Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Comprehensive Veterinary Care in Deerfield, MA
South Deerfield Veterinary Clinic has been practicing quality veterinary medicine for both companion and farm animals in western Massachusetts since 1973. Our team of experienced veterinarians and staff provide comprehensive care for dogs, cats, equine, bovine, small ruminants, camelids, pigs, reptiles, and wildlife. We offer preventative medicine, elective surgeries, digital radiography, ultrasounds, and 24/7 emergency services within a thirty-mile radius of South Deerfield. Our approach emphasizes individualized care tailored to each patient's unique needs, supported by advanced diagnostic tools and a commitment to continuing education.With decades of combined experience, our doctors bring expertise in areas ranging from equine dentistry to small mammal care, ensuring high standards of treatment for complex cases. We prioritize building lasting relationships with clients through transparent communication and compassionate service, reflected in our clients' testimonials praising our punctuality, expertise, and gentle handling of pets. Our facility supports both in-clinic and house call appointments, accommodating diverse client preferences while maintaining rigorous vaccination protocols and surgical standards.
Services
Preventative Medicine
Emergency Services
Elective Surgeries
Digital Radiography
Ultrasounds
Dental Care
House Calls
Vaccinations
Spay/Neuter
International Health Certificates
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We provide 24/7 emergency veterinary services for all species
- Our team includes specialists in equine, small mammal, and exotic animal care
- We offer house call appointments for all species
- We use advanced diagnostics including digital radiography and ultrasound
- Our doctors have decades of combined experience in mixed animal practice
What people say
Friendly staff
On-time appointments
Gentle with pets
Expertise with exotic animals
Comprehensive care
Services
Emergency Veterinary Services
Our 24/7 emergency services provide immediate care for acute health issues across all species. Our team handles trauma, colic, calving difficulties, and exotic animal emergencies with specialized equipment and rapid response protocols. We coordinate with referral hospitals for critical cases requiring advanced specialty care.
Preventative Medicine
Comprehensive wellness programs include annual exams, vaccinations, parasite control, and nutritional counseling tailored to each species. We emphasize early disease detection through regular health assessments for dogs, cats, equine, bovine, and exotic animals to maintain optimal health and longevity.
Elective Surgeries
We perform routine and complex surgical procedures including spays/neuters, mass removals, orthopedic surgeries, and reproductive procedures. Our surgical suite features modern anesthetic monitoring and pain management systems to ensure patient safety and comfort during procedures.
Diagnostic Imaging
Advanced diagnostic capabilities include digital radiography, ultrasound, and OFA-certified imaging for bone health assessments. These tools enable accurate diagnosis of internal conditions, musculoskeletal issues, and reproductive health concerns across multiple animal species.
House Call Services
Our mobile services provide farm animal care at client locations within 30 miles of South Deerfield. We offer routine checkups, vaccinations, reproductive exams, and emergency farm visits for equine, bovine, small ruminants, and camelids with flexible scheduling options.
People
Samantha Clay DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Clay graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. She specializes in large and small animal care, continuing her family's tradition of western Massachusetts veterinary practice while serving local communities.
Andraya Cole DVM MPH
Veterinarian
Dr. Cole holds a Master's in Public Health from the University of Minnesota. She focuses on feline care and small ruminant medicine while combining her veterinary expertise with public health knowledge to benefit client education.
Aiden McGrath DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. McGrath joined the practice in 2023 after graduating from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. She specializes in poultry medicine and feline care while bringing expertise in novel diagnostic approaches to the team.
Alexandra Durant DVM
Veterinarian
Dr. Durant, a Deerfield native, graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. She focuses on companion animal care while maintaining expertise in small mammal medicine through continuous professional development.
Tom Ricardi
Wildlife Rehabber
Licensed wildlife rehabilitator with 38 years of experience in raptor care. Operates the Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Center in Conway while collaborating with the clinic on complex bird of prey cases requiring specialized medical treatment.
Questions
What species do your veterinarians treat?
We treat dogs, cats, equine, bovine, small ruminants, camelids, pigs, small mammals, reptiles, poultry, and wildlife with specialized care protocols for each species.
Are you accepting new clients?
Yes, we welcome new clients and patients. You can schedule appointments online or by calling our office directly during business hours.
Do you offer house call services?
We provide farm animal house calls within 30 miles of South Deerfield for routine and emergency care of large animals and exotic species.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express), and CareCredit financing for veterinary services and medications.
Are your emergency services available 24/7?
Our emergency services operate 24/7 with an answering service connecting you to on-call veterinarians for urgent animal care needs after hours.
How can I request medication refills?
Use our online refill request form or contact the clinic directly during business hours to request prescription medication refills for your pet.
Reviews (5)
Becky Hallock
Oct 21, 2022
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The staff is super friendly and very welcoming. Very understanding of different circumstances. We brought our duck Tilly and Dr. Cole was amazing with her. Absolutely will use them as our vet going forward.
Charles Duchin
Jun 06, 2022
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Dr. Sam Clay is terrific. June 2021 drove back from Missouri with my 7 week old Aussie and brought her in for a check up. Staff is super. Very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. They treat you like family. 13 months later we've been through normal pup hiccups all the shots and heart, flea and tick medicines, her first heat and this week after 90 days her spay. All has gone very smoothly. Phone calls are returned by Dr. Clay quickly. Never a problem getting in for a convenient appointment. My pup loves it there!
Brenda Samson
May 18, 2022
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Dr. Clay and her team are fantastic! My dogs love their visits, are well cared for and the staff are always happy to greet them. Lady is no longer afraid to go to the vet and Jesse can't get out of the car to greet the staff fast enough.
Apex Orchard Courtney
Aug 04, 2020
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South Deerfield Veterinary Clinic has been caring for my dogs for over 10 years and we feel truly lucky to be clients. Dr. Burand is attentive, knowledgable and truly dedicated to what she does. We couldn't have asked for a better veterinarian and staff to care for our dogs. Thank you SDVC!
Gregory Lauzon
Jun 11, 2018
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I've been taking my pet here for years, but I'm not such a big fan. The receptionist has been at times borderline hostile to me, and they seem much more interested in billing you than in caring for your pet or providing information. They refuse to offer any advice unless you bring the animal in so they can charge for a visit. I will be looking for someplace new.
