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Your Trusted Local Veterinarian in Manchester-by-the-Sea
Manchester Animal Hospital is a privately owned animal hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive veterinary care with a personal touch. Serving Manchester-by-the-Sea, Essex, Beverly, Gloucester, and surrounding North Shore communities, we offer medical care, surgery, and dentistry backed by decades of experience. Led by Dr. Scott Teague, our team combines big-hospital expertise with a cozy, coastal-town atmosphere. We honor the legacy of Dr. Larry Lamb, who served the community for over 30 years, while infusing fresh energy and a concierge-style approach to care. Every appointment is customized to meet the unique needs of pets and their families, ensuring unrushed, personalized attention.Our services include wellness care, vaccinations, dental care, surgery, diagnostic imaging, and urgent care. We prioritize preventive care to maintain long-term health and offer advanced diagnostics and treatments for complex conditions. Our team is committed to building lasting relationships with clients, treating every pet as family. Located at 66 Summer St., we operate with extended hours for convenience and provide same-day urgent care appointments during business hours. Our mission is to redefine local veterinary care through compassion, expertise, and community trust.
Services
Wellness Care
Vaccinations
Dental Care
Surgery
Diagnostic Imaging
Urgent Care
Laser Therapy
Laboratory Tests
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized care tailored to each pet's unique needs.
- Our team combines big-hospital expertise with a cozy, local atmosphere.
- We provide comprehensive services from wellness exams to advanced diagnostics.
- Same-day urgent care appointments during regular business hours.
- Led by Dr. Scott Teague, a Cornell University graduate with top-tier experience.
What people say
Personalized care
Experienced staff
Compassionate team
Same-day urgent appointments
Thorough explanations
Services
Wellness Care
Our wellness care focuses on proactive, personalized health plans for pets at every life stage. We conduct nose-to-tail exams, tailored vaccinations, parasite prevention, and nutritional counseling. Regular checkups help detect early signs of disease, ensuring pets maintain optimal health through preventive measures and timely interventions.
Vaccinations
We provide core and noncore vaccines tailored to your pet's lifestyle and risk factors. Core vaccines protect against rabies, distemper, and parvovirus, while noncore options address bordetella or Lyme disease. Our team explains each vaccine's purpose and ensures pets receive only necessary immunizations for their safety and well-being.
Dental Care
Our dental services include exams, cleanings, digital X-rays, and extractions to maintain oral health. We address tartar buildup, gum disease, and tooth resorption while emphasizing preventive care. Post-procedure guidance helps owners maintain dental hygiene at home, preventing systemic health issues linked to poor oral care.
Surgery
We perform soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries, including spays, neuters, mass removals, and fracture repairs. Advanced monitoring ensures safety during procedures, and pain management supports recovery. Our team explains pre-surgical requirements, post-op care, and recovery timelines to ensure pet owners feel informed and supported.
Diagnostic Imaging
Digital X-rays and ultrasounds allow rapid diagnosis of internal issues like fractures, organ abnormalities, or pregnancy. These tools help assess injuries, monitor chronic conditions, and guide treatments. For complex cases, we collaborate with specialists to provide advanced diagnostics without requiring long-distance referrals.
People
Dr. Scott Teague
Veterinarian
Dr. Teague graduated from Cornell University and completed an internship at Angell Animal Medical Center. He brings top-tier expertise to Manchester Animal Hospital while prioritizing personalized care. His approach focuses on listening to pet owners and tailoring treatments to individual needs.
Thomasine Ambrose
Veterinary Technician
Thomasine Ambrose supports the veterinary team with hands-on care and client communication. Her role includes assisting in exams, treatments, and ensuring pets feel comfortable during visits. She contributes to the hospital's mission of compassionate, community-focused service.
Questions
What services does Manchester Animal Hospital offer?
We provide wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, surgery, diagnostics, urgent care, and laser therapy for pets in Manchester-by-the-Sea and surrounding areas.
Do you offer same-day urgent care appointments?
Yes, we provide same-day urgent care during regular business hours for non-life-threatening conditions like vomiting, limping, or ear infections.
What are your emergency care options?
For true emergencies, we recommend contacting local 24/7 emergency hospitals. We offer urgent care for less critical cases during business hours.
How often should my pet have a wellness exam?
Annual exams are recommended for most pets, with biannual visits for seniors or those with chronic conditions to monitor health changes.
What payment methods do you accept?
Payment details are not specified in the text. Please contact us directly for information on accepted payment methods.
Are there financing options for veterinary care?
Financing options are not mentioned in the text. Contact our team to discuss payment plans or financial assistance availability.
Reviews (4)
Ed Richter Jr
Feb 04, 2023
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Having been brought up with dogs and having dogs during 62 years of marriage, experienced more than on Veterinarian for the care of one, or multiple at times.
Dr. Lamb, is hands on for all visits and very caring, gentle and explicit with his observations and treatment/s. Our last Doberman's life was extended wit h his observation and exam of cancer much to our joy as we were both cancer survivors.
Dog's behaviors tell/indicate their acceptance of others and I now have a 10Lb. Chi- weenie (recently adopted) who is ready to be seen by the practice when driving into the parking lot.
Dr. Lamb, is hands on for all visits and very caring, gentle and explicit with his observations and treatment/s. Our last Doberman's life was extended wit h his observation and exam of cancer much to our joy as we were both cancer survivors.
Dog's behaviors tell/indicate their acceptance of others and I now have a 10Lb. Chi- weenie (recently adopted) who is ready to be seen by the practice when driving into the parking lot.
Joe Maillie
Aug 02, 2022
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Can't say enough good things about the quality of care provided to our furriest family member over the years. Thank you Dr. Lamb!
Jonathan Owen
Apr 11, 2019
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DO NOT USE DR. LAMB! He operated on the wrong leg of our 11 year old dog, and now we have to nurse our dog back to health before taking back to surgery to ANOTHER VET to operate on the right leg.
Heather Chang
Jan 14, 2019
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Dr. Lamb came to my home in Manchester at my request when it was time to euthanize my 17 year old cat and my 14 year old lab/shepherd mix dog. This is a horribly painful thing to have to do but that's how it goes I guess when you are a pet owner. My dog lasted two more years after my cat was gone. He was in horrible pain from arthritis and other unknown ailments but he was so happy to see Dr. Lamb that he got up and wagged his tail and greeted him happily.
His death at home was as good a death as could be. He left this earth in his own home, surrounded by loved ones who were cuddling him and feeding him his favorite treats, with a vet who he felt comfortable and happy with in the room. It is never an easy decision to make but at least if you have a kind and trusted veterinarian in your home it's not as cold and clinical as it could be. Thank you Dr. Lamb. You made one of the hardest days of our lives a little less hard with your calm and kind demeanor.
His death at home was as good a death as could be. He left this earth in his own home, surrounded by loved ones who were cuddling him and feeding him his favorite treats, with a vet who he felt comfortable and happy with in the room. It is never an easy decision to make but at least if you have a kind and trusted veterinarian in your home it's not as cold and clinical as it could be. Thank you Dr. Lamb. You made one of the hardest days of our lives a little less hard with your calm and kind demeanor.
