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Spencer Veterinary Hospital

407 Main Street Suite A
Spencer, MA 01562

(508)885-4848

www.spencervet.com

*Important Announcement*


We are operating on abbreviated hours from January 23rd - January 30th.

Thursday the 23rd:

  • 10 AM to 5 PM 

Friday the 24th:

  • 9 AM to 3 PM.

Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th:

  • 10 AM to 4 PM

Wednesday the 29th:

  • 2 PM to 6 PM

Thursday the 30th:

  • 10 AM to 4 PM.

 We will return to our normal hours on Friday the 31st from 8 AM to 3 PM.


In case of emergency,  please call VEG Shrewbury (24 hour care) at 508-653-4700  or VSC Sturbridge (Appt only) at 774-241-3111.

 - Thank you for your support! 

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