VCA South Shore (Weymouth) Animal Hospital

William Greentree

Veterinary Specialist

DVM, Ohio State University
Certifications: ACVO
Departments: Ophthalmology

Biography

Dr. William Greentree obtained his DVM degree from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1986. He became Board Certified by the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists in 1998, and was the staff ophthalmologist at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston from 2001-2004 and at MedVet and Associates in Columbus, Ohio from 1997-2000. See More

Immediately following graduation from veterinary college, Dr. Greentree worked as a small animal general practitioner in Toledo, Ohio; he also served as President of the Toledo Veterinary Medical Association from 1989-1990. He went on to complete an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine from 1990-1991. He held the positions of Assistant Clinical Professor of Small Animal Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine from 1991-1992, and Veterinary Poison Information Specialist at the University's National Animal Poison Control Center from 1992-1993. He was awarded an Intramural Research Fellowship by the National Institutes of Health, and from 1993-1994 he investigated novel treatments for diabetic retinopathy at the National Eye Institute's Laboratory of Ocular Therapeutics in Washington DC. From there he completed his Residency in Comparative Veterinary Ophthalmology at Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, where he served as Chief Resident from 1996-1997.

Dr. Greentree is an Adjunct Professor of Comparative Ophthalmology at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and Consulting Veterinary Ophthalmologist at Zoo New England in Boston and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Fisheries Science Center in Woods Hole. He is available to see referral appointments Monday through Thursday each week, and welcomes phone consultations from referring veterinarians; he has a special interest in the medical and surgical treatment of corneal disease, glaucoma and cataracts.

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General Practice

We have over 540 animal hospitals in 41 states that are staffed by more than 2,000 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians, with more than 200 being board-certified specialists. The nationwide VCA family of general practice hospitals give your pet the very best in medical care, providing a full range of general medical and surgical services as well as specialized treatments*: Wellness, Spay/neuter, Advanced diagnostic services (MRI/CT Scan), Internal medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Neurology, Boarding, Grooming

*services may vary by location.

Our family of pet hospitals stands out by delivering the greatest resources in order provide the highest quality care available for your pets. By maintaining the highest standards of pet health care available anywhere, we emphasize prevention as well as healing. We provide continuing education programs to our doctors and staff and promote the open exchange of professional knowledge and expertise. And finally, we have established a consistent program of procedures and techniques, proven to be the most effective in keeping pets healthy.

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Emergency Care

In case of emergency, please call us immediately or come right in. We are available and have doctors and technicians in the building waiting to help you and your pet 24 hours a day.

As pet parents ourselves, we understand when there is a concern about your pet, waiting can be excruciating. That is why we are here for you 24 hours a day. There is no question, concern, or problem too small so don't hesitate to contact us or come right in!

*Please note that between the hours of 9pm and 7am, our front doors are locked for security. Please ring the door bell and a staff member will come to the door and assist you.

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