Livewell Animal Hospital Will Open in Brookline Soon
Pet owners in Brookline gain a new option for routine and emergency care at a clinic opening on November 2.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Pet Health
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Livewell Animal Hospital will open its doors at 481 Harvard St. in Brookline on November 2. The facility marks the 50th clinic opened by Mission Pet Health, providing local families with access to routine veterinary care, an online pharmacy, and emergency services.
Why it matters
The new hospital expands the options for local veterinary care, joining three existing clinics already operating in the Brookline area. Founding veterinarian Beth Waisburd established the clinic to offer a community-focused veterinary practice for local pet owners.
The new facility at 481 Harvard St. is the 50th location for Mission Pet Health and the second to open in Massachusetts. It joins three other veterinary clinics currently serving the Brookline community.
The players
Beth Waisburd
The founding veterinarian who is opening the Brookline clinic after a career in the field.
Mission Pet Health
A veterinary management group that partners with local doctors to operate 50 clinics across the country.
The details
Mission Pet Health provides business infrastructure and partnership opportunities to help veterinarians build and manage independent-style practices. The hospital features comprehensive services including routine checkups, an integrated online pharmacy for medication management, and emergency care capabilities. The space occupies a building previously used by Massage Envy, which has been converted to house the veterinary clinic operations.
Timeline
November 2, 2026: The Livewell Animal Hospital location on Harvard Street opens to the public.
Around the new year: A second Massachusetts hospital is scheduled to open in Framingham.
The Home Front
The entry of a new provider into the Brookline market follows the industry-wide trend of corporate-backed veterinary management groups scaling local clinics. This expansion highlights a shift in how neighborhood veterinary care is financed and delivered across the state.
Brookline pet owners should evaluate their current veterinary care plan to determine if the new clinic offers improved scheduling or service proximity. It is also a good time to confirm your pet's current medical records are up to date in case you decide to transition to a new primary provider.
The takeaway
The addition of a new clinic provides more flexibility for families managing routine and emergency pet health needs in Brookline. Residents can keep the new facility on their list of local service providers and update their pet’s health folders accordingly.
What happens next
Mission Pet Health is scheduled to open an additional hospital in Framingham, Massachusetts, around the new year.
Further reading
Find more resources for local animal wellness in the Pet Health section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Brookline.
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