Bolton Veterinary Hospital

08/31/2026

Today's the day!
After listening to feedback from our clients and our local veterinary community, we’re transitioning to a triage-based emergency model to better serve pets when they need us most. This change will take effect 8/31/2026.

Potential emergency patients will be evaluated and treated based on the urgency of their condition rather than by appointment time. This approach allows our medical team to prioritize the most critical patients first while ensuring your pet receives the timely medical attention their condition requires.

Please call ahead (860-646-6134) whenever possible. A quick phone call allows our team to assess your pet’s needs, prepare for your arrival, and ensure we have the appropriate resources ready to provide the best possible care.

This is an exciting step forward for Bolton Veterinary Hospital and the families we serve. Our goal is to provide a more effective emergency experience while continuing to deliver the compassionate, high-quality care you’ve come to expect. We look forward to being here for your pets when they need us most.

We will continue to offer same-day urgent care appointments for our Primary Care clients. As a reminder, Primary Care clients are those whose pets receive their annual wellness exams and vaccinations with our team.

08/27/2026

Because emergencies in animals aren't always obvious, here is a tool to help determine if your pet is experiencing an emergency or urgent health issue. This graphic will soon also be available for reference on the Emergency page of our website.

If you think your pet is experiencing an emergency, call us at 860-646-6134 to relay signs and symptoms and you will be assisted by a BVH staff member in determining the best course of action for your loved one. We're here to help you give them the best care possible.

08/24/2026

We are very excited to announce that come September we are debuting a change to our emergency services.

08/23/2026

…. pretty sure we’ve met this dog… 😅

The human ruins the fun again

08/18/2026

A new study suggests we are not the only animals that like to take care of other species! Our love for our pets runs deep 🥰

We aren’t the only animals that like to take care of other species. A new study finds that the roots of keeping a pet may stretch deep into our primate past.

08/10/2026

08/04/2026

Our hospital’s patients are fortunate to have access to a sophisticated level of care, but this is the version of vet med that many of us fell in love with first ☺️

07/29/2026

Shelters aren’t just for dogs and cats! We’re huge fans of these local-ish rescues who help exotic pets find new homes:
Our Companions Animal Rescue
Everybunny Counts Rabbit Rescue
Bunlandia Rabbit Rescue and Rehab
House Rabbit Connection
Mainely Rat Rescue

07/28/2026

Here are some warm and fuzzies this morning 🥰