VCA Riverside Veterinary Hospital

Our Story

At VCA Riverside Veterinary Hospital, we've helped pets live long, healthy and happy lives for more than 18 years. We deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners.

Our veterinarians, technicians and pet-friendly support staff are trained to the highest standards. Their thorough knowledge of the latest procedures and medicines ensures that our patients receive the best in preventive and healing care.

Hometown Care at VCA Riverside Veterinary Hospital

Full Service Veterinary Care with Extended Hours!

Welcome to VCA Riverside Veterinary Hospital. We have been serving pets and their people in the communities of Boscawen, Concord, Penacook, Canterbury and Webster since 1988. Our Animal Hospital provides top quality medical services, cat and dog boarding, and doggie day care. Common services include custom healthcare memberships, wellness and preventative medicine, diagnostic services, spays, neuters, and dental procedures.

In addition, we offer some unique services like laser therapy, PennHip evaluations, and surgical orthopedic services.

Our staff enjoys knowing every client by name and treats you and your pet like family in our care. We are a modern facility with up-to-date equipment for the latest procedures. We are always innovating our technology to give you real-time custom healthcare updates, dedicated to best practices in care. Here at VCA Riverside, you can also find wide assortment of retail and pet food options making us a true "full service" veterinary hospital - we can even deliver direct to your doorstep!

Accreditations & Affiliations
American Animal Hospital Association

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) sets the standard for quality veterinary care for companion animals. As an accredited hospital, we voluntarily uphold the Association's high standards in 18 different areas and are routinely evaluated on over 900 different standards of veterinary care. Not all animal hospitals are accredited, and we are proud to be amongst only 12-15% of veterinary hospitals that hold this honor.
American Association of Feline Practitioners

The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) represents practitioners in the veterinary community who are passionate about the care of cats and supports its members in improving the health and welfare of feline patients. With a reputation as a leader in the field of feline medicine, the AAFP helps veterinary practices establish a feline-friendly environment that reduces stress for cats during veterinary visits.

Cat Friendly Practice - Gold logo
Cat Friendly Practice

The Cat Friendly Practice® program is a leading movement to make veterinary care less stressful for cats and their caregivers. This global initiative is designed to elevate care for cats by assisting practices in developing calming, cat-friendly environments and reducing stress for felines before, during, and after their veterinary visit.

In Our Community

We harness the scale and strength of our global network while acknowledging each individual's contribution. We work locally to improve the lives of all who interact with our brand.


Explore more below.

  • Pope-Memorial SPCA

    Pope-Memorial SPCA

    The Pope-Memorial SPCA is for the greater Concord area residents (Merrimack County) and is providing care and shelter to animals in need of a home and advocating for the rights of pets to be treated humanely.

    Visit Pope-Memorial SPCA
  • VCA Caves

    VCA Capital Area Veterinary Emergency Services CAVES

    VCA CAVES is our local emergency care provider for after hours, holidays, and weekends. We use them for referral services to internal medicine and orthopedic cases.

    All of our staff have experience with VCA CAVES both professionally and in times of need for their own pets. We have great confidence in their compassion, expertise, and care. They are here to serve the local veterinary profession and provide care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

    Visit VCA Capital Area Veterinary Emergency Services (CAVES)