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Hampden Family Pet Hospital

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,217 reviewed · 179 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 CareEmergency & Urgent CareVeterinary SurgeryExotic & Avian Vet
Hampden Family Pet Hospital
Services
General Veterinary Care, Veterinary Dentistry, Low-Cost & Affordable Care
Reviews
1170

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently praise the vets, techs, and front desk for genuine warmth and responsiveness. Dogs and cats arrive anxious or seriously ill and leave in confident hands: staff answer questions without rushing, vets kneel to examine nervous animals, and surgeons follow up the next day. Dental work, emergency trauma care, end-of-life appointments, and acupuncture all earn trust; long-term clients mention staying a decade or more.

Praised for
  • compassionate, attentive vets
  • gentle handling of anxious/difficult pets
  • knowledgeable staff and clear communication
  • minimal wait times, good scheduling
  • quality post-operative and follow-up care
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Best for: Pet owners with anxious or medically complex animals who value personalised, unhurried care.

Strengths

  • Vets known by name (Dr. Begin, Dr. Sartori, Dr. Spadaro); staff treats anxious pets with patience and gentleness
  • Post-operative follow-up calls and clear surgical cost estimates
  • Minimal wait times; side-door entry for stress-prone animals
  • Established reputation: many clients for 10+ years

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Begin, Dr. Sartori, Dr. Spadaro, Dr. Etheridge named and praised
  • Dental surgery with post-op follow-up calls; fair pricing communicated upfront
  • Acupuncture offered (helped one dog with end-of-life comfort)
  • Emergency trauma care (dog attack, cancer diagnosis)
  • Side-door access for stress-prone pets
  • Clients cite 10-20+ years of loyalty

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Thorough exams, attentive follow-up, trusted for chronic and complex conditions.
Veterinary Dentistry
Dental surgery with clear cost estimates, post-op calls, and excellent recovery outcomes.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Swift emergency care for trauma (dog attack requiring stitches) and cancer diagnosis; compassionate guidance through crisis.
Holistic & Alternative Medicine
Acupuncture offered; helped extend quality of life in end-of-life care.
Exotic & Avian Vet
Mentioned as offered, but no specific review evidence.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.59 average across the 108 veterinary dentistry businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 96% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
1053
4
57
3
10
2
15
1
35

Common questions

Will I have to wait a long time for an appointment?
Reviewers report minimal wait times and good schedule availability. One client noted not having to wait 'as often happens when I go to my own physician.'
Does the clinic do follow-up after surgery?
Yes. After dental surgery, a staff member called the next morning to check on the pet's recovery and provided clear post-operative care instructions.
How far in advance do they explain costs?
Before dental surgery, staff provided a cost range, explained the procedure and risks clearly, and kept the owner informed throughout.

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Last updated 2026-07-09