VCA Shaker Road Animal Hospital

10/23/2026

Jump scare!! We're here for you and your pet's needs all spooky season long 👻

Find your local VCA Animal Hospital at https://vcahospitals.com/find-a-hospital

10/22/2026

Meet Toni. ✨ Technician Supervisor. Mentor. Lifelong learner. And the kind of colleague who makes everyone around her better. 🐾

Every day, Toni shows up to teach, inspire, and invest in the Associates around her — from dental wet labs to ultrasound training — because she knows what it feels like to have someone believe in you.

💙 We're so proud to have Toni on our team. Her dedication to mentorship is exactly what makes VCA a place where careers and people truly thrive.

Explore what a career at VCA could look like for you. 🌟

10/21/2026

Welcome back to - today we're learning about why our dogs roll around in things we'd rather them not 😅

Find your local VCA Animal Hospital at https://vcahospitals.com/find-a-hospital

10/20/2026

This National Veterinary Technician Week, we're celebrating the incredible Associates who make our hospitals thrive — like Karen, who began as a CSR and never stopped growing and like Joanne, who sought mentorship and support to obtain her VTNE.

At VCA, we're proud to champion our veterinary technicians every step of the way — offering mentorship, encouragement, and the resources to help you reach your full potential.

To every vet tech in our VCA family: thank you. What you do matters deeply — to our teams, to our patients, and to the pet owners who trust us with their most beloved companions.

🌟 Ready to grow your career with a team that believes in you? Explore open roles at VCA. https://www.vcacareers.com/global/en

10/16/2026

🎃 Costumes, PSL's and scented candles... oh my! Be on the lookout for these potential pet hazards this fall. 🍂

And if you need support from your veterinary team, we're just a call away! Find your local VCA Animal Hospital at https://vcahospitals.com/find-a-hospital

10/15/2026

We dare you to swipe through the puppies without saying "awww" 😍

Find your local VCA Animal Hospital at https://vcahospitals.com/find-a-hospital

10/14/2026

Every surgery starts long before the first incision. It starts with a veterinary technician who has spent years mastering their skills, anticipating needs, monitoring vitals, and showing up fully prepared for every patient who comes through the door.

Vet techs are the heart of every OR team, and their skill and dedication make a difference every single day. At some VCA specialty hospitals, we take surgical collaboration even further. Some of our teams include Certified Surgical Technologists (CSTs) — professionals who earned specialized degrees specifically to support surgeons in the OR.

The result? Less time under anesthesia. Better outcomes. And a team that truly works as one. 💙

Because every patient is somebody's pet — and they deserve nothing less than the best.

10/13/2026

Think you know your veterinary history? Let’s put it to the test. 🩺

As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we’re looking back at the breakthroughs that have helped shape veterinary care over the past four decades.

Take the 40 Years of Breakthroughs in Veterinary Medicine quiz from Clinician's Brief and see how you score!

👉 Take the quiz - https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/quiz-40-years-breakthroughs-vet-med

10/13/2026

What trick do you want to teach your senior dog?! Remember to have their favorite treat on hand 🍬

Curious about more ways to care for your senior pet? Find your local VCA Animal Hospital at https://vcahospitals.com/find-a-hospital

10/12/2026

08/26/2025

Dr. Kathy, Dr. Roy, and our amazing, compassionate support staff are always here to care for all your pet's needs! Whether it's a routine check-up or maybe an unexpected visit, we're here for all our furry, feathered, and scaly friends!

08/26/2025

Meet Draco!

This sweet boy is up for adoption, and we are here to help him find his forever home.

Tag someone who could be Draco's new best friend, and meet him at Dakin Humane Society in Springfield, MA. 💕 🐶

https://www.facebook.com/reel/2327722667662522

08/19/2025

Do you know the signs of Lyme disease in pets? Learn how to prevent, spot, and treat it early.

08/12/2025

It's mid-kitten season and our friends at Dakin Humane Society are hard at work saving the babies!

Sharing a way for you to make a difference in the KICU (Kitten ICU). Set up your own fundraising effort, complete with prizes to recognize your dedication. Full info here:
https://secure.e2rm.com/p2p/event/392266/en-CA

05/16/2025

Sometimes even our snake friends need Dr. Roy's help. Meet Haku the Boa who was the best patient for his radiographs last week! Boasting 7 feet long, he was more than happy to pose for some quick photos with our enthusiastic vet techs: Megan, Kassidy, and Jaymie!

04/30/2025

Will Run For Cookies is RIGHT around the corner on May 10th at Stanley Park in Westfield, MA!

Run, Walk, and bring the furry athletes to support Dakin Humane Society's vital work in our community.

Participants join us to spend time with friends and family (furry companions included), run or walk, enjoy a delicious cookie, and most importantly, support Dakin Humane Society and our critical programs to keep people and pets together.

04/20/2025

Marsha and Glenda the Easter Guinea Pigs are here to wish our clients a very Happy Easter! Thank you Sandi for always sending us the cutest photos 🥰

03/25/2025

Congratulations to our amazing veterinary assistant Megan for hitting her very first blood draw on the first try! Best Doggo Harley and proud Mom Hannah made the perfect ending to our Friday!

03/24/2025

Say hello to our newest employee pet Kleo! Our amazing veterinary assistant Kassidy just couldn't resist her sweet doll-like face when she first saw her at Dakin!