Saco Veterinary Urgent Care

Feb 2024

I just went to Saco Veterinary Urgent Care for the first time as my regular vet hospital was booked for 4 days. My 5yo Pittie Mix was painful this morning, could not use stairs, and shaky. This place is GREAT! Support staff are very friendly. Dr. Pierre Giroux is very knowledgable. The triage and exam were thorough and he did not order a bunch of diagnostics to rule out X, Y, or Z (unlike a corporate ER in the area). Manage the pain with meds, monitor symptoms, repeat visit if symptoms do not subside or they worsen. Thank you for turning your practice into an Urgent Care that feels like your regular vet!

Nov 2023

I went here with my 7 year old german shepherd for impacted anal glands. Dr. Linell was wonderful - efficient and no nonsense, got the glands clear, and did a thorough exam. I really liked this doctor and will use her as a resource if further problems on my dogs, since no veterinarians in NH near me are taking new patients. The urgent care fee is reasonable and way better than emergency hospitals. More expensive than a regular vet, but fair enough for what they provide. The consult with the veterinarian post procedure is a plus. She took the time needed. The receptionist was helpful and cheery, and printed out directions for my return home, since I got lost getting...read full review

Nov 2023

I have met many veterinarians in my career training dogs--first breeding, raising and training police dogs and now (in my semi- retirement) companion & service dogs for clients all over the country. Pierre and his team are the best of the best. They are up on all the latest literature, and if they are unsure of a diagnosis or treatment, they will research the issue or consult with or refer their patients to the best specialists within striking distance. The Greater Swiss Mountain Dog puppy in the picture belongs to a client in SF, CA. Pierre was my first stop for a complete check and continued to care for her until she flew West at 6 mos. old. I can't imagine using another...read full review