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River Valley Veterinary Hospital

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River Valley Veterinary Hospital

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Veterinary services for dogs and cats in Greater New Haven area provided by Melissa J. Moore DVM and Christopher M. Celentano DVM.

Full service small animal veterinary hospital; provider of Concierge Critter Care home visits

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from our little "purr-mpkin"! As we have said, Potter is always such a good sport about the costumes and hats that Rachel puts on him 😹 We thought he was extra adorable in this one! Please share your fur kids in their Halloween costumes in the comments below. Have a wonderful weekend 🎃👻🏮

10/30/2026

This is 13 month old Pitbull mix Cookie! Her full name is actually Cookies N Cream, which is just perfect with that coat pattern. Cookie had her first appointment with Dr. C and Dani yesterday and Dani said she was such a love! She had the best time chasing a ball around the room 🥰

10/29/2026

Happy National Cat Day from Maple!!! This beauty is a 16 week old Persian. As we often say with kitty pictures, this photo does not do her perfect little face justice! She just refused to pose for the camera! She was such a sweetheart and absolutely loved her Delectables treat. Her sister is Lily, the Cavie, that we introduced you to just the other day ago ☺️

10/28/2026

Meet Calli and Sam (AKA Sam I Am!)...they are 1 year old littermates! Mom adopted them from Shelton Animal Control about 4 months ago. They had their first visit with Dr. M and Dani yesterday. These cuties were timid but the sweetest babies ever and they are SO bonded. When Wendy helped Mom bring them out to the car, they were meowing because they couldn't see each other but the second that they were settled into the car with their carriers facing each other, they were calm again...such sibling love 💕

10/27/2026

Today is National Black Cat Day! This day was created to raise awareness about the low adoption rates of these gorgeous felines and to celebrate how amazing they are! So, of course, we simply had to share one of our favorite black cats Potter! Isn't he so handsome in his Halloween tie that Rachel put on him?! Rachel loves to dress him up and he is such a good sport!

10/26/2026

Just as a heads up to our clients...the compounding pharmacy Wedgewood has issued a voluntary recall of certain products. If your pet was prescribed one of the affected products, the pharmacy should be contacting you directly. But you can also go to the website to see what lots are affected. And please contact us if you have any other questions!

https://www.wedgewood.com/wedgewood-recall-information/

10/25/2026

Our vet techs and assistants got all the attention last week so we didn't get a chance to share this sweet baby with you until today! This is Lily and she is the sweetest little 5 month old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel! She had her first puppy appointment on Tuesday with Dr. M and Dani. She wanted snuggles from both of them so she just kept crawling back and forth between their laps. It was just adorable 😇

10/24/2026

Behind every great veterinarian is an incredible team whose heart, hands, and dedication make all the difference! So last but certainly not least, we want to celebrate our veterinary assistants Rachel and Wendy! Rachel started in February 2024 and Wendy started just after in March of 2024. Veterinary assistants play such an important role in patient care, client service, and the daily function of veterinary teams. They support veterinarians and veterinary technicians, keep the clinic clean and safe, and help animals feel comfortable during stressful situations. And our assistants are two of best!

As vet tech week draws to a close, we again want to say THANK YOU to Sarah S, Alyssa, Meg, Sarah G, Dani, Rachel, and Wendy.....you are valued more than you know💕

10/23/2026

Dani began her time at RVVH in May 2023 when she was still a student at UConn. She just fit in with us immediately and everyone was always excited for her school breaks so we could have Dani time! And fortunately for us, she became a full time technician after graduation in May 2025. It has been wonderful watching her learn and grow! Her dedication and huge heart make a difference every single day. She makes such a positive difference on our team!

10/22/2026

Sarah joined us in August 2024. It’s hard to believe that it has only been 2 years as she is such a part of our team! When Sarah applied for a position, we were not actually looking to hire any more technicians. But we decided to interview her and from there, it was a lock! She was just so amazing and we knew we needed her. She goes above and beyond for every patient. Sarah is from originally from upstate NY and she received her vet tech degree from SUNY Delhi and is a licensed veterinary technician. She is one of a kind!

Address

88 S***m Lane
Derby, CT
06418

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+12039411838

Website

http://www.rivervalleyveterinaryhospitalct.com/

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