River Valley Veterinary Hospital

Derby, CT

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
Unknown
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy House Call

Accreditations

Cat Friendly

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Overview

River Valley Veterinary Hospital is a provider of Concierge Critter Care hospital and home visits for dogs and cats with Christopher Celentano, DVM and Melissa J. Moore, DVM. Mobile vet home visits for dogs and cats are available in the Connecticut locations of Milford, Orange, West Haven, Stratford, Derby, Shelton, Ansonia, Hamden, Seymour, Monroe, Trumbull, and Woodbridge

Our new hospital facility, located at 88 Sodom Lane in Derby, CT, first opened on Monday, August 21, 2017. We started Concierge Critter Care home visits on July 5, 2016

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)
2
Licensed technicians
9
Support staff
13
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

digital veterinary x-raysdigital veterinary dental x-raysultrasoundlaser therapy

Services in detail

in-hospital veterinary surgery suiteon-site digital veterinary x-rays (radiographs)on-site veterinary dental procedureson-site digital veterinary dental x-rays (radiographs)on-site veterinary ultrasoundon-site veterinary laser therapyhome visits

Memberships

American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP)

Appointments & hours

Monday: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Tuesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Wednesday: 8:00pm - 12:00pm, Thursday: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Saturday: 8:00am - 12:00pm, Sunday: Closed

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Frequently asked

What services does River Valley Veterinary Hospital offer?+

River Valley Veterinary Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

When was River Valley Veterinary Hospital established?+

River Valley Veterinary Hospital has served the Derby, CT community since 2016.

What reviewers say

90% Positive sentiment
based on 175 reviews

River Valley Veterinary Hospital is an independent veterinary practice delivering compassionate, high-quality care with an emphasis on low-stress handling for anxious pets. The facility is maintained in a clean and welcoming condition, supported by an attentive team that provides thorough explanations, active communication, and fair pricing for services.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsStrong Followup

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.