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Hampden Family Pet Hospital

Updated 2026-07-09 · 1,137 reviewed · 177 listed · Scored from 1,170 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(1170) 91 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
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Hampden Family Pet Hospital
Services
Veterinary Dentistry, General Veterinary Care, Emergency & Urgent Care
Reviews
1170

What recent reviews say

Long-term clients and new arrivals alike praise Hampden for staff who remember pet names, vets who sit on the floor to examine animals, and follow-up calls the day after surgery. Reviewers feel their pets' comfort is the priority, whether navigating chronic illness, dental work, or emergency trauma. The practice earns trust through clear communication about diagnoses and costs.

Praised for
  • compassionate, patient staff
  • experienced veterinarians who take time with pets
  • clean facility and good communication
  • fair pricing for complex procedures
  • follow-up care and support
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Best for: Families with multiple pets, anxious animals, pets needing complex or emergency care, and those who value personal, continuity-based relationships with their vet.
Think twice if: One early-review kitten required three visits for a recurring respiratory issue; limited feedback on how common prolonged diagnostics may be.

Strengths

  • named staff (Dr. Begin, Dr. Spadaro, Dr. Etheridge) praised by name in multiple reviews
  • follow-up calls after surgery; acupuncture and specialty care offered
  • minimal wait times and flexible entry (e.g., side door for anxious pets)
  • long-standing client base since early 2000s

Worth knowing

  • Dr. Begin, Dr. Spadaro, Dr. Etheridge, and Dr. Sartori named and praised across multiple reviews
  • Front desk staff Gina and Allison mentioned for personalized greeting
  • Post-operative follow-up calls documented
  • Acupuncture offered (mentioned as last option before euthanasia, extended pet's life by three years)
  • Dental surgery with detailed pre-op cost estimates and post-op care instructions
  • Emergency services including laceration repair and trauma follow-up
  • Facility described as clean

What reviews say by service

General Veterinary Care
Routine exams praised for thoroughness, minimal wait times, and personalized attention.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Trauma and urgent care (dog attack, chest congestion) handled with calm support; reviewers felt animal comfort was prioritized.
Veterinary Dentistry
Dental surgery with clear pre-op explanation of risks and costs, followed by next-day check-in call; patient recovered well.
Exotic & Avian Vet
Limited direct evidence in reviews provided.
Specialty & Referral Care
Acupuncture, oncology consultation, and ultrasound interpretation mentioned; vets coordinate care and reach out proactively with results.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.59 average across the 98 emergency & urgent care businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 95% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
1053
4
57
3
10
2
15
1
35

Common questions

Does Hampden offer emergency services?
Yes. Reviewers document trauma care (dog attacks, stitches) and urgent visits for respiratory distress handled same-day or quickly.
What happens after surgery?
Staff provide written post-op care instructions and make follow-up calls the next morning to check on your pet.
Are wait times long?
No. Multiple reviewers note minimal or no wait time, contrasting favorably with human doctor visits.

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Last updated 2026-07-09