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Central Hospital For Veterinary Medicine

Verified November 4, 2026 against the sources listed at the end of this page.

Central Hospital For Veterinary Medicine is an emergency animal hospital in North Haven, Connecticut, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No appointment is needed for emergencies; calling ahead lets the team prepare.

Call now and speak to the hospital

Call (203) 865-0878

Line busy or long wait? Next 24/7 hospital: VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center, 16 miles away, (203) 929-8600.

Address
4 Devine Street, North Haven, CT 06473
Directions
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Website
centralpetvet.com
Location of Central Hospital For Veterinary Medicine in Connecticut

Emergency hours

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayOpen 24 hours

Before you go

  • Call while you are getting ready: describe what happened and ask about the current wait.
  • Bring any medication, packaging or plant your pet may have eaten, and your pet's records if they are at hand.
  • Expect triage: the most critical patients are seen first, as in a human ER. Full checklist.

What the hospital states on its website

  • Intensive care unit“…Hospital, we’re proud to offer 24/7 emergency veterinary care and ICU services, no appointment needed. Call us on your way so we can assist…” Hospital page
  • Emergency surgery“…Diagnostics – the ER has access to: MRI CT Digital X-Ray Ultrasound Emergency Surgery Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy What to Expect During Your Pet’s Emergency…” Hospital page
  • CT or MRI imaging“…bite antivenin and treatment Diagnostics – the ER has access to: MRI CT Digital X-Ray Ultrasound Emergency Surgery Hyperbaric Oxygen…” Hospital page
  • Blood bank or transfusions“…ECG Neuraxial anesthesia including epidural catheters Cross-matched blood products Central Hospital For Veterinary Medicine Pages About Us Contact For…” Hospital page
  • Walk-ins accepted, no appointment needed“…we’re proud to offer 24/7 emergency veterinary care and ICU services, no appointment needed. Call us on your way so we can assist you immediately. For 50 years,…” Hospital page
  • Asks you to call ahead before arriving“Call us on your way so we can assist you immediately.” Hospital page
  • Accepts CareCredit“…care more accessible and manageable for pet owners. Financing CareCredit: Flexible Financing For Your Pet’s Needs APPLY OR PAY: North Haven…” Hospital page

Shown only where the hospital says so on its own site, quoted as published. A missing item means we found no statement, not that the service is unavailable. Fees and policies change: confirm by phone.

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Questions about Central Hospital For Veterinary Medicine

Is Central Hospital For Veterinary Medicine open 24 hours?
Yes. Central Hospital For Veterinary Medicine has an emergency service open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, according to the hospital website checked on November 4, 2026. Holiday hours can differ: call (203) 865-0878 before you leave.
What is the phone number of Central Hospital For Veterinary Medicine?
(203) 865-0878. The hospital is at 4 Devine Street, North Haven, CT 06473.
Do I need to call Central Hospital For Veterinary Medicine before coming in?
The hospital asks you to call ahead: “Call us on your way so we can assist you immediately.”
What payment options does Central Hospital For Veterinary Medicine mention?
CareCredit is mentioned on its website.
What emergency facilities does Central Hospital For Veterinary Medicine have?
Its website mentions an intensive care unit, emergency surgery, CT or MRI imaging and blood transfusions.

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Where this listing comes from

  • Hospital website, source page, checked November 4, 2026: “…Support Teams Leadership Our Blog Veterinary Care Foundation 24/7 Emergency & Specialty Care Collaborative Specialty Care for Better Outcomes…”
  • VECCS certified facility directory, source page, checked November 4, 2026: “VECCS certified facility, Level II; Certificate Expires: 12/16/2026”

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