Dr. Larry Hawk
DVM (Retired)

Dr. Larry Hawk

Dr. Larry Hawk brought over forty years of experience in veterinary practice and veterinary management to Commonwealth Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Hawk began his career at Michigan State University, where he received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1978. After graduation, he joined a small animal practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he helped to design and build an award winning animal hospital. He further developed his medical and management skills as he continued his career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition, PetSmart, the ASPCA in New York and finally the MSPCA-Angell here in Boston. Dr. Hawk had to stay at the top of his “medical game” while working to develop new nutritional products at Hill’s Pet Nutrition, and while supervising the veterinary staff at PetSmart, the ASPCA Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital, the ASPCA Poison Control Center and the Angell Animal Medical Center. At these organizations, some of the top veterinarians in their fields constantly challenged the existing body of veterinary knowledge and developed leading edge treatment options. In 2007, Dr. Hawk brought all of his unique skills and career history to bear as the new owner of Commonwealth Veterinary Hospital, and worked hard to assemble the extremely qualified and compassionate team that we have here today.

As the owner of Commonwealth Vet, Dr. Hawk continued his previous history of innovation and forward progress, bringing digital radiography, advanced dentistry, endoscopy, and stem cell therapy to our hospital. He constantly sought out new technologies and training, bringing cutting edge diagnostics and surgical techniques to our patients at CVH. Dr. Hawk’s professional interests include oral surgery, oral healthcare, laser surgery, laser light therapy and senior wellness care. He has served on numerous boards, including the World Society for the Protection of Animals, and holds an MBA from Northeastern University. Dr Hawk retired from practice in 2022. While he is no longer actively practicing at Commonwealth Veterinary Hospital, he has built an incredible team to carry on his legacy here at CVH. In his free time, Dr. Hawk enjoys flying airplanes, spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.