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Meet Our Staff

Our team is the heart of Swansea Veterinary Center. From the moment you walk through our doors, you will be greeted by friendly professionals who genuinely care about you and your pet. Get to know the compassionate staff members who are dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care every day.

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The Swansea Veterinary Center has been serving the local area since April 2008.

From our modern, state-of-the art facility, we offer a wide range of professional services to ensure the health and well being of your pet. Our philosophy of personal, one-to-one service means you get professional, specialized care and understanding from every member of our staff. We are here to help, answer your questions and provide you with information that will enhance your relationship with your pet. We also have a great relationship with the Swansea Animal Control. When a wild animal is in distress, Animal Control will seek our assistance to help out in anyway. Our mission is to provide the highest quality veterinary service available.

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Dr. Carlos E. Silvera, DVM, MS

Being the founder of the Fall River Animal Hospital in 1976.Dr. Silvera has been actively involved in the greater Fall River community for many years.His post graduate work was done at Texas A & M University for medicine and surgery. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medicine Association, Massachusetts Veterinary Medicine Association – Past President of the Ethics & Grievance Committee, Rhode Island Veterinary Medicine Association, Peruvian Medicine Association, Brazilian Veterinary Association, International Veterinary Medicine Association, and the Fall River Chamber of Commerce. He has a special interest in surgery and orthopedics.

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Dr. Carlos , A.D. Silvera BS, BVSc, MRCVS

Received his BS in pre-veterinary medicine in 1995 from the University of New Hampshire. Dr. Silvera then studied at the University of Liverpool in England. He graduated in 2001 with BVSC degree. He is a member of the Massachusetts Veterinary Medicine Association, Rhode Island Veterinary Medicine Association (and previous member on the Board), International Veterinary Medicine Association, member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, and the Fall River Chamber of Commerce.

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Compassionate Care

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Experienced Veterinarians

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Wide Range of Services

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Our Veterinarians

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Dr. Scott Grimes

Veterinarian, DVM

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Dr. Cecilia Laguardia

Veterinarian, DVM

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Dr. Jennifer Lawrence

Veterinarian, DVM