Animal Center Introduce
Welcome to Animal Center, a leading animal hospital and veterinary clinic serving the Saugus, Massachusetts, community and the wider New England region. When your pet needs a veterinarian, you want a professional who is not only knowledgeable but also genuinely passionate about animal health. At Animal Center, we are proud to have a team of dedicated professionals, including the highly respected Dr. Darol and Dr. Duca, who have been providing outstanding care to local pets for over two decades. Our mission is to offer comprehensive, high-quality, and compassionate veterinary medicine to ensure your dogs and cats live long, healthy, and happy lives.
Dr. Duca, in particular, is a beloved figure in our community, known for his "straight shooter" approach and his unwavering commitment to a pet's best interest. As one client notes, his care for animals is "outstanding!" Dr. Duca's reputation for being honest and transparent with pet owners fosters a high level of trust and respect. Similarly, Dr. Darol is described as a "passionate vet" who has owned the practice for over 20 years and "does an amazing job." The longevity of our practice and the loyalty of our clients, who have trusted us with their pets' health for years, speaks volumes about our commitment to excellence and the quality of care we provide. We are a family-owned clinic, not a corporate chain, which allows us to focus on personalized, family-based care.
Located at 365 Essex St, Saugus, MA 01906, USA, Animal Center is easily accessible for residents throughout Saugus and the surrounding areas. Our strategic location is designed to make it as convenient as possible for you to bring your pet in for their healthcare needs. We have taken care to ensure our facility is accommodating for everyone. We offer a wheelchair-accessible entrance and a dedicated wheelchair-accessible parking lot, ensuring that all clients can navigate our space with ease and dignity. The presence of a gender-neutral restroom also highlights our commitment to inclusivity and creating a welcoming environment for all members of our community.
To ensure that we can provide the highest quality of care and attention to each pet, we recommend or require appointments. This practice allows us to manage our time effectively, minimizing wait times and ensuring that your animal companion receives our full, undivided attention. We believe that a well-organized and efficient practice is a key component of a positive veterinary experience for both you and your pet.
Animal Center offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to meet the diverse needs of your dogs and cats throughout their lives. From preventative care to emergency services, we are equipped to be your trusted partner in pet wellness.
- Preventative Medicine: We are dedicated to proactive health with services like yearly wellness exams, core vaccinations (such as Rabies, Distemper-Parvo, and Leptospirosis for canines, and Rabies, Panleukopenia, and Leukemia for felines), and prevention programs for fleas, ticks, and intestinal parasites.
- Diagnostics & Medical Care: We utilize a variety of diagnostic tools, including blood work and other diagnostics tests, to ensure we get an accurate picture of your pet's health. We provide veterinary consultation and medical care for sick animals, and we can also provide referrals to veterinary specialists when needed.
- Surgical Procedures: Our veterinarians are skilled in surgical intervention, handling a wide range of surgical needs. We ensure patient monitoring and anesthesia are performed with the utmost care for your pet's safety.
- After-Hours & Urgent Care: We understand that pet emergencies can happen at any time. We offer after-hours care, emergency veterinary care, and emergency hospital services to provide immediate attention when your pet needs it most.
- Additional Services: We offer at-home euthanasia services and grief counseling to help you and your family through difficult times. Our other services include microchip pet identification, puppy classes and training, and pet food and medication management.
What truly sets Animal Center apart is our long-standing commitment to the Saugus community and the personalized, compassionate care provided by our experienced veterinarians.
- Experienced and Compassionate Leadership: With Dr. Darol owning the practice for over 20 years and Dr. Duca's outstanding reputation, you can be confident that your pet is in the hands of seasoned professionals who deeply care.
- Holistic Care Approach: We address not only a pet's physical health with services like preventative medicine and surgical intervention but also their emotional well-being with grief counseling and at-home euthanasia services.
- Emergency & Extended Care: Our ability to provide after-hours, emergency, and extended care gives pet owners peace of mind, knowing that a trusted resource is available when unexpected situations arise.
- Honesty and Transparency: As one client mentions, Dr. Duca is a "straight shooter" who prioritizes the pet's best interest, which fosters a relationship built on trust and respect.
For more information or to schedule an appointment for your pet, please feel free to contact us.
Animal Center
365 Essex St, Saugus, MA 01906, USA
Phone: (781) 233-6270
What is worth choosing Animal Center for your pet’s care? The answer lies in our unwavering commitment to professional excellence and genuine compassion. For local Massachusetts residents, our long-standing presence in the community and the exceptional reputation of veterinarians like Dr. Darol and Dr. Duca are powerful indicators of our quality. We are not a corporate animal hospital; we are a family-owned practice with a heart for animals and their owners. Our comprehensive list of services, from routine vaccinations and preventative medicine to emergency care and surgical intervention, means we can be your one-stop-shop for your pet's health needs throughout their life. The trust and loyalty of our clients, who have been with us for years, speak to our ability to build a relationship that goes beyond a simple transaction. When you choose Animal Center, you are choosing a team that will be honest with you, care for your pet with outstanding dedication, and stand by you through every challenge. This combination of expertise, honesty, and compassion is what makes us a truly valuable resource for pet owners in Saugus and the surrounding communities.
Animal Center Services
Animal Hospital
- Advance Health Care
- After Hours Care
- Anesthesia And Patient Monitoring
- Animal Medical Center
- At-Home Euthanasia Services
- Blood Work
- Cat Insurance
- Diagnostics Tests
- Dog Cat
- Emergency And/Or Extended Care
- Emergency Hospital
- Emergency Veterinary Care
- Exams And Vaccinations
- Flea Prevention
- Grief Counseling
- Heartworm Disease
- Heartworm Infection
- Heartworm Medications
- Heartworm Prevention
- Hip Dysplasia
- Microchip Pet Identification
- Microchip Your Pet
- Pet Cemetery
- Pet Cremated
- Pet Food
- Pet Health Checker
- Pet Health Information
- Pet Health Insurance
- Pet Healthy
- Pet's Healthcare
- Pet's Medical
- Preventative Medicine
- Puppy Classes
- Puppy Training
- Sick Animal
- Surgical Intervention
- Surgical Needs
- Tick Preventive
- Treatment For Cats
- Vaccination Programs
- Vet Referral
- Veterinary Consultation
- Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Specialist Referrals
- Veterinary Technician
Veterinarian
- Canine Vaccinations - Rabies, Distemper Parvo, Kennel Cough, Lyme, and Leptospirosis
- Feline Vaccinations- Rabies, Panleukopenia, and Leukemia
- Flea, tick and intestinal parasite prevention
- Preventive Services
- Wellness
Animal Center Details
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Amenities
- Gender-neutral restroom
Planning
- Appointments recommended
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★ 5★ 4★ 3★ 2★ 1Dr Darol is a passionate vet. He owns the practice for over 20 years and he does an amazing job!He is super nice and knowledgable. Sophie loves him.
August 02 · Thais FabriniDr. Duca is the best of the best! His care for animals is just outstanding! When I adopted my pup, he came strongly recommended from a friend of mind who brought her dog Lucy too! Kalli girl has been a patient for 8 years and counting! He is a straight shooter, and will tell it like it is- which I highly respect from him. He doesn't sugar coat anything, and always has the pets best interest at heart. What more could you want for your furry little companion? Thank you for Dr. Duca for the continued care!
February 12 · Thomas CocuzzoWe have been going to Dr Duca for ever with our holly and Daisy and Mary.He always has been the best.Donna Hagstrom
June 05 · DonnaLove Dr Duca! He is very straight forward and knowledgeable and in no way shape or form does he push anything unnecessary on the pet or you. He has a tough exterior but certainly has compassion for his pet clients.
December 01 · Joseph PrasolVery good service and the doctors there took care of my cat very very well i wil recommend it to all my friends and familyThank you so much
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