VCA Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center is a fully-equipped 24/7/365 emergency hospital serving pets and their people in Norwalk and the surrounding communities in Fairfield County and southwestern Connecticut. If you suspect your pet is having a medical crisis, our experienced team of veterinarians, technicians and assistants are here to assist you.
Our Emergency and Critical Care units can assist in all of the following situations requiring immediate medical attention: Auto accidents, traumatic injuries (fractures, bites, burns, lacerations, wounds), respiratory emergencies (choking, difficulty breathing), vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty urinating/defecating, shock, loss of consciousness, dizziness, staggering, tremors, seizures, paralysis, toxic reactions, poison ingestion, labor and delivery problems, blood in urine or feces, swollen, hard, painful abdomen, heatstroke.
We are committed to caring for your pet – while maintaining the highest level of safety for our Associates and pet owners. We thank you for your continued patience and support.
Joe Durso graduated with a BS in Veterinary Technology from Mercy College in New York, where he passed the NYS licensure Exams, as well as the AALAS Laboratory Animal Technologist Exam. In pursuit of Veterinary Medical Excellence he completed a large Animal externship at Green Chimney’s in Brewster, NY, a Laboratory Animal Externship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and a Small Animal Externship at the Animal Medical Center in Manhattan where he continued on in the Surgery Department working in Surgery and Emergency and Critical Care. Joe has worked, lectured, and taught in multiple Hospitals and colleges in New York and Connecticut over the past 30 years, and loves to raise the level of Veterinary Medicine through education. He joined VCA VREC in 2006, and has remained since. He presently coordinates the Veterinary Assistant Program at Norwalk Community College where he teaches in both the Veterinary Technician and Assistant programs as well.
Our Administration Team
The hospital administration team consists of management personnel who oversee all staff members, hospital activities and the facilities. Together, they keep the hospital running smoothly, ensuring quality patient care and excellent client service. From the moment you check in, our administrative staff is here to deliver the best possible experience to you and your pet before, during and after your visit.