Veterinarians, vet technicians, practice managers, rescuers, behaviorists, nutritionists, trainers, volunteers, and other animal professionals are the backbone of pet ownership. Helping pets and their families live in harmony and health together.

Catster wants to highlight some of these underrated champions of the animal world. Who we like to refer to as Heroes of The Pet World.

We plan to interview some of the most inspiring vet clinics, animal hospitals, animal shelters, and rehabilitation organizations worldwide to share their wonderful and often harsh experiences while working to help, heal, guide, revitalize, and protect our furry family members.

These are the stories of unsung animal superheroes!

Let’s Get to Know Brook Farm Veterinary Center!

Mission

In your own words, what is Brook Farm Veterinary Center’s mission and purpose?

Our mission is to provide care and comfort for every pet and owner. We strive to provide the best care possible, while using a fear free approach. We work hard to have a warm, welcoming and safe environment for our patients, clients and employees.

What is your individual mission or goal, as a vet professional and as a person?

To protect those who cannot speak, who live without malice, in a world where they can only hope to be safe and free from harm.

Day-to-Day Experience

What is it like being a vet professional at Brook Farm?

It’s great! Our patients are the best (obviously!). We get a lot of positive feedback from our clients, which is a really rewarding feeling. Our staff is the best around!

How big is your team?

15-20 Staff members.

How many animals on average do you help on a weekly basis?

We see about 100 pets a week, give or take.

Challenges and Rewards

What is the hardest part of your job?

The hardest part about our job is when we are presented with end of life care, diseases with no cure, and financial constraints.

What are some of the biggest challenges that your organization faces?

The biggest challenges are providing the best, up to date care at an affordable level.

What is the most rewarding part of doing what you guys do?

The most rewarding part of our job is when sick animals become better; and watching the joy on the owner’s faces. It’s also rewarding watching animals be excited to come in, when they love our staff and love staying over in our lodging area.

What are some of the accomplishments or specific animals that have made a big impact on you as a person or on your team?

There are too many animals to name that have made an impact on us, we couldn’t decide so we have a few names: Ally, Ozzy, Biscuit, Nico, Bruno, Daisy, Bella, Odin.. We could be here all day! Some have had amazing surgical outcomes, some have fought as hard as they could, some have ongoing treatments like Chemo and acupuncture, some have diseases they are currently fighting. All of them, including all animals that have come through our door have made an impact on us.

Future

What are Brook Farm Veterinary Center’s main goals for the future?

Our main goals are to continue to improve our skill set, serve from the heart, and guide people to make the best decisions without fear or guilt.

How can the general public help make your lives easier?

This is an interesting question. Remaining calm and forgetting about judgement. If your pet is sick, bring them in, call us, text us. Please don’t let them go sick because you are afraid we will question why they are this way. If finances are an issue please talk to us, we will make it work!

Stories

What are some of the funniest or most outrageous pet names you’ve encountered?

This is a long list! Lady Stella Von Paper Tongue Brown is the top winner. Food names are always funny, spaghetti, meatball, chicken nugget, matzoball, taco, gravy.

How to Help

If someone wants to visit, join, support, or volunteer at your organization, where can they find more information and get in touch?

Our website is a great starting point https://www.brookfarmveterinarycenter.com/
We are also always available by phone, text, email or just stop in!

Anything else you’d like to tell the cat community?

Cats are great! They have such interesting personalities, it really makes you wonder what is going on in their heads. They provide such good entertainment and are wonderful companions. Final thing, in the words of Bob Barker : Please, spay and neuter your pets! :)