Shore Haven Veterinary Hospital

East Haven, CT

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal

Services

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

Accreditations

Aaha

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Paid parking lot
Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

We are dedicated to providing the highest level of care along with friendly, compassionate service

Originally founded in 1978, Shore Haven Veterinary Hospital cares for dogs, cats, rabbits, and other pocket pets and their families in East Haven, Branford, New Haven, as well as many other towns in Connecticut

Care capabilities

Emergency
Urgent Care Only

Team at a glance

4
Veterinarians (DVM)
2
Support staff
6
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

Dental Radiology

Services in detail

Wellness ExamsAdvanced Diagnostic ImagingPet SurgeriesDiagnostic TestingVaccinationsDental CareParasite PreventionSpay And NeuterPet MicrochippingDental Radiology

Appointments & hours

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Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Frequently asked

Is Shore Haven Veterinary Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Shore Haven Veterinary Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

Does Shore Haven Veterinary Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+

Shore Haven Veterinary Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).

Is Shore Haven Veterinary Hospital AAHA-accredited?+

Yes — Shore Haven Veterinary Hospital is an AAHA-accredited hospital.

Does Shore Haven Veterinary Hospital treat exotic pets?+

Yes — Shore Haven Veterinary Hospital offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.

What services does Shore Haven Veterinary Hospital offer?+

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

When was Shore Haven Veterinary Hospital established?+

Shore Haven Veterinary Hospital has served the East Haven, CT community since 1978.

What reviewers say

88% Positive sentiment
based on 404 reviews

Shore Haven Veterinary Hospital provides compassionate, thorough veterinary care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets such as rabbits and ferrets. The practice features a clean, inviting facility with thoughtful amenities and dedicated boarding and grooming services. The veterinary and support teams are widely regarded as kind, knowledgeable, and exceptionally supportive during both routine wellness visits and difficult end-of-life decisions. While occasional wait times and communication delays occur, the staff consistently goes above and beyond to accommodate urgent medical needs and ensure pets feel comfortable and safe.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingClean FacilityGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong 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.