How long does a typical visit take?

Reviewers report minimal wait times and no feeling of being rushed, with veterinarians taking time to address questions during exams.

Do you call after procedures?

Yes. After dental surgery, the hospital provides follow-up calls the morning after the procedure to check on recovery.

Can you accommodate anxious or reactive pets?

Yes. The practice uses accommodations like side entrances for reactive dogs and a calm, gentle approach recognized by reviewers as reducing stress.

Hampden Family Pet Hospital

Updated 2026-07-08 · 1,063 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 1,170 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(1170) 91 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

General & Wellness Veterinary CareVeterinary DentistryEmergency & Urgent CareExotic & Avian Vet CareEquine & Large Animal Vet

Services: General & Wellness Veterinary Care, Veterinary Dentistry, Emergency & Urgent Care
Reviews: 1170

What recent reviews say

Staff and veterinarians earn deep loyalty by treating every animal like family. Reviewers consistently report feeling heard and supported through routine visits, emergencies, and end-of-life care, with Dr. Begin, Dr. Sartori, Dr. Spadaro, and Dr. Etheridge named for their attentiveness and skill across common and complex cases.

Praised for

caring and compassionate vets
patient with anxious/stressed pets
thorough exams and clear communication
excellent follow-up care
friendly and welcoming front desk

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Best for: Pet owners seeking unhurried, compassionate care and long-term veterinary relationships.

Strengths

multiple veterinarians known by name for compassion and skill
strong follow-up communication and same-day results
no-rush approach to exams and questions
clear pricing and transparent treatment planning

Worth knowing

Dr. Begin noted for emergency care and ultrasound follow-up
Dr. Sartori proactively communicates exam results and care plans
Dr. Spadaro specializes in acupuncture and palliative care
Dr. Etheridge performs dental surgery with post-op follow-up calls
Front desk staff (Gina, Allison) greet pets by name
Side entrance available for reactive dogs
Dental surgery pricing described as fair by reviewers

What reviews say by service

General & Wellness Veterinary Care: Reviewers praise thorough wellness exams, no-rush approach, and veterinarian responsiveness to questions.
Emergency & Urgent Care: Strong reputation for urgent trauma care and compassionate handling during stressful situations.
Veterinary Dentistry: Dental surgery performed with transparent pre-op planning, post-op follow-up calls, and fair pricing.
Exotic & Avian Vet Care: Listed as service but no specific review evidence provided.
Equine & Large Animal Vet: Listed as service but no specific review evidence provided.

How it compares

Rated 4.8 against a 4.57 average across the 99 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 95% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Our Rubric

Star rating 86

Review volume 100

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 81

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

1053

Common questions

How long does a typical visit take?: Reviewers report minimal wait times and no feeling of being rushed, with veterinarians taking time to address questions during exams.
Do you call after procedures?: Yes. After dental surgery, the hospital provides follow-up calls the morning after the procedure to check on recovery.
Can you accommodate anxious or reactive pets?: Yes. The practice uses accommodations like side entrances for reactive dogs and a calm, gentle approach recognized by reviewers as reducing stress.

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