Business Details
34 Years
experience
Compassionate Veterinary Care in East Lyme, CT
At Goodfriends Veterinary Clinic, our mission is to promote lifelong, healthy relationships between pets and their owners through compassionate veterinary care. Founded in 1992, we serve East Lyme with a focus on wellness care, preventive medicine, and advanced diagnostic services. Our team combines state-of-the-art technology with personalized attention to ensure pets receive comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care. We emphasize annual wellness exams, vaccinations, and parasite prevention while addressing chronic conditions through tailored treatment plans.Our commitment to community education includes free pet health resources, symptom checkers, and breed-specific information. By prioritizing client communication and ethical practices, we aim to be a trusted partner in maintaining pets' health throughout their lives. Our clinic's approach integrates modern veterinary techniques with a deep understanding of the human-animal bond, ensuring both pets and owners feel supported.
Services
Wellness Care
Surgical Services
Anesthesia Monitoring
Preventive Services
Dental Cleanings
Diagnostic Imaging
Geriatric Care
Microchipping
Euthanasia Services
Parasite Prevention
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of experience in veterinary medicine since 1992.
- Our team uses state-of-the-art medical equipment for accurate diagnostics.
- We provide comprehensive preventive care to avoid serious pet health issues.
- Our compassionate staff treats every pet with personalized attention.
- We emphasize client education through free pet health resources and tools.
Services
Wellness Care
Our wellness care services focus on maintaining pets' health through annual exams, vaccinations, and early disease detection. We emphasize parasite prevention, nutrition counseling, and dental care to avoid costly health issues. Our team educates owners on recognizing early signs of illness while creating customized wellness plans for each pet's life stage.
Surgical Services
We perform routine and soft tissue surgeries including spays, neuters, mass removals, and dental procedures. Advanced monitoring ensures patient safety under anesthesia while post-operative care focuses on pain management and recovery. Our surgical protocols follow strict safety standards with continuous vital sign monitoring during procedures.
Diagnostic Imaging
Digital radiology and ultrasonography services enable accurate internal organ evaluation without unnecessary radiation exposure. These tools help diagnose conditions affecting the heart, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, and musculoskeletal system. Our imaging capabilities support both emergency diagnostics and chronic disease monitoring for timely treatment decisions.
Anesthesia Monitoring
Our anesthesia protocols include pre-operative bloodwork and continuous monitoring of heart rate, respiratory function, and blood pressure during procedures. Veterinary technicians maintain patient safety through intravenous fluid therapy and temperature regulation while using modern anesthetic agents tailored to each pet's health status.
Geriatric Care
Specialized care for aging pets includes bi-annual exams, bloodwork panels, and arthritis management. We monitor for early signs of kidney disease, diabetes, and thyroid issues while providing pain management solutions. Our team educates owners on recognizing age-related changes to maintain quality of life for senior animals.
Questions
What services does Goodfriends Veterinary Clinic offer?
We provide wellness exams, vaccinations, surgical procedures, dental cleanings, diagnostic imaging, parasite prevention, geriatric care, and emergency services during business hours.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call us at (860) 739-4637 or use our online pet portal to book appointments for routine care, surgeries, or urgent pet health concerns.
What payment methods do you accept?
Please contact our office directly to inquire about accepted payment methods and financial policies for veterinary services.
Do you offer after-hours emergency care?
We recommend contacting local emergency clinics for after-hours pet emergencies as our clinic operates during standard business hours.
What preventive care options are available?
Our preventive services include heartworm testing, flea/tick prevention, annual fecal exams, dental care, and customized vaccination schedules to protect pets year-round.
How do you handle pet microchipping?
We offer microchipping services as permanent pet identification, including registration assistance and follow-up care for lost pet recovery.
Reviews (6)
Edith Holland Haytas
May 13, 2022
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Extremely satisfied with Dr Jennifer. She show compassion for my cat Google's who was there this morning. I recommend this place.
Christopher Potter
Jan 19, 2022
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Critical: Professionalism, Reliability, Value Pretty sad that this is the only vet in the state that doesn't check for a microchip when people say the dog was abandoned. And I know for a fact the contact information is made available to the vets to contact the proper owner. I wouldn't send your pets here. This vet will help people steal animals from their rightful owners.
Dmcoxe
Jan 09, 2022
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Staff and doctors are super friendly and professional. They are best team me and my dog have ever experienced.
Tiffany Jones
Jul 26, 2021
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Thank you for taking Evie in at such short notice. Your staff is great! We look forward to continuing Evies care with you.
Sharon S.
May 19, 2021
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I love Goodfriends. They're very thorough and shows how much they care. They get you in right away if they're is a problem and are as professional and sweet as can be. They truly care and it shows. I love there techs and secretary staff as well. So professional and nice!
Desaree Edwards
Apr 23, 2021
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We took our dogs here for vaccinations. It cost ~$300 a piece. I'm used to much cheaper prices. Maybe it's the state average? The service and staff were kind and considerate however l just can't afford to be overcharged for care.
