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Dental Offer

You Make Dentist Appointments for Your Family—Don't Forget Your Pet

Get $50 Off Dental Cleaning Now Through February 28!*

Three Reasons to Schedule Your Pet a Dental Appointment:

1.Early Detection: Identify dental issues before they become severe.

2. Preventive Care: Stop dental issues in their tracks before they lead to infection.

3. Improve Your Pet’s Longevity: Ensure a pain-free mouth and happiness!

Your Pet Deserves the Best Dental Care. We Have It.

Call 203-779-6566 or Schedule an Appointment at one of our locations!

*Valid for a discount of $50 from the standard price of one dental cleaning appointment (the standard price of dental cleaning varies based on services received during the visit). Valid only for procedures completed between 1/1/25 and 2/28/25. Appointments are subject to hospital policies. One discount per pet during the promotional period. Cannot be combined with other offers or promotions. No cash value or credit. The hospital reserves the right to amend or cancel this promotion at any time. Use PIM code: SMILE.

What Makes Us Stand Out

From the crowd
  • Providing the highest quality of compassionate care to your beloved pets.
  • Making each patient's life as free from pain, suffering, and disease as possible.
  • Educating our clients and community in providing lifelong quality care for their pets.
  • Committed to adding patient services for the convenience of our clients.
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    Dr. Derek Marotta

    Lead Veterinarian

    Dr. Marotta started his educational journey here at home with the University of Connecticut receiving a BS in Animal Science with a Minor in Mathematics. He continued his Veterinary Studies at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine on the Virginia Tech Campus. During his clinical year at veterinary school, he did rotations all over the country including California, Colorado, North Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia. As a 2018 graduate, he still maintains his passion for all sciences and ...
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    Dr. Jeffrey Santee, DVM, MS

    Veterinarian

    Dr. Jeff Santee graduated from the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1990. He received his Master's Degree in Veterinary Physiology & Pharmacology in 1988 and his Bachelor's degree in Animal Science in 1984. During his junior and senior years, he completed an externship program at Angell Memorial Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. Following graduation, he completed a one year internship at Pittsford Animal Hospital in Rochester, New York. Dr. Santee has practiced in ...
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    Dr. Laura Nerone

    Veterinarian

    Dr. Laura Nerone is a part time relief veterinarian that started with Countryside in 2008. She graduated from Purdue University prior to earning her doctorate from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. Afterwards she completed a rotating surgery and medicine internship at the Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Norwalk, CT. Dr. Nerone has since then focused working in private practice as a general practitioner. She has a special interest in internal medicine and senior pet care. ...
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    Dr. Kelly Shanley

    Veterinarian

    Dr. Kelly Shanley started doing relief work for Countryside in 2022. She was born in Buffalo but moved to CT to attend high school in North Branford. Kelly went on to study at Southern CT State University earning a bachelor’s degree in Biology and Chemistry. During undergraduate school, Dr. Shanley worked as a veterinary technician. In 2006 Dr. Shanley pursued her dream of practicing veterinary medicine by graduating summa cum laude from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. She also ...
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    Dr. Brittany Gamble

    Veterinarian

    Dr. Brittany Gamble is excited to join Countryside and be in her home land of Connecticut once again. As an avid traveler she first moved from Connecticut to Pennsylvania for her Bachelor's degree at Penn State University. After a few years home she began her international travels with a move to the beautiful island of Grenada. Dr. Gamble began her veterinary studies at St. George's University which were completed in 2018 after a year of clinical studies at Virginia Tech. Dr. Marotta, MDVM of ...
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    Kailee J.

    CVT Practice Manager

    Kailee started her career at Countryside in 2012 as a veterinary technician and rejoined the team in 2020 as a Practice Manager. She received her degree in Veterinary Technology in 2011 from Northwestern Connecticut Community College and her certification for Veterinary Technology upon graduating. Kailee loves all animals great and small, and has developed a habit of rescuing squirrels and other wayward creatures. Currently, she has two lab mix rescues- Lexi and Cruzer. In her spare time, she ...
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    Emily C.

    Lead Surgical Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Emily started her career at Countryside in 2021 as a Licensed Veterinary Technician, but she has been in the veterinary field for 13 years. She graduated from Hofstra in 2016 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marine biology. She graduated from Suny Delhi Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology in 2019, and obtained her license for Veterinary Technology that year. Currently she has 3 dogs- Ruger, Sadie, and Cubby and 2 cats Tofu and Dumpling. In her spare time she enjoys scuba diving, hiking, going ...
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    Jessica B.

    Certified Veterinary Technician

    Jessica started her career at Countryside in 2020 as a Certified Veterinary Technician but she has worked in the veterinary field for many years. Jess graduated from Quinnipiac University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Technology in 2012 and obtained her license for Veterinary Technology that same year. Currently she has a two cats- Dominic and Mia. In her spare time she enjoys camping, baking, and reading.
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