VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center

Our Hospital

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Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center
  • VREC homeshot
    Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center
  • 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.
  • Dr. Matthew Palmisano and Dr. Beth Whitney with vet techs Maria, Dave and Alex.
    Dr. Matthew Palmisano and Dr. Beth Whitney with veterinary technicians Maria, Dave and Alex.
  • Veterinary technician Dave prepares a feline patient for advanced CT imaging.
    Veterinary technician Dave prepares a feline patient for advanced CT imaging.
  • Dr. Matthew Palmisano performs surgery on a patient with assistance from veterinary technicians Kerri and Maria.
    Dr. Matthew Palmisano performs surgery on a patient with assistance from veterinary technicians Kerri and Maria.
  • One of Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center's continuing education lectures for veterinarians.
    One of Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center's continuing education lectures for veterinarians.
  • Daily patient rounds where patient cases are presented and discussed.
    Daily patient rounds where patient cases are presented and discussed.
  • Dr. Beth Whitney, internal medicine specialist, performs an ultrasound on a patient with help from veterinary technician Alex and internal medicine liaison Laura.
    Dr. Beth Whitney, internal medicine specialist, performs an ultrasound on a patient with help from veterinary technician Alex and internal medicine liaison Laura.
  • 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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VCA Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center located in Norwalk is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide state-of-the-art medical care for your pet. We have been serving Fairfield County and the surrounding areas since 1997. Our center is designed to function as an extension of services provided by your regular veterinarian. We understand that your pet is an important member of your family and deserves the best possible medical care.

Your family veterinarian is skilled in many areas as a general practitioner, but recognizes that at times it is in your pet's best interest to utilize the advanced services available at our center. Whether your pet is seen by one of our emergency service veterinarians or by one of our board certified veterinary specialists, we will work closely with your veterinarian, sharing information, as part of a team of professionals to provide optimal care for your pet. Please note that we do not provide 'primary care' -- vaccines and routine health procedures.

Our veterinary hospital is segmented by the following departments:

  • Emergency and Critical Care
  • Internal Medicine
  • Radiology
  • Surgery
  • Dermatology
  • Behavior

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Our Hospital

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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