping us support families when they say goodbye to their pets, whether in our clinic or at home.

If you’re a local florist—or know someone who might be a good fit—we would love to connect.

We’re also grateful to continue working with these wonderful local florists:
• Snaps & Sunflowers – Jeffersonville, VT
• Kennedy’s Flowers, Gifts & Antiques – Northfield, VT
• Dragonfly Florals – Highgate, VT
• Scentsations Flowers & Gifts – Bristol, VT
• Nelson’s Flower Shop – Plattsburgh, NY

Thank you to all the small businesses who make our community so special. And to Jasmine and her family—we wish you nothing but the very best in your next chapter. We are so grateful for the time we’ve been able to collaborate and for the many beautiful arrangements you’ve created.

05/25/2026

How many people can say they got to celebrate not just one, but FOUR local Olympians on a Thursday night—surrounded by an incredible and vibrant community—and that the parade passed right by their clinic? We can… and we think that’s pretty cool.

It truly was a beautiful and inspiring evening.
Congratulations again to Julia Kern, Ben Ogden, Paula Moltzan, and Ryan Cochran-Siegle on your amazing accomplishments! We loved celebrating you and are so grateful to have such outstanding role models in our community.

Seeing so many kids watching with wide eyes and excitement was a powerful reminder that anything is possible when you work hard and believe in yourself. Who knows—maybe one of those very kids will be next!

And of course, we wrapped up the evening at a local favorite per Sloane: Big Spruce with ice cream!

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage and service will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸

If your pet needs assistance while we are away, please contact our partners at GuardianVets for complimentary after-hours call support for our current clients at 802-434-4935, or seek emergency care at:
🐾 BEVS (802-863-2387)
🐾 PEAK (802-878-2022)
🐾 VEG (802-255-4034)

GuardianVets can also help schedule an appointment for later this week, assist with prescription refill requests, or take messages about any concerns so our team can follow up when we return.❤️

We look forward to being back in the office tomorrow.

**For some reason our previous post deleted, sharing again! ❤️

05/18/2026

Richmond is such a special place and with such deep talent right in our own community!! Come out and let’s celebrate our local Olympians!!

Celebrate Our Vermont Olympians! 🥇🥈🥉

Join us in Richmond this Thursday for a community parade and celebration to welcome home our local Winter Olympic heroes!

The Details:
📅 When: Thursday, May 21, 2026

⏰ Start Time: 6:00 PM (Roads close at 5:45 PM – arrive early!)

📍Route: Starts at Lemroy Ct, travels along Route 2, turns onto Bridge St, and ends at the Round Church.

🎉 After Party: Volunteers Green (6:00 PM – 8:30 PM)

Who We Are Celebrating:Come cheer for our incredible local athletes:

Ben Ogden (Cross-Country Skiing)
Julia Kern (Cross-Country Skiing)
Paula Moltzan (Alpine Skiing)
Ryan Cochran-Siegle (Alpine Skiing)

The celebration continues at Volunteers Green immediately after the parade with music, food, and a chance to get autographs from the athletes!See you there to show our Vermont pride! 🇺🇸🌲

Ps. AI was used to generate the image... its close, but could not accurately capture the majesty of the Round Church.

05/09/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday Wishes 🎉

This month, we have two wonderful birthdays to celebrate!

Please join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to our staff members, Alanis and Mairead, both of whom have May birthdays! 🎂

Alanis’s Birthday: May 9 (Today!)
Mairead’s Birthday: May 16

Alanis joined Richmond Animal Hospital in November of 2024, and Mairead joined us a few months before the transition of ownership in July of 2025! ❤️

Thank you both for all you do at RAH! We are glad you are here! 🐾

05/07/2026

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05/01/2026

🐾 Join Our Team as a Veterinary Technician at Richmond Animal Hospital! 🐾

We are in search of finding a dedicated Veterinary Technician ready to put their skills to work in a collaborative environment at our family-owned clinic!

✨ Why Work With Us? ✨
- Competitive Salary 💰
- 4-Day Work Week – Say goodbye to nights and weekends!
- Generous Vacation – Enjoy 4 weeks of paid vacation plus paid holidays. 🌴
- Volunteer Time Off – We encourage giving back!
- Continuing Education – We support your growth and learning!
- Scrubs Provided – Team Richmond Animal Hospital scrubs!
- Discounted Pet Care – Because we know how much your pets mean to you! 🐶❤️
- Health, Dental & Vision Benefits – We've got you covered!
- 401(k) Coming Soon – Plan for your future with us!
- Supportive Team Environment – Be part of a community that values you!
- Locally Owned & Operated – Make a difference in our community!

If you're a Veterinary Technician passionate about delivering exceptional care and supporting pet families in our community, we want to hear from you! Join us in making a difference together as we strive to provide top-notch veterinary services and ensure the health and well-being of the animals we are honored to care for!

📩 Apply today and join our team dedicated to making pet care a positive experience!

💻 https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=08ada8e53b2e1dd5&from=appshareios

04/30/2026

Looking for a fun group to join this Saturday for Green Up Day? Look no further and join your favorite crews at Stone Corral Brewery and Richmond Animal Hospital and together, let’s clean up our community!

Join us as we clean up the Richmond Volunteer Green! Our team will kick off the day at Stone Corral Brewery at 9 AM and wrap up by noon! Join us after at the brewery for complimentary treats! Sign up in advance or show up and stay for as little or as long as you can!

Stick around for the Après Green Up Day Celebration, featuring a Kentucky Derby twist! Don’t forget to wear your homemade Derby hat made from recycled materials for a chance to win fabulous prizes in our Hat Contest. Judging is at 1 PM, with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, plus a $100 Triple Crown Prize for statewide winners!

A big shoutout to Stone Corral for spearheading this effort. We’re excited to join you for a fun day of community, and we appreciate you always wanting to do things to help make this community, even better! 🌍 ❤️🐾

** Complimentary Stone Corral Draft token only available for guests aged 21 years and older**

04/29/2026

To celebrate staff milestone anniversaries, we do something different at Richmond Animal Hospital (and we think it’s pretty cool)! 🎉

When our staff celebrates a milestone work anniversary with us (e.g., 1st year, 5th year, 10th year, 15th year, etc.), each staff member chooses a Vermont nonprofit of their choice for us to send a $100 donation to in their name. Though this year, we decided to give all staff the opportunity of making a donation, since it is our first year together! We also spotlight the organization so that together, we can spread awareness about other nonprofits around Vermont! ❤️

This time, we are highlighting Ani, who is celebrating 2 years with us! 🐾

This is what Ani said about why she chose the Humane Society of Chittenden County! 🐕

“I chose to send my donation to HSCCVT because of the meaningful work they do for both the pets and people in our community. They offer valuable support for pet owners and take great care in making sure the animals at the shelter are well looked after before finding their homes!” -Ani 🌟

Ani is also proud to have adopted her kitties from HSCC!

If you aren’t familiar with the Humane Society of Chittenden County, check them out by following this link -https://www.hsccvt.org ✅