Reviews of Back Cove Animal Hospital (Veterinarian)

Joanna Hoiles

I was so sad when Dr. Nicole Fortin informed me she was moving from Charleston to Maine! She met my dog when he was 16 years old and this dog had never liked any vet. She was able to pick him up with ease and made him feel comfortable. She was always willing to answer all my questions at any time. She loved my grumpy old man as I called him:) I wish she was still in Charleston for my new pup! Definitely Maine's gain!

tina hadden

Pet owners of Portland, my loss is your gain. Dr Nicole Fortin moved to Portland from Charleston, SC and opened Back Cove Veterinary Hospital with her husband, who is also a vet. She is truly a wonderful person, as well as spectacular vet. I had always wanted a Yorkshire Terrier and I waited 33 years to retire and get my Ellie, a 5 pound Yorkie. Between potty training, hypoglycemia, diarrhea, vomiting, picky eating, and some strange seizures that we thought was a liver shunt (it wasn't and she outgrew them), this little 5 pounds of fur has really given me a few scares. However Dr Fortin was always there for me and my Ellie. She was extremely patient and calming with me and my panic attacks and always very thorough and determined to find the best solution to Ellie's issues. She is very knowledgeable and there is absolutely no way I could have done it without her support. And to top it off, Ellie adored her. She actually would be excited to go in the vet clinic to see Dr Fortin. Both of us miss her terribly.

Gabrielle Capozzi

I could not have been happier for my visit at Back Cove Animal Hospital. This will be my Pug’s primary very from here on out. They let him explore the room, had treats and weren’t pushy about a specific diet. They were very informative and super helpful. We will be very happy here!

Katharine Hyre

Both Dr. Nicole Fortin and Dr. Matt Fortin are fantastic. It is obvious that they are passionate about their patients, and they make sure your pet is getting the best care possible. As the owner of a greyhound, I’m especially (obsessively) careful to make sure her vet understands her unique blood chemistry and physiology, and the Fortin’s are among the most knowledgeable vets I’ve met. I trust the Back Cove Animal Hospital completely, and can’t imagine seeking veterinary treatment anywhere else.

Alissa Scofield

I am very happy I found such a great practice for my cat. We had our first visit recently and felt comfortable from the moment we walked in the door. Very clean and quiet, my cat was the most comfortable i've seen her in an exam room. The staff was very friendly and Dr. Matthew Fortin was thorough in his exam and explanation of medical concerns. Highly recommend to anyone looking for the best medical care for their pets!

Louis-Philippe Pellegrini

The best ! Very compassionate and thorough .

Melissa Beckett

Dr. Fortin and the team at Back Cove Animal Hospital are absolutely amazing. We brought our bulldog puppy here for an emergency visit and second opinion. They handled the situation quickly and efficiently with compassion and kindness. We cannot thank them enough for getting our puppy, Hank, feeling better. Looking forward to bringing our bulldogs here for top notch quality service and care!

Daniel Streim

I had a terrific experience with the doctors and staff at Back Cove. My dog Austin (Aussie/Stabyhoun mix) can be prone to anxiety and aggression during vet visits, but the staff knew exactly how to keep him calm and happy. And Dr. Fortin gave us the time and attention you'd expect from a great vet (he even gave me good advice on how to work with Austin to stop him from destroying the furniture!). I feel confident Austin got the best treatment there is to get. It's clear the folks at Back Cove love the animals they see and I will definitely be bringing Austin back!

Dillon Kolkmann

Wonderful people, very professional, beautiful hospital, excellent care and attention!

Martin Pinnes

A fantastic clinic with top quality care. Can't recommend it enough!