Appointments

EMERGENCY CARE

VCA Veterinary Referral Associates is fully staffed by veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, assistants, and client care specialists 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for all types of pet medical emergencies. You do not need a referral or an appointment to be seen for an emergency, however, we do recommend that you call ahead, if possible, at 301-926-3300. We may suggest first aid measures you can take immediately, and we will be best prepared for your arrival.

SPECIALTY CARE

Patients are typically referred to VCA Veterinary Referral Associates by their regular, primary care veterinarian for specialty care. Your regular veterinarian will send VCA Veterinary Referral Associates a referral form that will describe your pet's problem and identify the appropriate specialty department to see your pet.

Specialist consultations, procedures and surgery are by appointment, Monday through Friday, 9 AM '" 5 PM.* (*Please note that some Specialty Departments' hours may vary.)

To schedule an appointment for your pet with one of our veterinary specialists, please call us at 301-926-3300, and we'll be happy to assist. We ask new clients to arrive 20 minutes in advance of their appointment to allow adequate time to prepare a medical record for their pet.

Alternately, you may fill out the on-line appointment form below. (If you are in doubt about your appointment needs, please call us, and we will be more than happy to help you. Please note that some appointment types cannot be made on-line.) Within 1 business day after you fill out the form, we will call you to confirm the date and time of your pet's appointment with you.

PET VISITATION HOURS

VCA Veterinary Referral Associates is pleased to allow you to visit your hospitalized pet during our regular visiting hours. Please call in advance and speak with one of our Client Care Specialists to schedule the appointment for your visit. Our Intensive Care Ward (ICW) and Critical Care Unit (CCU) visiting hours are: 12:30 '" 2:30 PM and 6 PM '" 8 PM.

Under special circumstances, arrangements may be made with your pet's veterinarian for visitation outside regular visiting hours '" please call to consult with a VRA Client Care Specialist who will assist you with these arrangements.

We look forward to seeing you. If you should have questions, please feel free to call us at 301-926-3300.
Thank you.

VCA VETERINARY REFERRAL ASSOCIATES

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HOW TO REACH US

VCA Veterinary Referral Associates

Phone: 301-926-3300

Fax: 301-977-1308

500 Perry Parkway

Gaithersburg, MD 20877

BUSINESS HOURS

Mon-Sun Open 24 hours

Open for emergencies 24 hours. No appointment is needed. For Specialty Services, please call for availability and to schedule your pet's appointment.

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Pet Health Information

General Practice

We have over 540 animal hospitals in 41 states that are staffed by more than 2,000 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians, with more than 200 being board-certified specialists. The nationwide VCA family of general practice hospitals give your pet the very best in medical care, providing a full range of general medical and surgical services as well as specialized treatments*: Wellness, Spay/neuter, Advanced diagnostic services (MRI/CT Scan), Internal medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Neurology, Boarding, Grooming

*services may vary by location.

Our family of pet hospitals stands out by delivering the greatest resources in order provide the highest quality care available for your pets. By maintaining the highest standards of pet health care available anywhere, we emphasize prevention as well as healing. We provide continuing education programs to our doctors and staff and promote the open exchange of professional knowledge and expertise. And finally, we have established a consistent program of procedures and techniques, proven to be the most effective in keeping pets healthy.

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Emergency Care

Your emergency needs can be met right here at our hospital.
VCA Veterinarian Referral Associates provides 24 hour emergency veterinary care, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Emergency veterinarians, veterinary technicians and/or veterinary assistants are on staff 24 hours a day.

Please call us at 301-926-3300. We are located at 500 Perry Parkway. Gaithersburg, MD 20877.

We provide the highest standard in veterinary emergency and critical care services. We are trained and equipped to perform a variety of emergency surgeries and procedures. We provide the highest standards of pain management. Emergency internal medicine consultations, including full diagnostics, are available.

Please call or come in immediately if you feel your pet is having an emergency or needs after-hours care.