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10/23/2026

Wrapping up an incredible week of learning at BSVESS!

Today marks the final day of our Veterinary Technician Week Symposium at Bay State Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Services!

In celebration of Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week, our doctors and technicians came together from both hospitals to provide continuing education opportunities for our teams and the southern New England veterinary community. It has been a wonderful week filled with learning, collaboration, and sharing knowledge with fellow veterinary professionals.

From toxicities and blood work abnormalities to veterinary leadership and management, along with several technician-led, case-based discussions, our symposium covered a wide range of topics designed to support professional growth and strengthen clinical skills.

Education and training are essential to advancing veterinary medicine and providing exceptional patient care. We are proud to support the continued learning of our team and our referring veterinary community, and we hope these lectures have inspired new ideas, strengthened connections, and encouraged collaboration.

A huge thank-you to all of our doctors, technicians, attendees, and sponsors who made this week such a success! We are grateful for everyone who shared their time, knowledge, and experience. We look forward to hosting more continuing education opportunities in the future and continuing to learn and grow together!

10/22/2026

There are so many things we want to thank you for, and sometimes, words don’t feel like enough.

Thank you for the compassion you show every patient, especially the ones who are scared, hurting, or fighting their hardest. Thank you for the gentle touches, the extra moments of comfort, and the little things you do to make a difficult experience just a little easier. Thank you for being a voice for those who can’t speak for themselves and for never giving up on the patients who need you most.

Thank you for supporting one another through the long shifts, the emotional cases, and the days that take a little more out of you. Thank you for coming in with a smile, even when things are hard, and for finding the strength to keep going when a case weighs heavily on your heart. Thank you for the late nights, the missed holidays, the extra hours, and all the sacrifices that often happen behind the scenes.

We know this career asks so much of you, both professionally and personally. Yet, day after day, you continue to show up for our patients, their families, our doctors, and one another. You bring your knowledge, your skill, your heart, and so much of yourselves to this work. The difference you make can be seen in the lives you help save, the comfort you provide, and the countless moments of kindness that may seem small to you but mean everything to someone else.

We hope you know how much you are appreciated, not just this week, but every single day. We are so grateful to have you on our teams, and our hospitals would not be what they are without you.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for everything you do and for the incredible people you are. We couldn't do this without you.

Happy Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week! 💙

10/20/2026

Happy Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week! 💙

A huge shoutout to our incredible veterinary technicians, technician assistants, environmental services teams, and aftercare teams! We are so grateful for your hard work, compassion, and dedication to our patients, their families, and one another. From delivering exceptional patient care to keeping our hospitals clean, safe, and running smoothly, each of you plays an essential role in our mission. Our hospitals couldn’t do what we do without you!

While we appreciate our teams year-round, this week gives us a special opportunity to celebrate the skill, compassion, and commitment you bring to work every day. Thank you for everything you do to make a difference in the lives of our patients, their families, and your teammates. You are valued more than you know! 🐾

10/16/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Kellie Snider to our sister hospital, Ocean State Veterinary Specialists!

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Snider to the OSVS team, where her expertise and passion for veterinary oncology will be a wonderful asset to pets and families throughout our community.

Originally from California, Dr. Snider earned her degree in Animal Science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo before graduating from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. She completed a one-year rotating internship at Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center in Connecticut, followed by a year working in urgent care at Pieper Veterinary Madison. She then pursued a one-year Oncology Clinical Trials Internship at Colorado State University’s Flint Animal Cancer Center before completing a three-year Medical Oncology residency at Oregon State University.

Dr. Snider is particularly passionate about comparative oncology, which explores the connections between cancer in animals and humans to advance how cancer is diagnosed and treated in both. At OSVS, she looks forward to providing families with information, treatment options, and compassionate support as they navigate a cancer diagnosis for their beloved pets.

Outside the hospital, Dr. Snider enjoys knitting, reading, and exploring the beautiful sights and delicious eateries of Massachusetts and Rhode Island with her husband and two dogs. Having discovered her inner New Englander during her previous time in Connecticut, she’s overjoyed to be back in the Northeast where she belongs!

Please join us in giving Dr. Snider a warm welcome to OSVS! We’re excited to have her as part of our veterinary community and look forward to the difference she’ll make in the lives of pets and their families. 💙

10/13/2026

Our team had so much fun at the Heart & Soul Walk for Animals, hosted by the Potter League for Animals this past weekend! We loved meeting so many adorable dogs, connecting with fellow animal lovers, and celebrating the special bond we share with our pets. Held at Fort Adams in Newport, Rhode Island the event was filled with wagging tails, festival fun, and plenty of four-legged friends! The walk celebrates the incredible connection between people and animals while supporting the programs and services that help keep those relationships strong.

At Ocean State Veterinary Specialists and Bay State Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Services, we know just how much our pets mean to us. We’re grateful to have been part of such a wonderful event supporting animals and the people who love them—because the love goes both ways! 💙

Thank you to the Potter League for Animals for bringing our community together for such a meaningful cause!

10/08/2026

Our sweet girl Lucy recently stopped by for a recheck appointment with Dr. Meredith Nelson, who was so happy to see her and thrilled with her steady progress!

Lucy was rescued from a house fire in mid-September and spent eight days in our ICU, where she received around-the-clock care from our emergency and critical care team. She experienced severe respiratory distress, required high-flow oxygen therapy, and needed nutritional support through a nasogastric tube. Throughout her hospitalization, our team worked tirelessly to help this brave girl recover and get back home to her family. ❤️

At her recent recheck, Lucy’s family reported that she is much improved, although she’s not quite 100% back to her normal self yet. She still has some coughing in the morning and an occasional cough in the evening, but her continued progress is wonderful to see.

We’re so happy to see this resilient girl continuing to heal and spend time back where she belongs—with her family. Keep going, Lucy! We’re all rooting for you!

10/06/2026

Thanks so much to the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association for hosting this weekend’s Fall Continuing Education Conference! It was a huge success and a wonderful opportunity for learning, connection, and collaboration.

Our Radiation Oncologist, Kevin Ware, DVM, ACVR-RO and our Referral Outreach Coordinator, Felicia Rodrigues, had a wonderful time connecting with the Massachusetts veterinary community. Our goal is to continue strengthening these relationships and collaborating with our veterinary partners to better care for the pets in our communities. It was also a great opportunity to share more about the emergency and specialty services we offer at both Ocean State Veterinary Specialists (OSVS) and Bay State Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Services (BSVESS).

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello! We’re grateful to be part of such a dedicated veterinary community and look forward to continuing to connect, collaborate, and support our referring veterinary partners.

09/30/2026

Meet Lucy!

Lucy, a 6-year-old Labrador Retriever, was rushed to our emergency room after being rescued from a house fire. Lucy and her feline housemates had been inside the home for approximately 30 minutes before they were rescued by the fire department.

Lucy spent 8 days in our ICU, where she received around-the-clock care from our emergency and critical care team. She experienced severe respiratory distress, required high-flow oxygen, and needed nutritional support through an nasogastric tube. Our team worked tirelessly to help this brave girl recover and get back home to her family. And here she is on discharge day, proudly sporting her bravery bandana!

We’re so happy to see Lucy back home where she belongs. ❤️

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who played a role in Lucy’s care and recovery. Her owner shared: “MANY MANY MANY thanks again for allowing me to have my precious Lucy back in my life.”

09/29/2026

Last call for our rDVM community!

Join us tomorrow for an evening of learning, collaboration, and connection! Veterinarians, technicians, and veterinary staff are invited to our next Continuing Education lecture at our sister hospital Ocean State Veterinary Specialists:

From Referral to Recovery: Advancements in Radiation Therapy and Oncology Care

📅 Wednesday, September 30
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 OSVS Conference Room

Please register in advance:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/xajx2fg/lp/46aa92fb-ab18-43d4-9be8-0292c60491f9

The evening will feature two engaging lectures:
🔹 Managing Oncology Patients in Primary Practice: An Overview for Referring Clinicians
Presented by Dr. Kellie Snider, DVM

🔹 The Role of Stereotactic Radiation Therapy in Veterinary Medicine
Presented by Dr. Kevin Ware, DVM, ACVR-RO

🍽️ Dinner and drinks will be provided!

We’d love for you to join us for an evening of learning and connection while exploring advancements in veterinary oncology and radiation therapy. It’s also a great opportunity to meet some of our doctors, connect with our team, and enjoy some good food!

We hope to see you tomorrow!

09/25/2026

We’d love to have our rDVM community join us! Veterinarians, technicians, and veterinary staff are invited to our next Continuing Education lecture at our sister hospital Ocean State Veterinary Specialists:

From Referral to Recovery: Advancements in Radiation Therapy and Oncology Care

📅 Wednesday, September 30
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 OSVS Conference Room

Please register in advance:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/xajx2fg/lp/46aa92fb-ab18-43d4-9be8-0292c60491f9

The evening will feature two engaging lectures:

🔹 Managing Oncology Patients in Primary Practice: An Overview for Referring Clinicians
Presented by Dr. Kellie Snider, DVM

🔹 The Role of Stereotactic Radiation Therapy in Veterinary Medicine
Presented by Dr. Kevin Ware, DVM, ACVR-RO

🍽️ Dinner and drinks will be provided!

Join us for an evening of learning, collaboration, and connection as we explore advancements in veterinary oncology and radiation therapy. We’d love for you to take the opportunity to meet some of our ER doctors, connect with our team, and enjoy some good food!

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463 Swansea Mall Drive
Swansea, MA
02777

Telephone

(508) 379-1233

Website

https://bsvess.com/

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