Emergency hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
As published by the hospital: “Open 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“Our hospital offers 24-hour supervision of critically ill pets and, just as in human hospitals, has a dedicated Intensive Care and Critical Care Unit (ICU/CCU).” Hospital page
- Emergency surgery“…Brain and spinal surgery Comprehensive peri operative monitoring Emergency surgery Hip dysplasia diagnosis and management Minimally invasive surgery…” Hospital page
- CT or MRI imaging“…measurements Blood transfusions Advanced imaging techniques, such as CT scans and MRI Our Emergency & Critical Care Team Sara D'Addario Staff…” Hospital page
- Blood bank or transfusions“…cases in which the use of a ventilator is needed) Animals in need of blood transfusions Animals that are in shock (weak, pale) Animals with life threatening…” Hospital page
- Walk-ins accepted, no appointment needed“At VCA VREC, we work on a referral basis with general practitioners though emergencies are welcome on a walk-in basis at any time.” 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 VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center
- Is VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center open 24 hours?
- Yes. VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center has an emergency service open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, according to the VCA hospital page checked on November 4, 2026. Holiday hours can differ: call (203) 854-9960 before you leave.
- What is the phone number of VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center?
- (203) 854-9960. The hospital is at 123 W. Cedar Street, Norwalk, CT 06854.
- Do I need an appointment at VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center?
- No appointment is needed, according to its website: “At VCA VREC, we work on a referral basis with general practitioners though emergencies are welcome on a walk-in basis at any time.”
- What emergency facilities does VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center have?
- Its website mentions an intensive care unit, emergency surgery, CT or MRI imaging and blood transfusions.
Places this hospital serves
Where this listing comes from
- VCA hospital page, source page, checked November 4, 2026: “HOURS Mon: Open 24 Hours Tue: Open 24 Hours Wed: Open 24 Hours Thu: Open 24 Hours Fri: Open 24 Hours Sat: Open 24 Hours Sun: Open 24 Hours GET IN TOUCH Phone: 2”
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