Veterinary Referral Associates
Gaithersburg, MD
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
Services
AVMA Specialties
Amenities & accessibility
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
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Services in detail
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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.
What reviewers say
The hospital provides 24/7 emergency and specialty care, featuring various departments including neurology, oncology, surgery, ophthalmology, and rehabilitation. Specialists and support teams are frequently noted for delivering thorough explanations, compassionate end-of-life support, and advanced surgical interventions. The facility is well-equipped for complex cases, though operations experience high patient volumes leading to extended wait times, significant costs, and communication challenges during peak hours.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.