Emergency & Urgent Care Veterinarian Services

24/7 Services Across Connecticut

With emergency services and critical care offered 24/7 in Middletown, and Urgent Care offered in Madison, Stratford, and Lebanon, Pieper Veterinary is always here when you need us.

What We Offer

Emergency & Critical Care Services

For pets experiencing life-threatening illness or injury, our emergency team provides:

  • Advanced diagnostics including bedside ultrasound, telemetry, and mechanical ventilation

  • Comprehensive critical care, such as blood transfusions, IV nutrition, and anesthesia support

  • 24/7 access to ER veterinarians and board-certified criticalists, with seamless collaboration across specialties

Urgent Care Services

For pets who are stable but need prompt care, our urgent care clinics offer:

  • Same-day evaluation and triage for time-sensitive but non-life-threatening issues

  • Lower cost than emergency room visits, with access to experienced veterinarians and support staff

Is your Pet Having an Emergency?

See common signs and when to seek urgent or emergency care.

Pieper Veterinary provides 24-hour emergency veterinary services in Middletown. Urgent care for pets located in Madison, Stratford, and Lebanon.

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Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center

24/7 Emergency Care

730 Randolph Road
860-590-4850

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Lebanon Veterinary Hospital

Urgent Care

920 Trumbull Hwy
860-642-7936
Mon: 8:30 am – 8:00 pm
Tues: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Wed: 8:30 am – 8:00 pm
Thurs: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Fri: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Saturdays: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm

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Pieper Veterinary Madison

Urgent Care

51 Boston Post Road
860-544-2940
Mon: 10 am – 8 pm
Thu–Sun: 10 am – 8 pm

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Animal Poison Control

24/7

888-426-4435

Expert Team

Our emergency department includes boarded criticalists and experienced ER veterinarians, supported by skilled veterinary technicians delivering compassionate care tailored to your pet’s needs.

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James Hammond, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)

Veterinarian - Specialist

Medical Director

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Chelsea Churchill, DVM

Veterinarian - Primary Care/ER

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Meagan Vail, DVM

Veterinarian - Primary Care/ER

Christopher Blanch, DVM

Veterinarian - ER

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Stephanie Boisvert, DVM

Veterinarian - ER

Melissa McDaniel, DVM, MPH

Veterinarian - ER

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Danielle Money, DVM

Veterinarian - ER

Daniel Niemczyk, DVM

Veterinarian - ER

Jessi Taylor, DVM

Veterinarian - ER

Jessica Urbonas, DVM

Veterinarian - ER

ER Department Head

David Vafek, VMD

Veterinarian - ER

Kathleen M. Kimball, DVM

Veterinarian - ER/Urgent Care

Lead Doctor - Pieper Madison

“Everyone, the front desk staff, vet techs, doctors, took the time we needed to help us understand what was happening and what steps would be taken. I tell anyone who will listen about Pieper, you're the best!”

Wendy C

“The staff was extremely compassionate, professional, and knowledgeable during a very difficult time… I had to drive over an hour to get to Pieper and I will tell you that I would drive that again to bring my animal here for top notch care.”

Micaela O.

“Dr Urbonas was everything you hope a doctor would be in an urgent medical situation - professional and knowledgeable, kind and caring, confident and positive. With a reassuring "we got this" attitude.”

Maryann M.

“Thanks to their expertise and unwavering care, our girl is back home, healing, and slowly returning to her joyful self. We are forever grateful.”

Nicole S.

“Everyone is so kind and helpful! I love how down to earth the staff members are. I'm so grateful to have such a wonderful team working with me and my pets!”

Autumn S.

“Pieper made my dog and I feel so welcome and taken care of the whole time we were there. 10/10, fantastic care.”

Annabelle M.

“The front desk staff celebrating with me when I shared the news that [my cat] was okay is something I will never forget. Every step of the process, I knew I could trust Pieper to deliver the best veterinary care and owner support.”

Max S.

“The techs and veterinarians were incredibly kind and efficient. I have nothing but good things to say about this place and I am so grateful that they took care of our dog the way they did.”

Joey A.

“Every single member of the staff cared greatly about the pets that were there. Outstanding communication, both written and verbal, and did a wonderful job at managing expectations.”

Jon S.

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We Know Your Pet is a Loved One, and We’re Here for You Every Step of the Way.