River Valley Veterinary Hospital
Derby, CT
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
Services
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Amenities & accessibility
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
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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
River Valley Veterinary Hospital is an independent veterinary practice known for providing compassionate, highly thorough, and fear-free care for pets. The practice features a clean, modern, and intimate facility where the veterinary team excels at handling anxious animals with patience and specialized attention. Clients benefit from clear explanations, active communication during procedures via text updates, and fair, accessible pricing. While scheduling wait times and front desk interactions can occasionally present friction, the overall environment is deeply supportive, community-focused, and highly trusted by local pet owners.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.