VCA Veterinary Specialists of CT

West Hartford, CT

At a glance

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

55% Mixed sentiment
based on 786 reviews

The hospital provides critical emergency and specialty veterinary services, featuring skilled surgeons and compassionate medical teams who handle life-threatening crises with dedication and empathy. While many experience prompt, life-saving interventions and deeply supportive end-of-life care, operations suffer from severe front desk friction, prolonged waiting periods during busy hours, and high costs that can create financial strain for families seeking urgent help.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency Response

Aggregated from reviewer feedback across multiple sources.

Now hiring

8 open roles
New this month · pay listed
7 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.