For over 20 years...
...COUNTRYSIDE VETERINARY HOSPITAL has been caring for dogs, cats, birds, and other small animal pets. The hospital has been owned and operated by Dr. Brian Holub, since 1985. Countryside prides itself on excellence in customer service and veterinary medicine, as well as being on the cutting
edge of veterinary medical technology. We are easily accessible and are open
7 days a week. We are compassionate to the needs of our clientele and their best friend companions of the four-footed, or feathered kind. Countryside is proud to offer a wide diversity of veterinary medical technologies onsite such as, laparoscopy laser surgery, digital radiography (including digital dental films), color doppler
ultrasound, Med Rx digital imagery, sophisticated laboratory equipment and more. All administered by our trained, educated, professional, caring staff. We are a hospital you can trust, for committed, honest,progressive, and professional care. As an added feature we offer a wide range of ancillary services such as boarding, grooming, premium pet food diets, pet supplies and obedience training on premises. AAHA Accredited since 1991, you will feel confidence and convenience when you trust your pet's care to Countryside Veterinary Hospital.
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Important messages for you and your pet, and alerts of programs available to your pet at Countryside Veterinary Hospital. |
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Canine Influenza: Countryside, is following the recommendation of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), which encourages veterinary hospitals to recommend that dog owners in the United States strongly consider the canine influenza vaccine for their pets. A first dose in a dog's lifetime requires a second dose 2 to 4 weeks later. A dog then receives one vaccine per year thereafter. To help encourage pet owners to vaccinate their pets against  this virus that has become an endemic in 4 states (NJ, PA, CO, FL) in the U.S., (for current Countryside patients that have received a yearly health physical examination at Countryside within the past year), Countryside is limiting the cost of this service to the vaccine itself and is not charging an office visit fee associated with the vaccination. Costs associated with treating a pet that has become ill from canine influenza can run into the thousands of dollars. Like some human flu vaccines, canine influenza vaccine does not guarantee a dog will not get the virus, but studies show if a vaccinated dog does become infected with the virus, the vaccine can significantly reduce the symptoms associated with infection. To learn more about canine influenza and to make an informed decision if canine influenza vaccine is right for your dog, click here. |
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Laparoscopic Spay: Countryside is one of the first general practices in Massachusetts to offer minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures! On-site laparoscopic services now available in 2010 for spays and gastropexy!
Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive technique for viewing the internal structures of the abdomen. A laparoscope (camera) inserted through a small incision in the abdomen magnifies internal structures of the abdomen on a TV monitor for a more thorough examination. Additional small incisions are made to facilitate the use of surgical instruments. The most common application of laparoscopy is biopsy. In recent years, laparoscopy has been adopted as a less traumatic and less painful alternative to traditional spays.
In a traditional spay a 2" to 3" or larger incision is made in the abdomen through winch the ovarian ligament is blindly torn from the abdominal wall. THis tearing may cause bruising and postoperative pain. Traditional spays require significant tension on the ovaries and uterus which may cause trauma and bleeding.
When performing a laparoscopic spay, the procedure is done through two or three tiny incisions in the abdomen, typically 3/16" in size. The procedure is performed with magnified views of the organs allowing for greater precision. The ovarian ligament is carefully cut and cauterized, rather than torn. Laparoscopic spays offer patients up to 65% less pain, minimal recovery time and less trauma than traditional spays.
When scheduling your dog's spay, laparoscopy can be included for a minimal fee. Your pet will experience less post operative pain and have smaller incisions that reduce recovery time. Gastropexy (a preventative surgery in at risk dogs that prevents the twisting of the stomach {bloat} which is fatal if not treated quickly) can also be performed at the time of the spay.
Countryside has also offered for many years endoscopy procedures such as gastrointestinal flexible endoscopy, otoscopy and vaginoscopy.
laparoscopic spay video |
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Pet Insurance:
You may not be able to plan when your pet gets sick, but you can have a financial plan for what to do if your pet gets sick.
During these uncertain economic times it’s understandable that all of us are tightening our belts and looking for ways to save money. Unfortunately, our pets aren’t aware that there is a recession, and they aren’t going to wait until things get better before they get sick or have an accident. Pet insurance can help you manage the cost of caring for your pet through good times and bad.
Here at Countryside Veterinary Hospital we strongly encourage you to get pet health insurance for your pet. We’ve seen too many pets receive less than the best care simply because people cannot afford it. Click here to read more... |
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Pet Portals: Did you know that you can manage your pet's health on line anytime through our pet portal! Just click on the pet portal log in on the side menu bar on the pages of this web site or the links on the top and bottom of the web site pages to be brought to the pet portal registration and log in screen. There, you'll be able to request refills on food and prescriptions, schedule  appointments, review your pet's vaccine history and set-up time for your pet to stay in our boarding facility. Click the Pet Portal logo on the right, to be immediately brought to the pet portal log-in page. |
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Countryside Canine Rehabilitation Referrals: Managed by certified canine rehabilitation practitioner, Dr. Jackie Jacobs, our suite is outfitted to meet all of your pet's physical therapy  needs. Countryside client appointments are scheduled directly through our front office scheduling team. To utilize our physical therapy suite on a referral basis, off-site referral patients are accepted to the facility through the pet's primary veterinarian. To learn more or to alert your veterinarian of our services and programs click here to be brought to our Countryside Canine Rehabilitation web page. |
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Countryside Furry Fitness Weight Loss Club: Does your dog need to shed some extra pounds? Could you use a support group to help get him to his goal? We've got some great news! We offer a weight loss clinic, called the Furry Fitness Club, for pets. Pet parents and their pets meet once monthly with other who are working toward the same goal, a happier, healthier, longer life for their pet. Membership in the club is free and includes a designated diet and weight loss counselor for your pet. The counselor will assist you and your pet by phone and email, and at scheduled weigh-ins and meetings, to help you both stay on track. Click here to be brought to the Furry Fitness page on this web site, for more information. |
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Countryside Fit & Fun Playgroup: We are currently accepting members in our Fit N' Fun Playgroup! This is a unique interactive playgroup for dogs looking to burn off excess energy or to promote weight loss, while making new friends. The "Fit & Fun" playgroup meets 1  to 2 times weekly for 90 minute sessions. Similar to a gym membership, sessions include the jog-a-dog treadmill, an obstacle course and lots of group play. We also have special "Fit & Fun" boarding packages too! Click here to be brought to the "Fit & Fun" page of our web site for more information. |
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Heartworm, Intestinal Parasite, and Flea & Tick Prevention: Though winter weather is upon us, now is not the time to stop giving heartworm, intestinal parasite, and flea & tick preventatives. Check your home supply to see if you are running low or out of product. Your pet needs to be protected from fleas, ticks, intestinal parasites and heartworm disease all year long. If your pet is not on any preventatives, or if you are low on supply, please contact our office. We can help you choose the best products for your pet. Remember, heartworm disease is a very real threat to your pet, and has no immediate symptoms. Ticks cause Lyme disease in pets and humans, and intestinal parasites such as round worm and hook worm can infect humans too. Fleas can live  in your home all year long. Please don't ignore the importance of good preventatives. Click here to go to the CAPC (Companion Animal Parasite Council) website for pet owners, to learn more about protecting your family and pets from parasites and zoonotic disease. And visit www.knowheartworms.org for a wealth of information on Heartworm Associated Respiratory Disease (Feline Heartworm) in cats. |
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| Email Addresses On File: Countryside is constantly adding new and exciting services at our facility. Did you know that if we have your email address on file and in our computer system, we can send you email alerts to Countryside client events including but not limited to: seasonal opportunities such as pictures with Santa, new programs such as Home Food Delivery, exciting events such as our Pet Health Fair, new clubs such as the Fit & Fun Playgroup and Furry Fitness Weight Loss Club, and food sales on your favorite Royal Canin & Prescription Diets? Even if you have previously given us your email address, on your next visit if you wish to be guaranteed to receive these emails, inquire at the veterinary services desk. Ask us if your email address is in our computer system. Once your email is in our system you will also have access to your pet's own Pet Portal and will be able to receive not only a printed reminder card in the mail, but also email examination and vaccination reminders and have access to your pet's health information when you want it. Call us at (978) 256-9555 or email us at vet@cvhonline.com, to tell us you would like to be activated for these notification services. |
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Countryside Joins Rally Against Cancer to Benefit the Jimmy Fund: In April of 2009 Countryside supported the Boston Red Sox and the Jimmy Fund when our staff participated in Jon Lester's, Rally Against Cancer program. Our staff signed up to participate as a rally team, wore Boston Red Sox clothing in place of our uniforms that day and raised money by collecting donations that were contributed to the Dana-Faber Cancer Institute. For more information visit RallyAgainstCancer.org/ShutOut. |
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Theo, Physical Therapy
Sox, Stevie and Gary, Weight Loss |
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