This *WAS* the best veterinary place around until Vet Core took it over and did not renew the contract with the best vet there: Dr. Janet Merrill.  Dr. Maki was horribly rude to me.  I told them (including Dr. Maki) BEFORE setting foot into the exam room that Holly, my 18 year old, indoor, Championed Ragdoll would NOT have a rabies shot because she was so ill.  They could titre her for rabies but not the shot.  There are exceptions to the vaccinations required when the animal is sick, even under the law.  Dr. Maki checked her over, gave her a shot for the URI, them smugly refused to do the BP and bloodwork required to help her survive Chronic Renal Disease (CRD). So he treated the cat, then with a wry smile refused further treatment for the *serious* problem.  I had lost one cat to  the very same thing after he was given a Rabies shot.  So Dr. Maki got his slightly less than $100, lost a client of 30 years who owned dogs, cats, and had a well-respected Ragdoll cattery known all over the world. I take them elsewhere now. Yes, for 30 years Dr. Merrill treated my animals with outstanding competency and caring.  This one visit with Dr. Maki sent not just one, but MANY other clients away. It's known in the general veterinary world from others looking to change veterinary clinics and why. There are a lot of people in the world of animals that know me - no more referrals from me!! Great job, Dr. Maki and Vet Core!  By the way, Vet Core destroyed Countryside Animal Hospital in Chelmsford, when they bought that one out too. Read Less

The best care in CT. I had a very life threatening issue with my bearded dragon. The vet took her in right away and was able to diagnose the issue through two tests. She is on the road to recovery thanks to the vets at Wilton animal hospital. They are also very friendly and very educated. You can tell they are there for the animals and not the paycheck and that's what I want to see when I come in. Read Less

I wish I could be a fan, but I'm not. I took my extremely ill cat there in a panic. We had just moved to Wilton and our 2 year old cat was suddenly cold to the touch, breathing shallowly and occasionally crying and writhing in pain. I had noticed this vet as the closest one, so I sped her there. After an excruciatingly long wait they decided that she should have a special scan done. They put her back into the carrier with a warm water bottle and told me to drive an hour to another vet that had this special machine...  I drove all the way there in tears. My cat ended up moving a blood clot due to the hot water bottle and she became paralyzed. The vet I drove an hour to see said there wasn't much that could be done except relieve her suffering and euthanize her. I later learned that the Milford Animal Hospital (only 10 minutes away from the Wilton vet) had this special scan machine- but The Wilton Vet didn't want to send us there for fear of losing our future business. A trip to Milford would have saved my sweet cat a whole lot of suffering. Read Less

THE BEST veterinary care in the area, hands down. My pups are in great hands here. The entire staff is knowledgeable, personable, gentle, and very compassionate. Fees are quite reasonable. When additional services or procedures are recommended, they do not try to push them on you, or make you feel like a monster should you decline. Simply THE BEST! Read Less

I have known them for over 30 years. Excellent doctors, staff - they are caring, compassionate, thorough. They have always loved my animals, and are supportive through both the good and hard times. Really good people, great practice. Highly recommend! Read Less

During my dog's first visit, everyone from the receptionist to the Vet were friendly and professional. They treated me and my pet with respect. The Vet team was knowledgeable and helped solve the problem that brought us in that day. Read Less

I grew up in Wilton and my parents have brought their cats to Wilton Animal Hospital for over 30 years.  I cannot say enough good things about this practice, and particularly about Dr. Merrill who has been our main vet - both their expertise in resolving medical issues and their genuine caring for their furry patients and their patients' human owners.  Thanks in no small part to Wilton Animal Hospital, all of the cats (with the exception of one who died of an untreatable congenital condition at a young age) lived to be nearly 20 years old, and the vets always helped us treat their various elderly-cat conditions (kidney failure, thyroid issues, IBS, etc) effectively and compassionately.  Plus, the vets at Wilton Animal Hospital have gone above and beyond in so many ways - from treating and nursing back to health at their own expense a seriously injured but very sweet stray cat who had been brought in to be put to sleep (and ultimately finding her a new home with my family, who adored her for the rest of her long life), to making a house call for a very sick cat who was terrified of new people and places, to simply being a kind, caring, and understanding presence at the end of a beloved pet's long life.  Please don't listen to a few negative reviews for this place - read the filtered, mostly highly positive, reviews, or just give them a chance! Read Less

I can't say enough about the staff at the Wilton Animal Hospital. Knowledgeable, compassionate and they know their clients. My heart dog, Brody, was my first baby. It took me too long to leave vet clinics when unhappy. I left two prior to finding Wilton, and I will never go anywhere else. My girl, and my pups now, have had significant and numerous medical issues. The time and empathy that go into finding the best treatment is exceptional. Dr. Guida has been a vet, a friend, a therapist and worked WELL above and beyond on more occasions than I can count. Dr. Maki has performed several surgeries (and other more minor procedures) with skill. The vet techs (Mark, Nancy, Katie, Jaclyn) have always been beyond helpful and kind. The office staff is exceptionally knowledgeable, helpful and compassionate. I truly can't say enough about the Wilton Animal Hospital and feel so very fortunate that we made our way to them. They are the best of the best <3Read Less

My husband Mark and I can't say enough good about the service we receive everytime we have brought our dog Maxx in. The care, compassion and professionalism that Dr. Lynn Guida has shown us every visit is outstanding. We have never left without a clear understanding of any diagnosis. When it came time to let Maxx cross that rainbow bridge, the sensitivity and tenderness Dr. Lynn Guida and the staff showed during our difficult time was above and beyond anything I expected. Thank you for all you do! Highly recommended. ~Mark & Cherie Mahoney, New Ipswich NH Read Less

Doctors Janet Merrill & Mike Maki have been our family veterinarians for more than 35 years. You'll never meet more caring, knowledgable individuals. An example: after being mauled by a neighborhood dog, many years ago, our basset, Hilda, had to be seen once weekly to have drainage tubes checked & cleaned. She was very nervous, most likely remembering the pain she'd been in when she first went there. Dr. Merrill used to come out to our car to treat her, so she wasn't frightened. Also, when it has come time for the final heart-wrenching goodbyes to our furry Friends, their doctors have cried right along with us. Can't thank them enough for their exemplary skills, both as doctors & as human beings, over these many decades! The entire staff at Wilton Animal Hospital is several cuts above the norm. Highly, highly recommend! Arnie & Jeannie Thibodesu,Temple, NHRead Less

I bring my two cats and two dogs here and have had them as my vet for over ten years.  They are very gentle and helpful.  Dr. Merrill is very good with shepherds (which I have), and both pups love the vet assistant there. Read Less

My pets are family.  I've been bringing my pets to Wilton Animal Hospital for 4 years now.  I am very happy with the doctors there.  They are very knowledgeable and have always been very patient and explained procedures and treatments with me.  I ask a lot of questions.  The vets there care about your pets.  They took the time to call me and check on my chihuahua after his surgery, which he recovered from splendidly.  I strongly recommend Wilton Animal Hospital. Read Less

I can't speak to other Veterinarians, but for 19 years I've been a faithful patron of Wilton Animal Hospital and was never disappointed by Dr. Merrill's care or expertise! Office visits are thorough and the cheapest around. Payment plans were offered for both of my Dog's surgeries to try to make things affordable, even though I didn't need them.   I've seen a couple reviews on here of people saying they don't like the hospital because they wouldn't take an extra buck to sell prescription dog food illegally or because they didn't seek alternative or homeopathic methods. This is a straight-shooting New England front desk with doctors from the best veterinary schools in the country who care enough to treat shelter dogs they've adopted. If you want a dog trainer, hire a trainer. If you want charity work, go to a free hospital. If you want great care at a reasonable price, COME HERE. Read Less

I won't bring a dead cat there!They are my local vet clinic.... and I go else where.Brought my lab there once for an emergancy, dog had displaced his hip. Did the x-ray, talk about hip-dysplasia, and drug treatment and then set us on our way... no talk about alternitive medicine, just dope and surgery that won't do much good...Later learned from a dog trainer about alternitive health that has worked wonders with my lab... he hasn't had a problem since and lives dope free!ANOTHER TIMEI brought my cat there once, because I had a limited income, they wanted me to sign my animal over so it could get better care... my cat got bit by something and was hurt...After fighting with them and about to take my poor cat else where, they finally did a payment plan... $600 and a cat who's bit wound then healed after several visits...Not impressed. That cat still has two holes that won't heal over, nearly two years later....If you love your animal, KEEP DRIVING... Read Less