Veterinary Emergency Referral Center
Pensacola, FL
At a glance
- Facility type
- Emergency Specialty Hospital
- Practice tier
- Emergency
- Clinic type
- Hospital
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Walk In
- 24/7 care
- Yes
Species treated
Services
AVMA Specialties
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Pensacola’s Trusted Emergency and Specialty Animal Hospital Since 1982. At Veterinary Emergency Referral Center, we proudly collaborate with primary care veterinarians to provide expert care for dogs and cats in critical need. As Pensacola’s only 24-hour emergency and specialty animal hospital, our experienced veterinary specialty and emergency team is equipped to manage even the most complex medical cases
Founded in 1982 as the Pensacola Animal Emergency Clinic, our hospital has provided trusted after-hours emergency veterinary care to pets and their families for more than four decades. In 2003, we became the Veterinary Emergency Referral Center (VERC), continuing our commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate emergency care when pets need it most. In 2007, we relocated to our current, purpose-built facility designed to support the latest in veterinary diagnostics and treatments. Since then, VERC has continued to grow, adding veterinary specialties and staying at the forefront of innovative veterinary care
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- 24/7 emergency
Team at a glance
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Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Mon-Thu 12:00am-8:00am, 6:00pm-11:59pm; Fri-Sun Open 24 hrs
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Frequently asked
Is Veterinary Emergency Referral Center accepting new patients?+
Yes — Veterinary Emergency Referral Center is currently accepting new patients.
Does Veterinary Emergency Referral Center offer emergency or urgent care?+
Veterinary Emergency Referral Center provides 24/7 emergency care.
What services does Veterinary Emergency Referral Center offer?+
Veterinary Emergency Referral Center offers Emergency, Hospitalization, Imaging, In House Lab.
When was Veterinary Emergency Referral Center established?+
Veterinary Emergency Referral Center has served the Pensacola, FL community since 1982.
What reviewers say
This 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital provides comprehensive critical care, advanced diagnostics, and surgical interventions. The facility is clean and well-equipped with modern technology, including advanced imaging capabilities. The veterinary team and support staff are widely regarded as compassionate, attentive, and thorough in explaining diagnoses and treatment options during stressful situations. While wait times and costs reflect the nature of emergency medical care, the hospital remains a trusted resource for urgent pet health needs.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.