SRH Veterinary Services
Ipswich, MA
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Hospital
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- No
- Accepting new patients
- Yes
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
SRH Veterinary Services is a family-owned mixed animal practice with a long legacy in the North Shore community. We look forward to meeting your Canine & Feline family members! We offer wellness visits, vaccinations, sick and injured pet visits, surgery, dental care, nutritional services and more! We offer routine, sick and emergency services for our Equine & Farm Animal friends! Our emergency services include 24/7 coverage for our Large Animal patients! Without our amazing and qualified staff the success of SRH Veterinary Services just wouldn't be possible. We pride ourselves on great veterinary services and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere
Celebrating 70 years of serving both the large and small animal communities on the North Shore! Dr. S. Robert Orcutt, or "Doc," first began practicing in the area in 1951. Both of his children followed suit by going to veterinary school and beginning their own large and mixed animal practices. SRH, which stands for Samuel ("Doc", Robert, and Helen), as it is known today, was established in 1987 when the family merged practices. Dr. Orcutt Sr. grew up in Vermont on a farm where the family lifestyle involved dairy farming, maple sugaring, logging and working the fields, mostly powered by the family's Morgan horses. Dr. Orcutt graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School in 1945. During World War II he served in the U.S. Army Reserve duty and during the Korean Conflict he served as a Captain in the U.S. Veterinary Corps. Doc's son, Dr. Robert Orcutt, graduated from New York State Veterinary College in 1971 and promptly began practicing large animal medicine, first in Connecticut and then in Topsfield, MA in 1974. He was injured in 2011 but has since returned and enjoys his role as mentor to the next generation of vets. Dr. Helen Noble graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School in 1981 and began practicing both large and small animal medicine. In 1991, he and Dr. Noble purchased property in Ipswich where the small animal hospital and large animal outpatient clinic is currently located, and is operating today as SRH Veterinary Services. Part of the SRH legacy is long established client and patient relationships! It is a gift to be able to care for an animal for the duration of its life
Mission — Proverbs 12:10a: Good people care for the needs of their animals
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- 24/7 emergency
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Appointments & hours
Monday: 8:30am – 5:00pm; Tuesday: 8:30am – 5:00pm; Wednesday: 8:30am – 5:00pm; Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm; Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm; Saturday & Sunday: Closed
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Frequently asked
Is SRH Veterinary Services accepting new patients?+
Yes — SRH Veterinary Services is currently accepting new patients.
Does SRH Veterinary Services offer emergency or urgent care?+
SRH Veterinary Services provides 24/7 emergency care.
Does SRH Veterinary Services treat exotic pets?+
Yes — SRH Veterinary Services offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.
What services does SRH Veterinary Services offer?+
SRH Veterinary Services offers Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Hospitalization, and more.
When was SRH Veterinary Services established?+
SRH Veterinary Services has served the Ipswich, MA community since 1987.
What reviewers say
SRH Veterinary Services is an independent veterinary practice offering comprehensive care for small animals, large animals, and equines. The practice is widely recognized for its exceptionally compassionate, knowledgeable, and Fear Free certified staff who create a safe and comfortable environment for anxious pets. Services range from routine wellness exams to urgent care, end-of-life support, and specialized follow-up communication. While the team earns strong praise for long-standing dedication and thorough client care, operations can experience scheduling limitations and wait times that occasionally run late.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.