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South Shore Animal Hospital At BBVA, our veterinarians and staff consider pets to be part of the family. Our goal is to provide your family pet with the highest quality, compassionate medical care while staying within your budget. When you join the BBVA family for your pet's care, we strive to educate you with the most current preventive care strategies and information so that we can be partners in keeping your pets healthy.

We believe that tactful preventive measures can help avoid costly medical issues in the future. Our professional staff members pride themselves on regular attendance at continuing education seminars so that they are able to provide exceptional care for their patients with the most up-to-date information on disease prevention.
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She received her bachelor's degree in animal and veterinary science from Clemson University in 2009 and completed her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Ross University in 2013. When she's not working, Dr. Anholzer enjoys traveling, video games, camping, and spending time with her husband and their two dogs (Ramona and Gimli) and three cats (Piper, Richard, and Herman).
At Buzzards Bay Veterinary Associates, we treat your whole pet, never just a health condition or symptom. Our comprehensive approach to pet health care includes prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals as needed. We believe in blending state-of-the-art technology and treatment with a personal touch.
Buzzards Bay Veterinary Associates is hands down our first choice when it comes to our pets health. We have 3 dogs with them and we would never consider going anywhere else. The staff is amazing, the service is amazing, and the care they have for your animals is second to none. Very caring vet clinic!
We are always interested in talking with the best veterinary and administrative professionals who want a career in veterinary care in the Cape Cod area. We are looking for those individuals who welcome the challenge of meeting the highest standards for quality and performance, possess a friendly, positive, and team player attitude, and want a career in a practice that supports and rewards your growth.
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Rebecca Roberts
Jun 17, 2022
I moved here from CT in May (2022) and needed to find a vet. These guys offer a free office visit for new patients. I was very happy with all aspects of dealing with them from the friendly office staff to the vet tech and vet that I dealt with. Everyone was super nice and they took care of my dog and really seemed to care about his well being. I also love that they have an app where you can request appointments and will remind you of appointments. The whole experience was great and I would 10/10 recommend using them!
Siobhan Collins
May 25, 2022
So happy we ended up at buzzards Bay vet associates! Dr. Higgins was great! She even called the next day to check on our new pup Sonic! We'll definitely be staying there and telling everyone about them!
Nicole Baker
Apr 16, 2022
First and foremost, I have never felt MORE in love with a facility or a team of employees in my whole life. From the second I walked in, I was welcomed with smiles, compliments and belly scratches (don't worry, those were for my pup). The front staff made me feel so at ease when Beau, my French Bulldog, decided to leave them a warm, brown present in the waiting area.

When I met with Dr Higgins, I knew then and there that this was a great fit. See, my dog is my first "adult-owned" dog and seeing a vet for the first time was nerve racking. She immediately made me feel incredibly comfortable and reassured me that Beau was doing great and he was healthy! Not to mention, Dr Huggins loved on Beau with kisses and scratches from the second her examination began. Beau is only a year old, so puppy energy is still going on, so imagine my surprise when he was the calmest that I had ever seen him. Every anxious thought or uncertainty about my fur baby's care went out the window. Thank you sooooo much BBVA, I can't thank you enough for your incredible care!
Krissy Gagne
Apr 08, 2022
I cant express how amazing this facility and staff are! They were able to accommodate my senior dog for an urgent appointment when his vet was unable to see him. They were so patient and kind! Dr. Higgins was a champ through it all! I cant thank them enough for their kindness and compassion during one of the most heart wrenching times of my life.
Rose Huehmer
Apr 04, 2022
We wouldn't bring our black lab, Skye, anywhere else! Dr. Higgins has integrity, compassion, empathy and a responsive listener. The staff at Buzzard's Bay Veterinary are absolutely brilliant! They helped us tremendously when our 10 year old black lab, Shea, suddenly started having nonstop seizures. Dr. Higgins called us many times for updates on Shea's condition as well as ours.

When we had to say goodbye to Shea, I can't even express with words the compassion Dr. Higgins and the amazing staff gave us. We all shed tears. Later that week we received a beautiful handwritten card from Dr. Higgins. The words she wrote were what we needed to hear. I've never had a veterinary doctor write to us after losing a part of our family with a veterinary staff we were with prior to moving to Buzzards Bay. Dr. Higgins card is on our refrigerator as it warms my heart.

Our 1 year old black lab, Skye loved her visit to Buzzard's Bay Veterinary this past week. Giving the technician kisses and the technician accepted Skye's love! It's a safe feeling knowing the staff makes you feel as if we are all one family with unconditional love for our Skye.
Christine Carroll
Feb 22, 2022
The drs, technicians and staff are so great. Every dr I have spoken to about blood work or issues have been so patient with my questions and you can see they care. When we had to put down our love Lilly just a few weeks ago everyone there were so understanding and thorough. About a week or so later we receive a sympathy card that just shows how much the drs and staff care.

I would never go anywhere else for my animals care. I have trust and confidence in what I'm being told and have never felt like it is all about making money. Keep up the great care, love for our animals and support for us fur parents.
Richard Ahern
Feb 21, 2022
As always, outstanding care by Dr. Sandy Higgins and the team at Buzzards Bay Veterinary Associate. We would not entrust our pug, Jasper, for general veterinary care to anyone else. You are simply the best! Thanks again. Rick & Wilfredo
Laura Halpin
Feb 18, 2022
Great vet. So happy I switched from where we were. The service is great. Loved how they treated my Morty. Appreciated that they called to follow up a couple days after visit
Michael Kuhn
Jan 23, 2022
Very unhappy. Just moved to the area and needed a new Vet. Brought my puppy here for his first visit and naturally he was excited and was play biting. The vet spoke to me like a child asking me why I didn't bring a toy with me to calm him down.to her surprise I had a toy in my pocket. The toy wasn't as effective as we hoped, but again.he's just a puppy.

That didn't stop her. She asked me to bring a better toy next time and then proceeded to show me muzzle collars on Amazon that I should use on him. She then tried to sell me on a book about clicker training after I told her I had enrolled my puppy in classes at Petco. She told me the classes at Petco aren't as effective as this book. So apparently I'm not buying the correct toys and I'm wasting money on puppy training classes.

She made it known that her way was the best way. I also asked her for a printout of the visit and she looked at me like I had 10 heads. Lastly, on my way out, she said to myself and the vet tech that I was going to remember to bring a better toy next time so my puppy won't bite her fingers. I wanted to remind her that I DID bring a toy and that he is a PUPPY, and that she should expect that when she's sticking needles into him and prying his mouth open, etc., etc.

I was excited to come here after reading the good reviews but sadly, I was left disappointed. I didn't expect to leave the vet feeling like an elementary school child that just left the principal's office. I'll drive to my old vet in Weymouth. They were incredible. On a side note, the front desk employees are very pleasant. One of them offered to get the manager but what good will it do lol. I'd rather vent here and let all of you know instead
Lisa Dunn
Dec 20, 2021
Everyone from the vet techs to the doctors there is wonderful. Despite being a very busy and successful business they take the time to explain your pet's care, and help your pet live their best life.