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Veterinary Wellness Center of New Haven

Pet Care for all Stages of Life For Dogs & Cats

A small, family-owned veterinary clinic in the Granite Square building on State Street. We blend Fear Free–informed handling with full clinical care — and we will always work to craft a plan that works for your pet and for you!
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  • Fear Free Techniques
  • USDA Accredited Vet
  • Family-Built
Your downtown vet

Your Trusted Family Veterinary Clinic
in Downtown New Haven

Welcome to the Veterinary Wellness Center of New Haven. We are an animal care facility located in the Granite Square building on State St. in downtown New Haven. We provide comprehensive healthcare services to pets in New Haven, Hamden, West Haven, East Haven, North Haven and the surrounding areas. We are happy to bring friendly, educational, and supportive services to you and your pets. Our Veterinarians offer a wide variety of medical, surgical and dental services.
Our veterinary clinic is well equipped with advanced equipment and technologies to provide the highest standard of care for your pet. Our facility has the equipment to provide comprehensive in-house testing for accurate diagnosis, as well as a reliable reference lab. We offer an in-house pharmacy and have direct access to 24 hour care and specialists at Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine located at 4 Devine Street in North Haven, CT.
We have convenient on-site street parking, and designated parking spaces in the parking garage attached to our clinic. We are located in a prime down-town spot, and have easy on and off access to I-95 and I-91.

Since 2012

Serving New Haven Pets

Family-Built

Fear Free

Informed Care Approach

WHY CHOOSE US

Why New Haven Families
Choose Veterinary Wellness Center of New Haven

Our team is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care for every pet and family who walks through our doors.

Family-built since 2012

Drs. Lisa and Morgan MacKay lead a small downtown team that's been part of the New Haven community for over a decade. Many of our staff have been here just as long.

Fear Free–informed care

We use low-stress handling, positive reinforcement, and calm exam techniques so visits don't feel like a battle. Our goal is to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress while helping pets feel safe and comfortable during their visit.

Community-Focused Care

We're proud to be part of the New Haven community and are committed to building lasting relationships with local pets and their families.

Veterinary SERVICES

Veterinary Care for Every Stage
of Your Pet's Life

Dog & Cat Vaccination

We offer all of the essential vaccinations your cat or kitten will need to be adequately protected in their environment.

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Professional Dental care

At the Veterinary Wellness Center, we will perform an oral examination of your pet each time they come in for a visit.

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Professional Surgical Care

Spaying is the common term used to describe the surgical procedure known as an Ovariohysterectomy.
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Health Certificates

If you are traveling out of the country or moving to a new state, you may need to get a health certificate in order to bring your pet with you.
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Dermatology

A dermatology treatment that accelerates skin healing and calms chronic conditions. Two-minute sessions, drug-free, often visible improvement after the first treatment.
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Weight & Nutrition

Personalized diet, calorie, and exercise plans with regular weigh-ins — because more than half of US dogs and cats are overweight, and most of their owners don’t realize it.
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THE TEAM

Meet Our Veterinarians

Family-owned and family-staffed. The same faces you saw last year are the ones you’ll see at your next visit.

Dr. Morgan MacKay

Veterinarian

Dr. Christine Crocker

Veterinarian

Dr. Lisa Mackay

Veterinarian

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TESTIMONIALS

Why New Haven Pet Owners & Referring Veterinarians Trust Veterinary Wellness Center New Haven

For over years, families across New Haven have trusted our team with the pets they love
— that’s the Veterinary Wellness Center of New Haven difference.

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4.9 / 5.0 · 250+ Google reviews

Tianna M. / Google Designation

"I moved to New Haven in July and was immediately welcomed by the Wellness Center. They're so great. After seeing them for the first time I got the email from them saying they were glad we chose them and that they were here.

Krista R. / Google Designation

"This is our first visit at this vet clinic, they had the cutest welcome board with my dogs name on it greeting him. The staff was very friendly , the vet and tech that took care of Peeko were very gentle and patient with him."

Andrea A. / Google Designation

Above and beyond...that is what is exemplied by Veterinary Wellness Center of New Haven. While every experience I have with them is positive and amazing, today they went above and beyond to help my Otter before my travel.

Nathan B. / Google Designation

"We have been using VWCNH for decades with all our pets. Always very loving to both pets and owners. We feel welcome and well cared for. Our current dog LOVES to go there! No joke! New Haven Veterinary is the best."

Karol L. / Google Designation

"The entire team is always great when we go in! They go above and beyond for my dog even calling to check up on her a few days later which we are so grateful for this professional veterinary wellness center in new Haven"

Dr. M / Google Designation

Being a physician myself, I am aware that not all medical places are created equally. I spent a while researching different veterinary offices. I ended up choosing this one.

Need urgent veterinary care?

If your pet is experiencing a medical concern during our regular business hours, please call us right away. Our team will do our best to accommodate same-day and urgent care appointments whenever possible.

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Veterinary Wellness Center of New Haven

686 State St, New Haven, CT 06511

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Visit us in New Haven Downtown

Location

686 State St, New Haven, CT 06511

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Phone No

(203) 867-5181

Email Address

info@nhwellpetvet.com