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18 Years
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Your Trusted Veterinarian in Scarborough, ME
Tender Touch Veterinary Hospital has been serving pet owners in Scarborough, Maine since 2008 with comprehensive veterinary care. Our full-service hospital combines traditional and holistic approaches to address pets' unique needs through diagnostics, surgical procedures, dental care, and behavioral counseling. As Fear Free certified professionals, we prioritize minimizing stress during visits while offering 7-day-a-week accessibility and a dedicated boarding facility with medical staff oversight.Our team provides specialized services including pet health certificates for travel, genetic testing for mixed-breed dogs, and herbal therapies to complement conventional treatments. With a commitment to strengthening the human-animal bond, we deliver personalized care plans supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and a pharmacy for pet products.
Services
Pet Dental Care
Surgical Procedures
Dog Genetic Testing
Pet Ultrasound
Herbal Therapies
Pet Behavior Counseling
Pet Health Certificates
Doggie Day Care
Cat Boarding
Diagnostic Imaging
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 7-day-a-week veterinary services with emergency care availability
- Our Fear Free certification ensures stress-free visits for pets
- Boarding facility includes medical staff oversight and feline sanctuary
- We provide holistic therapies alongside traditional veterinary treatments
- Genetic testing helps create personalized nutrition and healthcare plans
Associations and certifications
- Fear Free Certified
What people say
Precious babies lives
Positive experience
Fear Free certified
Healthy living
Professional staff
Services
Pet Dental Care
Our comprehensive dental care prevents and treats oral diseases through routine cleanings, digital radiology, and surgical interventions. We address tooth fractures, gum disease, and oral infections while emphasizing preventive care to maintain pets' overall health through proper oral hygiene.
Surgical Procedures
We perform various surgical procedures using state-of-the-art equipment in a stress-free environment. Our services include spaying/neutering, soft tissue surgeries, and specialized operations with pre-surgical exams, monitoring, and post-operative care to ensure optimal recovery for cats and dogs.
Dog Genetic Testing
This diagnostic service identifies mixed-breed dogs' genetic composition through blood testing. Results reveal breed-specific health predispositions, expected adult weight ranges, and ancestry information to create customized nutrition plans and preventive healthcare strategies for improved long-term wellness.
Pet Ultrasound
Our non-invasive ultrasound technology diagnoses internal conditions by creating real-time images of organs and tissues. This service detects bladder/kidney stones, pregnancy, tumors, heart conditions, and gastrointestinal obstructions while enabling safe sample collection without invasive procedures.
Herbal Therapies
We offer plant-based treatments to complement traditional medicine through anti-inflammatory, immune-supporting, and pain-relief applications. Our veterinarians prescribe customized herbal formulas in various forms to address chronic conditions while monitoring treatment effectiveness and safety alongside conventional therapies.
Questions
What services does Tender Touch Veterinary Hospital offer?
We provide comprehensive care including wellness exams, diagnostics, dental services, surgeries, boarding, genetic testing, herbal therapies, and pet behavior counseling for dogs and cats.
Do you offer emergency veterinary care?
Yes, we provide emergency services during regular business hours. Call (207) 839-7456 immediately for urgent pet care needs after hours.
Is your facility equipped for pet boarding?
Our boarding facility features a full-time kennel attendant, medical staff oversight, and a dedicated feline sanctuary with separate accommodations for cats.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Book online through our website, use the PetDesk mobile app, or call (207) 839-7456 during business hours for appointment scheduling.
Do you handle pet travel health certificates?
We issue health certificates for domestic travel. International travel documentation requires USDA-certified veterinarians, but we'll help prepare necessary records.
What payment methods do you accept?
Please contact our office directly at (207) 839-7456 for current information about accepted payment methods and financing options.
Reviews (5)
W. P.
Jan 15, 2022
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Dr. Graf is the BEST! She is the best vet we've ever had. She truly cares and treats your loving pets as if they were her own. She is kind, knowledgeable, and honest. She is the best vet anyone could ever ask for. Thank you Dr. Graf for all you've done for our family!
Sophie Lee Stewart
Apr 26, 2020
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We love Tender Touch! Back in 2014, I switched to Tender Touch, and Im so glad I did. You walk in and you dont smell that medical doctor smell. Its very cozy and everyone is very welcoming and friendly. They also have a multi pet discount-which comes in handy since I still bring my childhood pugs, and now my own dog and 2 kitties in as well. Every vet, vet tech, employee who Ive ever interacted with, you can just tell are honest to goodness animal lovers.
I have never once felt pressured to do a procedure, test or vaccine that they dont believe is the right measure. They dont make me feel dumb for asking questions, and just the level of care they provide is remarkable. Im very happy to have found Tender Touch!
I have never once felt pressured to do a procedure, test or vaccine that they dont believe is the right measure. They dont make me feel dumb for asking questions, and just the level of care they provide is remarkable. Im very happy to have found Tender Touch!
Lisa Foster
Dec 04, 2019
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Becky is an outstanding veterinarian but what makes her over the top special is her sweet soul and her compassion. I truly believe Becky was meant to work with animals and our family's dogs are very lucky to have such a wonderful veterinarian.
Samantha Elizabeth
Aug 06, 2019
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When my cat Ginger got sick a month or two ago I brought her here and even though I didnt have an appointment they still made time to see her with very little wait. Unfortunately, the diagnosis wasnt a good one. The tender touch staff were very compassionate and laid out our options. When it was time to bring Ginger in to be put to rest, Dr. Schuld was there for us. He had a quiet and peaceful manner that was much needed.
Thank you Tender Touch for including an imprinted paw print, engraved box, and a thoughtful card. When and if the time ever comes again and I decide to get a another fur baby you will continue to have my business.
Thank you Tender Touch for including an imprinted paw print, engraved box, and a thoughtful card. When and if the time ever comes again and I decide to get a another fur baby you will continue to have my business.
Catherine S.
Jun 13, 2019
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We were here because our rescue cat of 15 years was ill and we did have to put her to sleep. This is what an animal hospital should be! There's parking around the back of the building from Kalamath Street and you enter the office by way of a winding path through a grassy, park-like setting with a waterfall and a white picket fence. The staff and veterinarians are all compassionate, caring people. They made the visit as comfortable as possible and were supportive and very helpful. A very highly recommend clinic!
