Higganum Veterinary Clinic

03/07/2025

We would like to wish all our Higganum Vet Clinic families a wonderful, fun and safe 4th of July!!!

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20/06/2025

How many weekends of rainfall did we endure and now the temps are getting hotter out there?! Say goodbye to Spring and hello to Summer! These are perfect conditions for all the creepy crawly creatures out there. This is prime mosquito season and they are looking to spread their infectious disease with a blood meal. Ticks are out (not that they ever truly go away with the mild winters we have)! We have many different species of ticks that live in our area, each with the potential to carry a few different tick-borne diseases. It is extremely important to make sure your pet keeps up to date with their Heartworm, Flea, Tick and Intestinal Parasite prevention. There are many products out on the market (prescription and over-the-counter), but they are not all created equal or endure the same safety testing and efficiency as others. We are here to answer any questions you may have. We will help guide you in picking out effective, safe and individualized products based on your pet’s life-style. Just as equally important is having your pet’s f***l sample tested for intestinal parasites at least annually. Intestinal parasites can cause many illness related diseases for your pets, and some of these parasites can also be passed directly to people. Having your pet screened annually for Heartworm Disease as well as some of the most common tick-borne diseases in our area is important in order to catch things early. Please call us today with any questions and/or if you need to schedule an appointment for your pet! We always look forward to seeing you and your furry family members.

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Veterinarian

22/05/2025

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09/05/2025

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
As of today, we are rolling out our new page!! This old page will remain active, but only for a limited time. Please go to https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566776832124 and like our new page to receive all announcements, updates, and information! Can’t wait to see you there!!

Veterinarian

21/04/2025

It is Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation Week!! Let's give a HUGE shout out to Kim! She is our compassionate, fun-loving, knower-of-all clients, mama bear! It is time to celebrate her and all she does for everyone here at Higganum Vet Clinic!

Here is a little more about Kim that you may not know!

Kim
Veterinary Receptionist

I graduated from Mercy High School in 1989. I have been a long time resident of Killingworth and Haddam for 30 plus years. I have worked at Citizens Bank in Higganum for 12 years and went on to become a receptionist at Higganum Veterinary Clinic in 2017. I am Trupanion Certified and also Fear Free Certified as I strive to make your pet’s visit the easiest it can be. Since I was a child I always had a deep connection to both domestic and wildlife animals. Since living in town for so many years I have seen children grow up here and start their own families in town. I have two grown children and two wonderful grandchildren whom I adore. I share my home with my husband, three cats and two dogs. I enjoy the outdoors, fishing on our boat and have a deep passion for bird watching. I enjoy coming to work with my second family, working with the veterinarians and all our veterinary technicians with their knowledge and skills. I feel confident and know they are doing all they can to take care of all our fur babies from puppies to our seniors. I will continue to welcome all our pets, old and new, to a great establishment.

13/02/2025

Tivoli stopped in to bring us some treats today! Thank you sweetheart! All your friends here love you! 😍

13/02/2025

While Sarah N went over my discharge instructions with my Dad, I got to hang out with Kim and get some last minute snuggle time before heading home to recuperate after my surgery. 🥰

13/02/2025

Amber, Sophie and Bailey (and their lovely mother) brought us such a nice surprise today! We are much appreciative! They look delicious! Thank you girls!!! 🩷🩷🩷🩷

06/02/2025

**UPDATE: Based on the current conditions we will be opening at 10AM.**

Good Morning. Due to the timing of this wintery storm, we will be closed for the morning. We plan to reopen this afternoon around 1:30-2PM, depending on the condition of the roads. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

If your pet is having a medical emergency,
please go to your nearest ER

Central Hospital For Veterinary Medicine (2 locations available)
https://centralpetvet.com/

North Haven Location:
4 Devine Street
North Haven, CT 06473
203-865-0878

Guilford Location:
535 Boston Post Road
Guilford, CT 06437
203-533-6444

Pieper Memorial Veterinary Center
https://www.pieperveterinary.com/
730 Randolph Road
Middletown, CT 06457
860-347-8387

14/01/2025

It is with sadness that we announce the departure of Dr. Genevieve Filion from Higganum Veterinary Clinic. After serving the veterinary community for almost 25 years (18 of those served here in the State of Connecticut), she has made the decision to leave general practice. She has been presented with an opportunity to transition into specialty practice with a focus on dentistry. Though we are sad to see her go, we support her and send her off with our very best wishes for her future endeavors. Her final day will be Friday, February 21, 2025.

We understand the impact this may have on our clients, however, while we are seeking another exceptional veterinarian to join the Higganum Vet family, we would like to take this opportunity to assure you that Dr. DeAngelo, Dr. Kumar and the rest of the Higganum Veterinary Clinic care team are deeply committed to continuing the quality of care you have come to expect. We are here to assist in the smooth transition of care for you and your pet(s). Should you have any questions or need further assistance during this transition, please do not hesitate to reach out.

24/12/2024

Happy Christmas Eve! We would like to wish everyone a very happy and safe Christmas! Just as a reminder, we will be here today until 1PM, closed tomorrow (Christmas Day), but will be back open 8AM on Thurs. Hope everyone enjoys their day!

19/12/2024

We wish to inform you of changes in our hospital hours for the next couple of weeks. Thank you for allowing us to get to know and care for your four-legged furry family members! We wish everyone a very safe and wonderful holiday season!!