VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center

Shelton, CT

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At a glance

Facility type
Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
Yes
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Exotic Companion Mammal Avian Reptile Amphibian

Services

Emergency Urgent Care Surgery Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy Hospitalization End Of Life

AVMA Specialties

Cardiology Emergency & Critical Care Internal Medicine Neurology Oncology Ophthalmology Radiology

Accreditations

Aaha

Amenities & accessibility

Parking
Paid parking lot
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Payments
Credit cardsDebit cardsNFC mobile payments
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Shelton is a state-of-the-art medical facility providing a range of specialty, critical care and emergency services exclusively for dogs and cats. We deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency
Pet insurance
Accepted

Team at a glance

21
Veterinarians (DVM)
2
Licensed technicians
35
Support staff
58
Total team

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

Technology & equipment

MRIMechanical ventilationBlood chemistry analyzerCoagulation analyzerHematology analyzerIn house STAT laboratoryPulse oximetryEnd tidal capnographyContinuous ECG monitoring and telemetryDirect blood pressure monitoring

Services in detail

Emergency & Critical Care: Aggressive analgesia, Cardiac output monitoring, Central venous pressure monitoring, Continuous ECG monitoring and telemetry, Direct blood pressure monitoring, Mechanical ventilation, Nasal and transtracheal oxygen therapy, Pulse oximetry and end tidal capnography, Transfusion therapyInternal Medicine: Abdominocentesis, Arthrocentesis, Bronchoalveolar lavage BAL, Bronchoscopy, Colonoscopy, Cystoscopy, Diagnosis and medical management of liver shunts, Endo or trans tracheal washing, Endoscopy foreign body removal esophageal airway gastric, Esophageal stricture management including ballooning, Esophagoscopy, Gastroduodenoscopy, Rhinoscopy, Supplemental feeding tube placement management, ThoracocentesisNeurology: Brain and spinal MRI, Cerebrospinal fluid collection and analysis, Dorsal laminectomy cervical and lumbosacral, Hemilaminectomy, Medical Neurology Services, Neuromuscular disease diagnosis and management, Non surgical spinal cord disease diagnosis and management, Seizure diagnosis and management, Spinal distraction and stabilization, Surgical Neurology Services, Ventral slot surgeryOncology: Blood chemistry analyzer, Chemotherapy, Clinical Pathology Services, Coagulation analyzer, Hematology analyzer, In house STAT laboratory, Viral testingSurgery: Advanced anesthetic monitoring, Bone and Joint Surgery, Bone Biopsy, Brain and spinal surgery, Comprehensive peri operative monitoring, Emergency surgery, Hip dysplasia diagnosis and management, Minimally invasive surgery, Multimodal analgesia, Pain Management Services, Reconstructive Surgery, Sports medicine, Tissue biopsies

Appointments & hours

Mon - Sun: Open 24 Hours

Frequently asked

Is VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center accepting new patients?+

Yes — VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center is currently accepting new patients.

Does VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center offer emergency or urgent care?+

VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center provides 24/7 emergency care.

Is VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center AAHA-accredited?+

Yes — VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center is an AAHA-accredited hospital.

What services does VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center offer?+

VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center offers Emergency, Urgent Care, Surgery, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, Hospitalization, End Of Life.

What reviewers say

57% Mixed sentiment
based on 479 reviews

This emergency and specialty veterinary hospital provides round-the-clock care, featuring a dedicated team of doctors and medical staff known for delivering compassionate, highly supportive end-of-life care and effective emergency interventions. While many families highlight the comforting environment, clear communication during critical moments, and prompt life-saving procedures for acute conditions, others note significant challenges with prolonged wait times in the lobby, high costs associated with emergency diagnostics and treatments, and occasional communication breakdowns regarding care plans.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

Now hiring

3 open roles
New this month · pay listed
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.