About Cat’s Corner Veterinary Hospital

Cat’s Corner Veterinary Hospital is a feline-exclusive, AAHA-accredited practice in Oxford, CT. Founded by Dr. Erika Ball as the all-cat hospital she had long envisioned, we’ve cared for cats and their owners since 2008, pairing high standards of medicine with a calm, dog-free environment built entirely around feline patients.

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A Cat-Only Practice, By Design

Cat’s Corner began with a simple conviction: cats deserve medicine shaped entirely around them. After graduating from Virginia Tech in 1997 and working across many hospital settings, Dr. Erika Ball opened the all-feline practice she had long envisioned. Our mission grows from that idea — a clean, quiet space free of the stress of a traditional hospital, gentle handling by a trained and certified team, lasting relationships built on clear information for confident decisions, and a focus on preventive medicine that helps cats live longer, healthier lives. Explore our full range of feline veterinary services anytime.

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Standards Most Clinics Never Pursue

Accreditation isn’t required for animal hospitals, which is exactly why it matters to us. Our vision is to keep providing the highest quality of care by continually growing our knowledge of veterinary medicine and staying current with advances in the field. As an AAHA-accredited, Cat Friendly and Fear Free practice, Cat’s Corner is held to standards most clinics never take on, and we were named a third-place winner in AAHA’s 2012 Practice of the Year Awards. Here’s what that commitment looks like by the numbers:

Only about 12–15% of animal hospitals in the U.S. and Canada earn AAHA accreditation, a distinction we’ve proudly held and renewed through rigorous review.

AAHA evaluates accredited hospitals against more than 900 standards for patient care, safety, pain management, and equipment, re-evaluated every three years.

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The Values Behind Every Visit

A clear set of commitments shapes how we treat every cat and every client who comes through our doors.

Eight core values guide our team day to day: a commitment to excellence and the AAHA standards behind it, dedication to our profession and ongoing education, genuine compassion and care for every patient and owner, and trust and integrity built on honesty. We treat clients and cats as “one of our own,” hold ourselves to a professional standard in all we do, and place communication and openness at the center of every visit — the two values we lean on most:
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Transparency

We’re glad to offer tours of our facility and keep owners with their cats whenever possible, and we always provide thorough, upfront estimates for your cat’s care.

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Open Communication

We’re never too busy to walk through every option and explain your cat’s condition clearly, because informed owners make the best decisions for their cats.

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Why Cat Owners Choose Cat’s Corner

For more than fifteen years, cat owners across Oxford and surrounding towns have trusted Cat’s Corner with their companions’ care, and many have stayed with us for the lifetime of their cats. We’re grateful for that loyalty and for the experiences clients share with us. Here’s what one member of our community had to say:

Christine R.

“Everyone is so lovely towards our cats and attentive to their care, both while there and after their visit. Grateful to have Cat’s Corner nearby to bring our cats. Their advice and recommendations are spot-on, and we have been able to catch issues sooner because of that.”

Malachi Q.

“Amazing and compassionate! When we initially moved to CT, we were worried about finding a new vet for our young kitten. Dr. Ball and staff have been nothing but helpful and supportive through every visit! From a FeLV scare to our boy’s neuter, Cat’s Corner has been nothing but helpful every step of the way! Thank you, guys for all that you do :)”

A.C.

“I cannot give enough praise to Cat’s Corner. My cat Jeri is a bit of a special case, and they have been so amazingly helpful every step of the way. I could cry, Cat’s Corner sets the GOLD STANDARD for Cat Veterinary care across the state and maybe all of New England. Please take your cats here and invest in preventative care for their best lives ❤️❤️❤️”

Ginny V.

“We loooooove Cat’s Corner! Everyone from reception to techs to the doctors is the nicest, friendliest, most knowledgeable Vet team I’ve ever used. I don’t have kids; my cats are my babies. I trust them 200% with their care. Plus they always say how wonderful my cats are. How could I not love them?😉”

Meet the Team Behind the Care

Cat’s Corner is led by Dr. Erika Ball, whose focus on feline dentistry brings referrals from other area veterinarians, and supported by a team of cat-devoted technicians and assistants. Get to know the people who’ll care for your cat.

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Common Questions About Cat’s Corner

Curious about who we are and how we work? These answers cover the people, philosophy, and credentials behind Cat’s Corner Veterinary Hospital, our feline-exclusive practice in Oxford, CT. If you don’t see your question here, we’re always glad to talk it through by phone.

Who is the veterinarian at Cat's Corner Veterinary Hospital?
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Cat's Corner Veterinary Hospital is owned and led by Dr. Erika Ball, who has practiced since graduating from Virginia Tech in 1997 and opened the hospital as the all-feline practice she had long dreamed of. Her particular focus is feline dentistry, an area where she handles a high volume of cases and receives referrals from other area veterinarians.
Why is Cat's Corner a cat-only veterinary hospital?
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Cats experience the world very differently from dogs, and they often receive far less veterinary care, in part because vet visits can be so stressful for them. By staying feline-exclusive and dog-free, our Oxford hospital keeps the environment quiet and predictable, which helps cats feel safer and makes consistent care easier to provide.
What does it mean that Cat's Corner is a Cat Friendly and Fear Free practice?
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These designations reflect specific, feline-focused steps we take to lower stress. As an AAFP-certified Cat Friendly Practice and a Fear Free practice, Cat's Corner uses gentle handling, calming techniques, and a space designed around cats' needs. Roughly 38% of cat owners feel stressed just thinking about a vet visit, and these programs help make those visits easier for everyone.
What areas does Cat's Corner Veterinary Hospital serve?
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Based in Oxford, CT, Cat's Corner Veterinary Hospital cares for cats from across the surrounding Naugatuck Valley, including Southbury, Seymour, Beacon Falls, Woodbury, Middlebury, Newtown, and Naugatuck. If you're looking for a cat-only veterinarian near you, we welcome new feline patients from Oxford and the nearby towns.
What is the Helping Paws Fund?
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The Helping Paws Fund is a nonprofit charity supported by public donations, with 100% of every gift going directly toward care for feline patients facing urgent or critical needs. It reflects our belief that cost shouldn't stand between a cat and the treatment it deserves. To ask about applying for assistance, give our office a call.
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