Welcome to Veterinary Referral & Critical Care

Veterinary Referral and Critical Care has provided specialty, referral, and emergency services to Richmond, Manakin-Sabot, and surrounding areas since 1997.

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About Our Veterinary Referral & Critical Care

Veterinary Referral & Critical Care was founded with the mission of providing veterinary expertise and critical care when it is needed the most. Offering services in veterinary internal medicine, surgery, neurology, and emergency medicine, our doors have remained open to referring veterinarians and clients since 1997. We are one hospital and one team with a common mission fueled by compassion.

Meet Our Veterinary Team

We take pride in providing exceptional and comprehensive veterinary care for your beloved pets. Our Veterinary Referral and Critical Care Team is a dedicated group of highly skilled professionals committed to ensuring the health and well-being of your pets.

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Complete Veterinary Care in Richmond, VA

A referral from your primary veterinarian is required for an appointment with our internal medicine, surgery, or neurology specialists. Our specialists work closely with your primary veterinarian to ensure the highest quality care of your pet. Emergency veterinary services are available 8 am Monday through 6 pm Saturday.

Pet Emergency Services
Pet Internal Medicine
Pet Neurology
Pet Surgery
Canine Rehabilitation

Pet Emergency Services

We understand that pet emergencies can happen at any time. Veterinary Referral & Critical Care houses a large, open ICU staffed with Licensed Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants for constant patient monitoring and care. We are dedicated to providing high-quality care for your beloved companion,
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Pet Internal Medicine

Our experts in veterinary internal medicine are focused on preventing, diagnosing, and treating complex disease processes involving the body's internal organs. They are highly skilled at non-invasive diagnostics, including ultrasound, endoscopy, needle biopsies, and centeses.
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Pet Neurology

At VRCC, we have the ability to perform basic diagnostics such as bloodwork, radiographs, and ultrasounds, as well as more advanced diagnostics including MRI, CSF analysis (spinal taps), and electrodiagnostic testing (electromyogram, nerve conduction, brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER)).

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Pet Surgery

The surgeons at VRCC receive highly specialized training and are experienced in all aspects of orthopedic, neurological, and soft tissue surgery. They work closely with the technicians to ensure a safe anesthetic experience. They are dedicated to comprehensive pain management, early and aggressive rehabilitation following surgery, and a multimodal approach to managing arthritis. Our surgery team works hard to ensure your pet's comfort before, during, and after the surgery to provide the most pain-free experience possible.

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Canine Rehabilitation

VRCC's rehabilitation program focuses on inpatient and outpatient services, home exercise programs, and owner education/training. While providing outstanding rehabilitation services in the hospital, we aim to give owners the tools and knowledge to care for their pets at home.
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Emergency Services

Pet Emergency Services

We understand that pet emergencies can happen at any time. Veterinary Referral & Critical Care houses a large, open ICU staffed with Licensed Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants for constant patient monitoring and care. We are dedicated to providing high-quality care for your beloved companion,
dog at the vet clinic
Internal Medicine

Pet Internal Medicine

Our experts in veterinary internal medicine are focused on preventing, diagnosing, and treating complex disease processes involving the body's internal organs. They are highly skilled at non-invasive diagnostics, including ultrasound, endoscopy, needle biopsies, and centeses.
Woman giving tincture to cat at home
Neurology

Pet Neurology

At VRCC, we have the ability to perform basic diagnostics such as bloodwork, radiographs, and ultrasounds, as well as more advanced diagnostics including MRI, CSF analysis (spinal taps), and electrodiagnostic testing (electromyogram, nerve conduction, brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER)).

a dog and cat next to a vet
Surgery

Pet Surgery

The surgeons at VRCC receive highly specialized training and are experienced in all aspects of orthopedic, neurological, and soft tissue surgery. They work closely with the technicians to ensure a safe anesthetic experience. They are dedicated to comprehensive pain management, early and aggressive rehabilitation following surgery, and a multimodal approach to managing arthritis. Our surgery team works hard to ensure your pet's comfort before, during, and after the surgery to provide the most pain-free experience possible.

a dog with a cone around its head
Canine Rehabilitation

Canine Rehabilitation

VRCC's rehabilitation program focuses on inpatient and outpatient services, home exercise programs, and owner education/training. While providing outstanding rehabilitation services in the hospital, we aim to give owners the tools and knowledge to care for their pets at home.
a dog in a pool of water

We love our patients

Thank you for making us one of the highest-rated veterinary hospitals in the Richmond area

We have been going there for years. Our dog had to have knee surgery which turned out great. Plus we’ve had to take our pups for emergency services. Lastly our oldest pup sees Dr. Fallin for a specific disease. He always explains everything and offers advice when we have questions. He is so kind and a great doctor. The entire staff is so friendly and helpful. They are wonderful.

Rita B.

I can’t say enough about this place. My dog got kicked in the head by a horse and almost died and they saved her life. They also did a beautiful skin graft surgery on another dog who got a piece of wire wrapped around her leg and had Scar Tissue build up. They are compassionate caring and reasonably priced.

Shannon D.