Branford Veterinary Hospital

08/21/2024

‼️UPDATE‼️: We are working on our phone issue - if you cannot get through to us on our normal business line please email ([email protected]) or call or text our clinic cell phone (203-824-9917).

It appears to be an issue with Verizon users trying to communicate with us. We are still working on this issue!

We have been experiencing some issues with our phone lines & us not being able to hear clients or vice versa. We are working to fix this issue. If you are trying to reach us & we are not able to communicate over phone please email us ([email protected]) or text our clinic cell phone (203-824-9917). We apologize for any inconvenience.

07/30/2024

We will be closed for lunch today, Tuesday, July 30th, from 12pm to 1:30pm, for a team meeting. We apologize for the inconvenience. Leave a message on our voice-mail or send us an email. If you have an emergency please refer to Central in Guilford or North Haven or Pieper Memorial in Middletown.

07/04/2024

Hedgehog, Mouse, Wren, and Beaver! These cute little critters are all available for adoption 🦝

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸 The front office will be closed today. If you have an emergency, please refer to Central Hospital or Pieper Memorial. Leave a voicemail or send us an email & a team member will get back to you when we re-open on Friday!

06/28/2024

One week from today is the 4th of July – are you and your pet prepared for fireworks? 🎆 Around 50% of all dogs and cats find loud noises like fireworks frightening, and will show their stress with behaviors such as hiding, pacing, howling, and trembling. More pets go missing on the 4th of July and New Year’s than any other times of the year! Make sure that your pets are securely contained and have a quiet space to retreat to – and if your pet requires anti-anxiety medications, please check and make sure that you have them NOW! It takes a few days to process a prescription refill, especially if your pet is overdue for an exam and needs to be seen by a doctor before medications can be dispensed. Save your pet (and yourself) the stress by making sure you’re ready to go in advance!

06/27/2024

Kitten snuggles with 2 of our favorite Maine C**n kittens! 💙🧡 Liz, one of our assistants, with Luke & our technicians, Janiene & Skylar, with Luke & his brother Logan! These boys are about 6 months old & Luke is 11 pounds & Logan is already over 13 pounds!

06/16/2024

Happy Father's Day to all the dads, human & furry! 🧡💙 A special shout out to our Dr. Gavaletz on this day! Not only is he dad at home, but he helps keep the hospital running smooth, is an amazing doctor caring for our patients, no matter the species & has had more litters of foster kittens than we can keep track of!! 🐈‍⬛🦎🐓 Enjoy your day dads!!

06/15/2024

Zeke picking up his Simparica Trio to protect him against fleas, ticks, & heartworm! Ask a team member if you have questions about keeping your pets safe this season! Zeke is off to have fun at the Branford Festival! 🐕💚

06/04/2024

Soot (orange collar), Dusty (green collar), Sprite (red collar), & Lint (yellow collar) are up for adoption with the East Haven Animal Shelter! Get an approved application with the shelter & schedule a meet & greet with our kitten room! 🐈‍⬛❤️🧡💛💚

05/27/2024

The hospital will be closed today, Monday, May 27th, for Memorial Day! 🇺🇸 If you have an emergency, please refer to Central Hospital or Pieper Memorial. Leave a voicemail or send us an email & a team member will get back to you when we re-open on Tuesday!

05/18/2024

'Tis the season! We have kittens! Just a few of the fluffy babies, with one of our assistants, Amanda, that are up for adoption with the East Haven Animal Shelter! 🐈‍⬛💙 Get an approved application with the shelter & schedule a meet & greet if interested!

05/08/2024

We will be closed for lunch today, Wednesday, May 8th from 12pm to 1:30pm. We are operating with a very limited staff today. We apologize for the inconvenience. Leave a message on our voice-mail or send us an email. If you have an emergency please refer to Central in Guilford or North Haven or Pieper Memorial in Middletown.

04/30/2024

We will be closed for lunch today, Tuesday, April 30th, from 12pm to 1:30pm, for a team lunch & learn. We apologize for the inconvenience. Leave a message on our voice-mail or send us an email. If you have an emergency please refer to Central in Guilford or North Haven or Pieper Memorial in Middletown.

04/23/2024

We will be closed for lunch today, Tuesday, April 23rd, from 12pm to 1:30pm, for a team meeting. We apologize for the inconvenience. Leave a message on our voice-mail or send us an email. If you have an emergency please refer to Central in Guilford or North Haven or Pieper Memorial in Middletown.

04/02/2024

04/01/2024

Attention ‼️ We will never reach out to clients or pet parents through Facebook! We will only reach out to you by phone, e-mail, or from our clinic cell phone. We also only have 1 location at 125 North Branford Road in Branford. If someone on Facebook reaches out to you, posing as Branford Vet (even if they use our photos), do not respond, it is not us! This is our only Facebook account!

03/09/2024

With a very heavy heart we had to make the difficult decision to say goodbye to our hospital cat, Shelby, earlier this week🌈 ❤️ The past few months we began to see Shelby decline & we knew it was time. Many of you may of seen our post on her 18th birthday just this past summer & mentioning her start at Branford Vet as a kitten in rough shape. Dr. Reynolds (before she went to vet school) bottle fed her & helped nurse her back to health. Shelby would always introduce herself to new employees, & we would quickly let them know "careful she bites!" The truth is, Shelby was pretty much everyone's first friend when starting at Branford Vet. She was everyone's lunch buddy & taught you never to leave your food unattended! String cheese was one of her favorites! Shelby made you feel so special if she sat on your lap & starting making muffins (maybe a little on edge waiting for that love bite). She came running out of no where when a can of food was cracked & we would be lying if we said we didn't let her lick the spoon. Shelby was the first "caution" cat a lot of staff would get the honor of handling for practice & don't you dare ever touch her funny back toe! If a hospitalized pet didn't eat the food that we gave them, you could count on Shelby to finish it, even if that meant her sticking her paw through a cage door to dip her paw in the dish to get a taste! She loved basking in the sun & fighting with Poe, our other hospital cat, over the heating pads we use for surgery patients. She popped quite a few of those pads with her nails through the years! She'd come running on a mission if a feral cat got loose in treatment, as if she was going to protect her team. She helped distract scared or nervous dogs when they just needed something to focus on & she donated blood countless times for other cats in need. Shelby ordered us to turn on the faucet every morning, we never quite got around to teaching her how to turn it off. Thank you Shelby for everything you've done for Branford Vet through the years.

To our queen, our friend, our teammate ... we will all miss your quirks, your sass, & your free spirit 🩷 Love you Shelby Marie

03/06/2024

We will be closed for lunch today, Wednesday, March 6th, from 12pm to 1:30pm, for a team meeting. We apologize for the inconvenience. Leave a message on our voice-mail or send us an email. If you have an emergency please refer to Central in Guilford or North Haven or Pieper Memorial in Middletown.

03/02/2024

Mae checking out after getting her monthly Librela injection for her osteoarthritis! Can we say happy girl?! 😊💜 Mom reports an improvement with her pain relief & mobility & Mae is able to cut back on the amount of pain relief medications she has always had to take! Librela is a once a month injection that works to interrupt the transmission of pain signals in dogs. Call our hospital to discuss with one of our team members or doctors to see if Librela is an option for your dog! PS! There is also a medication for our kitty friends who suffer from arthritis called Solensia!

02/29/2024

Skylar, one of our veterinary technicians, with her dog, Buzz! 🐶💚 Buzz gets very scared & nervous for vet visits, especially the dreaded nail trims! Because of this, we utilize Fear Free techniques, using oral medications given at home & a little bit of a sedative, to make Buzz's experience way less scary! What he doesn't remember doesn't hurt him, plus having his favorite toy & soothing music doesn't make it so bad either!

02/17/2024

Sophie celebrated her 15th birthday yesterday! 🎈🎂 This queen got a mani/pedi & snuck a kiss to technician Janiene! 👑 Let's all wish her a happy birthday & best wishes!

02/14/2024

UPDATE: Owner found!

Looking for this handsome boys family!! Found by our team this morning next to our hospital! Very sweet, intact male, no collar. Microchip not registered. Branford animal control has been notified!

02/13/2024

‼️UPDATE : We will be closing a little early today to allow staff to get home safely!

We are open normal hours today! ❄️🌨 Stay safe in the snow everyone!

02/12/2024

❄️ We will keep you posted on our Facebook with any delays or closing with the winter storm coming! If you have a scheduled surgery or appointment we will reach out to you if we need to reschedule. If you call the hospital tomorrow & we do not answer please leave a message or send us an email & we will get back to you when we re-open. For any emergencies please refer to Pieper Memorial in Middletown or Madison or Central Hospital in North Haven or Guilford. Stay safe & enjoy the snow! 🌨

02/01/2024

Dr. Gavaletz & Caitlyn, one of our veterinary assistants, with her pet rat, Oscar. 🐀 Dr. Gavaletz, along with his surgery technicians, Janiene & Skylar, did surgery on Oscar today to remove a tumor. Warm wishes to this sweet little guy for a speedy recovery! 💙

01/25/2024

We will be closed for lunch today, Thursday, January 25th, from 12pm to 1:30pm, for a team meeting. We apologize for the inconvenience. Leave a message on our voice-mail or send us an email. If you have an emergency please refer to Central in Guilford or North Haven or Pieper Memorial in Middletown.

01/19/2024

This goofy guy worked his way into our hearts with his sass and charm. Iggy is believed to be about 3.5 years old and definitely still a kitten at heart. We believe he would be good with a dog and/or older kids. He’s confident, active, and smart. He has a lot of energy and a lot of heart and is just waiting for the perfect fit. 😻

To learn more about adopting Iggy follow this link: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/iggy-70154117/ct/north-branford/branford-compassion-club-ct98/

01/18/2024

We are SO happy to announce that Milo went home with his new dad & new fur sister, Giselle! He is settling in well & we couldn't be happier!! Thank you all for sharing his posts & helping this sweet, goofy guy find his family! 💙❤️

01/16/2024

UPDATE: We will be closing slightly early at 6pm tonight to help allow staff members to return home safely!! 🥶 Be safe everyone with the icy conditions!

We are open regular hours today! ❄️🌨 Everyone be careful driving!

01/16/2024

Two of our Veterinary Technicians, Skylar & Rachel, have been in Orlando, Florida, at the VMX. The VMX is a huge veterinary conference where they have been doing tons of continuing education classes for the last few days to better help our patients! We can't wait for them to return & share all the new ideas & knowledge they have gained!!