Primary Care:
Monday - Friday 10 am - 8 pm
Phone:
203-680-0055
269 Orange Street, New Haven, CT
Primary Care: 203-680-0055
Fax: 475-372-0125
Hours:
Monday – Friday 10 am – 8 pm
Your Downtown New Haven Veterinarian
Elm City Vet is a trusted primary care veterinary clinic in downtown New Haven, CT, offering compassionate, high-quality care for dogs and cats. Conveniently located on Orange Street near Yale and surrounding New Haven neighborhoods, our experienced veterinary team provides wellness exams, sick visits, vaccinations, spay/neuter surgery, dentistry, and preventative pet care.
With late evening hours Monday through Friday, Elm City Vet makes it easier for busy pet owners in New Haven and surrounding CT towns to access veterinary care when they need it most. Whether your pet needs a routine checkup, vaccinations, or care for an unexpected illness, our friendly and knowledgeable staff is here to help your pet live a healthier, happier life.
Parking Information for Your Upcoming Appointment
Street parking on Orange Street is limited, but there’s several options near our hospital that you can use. Make sure to arrive a little early to your visit to ensure you have enough time to find a spot!
Parking Options: Curio 269 Parking Garage
Limited parking is available in the attached Curio 269 garage.
How to access the garage:
- Enter from Orange Street, between Elm City Vet and the Children’s Museum
- Look for Elm City Vet signs marking designated parking spots
After parking, exit the garage on foot and walk around to our front entrance. Please watch for traffic when exiting the driveway.
Additional Parking Options
- 10 Wall Street Lot (City Lot)
- 40 Elm Street Lot (City Lot)
If you have any trouble finding us, just give us a call – we’re happy to help. We can’t wait to see you!
Our Doctors
Our primary care team includes experienced veterinarians and skilled veterinary technicians who deliver thoughtful, compassionate care tailored to your pet’s needs.
Julia Chant, DVM, CVA, CVSMT
Veterinarian - Primary Care
Lead Doctor - Elm City Vet
Morgan Oberhausen, DVM
Veterinarian - Primary Care
Meagan Vail, DVM
Veterinarian - Primary Care/ER
“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!”
“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.”
“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.”
“Thanks to their expertise and unwavering care, our girl is back home, healing, and slowly returning to her joyful self. We are forever grateful.”
“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!”
“Pieper made my dog and I feel so welcome and taken care of the whole time we were there. 10/10, fantastic care.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Dr. Carreras and her Pieper Oncology Team go above and beyond. The care, empathy, communication and overall professionalism they all provide is amazing.”
“Thanks to all who helped Gus thru his surgery and recovery, especially Dr Heather Mossman and everyone who attended to Gus during his stay. You set my family at ease knowing our sweet boy Gus was in the best of hands.”
“Pieper has the best veterinary staff that have ever treated my pets in all my experience as a pet owner.”
“We had a fantastic experience. The entire team took great care of Henry and kept us updated the entire time. He is doing great and we are so thankful!”
“The genuine care from every single staff member just blows my mind. I can't speak highly enough of every single person associated with Pieper. Thank you for all you have done for me and my Mochi.”
“My rabbit and I had a great appointment with the exotics department! It's a relief to have a specialist nearby that is knowledgeable, experienced, and comfortable with protocols to keep stress as low as possible.”
“Extraordinary service and care. I am a nurse. I pay attention to the details. Pieper has hit it out of the park”
“I feel like my baby is in the best hands when it comes to the care he's receiving. Dr. Hammond is hands down the best doctor I've encountered!”
“The staff at Pieper were very caring and professional. The Vets in Internal Medicine and Oncology were extremely knowledgeable and thorough. I would highly recommend them”
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