Foster Hospital for Small Animals at Tufts University

North Grafton, MA

At a glance

Facility type
University Teaching Hospital
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
Yes
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal Avian

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization Emergency Urgent Care End Of Life Rehab

AVMA Specialties

Cardiology Dermatology Emergency & Critical Care Internal Medicine Neurology Oncology Ophthalmology Radiology Reproduction (Theriogenology) Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Accreditations

Aaha

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointments recommended
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Overview

Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals is located in Grafton, Massachusetts, and provides specialty care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets. Our wide array of veterinary specialty services are available by appointment only (508-839-5395) after a referral from a veterinarian. Located 45 minutes west of Boston, the Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals provides 24-hour care for pets 365 days of the year. With faculty specialists in every field of animal medicine and the region's most powerful diagnostic imaging capabilities, we are able to diagnose and treat even the most difficult and complex conditions. As a teaching hospital, we are on the forefront of cutting-edge medicine, and offer clinical studies to clients who are interested in exploring such options for their pets. Although most of our caseload is dogs and cats—with over 26,000 cases a year—our specialists treat animals as diverse as pet rabbits, parrots, iguanas and fish

Located 45 minutes west of Boston, the Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals provides 24-hour care for pets 365 days of the year. Since 1979, we have offered consultation, referral and emergency veterinary services for the care of dogs, cats and exotic pets

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency

Team at a glance

15
Veterinarians (DVM)
5
Support staff
20
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

MRIultrasoundCTstate-of-the-art interventional radiology unitadvanced radiation oncologyspecial type of dialysisBAER (Brainstem Auditory Evoked Responses) testing

Services in detail

specialty care for dogs, cats, and exotic petsEmergency Services available 24 hours/365 days a yearBlood Bank / blood transfusionsClinical Trialsadvanced critical careanesthesiapain managementadvanced radiation oncologyMRIultrasoundCTstate-of-the-art interventional radiology unitplacement of stents and pacemakersminimally invasive spayingspecial type of dialysisBAER (Brainstem Auditory Evoked Responses) Testingpuppy hearing clinicsMedication Refill Requestsurgerypharmacylaboratorydental and nursing carediagnostic imaginganesthesiology

Memberships

American Animal Hospital AssociationVeterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS)

Appointments & hours

Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. We are available 24 hours a day for emergencies

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Frequently asked

Is Foster Hospital for Small Animals at Tufts University accepting new patients?+

Yes — Foster Hospital for Small Animals at Tufts University is currently accepting new patients.

Does Foster Hospital for Small Animals at Tufts University offer emergency or urgent care?+

Foster Hospital for Small Animals at Tufts University provides 24/7 emergency care.

Is Foster Hospital for Small Animals at Tufts University AAHA-accredited?+

Yes — Foster Hospital for Small Animals at Tufts University is an AAHA-accredited hospital.

Does Foster Hospital for Small Animals at Tufts University treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Foster Hospital for Small Animals at Tufts University offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Foster Hospital for Small Animals at Tufts University offer?+

Foster Hospital for Small Animals at Tufts University offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

When was Foster Hospital for Small Animals at Tufts University established?+

Foster Hospital for Small Animals at Tufts University has served the North Grafton, MA community since 1979.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.