Veterinary Emergency Center

4.3 (284 reviews)
135 Dowd Ave #2471, Canton, CT 06019, USA

Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM Tuesday 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM Wednesday 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM Thursday 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM Saturday 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM Sunday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Veterinary Emergency Center

Preventive care

Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.

Compare prescription pricing

Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.

Consider pet insurance

Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.

Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page

Looking for information about Veterinary Emergency Center? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.

Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.

How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider

Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.

We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.

How rankings are determined

Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.

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Rating Provider Total Review
4.8 Adoro 19
4.5 AKC 1,801
4.4 ASPCA 12,221
4.9 Embrace 19,969
4.9 Fetch 5,895
4.1 Figo 2,868
4.4 Hartville 183
4.9 Healthy Paws 11,362
4.8 Lemonade 833
4.6 ManyPets 2,416
4.7 MetLife 11,182
4.8 Nationwide 25,675
3.9 Pet Assure 15
4.3 PetPartners 121
4.9 Pets Best 15,323
4.8 Prudent Pet 2,859
4.7 Pumpkin 3,525
4.6 Spot 11,551
4.9 Trupanion 55,033

Compare Pet Insurance Plans

You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.


Getting to Know Your Veterinarian

Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.

Experience

Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.

Emergency Care Procedures

It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.

Communication Preferences

Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.

Breed Specific Health Considerations

Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.

Facility Tour

If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.


Final Note

Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.

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Reviews from Google

4.3

284 reviews

10/10 would recommend! We needed diagnostics done on my poor pup who was violently throwing up. Though canton didn’t have a surgeon on staff (it was suspected she had a foreign object) they offered for us to come in and so diagnostics so that if she needed surgery we could get into a clinic I. Much faster than the 6-8 waiting period we were given. She needed up not having a foreign object and canton took AMAZING care of her. They truly made me feel heard and cared for as well as our dog!

Aug 1, 2023

This emergency center has always been professional and accommodating, as we've used them several times already for one of our adopted kittens who was sickly upon receipt. They also follow through with your regular vet and with you/your pet. Their facility is immaculate. I'm glad I have this option when our standard vets do not have weekend visits or on-call coverage for weekend or evening emergencies. Thank you for your care.

Jul 18, 2023

We have always had a wonderful experience, the staff is caring, compassionate and professional. We highly recommend you to anyone we know or to those needing emergency care. I do wish your were 24-hrs and that you accepted Potbelly Pigs. I also wish you weren't just for emergencies. Again, we highly recommend you. Kind Regards, Linda and Carl Klebe

Aug 13, 2023

My little dog Flick (top) ate a chocolate bar that I had cleverly forgotten was in my car when I buckled him into the backseat. I'm so glad we brought him here right away, we called ahead and they were ready to take him back right away. They kept me updated on what they were doing with him and were very friendly. Thanks to their quick work he's totally fine now! They even called later to check up on him. I appreciated that they were cautious enough to check with poison control that based on what he had eaten and thrown up it was safe to take him home, but didn't try to sell me unnecessary overnight treatment. Hopefully we won't need an emergency vet again anytime soon but if we do I'll be happy to come back here!

Jan 23, 2023

Friendly staff, professional, courteous and attention to care. We took our Rocky when he was not doing well turns out he needed surgery and the care and attention to him and they way they kept us at ease during the process was incredibly amazing. I will recommend this place to all. The facility is very nice and clean and welcoming.

Aug 4, 2023