Saybrook Veterinary Hospital
Old Saybrook, CT
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
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Full service veterinary hospital offering the highest quality products and services in a clean and modern setting. We treat you and your pets like family, privately owned and independently operated
Saybrook Veterinary Hospital was established in 1947. It is the original veterinary hospital in the shoreline/Connecticut river area and one of the longest operating veterinary hospitals in the state of Connecticut. It remains privately owned and independently operated. Dr. Howard Larsen was the original owner of Saybrook Veterinary Hospital and built the existing structure that is still utilized today. The building was originally both the veterinary hospital and a two bedroom residence with the hospital in one half and the residence in the other half. On the grounds of the veterinary hospital is a pet cemetery that dates to the 40's and 50's. The head stones are still standing and names and dates of the pets are still legible. In approximately 1968, Dr. Eric Archer (1933-1996) purchased Saybrook Veterinary Hospital. He expanded the hospital to occupy the entire building. He along with his wife and children lived in the house that is directly behind the veterinary hospital. Drs. Dianne Adams and Andre Thouin took over the ownership of Saybrook Veterinary Hospital in 1988. They have built Saybrook Veterinary Hospital into the outstanding veterinary hospital that it is today. They retired in July of 2013 and sold the practice to Dr. Suzanne Magruder and her husband Scott Magruder. The Magruders hope to continue on the tradition of the highest quality medical care along with compassion and a family friendly atmosphere that has been established at Saybrook Veterinary Hospital
Mission — Continue on the tradition of the highest quality medical care along with compassion and a family friendly atmosphere
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Urgent Care Only
- End-of-life care
- In Clinic
Team at a glance
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Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Monday: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Friday: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed
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Frequently asked
Is Saybrook Veterinary Hospital accepting new patients?+
Yes — Saybrook Veterinary Hospital is currently accepting new patients.
Does Saybrook Veterinary Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+
Saybrook Veterinary Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).
Does Saybrook Veterinary Hospital treat exotic pets?+
Yes — Saybrook Veterinary Hospital offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.
What services does Saybrook Veterinary Hospital offer?+
Saybrook Veterinary Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.
When was Saybrook Veterinary Hospital established?+
Saybrook Veterinary Hospital has served the Old Saybrook, CT community since 1947.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.