VCA Darien Animal Hospital

10/23/2026

Jump scare!! We're here for you and your pet's needs all spooky season long 👻

Find your local VCA Animal Hospital at https://vcahospitals.com/find-a-hospital

10/22/2026

Meet Toni. ✨ Technician Supervisor. Mentor. Lifelong learner. And the kind of colleague who makes everyone around her better. 🐾

Every day, Toni shows up to teach, inspire, and invest in the Associates around her — from dental wet labs to ultrasound training — because she knows what it feels like to have someone believe in you.

💙 We're so proud to have Toni on our team. Her dedication to mentorship is exactly what makes VCA a place where careers and people truly thrive.

Explore what a career at VCA could look like for you. 🌟

10/21/2026

Welcome back to - today we're learning about why our dogs roll around in things we'd rather them not 😅

Find your local VCA Animal Hospital at https://vcahospitals.com/find-a-hospital

10/20/2026

This National Veterinary Technician Week, we're celebrating the incredible Associates who make our hospitals thrive — like Karen, who began as a CSR and never stopped growing and like Joanne, who sought mentorship and support to obtain her VTNE.

At VCA, we're proud to champion our veterinary technicians every step of the way — offering mentorship, encouragement, and the resources to help you reach your full potential.

To every vet tech in our VCA family: thank you. What you do matters deeply — to our teams, to our patients, and to the pet owners who trust us with their most beloved companions.

🌟 Ready to grow your career with a team that believes in you? Explore open roles at VCA. https://www.vcacareers.com/global/en

10/16/2026

🎃 Costumes, PSL's and scented candles... oh my! Be on the lookout for these potential pet hazards this fall. 🍂

And if you need support from your veterinary team, we're just a call away! Find your local VCA Animal Hospital at https://vcahospitals.com/find-a-hospital

10/15/2026

We dare you to swipe through the puppies without saying "awww" 😍

Find your local VCA Animal Hospital at https://vcahospitals.com/find-a-hospital

10/14/2026

Every surgery starts long before the first incision. It starts with a veterinary technician who has spent years mastering their skills, anticipating needs, monitoring vitals, and showing up fully prepared for every patient who comes through the door.

Vet techs are the heart of every OR team, and their skill and dedication make a difference every single day. At some VCA specialty hospitals, we take surgical collaboration even further. Some of our teams include Certified Surgical Technologists (CSTs) — professionals who earned specialized degrees specifically to support surgeons in the OR.

The result? Less time under anesthesia. Better outcomes. And a team that truly works as one. 💙

Because every patient is somebody's pet — and they deserve nothing less than the best.

10/13/2026

Think you know your veterinary history? Let’s put it to the test. 🩺

As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we’re looking back at the breakthroughs that have helped shape veterinary care over the past four decades.

Take the 40 Years of Breakthroughs in Veterinary Medicine quiz from Clinician's Brief and see how you score!

👉 Take the quiz - https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/quiz-40-years-breakthroughs-vet-med

10/13/2026

What trick do you want to teach your senior dog?! Remember to have their favorite treat on hand 🍬

Curious about more ways to care for your senior pet? Find your local VCA Animal Hospital at https://vcahospitals.com/find-a-hospital

10/12/2026

11/24/2023

A respiratory illness is affecting canines in some areas across the United States. Diagnostic testing has not yet confirmed the cause, but we are taking precautions to keep your dog safe.

Swipe to see a few advisories we recommend to help reduce the risks of canine respiratory exposure and sickness.

11/22/2023

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at VCA Darien Animal Hospital! We hope everyone has a happy and safe holiday! Our office is closed Thanksgiving Day but will re-open Friday at 7:30am. If you need medical assistance, VCA Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center will be open to assist you.

06/26/2023

Check out VCA East Hartford's medical director, Dr. Mac, in the latest issue of Connecticut Dog!

Follow the link to enter your pooch in their cover contest!

Connecticut Dog is a lifestyle magazine and directory for Connecticut pet owners.

03/29/2023

We're thrilled to announce the addition of Dr. James Duffy, who will be joining our hospital on April 18th.

Dr. James Duffy graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2020 and then completed an internship in small animal medicine with our hospital, VCA VREC and VCA Shoreline. He has spent the last year as an emergency veterinarian at VCA VREC in Norwalk, CT.

Dr. Duffy is a Fairfield County Native, who enjoys playing music, cooking, paddle boarding and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He has two of his own cats; Susan and Minnow.

Join us in welcoming him to our team.

02/22/2023

Check out our colleague, Dr. Alperson's article in Connecticut Dog!

Connecticut Dog is a free quarterly lifestyle magazine for Connecticut pet owners covering pet wellness and behavior, rescue organizations, adoptable pets and pretty much anything that has to do with Connecticut's local dog community.

Wag on, Dr. Alperson!

Connecticut Dog is a lifestyle magazine and directory for Connecticut pet owners.

01/27/2023

February is Dog Training Education Month.

01/14/2023

You know what we want!!! Drop those cute pics below 👇

01/10/2023

As you’re making New Year’s resolutions this year, commit to your pet’s dental health.

Daily toothbrushing is the best way to prevent plaque and tartar, and your veterinary team can give you tips on how to introduce brushing to your pet. If brushing isn’t an option, ask about other methods of home dental care.

01/04/2023

Lucky Dog Refuge CT's TikTok makes us smile!

Thank you for being a great partner in the care of local pets, and for brightening our day with Figgy's puppies!

Figgy's puppies got their first round of shots yesterday! It seemed like the perfect opportunity to express our appreciation this holiday season for our VCA Darien Animal Hospital family. We have adopted out over 200 dogs and cats this years (final total still to come!) and all of them asked through...