About Us
We’re dedicated to providing your pets with the best emergency and specialty care, delivered with expertise and compassion.
Westford Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center
When Care Can’t Wait, We Are Here for Your Pet
Westford Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center is a trusted leader in 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary care for dogs and cats, dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, veterinary services when care can’t wait. We serve pets and their families throughout Westford and the surrounding communities.
Founded in 2012, our hospital has grown into a comprehensive emergency and referral center with advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities, including digital radiology, CT imaging, MRI, endoscopy, with multiple surgical suites, and intensive care facilities. This allows us to provide advanced and specialized veterinary care.
Our experienced team of veterinarians, specialists, and support staff offers a wide range of services, including emergency and urgent care, internal medicine, surgery, neurology, ophthalmology, anesthesiology & pain management, and physical rehabilitation—all designed to support the best possible outcomes for every patient.
At the heart of our philosophy is a commitment to listening to pet owners, collaborating with referring veterinarians, and providing tailored care based on each patient’s needs. We strive to create a welcoming, comfortable environment for pets and families alike, knowing that compassionate care goes hand-in-hand with excellent medicine.
Whether responding to an emergency or coordinating advanced specialty care, Westford Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center is here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to support your pet’s health and well-being.
History of Westford Veterinary Emergency &
Referral Center
2012 - Founded as a 24/7 emergency service on November 12, 2012.
2014 - Construction completed on 2150 square foot expansion. - Launched internal medicine and surgery services. - CT scanner installed.
2019 - Construction completed on 7800 square foot expansion - Launched Neurology & Neurosurgery service - MRI installed and added a neurosurgery suite.
2021 - Construction completed on 1580 square foot expansion - Launched Physical Rehabilitation Service - Added 3 new surgery suites and expanded surgical capabilities.
2023 - Launched Anesthesia & Pain Management Service.
Advanced Veterinary Surgical Care
In addition to our exceptional emergency services, we provide a comprehensive range of advanced surgical procedures to address complex health needs in pets. Our experienced surgical team performs orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries such as cranial cruciate repairs (TPLO, TTA), fracture stabilization, thoracic surgery, abdominal procedures, and foreign body removal. With a focus on safety, precision, and compassionate care, our surgeons work to deliver the best possible outcomes and support both pets and their families through every step of the surgical process.
Our Commitment to You
Our Vision
We strive to be recognized as the premier emergency and referral veterinary center in our community known for outstanding client service and advanced, compassionate care for every pet. We want our clients to feel our genuine empathy and trust in our commitment to providing exceptional, accessible medical care that supports both their pets’ health and their peace of mind.
Our Mission
At Westford Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center, our mission is to deliver compassionate, client‑focused care and the medical services our clients value most for their pets. We do this by listening carefully, presenting thoughtful options, and partnering with families to make informed decisions that support the best possible outcomes for their pets. We respect our clients’ preferences and advocate for the health and well‑being of every animal we serve, always with empathy, clarity, and professionalism.
Care You Can Trust, Compassion They Feel
Our Practice and Your Primary Veterinarian
Our Comprehensive Diagnostic and Treatment Facilities
At Westford Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center, we are proud to offer an extensive range of state-of-the-art equipment and specialized facilities to provide the best care for your pet. From advanced imaging and diagnostic tools to dedicated surgical suites, we ensure your pet receives the highest level of care and treatment.
- 2 In-House Diagnostic Laboratories
- Idexx Clinical Pathology Analyzers
- 3 Idexx DR Radiology Suites
- 2 Ultrasound Suites
- Esoate Point-of-Care Ultrasound
- 5 Surgical Suites
- CT-Rhino Diagnostic Procedure Room
- Olympus Digital Endoscopy System
- Epica Vimago CT with 3D Modeling and Fluoroscopy
- USP-800 Compliant
- Siemens 1.5T MRI
- Hudson Aquatic AquaPaws SS Water Treadmill
- Snyder Intensive Care Unit
- Interventional Medicine with Fluoroscopy Underway
We use an external reference lab for biopsies, bacterial cultures, thyroid function tests, and other clinical pathology tests.
Client Comfort in a State-of-the-art Facility
We’re an animal hospital that doesn’t look like one. The public spaces and exam rooms were designed with our clients in mind. From the moment you enter and speak with our receptionist, you know you are in a welcoming, healing environment. Our light-filled waiting area is filled with plush, comfortable furniture, colorful photos of our own pets, and up-to-date reading material. Exam rooms are large enough to accommodate a family without crowding. Because we are pet parents, too, we know how hard it can be when a pet is hospitalized. That’s why we encourage visits at any time of the day or night.
In our treatment and surgical areas, we have the most sophisticated medical equipment ready to help your pet at a moment’s notice.
In the Community
Beyond our continuous dedication to providing emergency care and specialty services to pets throughout Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire, we also make time to support animals in need in our community.
We are proud to support and work with the following organizations:
Lowell Humane Society
Founded in 1873 with the mission of preventing cruelty, the Lowell Humane Society is one of the oldest humane organizations in the state of Massachusetts. The Lowell Humane Society works tirelessly to prevent cruelty, provide care for homeless and distressed animals, and educate the public about responsible pet ownership.
The Society is a private, not-for-profit organization and does not receive any city, state, or federal funding. Operations are supported by the generous support of individuals, businesses, and foundations.
The Humane Society for Greater Nashua
The Humane Society for Greater Nashua advocates for and enhances the lives of animals entrusted to their care while educating our community to strengthen the human-animal bond. They are a registered non-profit organization that has been supporting Greater Nashua since their inception in 1900. Their volunteer Board of Trustees provides leadership and guidance and, along with their staff of volunteers, helps care for and raise needed funds for the over 2,000 pets they take in each year.