Caring Paws Veterinary Care, Vermont South

Easy same-day booking, quality medicine, and compassionate care at an affordable price

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Vet Nurse Kayleen with her pet dog.
The caring paws vet clinic team at the reception of the clinic.
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Vet Doctor Jessica with her pet dogs
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At Caring Paws, we provide comprehensive medical care for dogs and cats, with a special focus on thorough & gentle care with clear communication and same-day support for sick pets.

We treat every pet like our own, helping create a better vet experience for pet parents!

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Our Services

Whether it's itching, ear infections, vomiting, limping, or something that just doesn't seem right, bring them in. From routine check-ups and vaccinations to dentistry, desexing, and surgery — gentle, personal vet care when you need it most.

Routine & Preventative Care

We manage the essential medical needs of dogs and cats at every life stage, from new puppies to senior companions.

Surgery & Diagnostics

Caring Paws is equipped with a sterile theatre and advanced imaging technology, allowing us to perform procedures safely on-site.

Same-Day Urgent Care

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Same-day urgent pet care for health concerns that require prompt attention. Bring your pet in if they are experiencing:

Rehabilitation & Mobility

Dr Jess is a certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT), enabling tailored treatment plans for musculoskeletal conditions linked to surgery, pain, injury, age or illness.

Dr Jessica, Vet Doctor at Caring Paws Vet Clinic

Meet Dr Jessica

Dr. Jessica leads our team with over 15 years of clinical experience. She holds a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) and has achieved membership by examination with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (MANZCVS).

As a certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist, she treats the whole patient, often catching subtle signs of pain that others might miss. As the owner of the clinic, she ensures that every decision made at Caring Paws puts the patient's welfare first.

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Nurse Kayleen, Vet Nurse at Caring Paws Vet Clinic

Kayleen Chang

Senior Veterinary Nurse

Compassionate veterinary nurse dedicated to providing high-quality clinical care and support for animals and their owners.

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Nurse Reanna, Vet Nurse at Caring Paws Vet Clinic

Reanna

Senior Veterinary Nurse

Experienced veterinary nurse bringing years of experience and personalised care to every pet that walks through the clinic door.

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Finding a veterinary team you trust is a significant decision. We strive to make every visit calm, clear, and reassuring for both you and your pet. Thank you for your support!

Michele Tocci
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Friendly, helpful, kind and super caring. Our dog is super anxious and they worked well with him.

Sarah Winwood
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Dr Jessica was amazing and was wonderful with Sophie. She was so compassionate and caring and showed so much empathy to Sophie and us. She was great at explaining everything and did what she could to make Sophie more comfortable. We had a wonderful experience with her and would highly recommend her and use her again in the future.

Nadia Betsy
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Dr Jess, or just Jess, because she immediately made me feel comfortable enough to call her that,has helped my dear Mimi not once but twice in a short amount of time.As someone who gets very anxious about my cat’s health, Jess put me completely at ease. The care and attention she showed both Mimi and me was incredible. She was personable, kind, understanding, and extremely professional.

I was also unable to get to the clinic, and Jess kindly arranged a time to come to my home to help Mimi, which meant so much to me.

Thank you again, Jess, for all your time, care, and attention. Mimi is feeling so much better.

Chloe Lee
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This was my cat’s first visit to this vet for vaccination, and I had a very good impression. The staff were all very helpful and provided great advice. I would definitely recommend them👍🏻 …

Charles Z Chen
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Dr Jess and her team are extremely caring, attentive, and professional. She takes the time to answer our questions and explain everything thoroughly without rushing. Our dog is treated with great warmth and gentleness. Glad that we found them.

David Dressing
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Visited Caring Paws this morning with our cat Minny. I could not have been happier with the service. DrJess is was terrific with Minny, so much so that her calming influence was noticeable immediately.

Highly recommend Caring Paws

Tony Saccuzzo
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DR Jess and the team were brilliant

Margaret Osborne
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Dr Jessica is an extremely caring and dedicated vet. Her love of animals clearly shows in the level of attentive care given. Jessica provided regular updates on my dog's condition. Gave clear instructions for at home meditation. Her follow up phone call to check on my dog's progress, shows her dedication to her animal patients.

Karina Kloessmann
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I was so thankful for the lovely service and care that we received from Dr Jessica. She was extremely caring and sensitive, and I truly could not have asked for anyone better. She truly was beautiful in the way she dealt with everything and so supportive. Thank you so much.

Evangeline Alphonse
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Dr Jess was one of the best vets we've ever been to. She explains everything so thoroughly, and you can tell she's got such a great wealth of knowledge about how to treat something that could have multiple causes by how she treatment plans various scenarios on the spot. She caught something in a consult appointment that hadn't been caught at another vet two days beforehand at a full check-up.

elvis hessing
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We recently had Kyle undergo surgery at Caring Paws, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the care he received from Dr Jess and the entire team. From the very beginning, Dr Jess and the staff were incredibly professional, friendly, and reassuring, which made the whole experience much less stressful for us. What truly stood out was Dr Jess personally calling to check on Kyle regularly after the surgery. That level of follow-up and genuine concern shows how much she truly cares about her patients and their recovery. We are very thankful for the outstanding care and compassion shown to Kyle, and we highly recommend Caring Paws and their wonderful team to anyone needing veterinary care.

Jai
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Dr. Jess looks after our 14-year-old Staffy x Kelpie so well. Our dog can be unfriendly and anxious around strangers, but she is so calm and playful with Dr. Jess!

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Frequently asked questions

  • Are you open late?

    Yes, we're open until 7pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (8:30am to 7pm), and Saturday 10am to 3pm. Closed Wednesday and Sunday.

  • What payment plans do you offer?

    We offer VetPay and Afterpay. We are happy to discuss estimates, options to help make treatment and care more affordable at anytime.

  • Do I need an appointment?

    For routine and preventative care, yes — we recommend booking ahead to secure your preferred time.

    For urgent concerns like vomiting, limping, sudden lethargy, or wounds, call us first and we'll get you in as soon as possible. If you can't call, walk-ins are welcome during business hours and we'll triage your pet on arrival to ensure they receive the right level of care.

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