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Your Trusted Partner for Complete Pet Wellness
Snowflake Pet Center has been a family-owned pillar of pet care excellence for over five decades. Our licensed veterinarians and dedicated team provide comprehensive medical treatment, grooming, and boarding services designed to prioritize your pet's health and comfort. With state-of-the-art facilities featuring digital radiography, in-house laboratories, and spacious boarding accommodations, we offer preventive care, surgical interventions, and emergency referrals through trusted partnerships.Our mission combines advanced veterinary medicine with compassionate service, serving Milford, Stratford, Orange, and surrounding Connecticut communities. The Mickolyzck family's on-site presence ensures constant oversight, while our affiliations with VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine guarantee continuity of care during after-hours emergencies.
Services
Veterinary Care
Pet Boarding
Professional Grooming
Emergency Services
Online Pharmacy
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1972 with generational veterinary expertise
- Full-service facility with 24/7 emergency referral partnerships
- Groomers with 35+ years of specialized pet styling experience
- Affiliated with VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center
- On-site pharmacy for immediate medication access
What people say
Genuinely care
Top notch
Caring and service
Compassionate care
Truly amazing
Services
Veterinary Care
Our licensed veterinarians provide comprehensive medical treatment including wellness exams, vaccinations, and surgical procedures. With digital radiography and in-house laboratory capabilities, we deliver rapid diagnostics and treatment. The practice maintains affiliations with emergency referral centers for after-hours critical care, ensuring continuous medical support for pets in Milford and surrounding Connecticut communities.
Pet Boarding
Our secure boarding facility offers 4'x6' indoor kennels and 4'x10' outdoor runs with climate-controlled environments. Pets receive individualized attention through play sessions, walks, and special treats during their stay. Medical boarding options accommodate animals with chronic conditions requiring professional supervision and medication administration in a comfortable, home-like setting.
Professional Grooming
Experienced groomers with over 35 years of combined expertise provide bathing, clipping, and styling services using the FURminator Shed-Less Treatment. Services include nail trimming, de-skunk baths, and medicated treatments in a calming environment. Each session concludes with a themed scarf and personalized home care product recommendations for ongoing pet maintenance.
Emergency Services
Critical cases during regular hours receive priority treatment with immediate diagnostic testing and pain management. For after-hours emergencies, we coordinate care with VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine. Our team ensures seamless follow-up treatment at Snowflake Pet Center when owners prefer continuity of care with their regular veterinary staff.
Dental Care
Comprehensive oral health services include ultrasonic scaling, polishing, and fluoride treatments under anesthesia. Digital dental radiography detects subgingival pathologies while preventive care programs reduce systemic infection risks. Our team educates owners on home care techniques and provides prescription diets to maintain optimal oral health for long-term pet wellness.
People
Dr. Larry Brooks
Veterinarian
With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Brooks specializes in compassionate pet care and complex medical case management. He emphasizes clear communication with owners while maintaining strong community trust through personalized treatment approaches.
Dr. Dielo
Veterinarian
Dr. Dielo focuses on surgical interventions and chronic condition management. She provides detailed explanations of treatment plans while collaborating closely with owners to achieve optimal pet health outcomes through evidence-based medical practices.
Dr. Bashkin
Veterinarian
Dr. Bashkin offers expertise in preventive care and wellness planning. He works with owners to develop customized health strategies while maintaining a reputation for thorough diagnostic evaluations and patient-centered treatment approaches.
Questions
What emergency veterinary services do you offer?
We prioritize emergency cases during regular hours and coordinate after-hours care through affiliated referral hospitals while maintaining follow-up treatment options.
How do your pet boarding facilities ensure animal comfort?
Climate-controlled rooms with piped-in music, spacious runs, and individualized attention create a home-like environment with 24/7 staff oversight.
What grooming services are available for pets?
We offer bathing, clipping, nail trimming, and specialized treatments using FURminator technology with themed scarves provided after each session.
Do you provide dental care for pets?
Yes, we offer complete dental cleanings, radiography, and preventive care programs to maintain optimal oral health for dogs and cats.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Milford, Stratford, Orange, and surrounding Connecticut communities with convenient access from I-95 and Boston Post Road.
How can I schedule appointments?
Call our main office directly at 203-878-3117 or use our online reservation system for veterinary, grooming, and boarding appointments.
Reviews (6)
Erinn Keaney
Jun 05, 2022
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Our dog was boarded here before we adopted him and he couldn't have been happier or cleaner! The place didn't smell like a vets office! Cheryl was amazing!
Rachel Solveira
Apr 23, 2022
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I have been using Snowflake Pet Center for all my pets for the last 15 years. They have always been kind, compassionate and have thoroughly taken the time to explain matters to me. Dr. Dielo & Dr. Brooks have been wonderful. The receptionist Cheryl is knowledgeable and very friendly.
Emilee Baker
Apr 19, 2022
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These people DO NOT CARE ABOUT YOUR ANIAMLS behind closed doors. They seemed nice and when i picked my dog up it was bleeding and traumatized and starting to bruise. They had no remorse for this action they did and juts shrugged it off and demanded payment. DO NOT BELIEVE THE FAKE 5 STAR REVIEWS. this is not the first time ive heard them abusing our pets.
Maneesh Sagar
Apr 11, 2022
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We have been fostering all the labs we rescue from the New York City area here since 2000. They're very kind and take care of them and very reasonable since we are a non-profit saving labs I would highly recommend them
Morgan Regan
Apr 11, 2022
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The groomers mistreat animals and then hide behind fake social media accounts to message people. Disgusting behaviors all around.
Kristen D.
Oct 12, 2021
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We boarded our dogs here for 6 days while away for my sisters wedding in Florida. Extremely saddened to come home to one of my dogs sick- diarrhea, vomiting, and EXTREMELY skinny. After already being concerned about this, noticed he had multiple gashes that were DEEP. No one mentioned his injuries upon pick up, and the reason we chose to board here was because there's a vet on the premises in case anything were to happen (which proved to be a useless factor).
We ended up needing to bring him to the pet hospital later that night and then our regular vet to get stitches in multiple areas. Clearly this is not quality care & is pure negligence. Unnoticed & untreated wounds like these are unacceptable. Extremely disappointed, sad, and left with no trust in this place.
We ended up needing to bring him to the pet hospital later that night and then our regular vet to get stitches in multiple areas. Clearly this is not quality care & is pure negligence. Unnoticed & untreated wounds like these are unacceptable. Extremely disappointed, sad, and left with no trust in this place.
