Meriden Animal Hospital

Meriden, 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
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

At Meriden Animal, we are more than just a veterinary clinic – we’re a family dedicated to helping pets and their parents live their best, healthiest lives. Our practice is built on a foundation of proactive and preventive healthcare, and we firmly believe that every pet deserves the highest quality of individualized care. We’re a privately owned, full-service small animal veterinary hospital with a team of four compassionate veterinarians. We offer services including wellness visits, diagnostic procedures, dental, soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery, pharmacy, prescription food, internal medicine, advanced diagnostic capabilities in addition to digital x-ray and ultrasound. Our recently renovated facility with state-of-the-art equipment and services allows us the opportunity to not only treat your pet when they are ill but help keep them healthy through all stages of their life. Through education, guidance, and individualized care, we are honored to become a holistic partner in your pet’s life

Founded over 50 years ago, Meriden Animal Hospital has been serving the community. Dr. James St. Clair joined his father in 2004 and purchased the practice in 2007

Team at a glance

5
Veterinarians (DVM)
1
Support staff
6
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

digital X-rayultrasoundECGcapnographyblood pressure monitoringpulse oximetrytemperature monitoringOtto Flow app

Services in detail

wellness visitsdiagnostic proceduresdentalsoft tissue surgeryorthopedic surgerypharmacyprescription foodinternal medicinedigital x-rayultrasoundinpatient caremonitoring (ECG, capnography, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, temperature)spaying and neuteringACL repairFHO repairlimb amputationfracture repairechocardiogramstelehealth video consultationsnutrition counseling

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Frequently asked

Is Meriden Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+

Yes — Meriden Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.

What services does Meriden Animal Hospital offer?+

Meriden Animal Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

What reviewers say

90% Positive sentiment
based on 614 reviews

Meriden Animal Hospital provides exceptional, compassionate veterinary care with a strong emphasis on patient comfort and clear communication. The facility is exceptionally clean and thoughtfully designed to minimize stress for nervous or reactive pets, often bringing clients directly into examination rooms upon arrival. The veterinary team is widely recognized for taking their time during appointments, offering practical treatment options, and keeping costs reasonable without pushing unnecessary tests. While administrative communication and front desk experiences can occasionally be inconsistent, the overall environment is welcoming and highly trusted by long-term pet owners for both routine wellness and sensitive end-of-life care.

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.