Dr. Cristina Valas

Veterinarian, DVM

5.0

3 reviews

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Designation

Veterinarian, DVM

Licenses

Massachusetts, US

About Vet

Small animal veterinarian with over 30 years of hands-on clinical experience. Confident, efficient, and independent clinician providing reliable relief coverage with minimal onboarding. Strong focus on quality medicine, clear client communication, and continuity of care. Clinical Strengths Internal Medicine • Preventive & Wellness Care • Soft Tissue Surgery • Advanced Dentistry & Dental Surgery • CO Laser Surgery • Ultrasound Diagnostics • Anesthesia & Pain Management • Inpatient & Outpatient Case Management • Client Education Professional Experience Founder / Senior Veterinarian – The Family Pet Hospital (1998–2023) Provided comprehensive small animal medical and surgical care in a busy community practice. Managed complex internal medicine cases, routine and advanced dentistry, soft tissue surgery, diagnostics, anesthesia, and long-term patient care.

Associate Veterinarian – Westboro Animal Hospital (VCA) Practiced high-quality medicine, surgery, and dentistry in a multi-doctor hospital.

Associate Veterinarian – Slade Veterinary Hospital Developed independent case management skills under senior mentorship.

Education & Licensure DVM, Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine 1993| BS Biology (Business Minor), Manhattanville College 1987 Massachusetts Veterinary License | DEA Registration (Federal & State)

Location

Southbridge, MA, US

Spoken languages

English
Spanish

Species treated

Dogs (Canine)
Cats (Feline)
Small Mammals

Areas of interest

End of life/Hospice care
Behavior
Dentistry
Radiology
Ophthalmology
Pharmacology
Sports Medicine
Toxicology
Alternative Medicine
Theriogenology
Ophthalmology
Soft Tissue
Preventive
Nutrition
Endocrinology
Anesthesia
Dermatology

Capabilities

Consult on diet, nutrition & exercise
Consult on general health & wellness
Consult on behavioral issues
Navigating nutrition from the new baby to the senior pet
Optimizing your new puppy or kitten experience
Tips and tricks on pet grooming techniques
Pet training, house training and litter box training

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5.0
3 reviews

Joy

February 2026

Beyond pleased with this virtual visit. Dr. Valas explained everything so I can understand and I feel confident with her advice . Exceptional experience. Highly recommend her. Thank you so much

Robert

February 2026

Very pleasant, informative and a great listener. Highly recommend Dr. Valas!

Maria

February 2026

Dr. Valas took her time to discuss my concerns regarding my Cat. We were still on the call and the call ended by the Vetster app. We could not finish our discussion.