Newtown Veterinary Specialists

Newtown Veterinary Specialists NVS is a Cutting-Edge 24-Hour Emergency, Critical and Specialty Care Hospital located conveniently off of 1-84, Exit 10 in Newtown, CT.

Newtown Veterinary Specialists is a full-service animal hospital that provides comprehensive emergency and specialty services for cats and dogs in Newtown and surrounding areas 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. From surgery and emergency care to ophthalmology and internal medicine, our highly trained vets are here to help your pet achieve optimal health. We care for Newtown's companion animals and ha

ve established a reputation over the years for professional, quality, and advanced veterinary care with a friendly touch. Whether you are taking your pet to see us for emergency treatment, or you have been referred to us by your primary care vet, we will treat your pet with compassion and care.

Just a little Friday fun post. Have a great weekend!
08/29/2025

Just a little Friday fun post. Have a great weekend!

Shout out to our amazing surgeon, Dr Headrick, and his fantastic team. They make an incredible impression! ...
08/28/2025

Shout out to our amazing surgeon, Dr Headrick, and his fantastic team. They make an incredible impression!

Do you want to make a difference? Join our amazing team!! ❤️💞❤️
08/27/2025

Do you want to make a difference? Join our amazing team!! ❤️💞❤️

Big dogs, small dogs, all the good dogs. Drop a pic of your pup in the comments—we want to see every floppy ear and happ...
08/26/2025

Big dogs, small dogs, all the good dogs. Drop a pic of your pup in the comments—we want to see every floppy ear and happy tail!

Can you guess what is in this tummy? Hint: don't overthink it. This is a unique appearance of this object. Ev...
08/26/2025

Can you guess what is in this tummy? Hint: don't overthink it. This is a unique appearance of this object.
Everybody did a great job! It was two adorable squeaking toys!

We are so proud to have 2 amazing internists at NVS!
08/25/2025

We are so proud to have 2 amazing internists at NVS!

We are looking for more cute pets like Walter. Show us your cutie patootie!
08/22/2025

We are looking for more cute pets like Walter. Show us your cutie patootie!

We are searching for energetic, hard working individuals to join our team and assist the technicians and doctors while t...
08/21/2025

We are searching for energetic, hard working individuals to join our team and assist the technicians and doctors while they save lives! Do you have what it takes?

Head to our Google reviews to hear more great stuff about our hospital, and all of the dedicated staff members who make ...
08/20/2025

Head to our Google reviews to hear more great stuff about our hospital, and all of the dedicated staff members who make the difference!

Meet Loretta!Loretta belongs to our Referral Coordinator, Katherine. Loretta presented to an ER with a broken right femu...
08/18/2025

Meet Loretta!
Loretta belongs to our Referral Coordinator, Katherine. Loretta presented to an ER with a broken right femur when she was just 4 months old. The owners could not afford her care, so Katherine took her in and got her the medical care she needed. She is perfectly comfortable being a tripod. Don’t let that cute face fool you. She is a stereo-typical chihuahua, and will take your ankles out if she doesn’t know you. Once she is comfortable with you, especially if you have snacks, she is a little love bug. She lives with her brother, Baxter, and her best friend is a Great Dane named Doug! She loves children, cats and bunnies. She hates being dressed up, so her mom has to get pictures fast! In the winter you can find her on her own heating pad, and she loves to be out in the sun during the summer. She is a menace, but her mom wouldn’t trade her for anything!

Have you ever seen something so cute you just HAD to take a picture? As you can see in the reflection of these goggles, ...
08/15/2025

Have you ever seen something so cute you just HAD to take a picture? As you can see in the reflection of these goggles, our techs did!
This patient came into our ER vestibular. Vestibular disease in dogs refers to a disturbance in the dog's balance system, causing symptoms like head tilt, nystagmus (involuntary eye movements), and loss of coordination. It's often referred to as vestibular syndrome or "old dog vestibular disease" when no specific cause is found, especially in older dogs. We use the goggles to restrict their vision, aiding in limiting the effects of the nystagmus. They don’t realize that closing their eyes will lessen the effects of the nystagmus. While this is not a treatment, treatment depends on the underlying cause. Idiopathic (no known cause) vestibular syndrome often resolves on its own within a few weeks. Other causes may require antibiotics, anti-nausea medication, or other specific treatments.
Not only do the goggles help the patient, they are fluffing cute!!

We are here if you need us, we just hope that you don't need us!
08/13/2025

We are here if you need us, we just hope that you don't need us!

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52 Church Hill Rd
Newtown, CT
06470

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+12032708387

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In 2006 Dr. Debra Weisman and Mr. Scott Schifilliti, MBA, began discussing opening a veterinary specialty hospital in Connecticut. With Dr. Weisman’s medical expertise and Mr. Schifilliti’s business background, they knew they had the right combination of skills to build a premier veterinary center. Their goal was to open a facility that would be privately-owned by the people who worked in the building and dedicated to serving the interests of pets and pet owners, not corporate shareholders. Early in their search for the perfect location, Dr. Weisman and Mr. Schifilliti landed in Newtown, Connecticut.