Veterinary Referral Associates

Gaithersburg, MD

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At a glance

Facility type
Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
Yes
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Feline Exclusive

Services

Emergency Urgent Care In House Lab Imaging Hospitalization Rehab

AVMA Specialties

Dermatology Emergency & Critical Care Internal Medicine Neurology Oncology Ophthalmology Radiology Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Gender-neutral restroomRestroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Veterinary Referral Associates is a full-service pet hospital in Gaithersburg and the surrounding areas. We provide comprehensive medical services for cats and dogs. From internal medicine and surgery to physical therapy and Synovetin OA® treatments, our broad and varied service offering can meet all of your pet’s health needs in one place. We look after the companion animals of Gaithersburg. We have earned a reputation for providing high-quality care with a compassionate touch over the years

Veterinary Referral Associates is one of the oldest and best-known specialty veterinary and 24-hour emergency animal hospitals in the country, serving the Greater D.C. metropolitan area including Gaithersburg, Potomac, Frederick, Germantown, Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Rockville, MD pets

Mission — We provide the best care possible in our state-of-the-art facility. As pet owners ourselves, we understand the special bond that you have with your furry family members and are committed to providing your pet with the same care we would provide our own

Care capabilities

Emergency
24/7 emergency

Team at a glance

31
Veterinarians (DVM)

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

Technology & equipment

High Definition MRI scannerIn-House Lab & PharmacyAdvanced Diagnostic ToolsEchocardiographyElectrocardiographyRadiographic EvaluationBlood Pressure Measurement

Services in detail

internal medicinesurgeryphysical therapySynovetin OA® treatmentsfeline hyperthyroid treatmentradioactive iodine therapyphysical rehabilitationneurologyoncologyophthalmologyblood bank servicesemergency carecritical careanesthesiologydiagnostics & labradiologycardiologyveterinary sports medicine

Memberships

Feline Veterinary Medical Association

Appointments & hours

Monday: 24 hours, Tuesday: 24 hours, Wednesday: 24 hours, Thursday: 24 hours, Friday: 24 hours, Saturday: 24 hours, Sunday: 24 hours

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Frequently asked

Does Veterinary Referral Associates offer emergency or urgent care?+

Veterinary Referral Associates provides 24/7 emergency care.

What services does Veterinary Referral Associates offer?+

Veterinary Referral Associates offers Emergency, Urgent Care, In House Lab, Imaging, Hospitalization, Rehab.

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