VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center

Departments & Doctors Overview

Drs. Sam Durkan and Beth Whitney with Kristen Mauro and tech Maria. Slide Show
Doctors Sam Durkan and Beth Whitney with hospital manager Kristen Mauro and veterinary technician Maria.
  • Drs. Sam Durkan and Beth Whitney with Kristen Mauro and tech Maria.
    Doctors Sam Durkan and Beth Whitney with hospital manager Kristen Mauro and veterinary technician Maria.
  • Drs. Palmisano and Whitney with tech Dave, assistant Davon, tech supervisor Gina
    Dr. Matthew Palmisano and Dr. Beth Whitney with veterinary technician Dave, veterinary assistant Davon and technician supervisor Gina.
  • Veterinary technician Dave prepares a feline patient for advanced CT imaging.
    Veterinary technician Dave prepares a feline patient for advanced CT imaging.
  • Daily patient rounds where patient cases are presented and discussed.
    Daily patient rounds where patient cases are presented and discussed.
  • Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Beth Whitney discusses a patient’s case with an associate doctor.
    Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Beth Whitney discusses a patient’s case with an associate doctor.
  • VREC staff
    Several hard-working members of the VREC staff: Hospital Manager Kristen Mauro; Receptionist Kathryn Montenegro; Accounting Supervisor Jeanne Lang; ECC Liaison/Referral Coordinator Riki Sanchez; and in the background, Surgical Liaison/Referral Coordinator Stella Drakoulias.
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We invite you to explore the biographies of our VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center veterinarians and staff and learn more about them. Our hospital's team of doctors and staff are compassionate and highly trained veterinary professionals and specialists who are ready to assist you and your pet whenever a health concern presents itself. As you will see in our biography section, our staff has a wide variety of backgrounds and interests, but, above all, a love of animals and providing the very best care for them.

The Staff of VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center

Departments & Doctors

HOW TO REACH US

VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center
Phone: 203-854-9960
Fax: 203-838-5956
123 West Cedar St.
Norwalk, CT 06854
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BUSINESS HOURS

Mon-Sun Open 24 hours

Open for emergencies 24 hours. No appointment is needed. For Specialty Services, please call for availability and to schedule your pet's appointment.
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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

24/7/365, if your pet has a medical emergency, you can find us at the following address:

VCA Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center
123 West Cedar Street, Norwalk, CT 06854
Telephone: 203-854-9960

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VCA Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center is a fully-equipped 24/7/365 emergency hospital serving pets and their people in Norwalk and the surrounding communities in Fairfield County and southwestern Connecticut. If you suspect your pet is having a medical crisis, our experienced team of veterinarians, technicians and assistants are here to assist you.

Our Emergency and Critical Care units can assist in all of the following situations requiring immediate medical attention: Auto accidents, traumatic injuries (fractures, bites, burns, lacerations, wounds), respiratory emergencies (choking, difficulty breathing), vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty urinating/defecating, shock, loss of consciousness, dizziness, staggering, tremors, seizures, paralysis, toxic reactions, poison ingestion, labor and delivery problems, blood in urine or feces, swollen, hard, painful abdomen, heatstroke.

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