| Monday | 8:00am - 8:00pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 8:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 8:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 7:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | 8:00am - 2:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
- Wellness care
- Diagnostics
- Oncology
- Surgery
- Pharmacy & prescription refill
- Animal Boarding
- Animal Daycare
- Animal Flea Control
- Animal Grooming
- Animal Microchipping
- Bird Vet
- Declawing
- Exotic Animal Vet
- Reptile Vet
- Small Animal Vet
- Spaying/Neutering
- Veterinarians
- Veterinary Dentistry
- Veterinary Euthanasia
- Veterinary Medical Specialties
- Veterinary Surgery
Description
We provide complete medical and surgical care for dogs, cats, birds, ferrets, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, and reptiles.
We provide complete medical and surgical care for dogs, cats, birds, ferrets, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, and reptiles.
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Doctors
Dr. Elizabeth L. Shepherd, DVM
Before entering into the field of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Shepherd spent ten years working in a research laboratory at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. Dr. Shepherd is a graduate of the Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine where she was awarded the proficiency in small animal surgery award. Upon graduation she practiced for several years at the Animal Care Center in Brookline where she met and worked with Dr. Giles. Together they founded the Highland Animal Hospital in 1995. She and her husband have three sons and many pets including two toy poodles, a japanese chin and a cockatiel. Dr. Shepherd is a member of the Alpha Beta Chapter of the Society of Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Animal Hospital Association, the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Association of Feline Practioners. In her spare time Dr. Shepherd enjoys sailing, arts and crafts, and photography.
Dr. Jeffrey H. Giles, VMD
Dr. Giles’ introduction to veterinary medicine came at an early age. His parents bred golden retrievers for years and Dr. Giles was involved in all aspects of their care. As a college student he worked for the MSPCA on Nantucket spending his summer vacations learning the many different aspects of veterinary medicine. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Giles came to Massachusetts for his postgraduate internship at the MSPCA/Rowley in Springfield. He then decided to make his home in the Boston area. His pet family includes a golden retriever named Harry, two pugs, a french bulldog, and a goffin cockatoo. Dr. Giles is a member of the Alpha Beta Chapter of the Society of Phi Zeta, the American Animal Hospital Association, the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Ferret Society and the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians. Dr. Giles enjoys cooking, gardening, skiing, and golf.
Dr. Reilly K. Mahoney, DVM
Dr. Mahoney grew up in Connecticut and was also a frequent visitor to her grandparents' home on Cape Cod. Upon graduation from the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine in 2003 she returned to start her career at a small animal practice in Connecticut. In 2008 Dr. Mahoney moved herself and two cats to Massachusetts to be closer to family. Dr. Mahoney is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association and enjoys all things outdoorsy, traveling, music, and spending time with her nieces.
Dr. Sue Floyd, VMD
Dr. Floyd graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1992 and stayed to complete a post graduate internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery the following year. She spent six years in Connecticut in a feline practice, and more recently, the previous nine years in small animal practice on the South Shore of Boston. Her household is currently home to four dogs (three smooth Collies and one German Shepherd dog) and two cats. When not working she enjoys gardening, and training and showing her dogs in conformation, AKC Obedience, and Rally. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Massachusetts Veterinary Medical Association, the German Shepherd Dog Club of America, the Collie Club of America, and the Collie Health Foundation.
Dr. William J. Curry, DVM
After serving in the Air Force Dr. Curry began his undergraduate studies in Animal Science at Washington State College. His love for animals took him to Tuskegee University where he completed his undergraduate degree and continued at Tuskegee’s University of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation Dr. Curry came to Needham and worked at the Needham Animal Hospital for three years before purchasing the practice which he ran successfully for 37 years. Since the purchase of Needham Animal Hospital by Highland Animal Hospital in June of 2003, Dr. Curry has become a valuable addition to our staff. He has been a member of the Rotary for the past 35 years and served as Animal Inspector for the town of Needham for over 25 years.
