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

Small Animal Companion

Services

Emergency Hospitalization Imaging In House Lab

AVMA Specialties

Emergency & Critical Care

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

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

7
Veterinarians (DVM)
2
Licensed technicians
4
Support staff
13
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Digital Radiographs (X-Rays)FAST Scan (Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma)In-house labAdvanced diagnostic and surgical technology

Services in detail

Emergency CareDiagnostic ImagingDigital Radiographs (X-Rays)FAST Scan (Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma)In-house lab

Appointments & hours

Mon-Thu 12:00am-8:00am, 6:00pm-11:59pm; Fri-Sun Open 24 hrs

Connect

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

83% Positive sentiment
based on 2,090 reviews

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.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsGood With Anxious PetsGreat Emergency ResponseStrong Followup

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.