Highland Animal Hospital

Name: Highland Animal Hospital
Address: 31 Wellesley Ave, Needham, MA, 02494, US
Telephone: 781-433-0467
Price range: $
Rating: 4.5

31 Wellesley Ave
Needham, MA 02494 781-433-0467

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32 ratings
88% gave a "superior" overall rating
- Prices 19% lower than average
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"we use Highland for our vet care so they are familiar with our dog and have excellent boarding facilities..."
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Daily Boarding Rates for Highland Animal Hospital

15-pound schnauzer

35-pound springer spaniel

65-pound golden retriever

90-pound old english sheep dog

Price for pair of 35-pound springer spaniels boarded in same run

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Additional Fees for Highland Animal Hospital

Required one-time fee (entry fees, membership fees, medical tests, etc.)

Exercise dog individually 15 minutes per day

Give dog one pill each day

Feed dog food provided by owner

Fee for a bath for dog before checkout

Fee for nail trim for dog during stay

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Consumer Comments for Highland Animal Hospital

Consumer from Newton Upper Falls, MA
May 23, 2021

we use Highland for our vet care so they are familiar with our dog and have excellent boarding facilities and staff.

Consumer from Burlington, MA
May 15, 2021

Did a good job!

Consumer from Dedham, MA
May 14, 2021

good job during covid crisis

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