VCA Veterinary Referral Associates

Referral Forms Overview

We understand that entrusting your patients to another doctor is a serious responsibility. At VCA Veterinary Referral Associates, we want you to know that your referred patients will receive only the best care from us. You always can count on us to be your partners in health care. We have a full range of services and specialists to meet the needs presented by even your most challenging cases. Feel free to contact us for a tour of our facility and to meet some of our staff.

In order to help our veterinary staff accurately assess your patient's current health status, we ask that prior to referral that you please complete the appropriate VRA Referral Form located at the links below and fax the completed form to our hospital at fax #301-977-1308. (Our VRA general referral form may also be emailed to our hospital -- see instructions on the bottom of the form.) Pertinent medical records may also be faxed along with the referral form. If you need assistance, have questions or wish to discuss your patient's case prior to referral, please call our hospital and a member of our staff will be happy to assist you.

VCA Veterinary Referral Associates thanks you for your continued confidence and trust in us. Please don't hesitate to contact us at any time we can be of assistance to you and your patients.

The staff at VCA Veterinary Referral Associates

  • VCA Veterinary Referral Associates Referral Form

    Download VCA Veterinary Referral Associates Referral Form


  • Avian and Exotics Dept. Guidelines for rDVMs

    Avian and Exotics Referrals

    Complete information for referring avian and exotic patients, including guidelines for determining level of urgency for medical treatment of avian and exotic pets, appear in the 'Avian/Exotics Dept. Guidelines' at the link below. For any type of assistance, please call us at 301-926-3300 and an avian and exotics staff member will be happy to help. Thank you.

    Download Avian and Exotics Dept. Guidelines for rDVMs

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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

FOR PET MEDICAL EMERGENCIES, VCA VETERINARY REFERRAL ASSOCIATES IS LOCATED AT:

500 PERRY PARKWAY
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
TEL: (301) 926-3300
Click here for directions to our location.

The doctors and staff of VCA Veterinary Referral Associates are ready and available to provide emergency and critical care for your beloved companion around the clock every day of the year.  Staffed by a team of board-certified emergency/critical care doctors, our emergency team is ready to provide your pet with the highest possible level of quality compassionate care should an urgent medical need arise at any time of day or night.

 If you feel your pet is having an emergency, please feel free to immediately come to the hospital - we are ALWAYS available!  You may speak with a member of the emergency team if you questions/concerns by calling 301-926-3300 at any time.

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