VCA Veterinary Specialists of CT

West Hartford, CT

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At a glance

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

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

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

AVMA Specialties

Emergency & Critical Care Internal Medicine Oncology

Amenities & accessibility

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

Services in detail

Primary CareEveryday CareSpecialty CareEmergency Care Exams

Appointments & hours

Mon: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Tue: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Wed: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Thu: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Fri: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Sat: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Sun: Closed

Frequently asked

Is VCA Veterinary Specialists of CT accepting new patients?+

Yes — VCA Veterinary Specialists of CT is currently accepting new patients.

What services does VCA Veterinary Specialists of CT offer?+

VCA Veterinary Specialists of CT offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.

What reviewers say

45% Mixed sentiment
based on 778 reviews

This emergency and specialty hospital delivers high-level surgical and critical care through skilled clinicians who handle severe trauma with deep compassion, particularly during end-of-life decisions and complex surgeries. However, operations suffer from severe operational friction, including extremely prolonged wait times in the emergency room, inconsistent front desk professionalism, and high costs that frequently catch pet owners off guard. While certain medical teams earn immense loyalty for saving pets in critical condition, communication breakdowns during triage and administrative challenges create significant stress for families during already vulnerable moments.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

Now hiring

13 open roles
New this month · pay listed
4 Veterinarian8 Technician1 Support & front-of-house

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.