Welcome to the Animal Hospital of Orleans
Cape Cod’s Only Certified Fear Free Veterinary Practice.
Less Stress. More Compassion. Better care. That’s the Fear Free difference.
The Animal Hospital of Orleans is a friendly, caring, independently-owned veterinary hospital located on Cape Cod, MA and has been serving Orleans, Eastham, Brewster, Harwich, Chatham, and other surrounding Cape Cod towns since 1993.
Experience veterinary care designed to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress while delivering exceptional medical care with kindness, patience,
and compassion.
UPCOMING NEWS AND EVENTS
Friday, October 2. We will be closing the office at 3:30 PM for an off-site event. If you need to pick up any supplies or medications, please do so before closing time. We will be open again on Monday, October 5, at 8 AM.
10/1/2026
CLIENT ALERT: CRYSTAL LAKE WATER ADVISORY
The Orleans Division of Health & Human Services is monitoring a potential cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) bloom at Crystal Lake. The water may be unsafe for both people and pets.
Please do not swim, play in, or allow your pets into the water at this time.
If you or your pet may have come into contact with an algal bloom, rinse thoroughly with clean water as soon as possible.
Signs of blue-green algae poisoning in dogs may appear very quickly:
• Vomiting or diarrhea, sometimes bloody
• Excessive drooling or foaming at the mouth
• Muscle tremors, stiffness, or seizures
• Difficulty breathing or heavy panting
• Disorientation, stumbling, or collapse
• Pale gums or a yellow tint to the skin or eyes
Do not wait for symptoms to worsen. Some cyanobacteria produce toxins that can cause rapid, life-threatening illness.
If you believe your pet may have been exposed, contact an emergency veterinary hospital immediately.
Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists (CCVS): 508-759-5125 Bourne
Please share this alert with other local pet owners. Keeping our pets safe starts with knowing where the risks are.
TRAFFIC UPDATE 10/1/26: Rt. 28 is closed from Monument Rd to Finlay Road. If coming from Harwich/Chatham, take Monument Road to Pond Road to Finlay Road. You can still reach AHO via Eldredge Park Way/Lots Hollow Road.
Just a reminder that boarding and daycare will no longer be available in 2026.
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Fear Free℠ Certified Practice
We are the first and only veterinary hospital on Cape Cod to earn the Fear Free℠ Certified Practice designation! All of our staff are Fear Free℠ Certified Professionals. We strive to be partners in your pet's care and know that pet owners are a crucial part of our health-care team! We feel that pets are family and should be treated with love and respect.
Our mission is to make coming to the vet a positive and stress-free experience for the whole family.
Our Services
You can rely on our team of veterinarians and support staff to offer everything your pet needs throughout his or her life.
- Veterinary Medical Care
- Surgery
- Laser Therapy
- Dental Care
- Bathing
“We are so fortunate to have a family owned vet clinic in our community. Corporate greed is taking over the veterinary business and this fact will not have a happy ending. The staff are excellent. They’re compassionate and thoughtful, friendly and professional. Thanks for taking such good care of our pets! Thanks for being a great small, local business.”
– Chris M.
ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF ORLEANS
65 Finlay Road
Orleans, MA 02653
508.255.1194
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