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Your Trusted Partner for Veterinary Care in Milford, CT
Companion Animal Hospital of Milford has been dedicated to animal health and safety since 1987. Our team of experienced veterinarians and staff provide compassionate, high-standard veterinary care in a friendly environment. We emphasize preventive care through annual wellness exams to address health issues proactively. Our Vaccines for Life program offers lifelong vaccinations at reduced costs with annual checkups. We maintain strict protocols for patient handling, requiring leashes for dogs and carriers for cats. Located off I-95 Exit 34 near Jonathan Law High School, we serve Milford and surrounding areas.Our services include core and elective vaccinations, dermatology, ultrasound, and surgical care. We accept multiple payment methods including CareCredit, Scratchpay, and Trupanion insurance. Our doctors bring decades of combined experience and personal dedication to pet care. We prioritize client convenience with downloadable forms for new clients, treatment consent, and medical records transfers. Our practice reflects a deep commitment to community animal health and client satisfaction.
Services
Wellness Exams
Vaccination Programs
Emergency Care
Pet Insurance Options
Online Forms
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of veterinary experience
- Our wellness exams prevent major health issues
- We provide CareCredit financing options
- We accept Trupanion pet insurance
- We maintain extended weekday hours
Services
Wellness Exams
Annual wellness exams detect early health issues in pets. Our veterinarians perform comprehensive physical examinations and develop customized treatment plans. This proactive approach prevents minor concerns from becoming major medical problems while maintaining optimal animal health.
Vaccination Programs
Our Vaccines for Life program provides lifelong core vaccinations at a fixed price. Dogs receive rabies, distemper/parvo, and leptospirosis vaccines while cats get rabies and FVRCP. Annual examinations maintain program eligibility and ensure continued protection against preventable diseases.
Emergency Care
We handle urgent veterinary situations with immediate attention to critical patients. Our protocols ensure safe handling of emergency cases while maintaining regular appointment schedules. Pet owners should call ahead for after-hours emergencies to coordinate care.
Pet Insurance Options
We partner with CareCredit, Scratchpay, and Trupanion to provide financial flexibility. These programs offer payment plans for routine care and coverage for unexpected medical expenses. Our staff helps clients understand insurance benefits and financing options for veterinary treatments.
Online Forms
Downloadable forms streamline client interactions and medical record transfers. New clients complete registration documents before initial appointments. Consent forms facilitate day-long treatments while medical release forms enable seamless transitions from previous veterinary providers.
People
Dr. Kenneth Prel
Veterinarian
Dr. Ken has practiced veterinary medicine for over 30 years. He graduated from the University of Maryland's Appalachian Wildlife Program and Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. He owns Companion Animal Hospital of Milford.
Dr. Stephanie Prel
Veterinarian
Dr. Steph graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. She specializes in dermatology, ultrasound, and surgery. She brings expertise in patient care and continues the family tradition of veterinary excellence in Milford.
Questions
What services does Companion Animal Hospital offer?
We provide wellness exams, vaccinations, emergency care, dermatology, ultrasound, and surgical services for pets. Our Vaccines for Life program offers discounted lifelong immunizations.
Do you accept pet insurance?
Yes, we work with Trupanion insurance and offer CareCredit financing options for veterinary expenses.
What are your emergency protocols?
We handle urgent cases with immediate attention. Call ahead for after-hours emergencies to coordinate care while maintaining regular appointment schedules.
How can I transfer my pet's records?
Download our Request for Records form and submit it to your current veterinary hospital for seamless medical record transfers.
What payment methods are available?
We accept cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, CareCredit, and Scratchpay financing options for veterinary services.
