The vet who takes their time.

It's July in the foothills, and the waiting room smells like pine. We see dogs, cats, rabbits, and the occasional very opinionated goat. Marble Pine Cross Veterinary has been caring for animals in Ashfield County since 2014.

Our services at a glance

Price

Annual Wellness ExamA full physical for dogs, cats, rabbits, and small animals. We check weight, teeth, heart, lungs, eyes, skin, and joints, and we talk through anything you've been noticing at home. Vaccines and bloodwork are added separately if needed.

From $65

Core Vaccine PackageRabies, DHPP for dogs, and FVRCP for cats, bundled as a single visit. We review your animal's lifestyle before recommending any non-core vaccines, so you're not paying for things that don't apply to where your pet actually goes.

From $85

Dental Cleaning with X-raysFull anesthetic cleaning using an ultrasonic scaler, followed by digital X-rays of every tooth. We photograph the mouth before and after and send you home with a printed dental chart. Extractions are quoted separately if needed on the day.

From $320

Spay or Neuter SurgeryPerformed in our in-house surgical suite by Dr. Nora Callahan. We use pre-operative bloodwork, gas anesthesia with continuous monitoring, and a multimodal pain protocol that includes take-home pain medication for the first three days.

From $240

We keep things straightforward. No packages, no bundles, no wellness plan subscriptions you forget you signed up for. Here's what we offer and roughly what it costs. Exact pricing depends on your animal's size and what we find during the visit. Call us if you have questions before booking.

News & Notes

2026-05-12

Lyme Disease in Dogs: What Vermont Pet Owners Should Know

Lyme disease is one of the most common tick-borne illnesses we diagnose at Marble Pine Cross, and Vermont is one of the higher-risk states in the country. The deer tick population in Ashfield County has been growing steadily since we opened in 2014. Here's what we tell clients when they ask about it.

2026-04-03

How to Tell If Your Cat Has Dental Disease

Dental disease is one of the most under-treated conditions we see in cats. Cats are very good at hiding discomfort, so owners often don't notice until the disease is advanced. Here's what to watch for at home.

2026-03-18

What Changes When Your Dog Turns Seven

Seven is roughly when we start thinking about a dog differently. It's the age when we recommend shifting to twice-yearly exams and adding a senior bloodwork panel to the routine. Here's why, and what we're actually looking for.

2026-02-10

Rabbit Vet Care: What Most Owners Don't Know They Need

Rabbits are one of the most under-vetted pets we see. They're prey animals who hide illness instinctively, so by the time a rabbit looks sick, they're often very sick. Regular checkups catch problems early.

2026-01-22

How We Handle Anxious Animals at the Vet

A lot of animals hate the vet, and that's a reasonable response to a strange place with strange smells. We can't make every animal love coming in, but here's how we make visits far less stressful.

What we actually do differently

Appointments run long on purpose

We schedule 30 minutes for a wellness visit, not 12. You should leave with your questions answered, not a stack of pamphlets you'll never read.

One doctor per patient, always

Dr. Nora Callahan sees your animal every single time. No rotating staff, no handoff notes that get lost. She knows your dog's name, your cat's history, and the rabbit's grudge against the carrier.

We call you back the same day

Lab results, prescription refills, follow-up questions. If you call before 3 p.m., you hear from us before we close. That's just how it should work.

No surprise line items

We walk you through the estimate before we do anything. If something changes mid-procedure, we call. You don't open the invoice and wonder what half of it means.

Fear-free handling for anxious animals

We use low-stress handling techniques for every exam. Slow movements, soft voices, treats on the table. Some animals still hate the vet. We just make it a little less terrible.