Veterinary Assistant

Clinic center: Chewy Vet Care opens first Pacific Northwest location in Redmond, Washington, Small Door Veterinary expands to Cambridge following Bond Vet merger, and more. The latest updates relating to animal care establishments and platforms. In Redmond, Washington, Chewy Vet Care has opened its first practice in the Pacific Northwest. Meanwhile, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Small Door Veterinary announced a new location - its first since merging with Bond Vet in July 2026 - bringing the combined organization to seven Greater Boston practices. And in Spring, Texas, CityVet celebrated opening its fourth practice in the Houston area. Chewy Vet Care opens first Pacific Northwest location in Redmond, Washington. Chewy Vet Care has opened Chewy Vet Care Redmond at 16595 Redmond Way, Suite 155, in Redmond, Washington, the company's first practice in the Pacific Northwest and its first in the western United States. Chewy's West Coast headquarters has operated in nearby Bellevue since 2022. The practice includes a treatment viewing window, personalized room monitors displaying pet and visit information, and integration with Chewy's Pet Portal for access to medical records and prescriptions. The clinic is also connected to Chewy Pharmacy and Connect With a Vet.[1] Small Door Veterinary opens Cambridge location following Bond Vet merger in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Small Door Veterinary has opened a new practice at 229 Alewife Brook Pkwy in Cambridge, Massachusetts, its first new location since merging with Bond Vet in July 2026. The Cambridge clinic brings Small Door's total Greater Boston footprint to 3 locations, including Brookline and Newton Centre, alongside four Bond Vet practices in Lynnfield, Seaport, Somerville, and Watertown. Together, the 7 clinics have served more than 38,000 pets since the brands launched in the Boston market, according to Small Door.[2] Nationally, the combined network spans 59 clinics serving more than 500,000 pets across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Midwest.[2] The Cambridge practice operates on a membership-based model and offers same- or next-day appointments, 24/7 telehealth support, and dedicated care teams. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. "Greater Boston has been an important part of both brands' stories, and we've built strong roots in the community over the years," Florent Peyre, CEO of Small Door Veterinary and Bond Vet, said in an organizational news release.[2] "As we grow here, we're focused on becoming even more deeply connected to the people and pets we serve, and this is just the beginning of what we can build together." The two brands currently continue to operate under their respective names with the same care teams in place. CityVet opens fourth Houston-area practice in Spring, Texas. Meanwhile, CityVet announced the opening of CityVet Harmony at 2927 Riley Fuzzel Road, Suite 400, in Spring, Texas, under the ownership of local veterinarian Emily Murphy, DVM. The practice is CityVet's fourth in the Houston area and offers wellness care, diagnostics, surgery, chronic disease management, and urgent care. The new clinic also plans to partner with local schools and rescue organizations, including Friends of Faye, in the Spring area. "I want to create a practice where clients feel heard, pets feel safe, and families know they have a trusted partner through every stage of their pet's life," Murphy, a Northeast Houston native who has practiced in the area for more than a decade, said in a news release.[3] "Whether it is a routine visit or an unexpected illness or injury, my goal is to make sure they feel informed, supported, and confident in the care their pet receives." References * First West Coast Chewy Vet Care to Open in Redmond, WA. Email communication. Chewy. September 2026. * Small Door Veterinary brings its care to new Cambridge location in next step of growth. News release. Small Door Veterinary. September 28, 2026. [email] * Local veterinarian Murphy to open CityVet Harmony on September 14. News release. CityVet. August 31, 2026. [email]

Small Door Veterinary opens Cambridge location, expands care to Greater Boston pets. Pet Age Staff//September 28, 2026// Small Door Veterinary, a modern veterinary practice designed around a better experience for pets, their people and veterinary teams, has announced the opening of a new location in Cambridge. The new practice is located at 229 Alewife Brook Parkway in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is the first new clinic to open since Small Door's merger with Bond Vet in July 2026 - signaling the combined organization's commitment to growth and expanding access to Small Door's personalized approach to care for pet families across Greater Boston. The Cambridge location offers Small Door's signature member-focused model, including personalized care, convenient communication with a dedicated vet team, same- or next-day appointments with 24/7 telehealth support, a no-overbooking approach that gives veterinarians more time with each pet, and a low-stress environment for preventive, wellness and sick care. With Cambridge, Small Door now operates three locations in Greater Boston, including Brookline and Newton Centre, alongside four Bond Vet practices in Lynnfield, Seaport, Somerville and Watertown. Together, the seven clinics have served more than 38,000 pets since the brands launched in the Boston market, with further expansion planned. Nationally, the merged Small Door and Bond Vet network spans 59 clinics and serves more than 500,000 pets across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. Currently, the brands continue to operate under their respective names and operations, with the same care teams pet parents know today. "It's meaningful to have Cambridge be the first new location since our merger," said Florent Peyre, CEO of Small Door Veterinary and Bond Vet. "Greater Boston has been an important part of both brands' stories, and we've built strong roots in the community over the years. As we grow here, we're focused on becoming even more deeply connected to the people and pets we serve, and this is just the beginning of what we can build together." This marks the first of several planned openings for the combined organization, with Small Door and Bond Vet continuing to grow across current and new markets in the months ahead.