Biddeford Animal Hospital

Biddeford Animal Hospital Introduce

For pet parents across Maine, the bond we share with our animal companions is truly special. When it comes to their health and well-being, finding a veterinary practice that combines medical excellence with genuine compassion is paramount. In Southern Maine, Biddeford Animal Hospital has earned a reputation as a truly wonderful place for pet care. With over 30 years of experience serving the community, they are more than just a clinic; they are a dedicated team of professionals who understand the deep connection between pets and their families. From routine wellness checks to difficult end-of-life decisions, Biddeford Animal Hospital strives to provide high-quality, attentive, and respectful care, ensuring that every furry, scaled, or feathered patient receives the best possible treatment in a supportive environment.

Biddeford Animal Hospital is conveniently located at 556 Elm St, Biddeford, ME 04005, USA. This central location makes it easily accessible for residents of Biddeford, Saco, Arundel, Kennebunk, and other surrounding communities in Southern Maine. Situated on Elm Street, a main thoroughfare, the hospital offers straightforward access, which is especially important during urgent situations. Ample parking facilities further contribute to a stress-free arrival for both you and your pet. The ease of access, combined with a welcoming atmosphere, helps alleviate the anxiety often associated with vet visits. For local Mainers, Biddeford Animal Hospital provides a familiar and reliable presence for all their pet's health needs, right within their community.

Biddeford Animal Hospital offers a comprehensive range of veterinary services, catering to the diverse needs of various animal companions. Their commitment extends beyond traditional dog and cat care, reflecting a broad expertise in animal medicine.

Wellness and Preventative Exams: Regular check-ups are foundational, including comprehensive physical exams for dogs, cats, small mammals, reptiles (limited), and avian pets (limited), along with tailored vaccination programs.
Emergency Exams: While they strive to accommodate emergencies during business hours, it's advised to call ahead to allow the team to prepare. They can handle urgent cases but may refer to 24-hour emergency facilities if necessary.
Vaccinations: Essential immunizations to protect pets from common and serious diseases.
Surgery: A wide range of surgical procedures, including spaying, neutering, and other necessary soft tissue surgeries.
Microchipping: Providing essential permanent identification to increase the chances of reuniting with lost pets, including benefits like HomeAgain's proactive recovery network.
Dentistry: Comprehensive dental services, including cleaning, examinations, and extractions to maintain oral health.
Radiology (X-rays) & Ultrasound: Advanced diagnostic imaging tools to provide detailed insights into your pet's internal health and help diagnose abnormalities.
In-House Diagnostic Laboratory: For rapid and accurate results from bloodwork, urinalysis, and other essential lab tests.
Therapeutic Laser Therapy: Utilizing FDA-cleared deep penetrating laser for pain relief, accelerated healing, and reduced inflammation for conditions like arthritis, post-surgical pain, and wound healing.
Acupuncture: An alternative therapy for pain management, musculoskeletal, neurological, and digestive problems, among others.
Exotic Pet Exams: Specializing in the care of small mammals (like guinea pigs), some reptiles, and certain avian species.
Feline Grooming: Offering grooming services specifically for cats.
Humane Euthanasia and Aftercare Services: Providing compassionate end-of-life care and support, including services through Tranquil Waters for elevated veterinary aftercare and personalized memorials.
In-House Pharmacy: Convenient access to necessary medications and preventatives.
Wellness Plans: Offering structured plans that include wellness exams, recommended vaccinations, annual lab work, and discounts on microchipping and spay/neuter surgery.
Free Healthy Scheduled Exams for Rescued Pets: A special offer for pets adopted from shelters or non-profit organizations, providing a free initial wellness exam within 30 days of adoption (proof required; does not apply to emergency exams).

Biddeford Animal Hospital consistently receives high praise for several distinguishing features and highlights that underscore their commitment to excellent patient and client care.

Outstanding Staff and Veterinarians: Reviews consistently highlight the entire team as "wonderful," "helpful," and "knowledgeable." Specific mention of "Ms. Nadia" (Dr. Nadia Ahmad) and other vets like Dr. Spader (though one review had a nuanced experience with a sick visit, overall positive sentiment is strong) and the front office staff confirms a professional yet warm environment.
Exceptional Compassion and Care: This is a recurring theme, particularly in difficult times. The clinic is praised for treating pets "with love and care over the years" and making the "difficult choice to say goodbye to my cat Jack yesterday" a "little easier" with "so much care." This empathy extends to both pets and their owners.
Knowledgeable and Informative Approach: Clients appreciate that the vets are "very knowledgeable" and provide great feedback, explaining conditions clearly. For example, one client noted how Dr. Nadia was "very knowledgeable" and if they lived locally, Biddeford Animal Hospital would be their vets.
Ability to Handle Diverse Pets: The clinic's expertise isn't limited to just dogs and cats; their ability to handle "small mammals" like guinea pigs gently, as well as reptiles and some birds, sets them apart and caters to a broader range of pet owners in Maine.
Affordable and Transparent Pricing: While not explicitly stated as "low-cost," the consistent positive feedback implies that their pricing aligns with expectations for quality care, and they provide estimates for surgeries and hospitalizations.
Positive Environment and Patient Handling: Many clients mention the staff being "very patient with my anima" and "so gentle and kind" with nervous pets, even those terrified of vet visits. This attention to reducing stress for the animals is highly valued.
Community Trust and Loyalty: The deep satisfaction expressed by long-term clients, who consistently recommend the hospital to friends and family, speaks volumes about the enduring trust they have built within the Southern Maine community.
Comprehensive In-House Capabilities: Their advanced diagnostic tools (digital radiology, ultrasound, in-house lab) and specialized treatments like laser therapy and acupuncture mean that many conditions can be diagnosed and treated on-site without external referrals for basic needs.

For appointments, inquiries, or any concerns regarding your pet's health, Biddeford Animal Hospital can be reached via the following contact information:

Address: 556 Elm St, Biddeford, ME 04005, USA

Phone: (207) 282-6390

Mobile Phone: +1 207-282-6390

Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm; Wednesday: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm; Friday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday: Closed.

For Maine locals, Biddeford Animal Hospital stands out as an exemplary choice for veterinary care. Their three decades of experience, combined with consistently positive feedback highlighting their compassionate, knowledgeable, and attentive approach, make them a highly suitable partner for any pet owner. Whether you have a beloved dog or cat, or a more unique companion like a guinea pig or a bird, the dedication of the vets and staff, particularly during emotional times such as end-of-life care, truly sets them apart. They foster a welcoming environment where both pets and their parents feel heard and cared for. Choosing Biddeford Animal Hospital means entrusting your furry, scaled, or feathered family members to a team that is deeply committed to their well-being, making them a truly integral and trusted resource for animal health in Southern Maine.

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Biddeford Animal Hospital Location

Maine York County Biddeford Elm Street

556 Elm St, Biddeford, ME 04005, USA

Biddeford Animal Hospital Reviews

What a wonderful vet practice! Everyone was great, helpful and knowledgeable. Loved the vet. Ms Nadia. Very knowledgeable. Visiting from Maryland. But if I lived here they would be my vets!
Jun 16, 2025 · Stacey Pulk
I had to make the difficult choice to say goodbye to my cat Jack yesterday. Everyone in the office treated us with so much care and made a very hard time a little easier. They have consistently treated my pets with love and care over the years (especially Jack and my dog Benjamin) and I will always recommend them to friends and family
Nov 28, 2024 · Dani King
Great place. They are always so gentle with my guinea pigs! In my experience, they are very easy to get appointments in, week of. And when I have called to ask questions to the veterinarian, I always get a call back within the day! Staff are all friendly and helpful. I highly recommend them!
Feb 25, 2025 · Sam King
Thank you for your quick response to my wife’s review of your business.Let’s set the record straight“During Shasta’s appointment, his anxiety and discomfort made it unsafe to proceed with X-rays without causing him additional stress or potential injury”. We too are concerned about our pets’ distress and extra stress that would have been placed on the dog by bringing him back as well as the stress he would have faced waiting for another appointment to receive the x-rays. There was no explanation given as to why Shasta could not receive sedation and x-rays that day while he was already there.“We also explained that returning for X-rays would not require another exam fee—only the imaging itself.” This is wonderful, and misleading on your part. Finances were not the issue, to re-iterate the issue was the lack of concern for the dogs’ stress levels at returning for yet another visit to receive sedation and x-ray. No advantage to leaving to come back. Unless your organization was not prepared to perform the required services.“The option for sedation was declined due to concerns about making another visit” at the risk of sounding redundant, this was not about making another visit, it was about putting undo stress, unnecessarily on our family member.In Shasta’s paperwork, your office noted that Shasta was "very nervous but did well with owner holding his head during exam today. When walked into x-ray room, Shasta immediately began attempting to bite, defecated. Unable to safely apply muzzle or complete radiographs today." You never told my wife about him attempting to bite. You also indicated that she stated that he attempted to bite her in his intake paperwork. She never, with 100% certainty, said he attempted to bite her. He has NEVER attempted to bite her or anyone. So, somebody is not very truthful or is a bit dramatic)My wife made a phone call to another local vet. They scheduled us for a visit within two days. Again, Shasta was anxious. The doctor very professionally identified the dog’s anxiety and suggested that he be sedated for some x-rays. The process was all done same day and within less than an hour we had results. Not the results we would have liked, but a direction. He also NEVER remotely attempted to bite the vet, his assistant, or staff at the vets office and he completed a full examination. He opted to sedate him because of need to position for appropriate diagnostic x-rays of his leg and lungs.It was determined that Shasta has a very aggressive cancer in his bones (where the initial concern was) and it has made its way into his lungs. He has been given 4 months to a year, but no one really knows, so the days that it would have taken to “reschedule to get sedation and an x-ray” would have made little difference.Then to further insult from your office, your organization, without our knowledge or consent just mailed us all our other animal’s health records. Thanks for making the decision easy for us, we will never use your services again, nor will we recommend or refer anyone to you.Best of luck.
Mar 07, 2025 · Christopher McCann
Extremely disappointed. I went for a sick visit with my dog who is obviously in pain and, yes, very nervous. XRay was attempted. He could not be positioned, had an accident (bowels) while attempting. He was gone for maybe 10 minutes. He was brought back out to me and, though explained the concern for stressing him further which I respect, I was advised he could return at another time when he could be offered mild sedation. So I paid for a sick visit and do not understand why this couldn’t be done while there - no explanation offered as to why it could not be done at that time. I was offered pain medication, and we were sent on our way. At check out, I was not offered to reschedule. Instead, I will need to coordinate another visit to get X-rays for a concerning mass on his leg. Was satisfied until now with services, but I feel Dr. Spader handled this poorly. And, yes, I am upset because I am worried about my dog.**In follow up...I do understand that you were taking Shasta's well-being into consideration and I do appreciate that. You response "The option for sedation was declined due to concerns about making another visit" are completely not true. A better option would have been to offer sedation at the time of visit, or perhaps ask me to come in to help calm him for X-ray - NOT you can come back another time. You are correct in that your recommendations for come back at another time did not "align with [my] expectations" I was there for a sick visit, all efforts to do what needed and could be done at the time, should have been. Further, in his notes, that Shasta "immediately began attempting to bite" and that you were "unable to safely muzzle" which you never stated to me.Additionally, I awoke this morning, logged into my email and found the records of all of my animals. It is safe to assume that this is your way of discharging them/us from your practice, instead of a professional attempt at resolve and no discussion about your wish that we did not return.
Mar 05, 2025 · Kellie Ann Goudreau