VCA Rotherwood Animal Hospital

★ 4.4 · 119 Google reviews·Veterinary clinic·Newton, MA
VCA Rotherwood Animal Hospital, Newton
Boarding
Dogs Away score8.9 /10Very good · 119 reviews · top 84% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 8.9
Reviews read
119 on Google
Average stars
4.40 ★
Rank
#281 of 352 in Boston
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Policies published0 of 27From their website, 2026-10-20

VCA Rotherwood Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic in Newton, MA, offering boarding. It scores 8.9/10 (very good) from 119 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars — #281 of 352 in Boston. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 0.

Veterinary practiceA vet clinic that also offers boarding.

Key facts

Services
VeterinaryBoarding
Type
Veterinary practice
Boarding rate
Not published
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Boston
#281 of 352
Google rating
★4.4 (119)
From downtown
8.2 mi
Neighborhood
Newton Highlands
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

0/27

0 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-10-20. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Operations1 of 21 published
Veterinary accessVeterinarian on site — described in 3 reviews, not stated by the facility
Show 26 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website

Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.

Score & reviews

8.9Very goodDogs Away score
5 ★89
4 ★12
3 ★5
2 ★2
1 ★11
★ 4.40Google average
119reviews behind the score
★ 4.62Boston average

Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.

What reviewers mention most

friendly staff 23costs 10cat care 5vet tech 3blood tests 2scheduling 2caring vet 2spayed 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Hours

Mon
7:15 AM–8 PM
Tue
7:15 AM–8 PM
Wed
7:15 AM–8 PM
Thu
7:15 AM–5 PM
Fri
7:15 AM–5 PM
Sat
8 AM–5 PM
Sun
Closed

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

BOS · Boston Logan
10.7 mi
Weekday hours span
7:15 AM – 8 PM
Open Sunday
No

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

78 Winchester St, Newton, MA 02461

8.2 miles from downtown Boston · Newton Highlands · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about VCA Rotherwood Animal Hospital

What services does VCA Rotherwood Animal Hospital offer?
VCA Rotherwood Animal Hospital is listed as a veterinarian in Newton, MA, offering boarding.
How much does VCA Rotherwood Animal Hospital charge?
We did not find a published rate on VCA Rotherwood Animal Hospital's website when we checked it (2026-10-20); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Boston median published boarding rate is $70/night across 78 facilities.
Is someone on site overnight at VCA Rotherwood Animal Hospital?
VCA Rotherwood Animal Hospital's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-10-20). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does VCA Rotherwood Animal Hospital compare with other Boston facilities?
It ranks #281 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (8.9/10, very good), based on 119 Google reviews averaging 4.4 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

VCA Rotherwood Animal Hospital, Newton, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/vca-rotherwood-animal-hospital/

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