Hess McWilliams Veterinary Services

Hess McWilliams Veterinary Services is a veterinarian in Amherst, Massachusetts, specializing in comprehensive care for large animals, including horses, cattle, and other farm animals. The practice provides equine wellness services such as yearly exams, vaccinations, dental care, bloodwork, fecal exams, and microchipping, as well as advanced diagnostics including digital radiography, ultrasonography, and endoscopy. They offer reproductive services like artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and prepurchase exams, along with emergency care available 24/7. Their services extend to bovine herd health, transition cow management, and consulting on vaccine programs and infectious disease control, serving farms of all sizes across western Massachusetts. The clinic holds a 5.00 rating based on customer reviews.

The practice was founded in 1974 by Dr. Frederick Hess, who graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1966 and has extensive experience with racehorses and dairy cattle. He established the practice in Amherst and has since grown it into a full-service veterinary service for large animals. Dr. Rose McWilliams joined in 2014 and became a partner in 2016, bringing expertise in equine preventative medicine, lameness, dentistry, and dairy herd health. The team also includes additional veterinarians and support staff dedicated to providing consistent, compassionate care.

Located at 143 North East Street in Amherst, the clinic sits about a quarter mile from North East Street and a short drive from Main Street. It is within a half-mile of the East Village Historic District, Fort River Elementary Gardens, Salem Street Conservation Land, and East Common, a public park. These nearby landmarks reflect the area’s mix of residential, natural, and community spaces.

With a perfect 5.00 rating and a long-standing presence in the region, Hess McWilliams Veterinary Services is recognized for its deep expertise in large animal medicine, reliable emergency response, and trusted relationships with local farms and equine owners. The practice’s commitment to both clinical excellence and community service has solidified its reputation as a dependable resource in western Massachusetts.