VCA RIVER - Regional Institute for Veterinary Emergencies and Referrals

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VCA RIVER - Regional Institute for Veterinary Emergencies and Referrals VCA Regional Institute for Veterinary Emergencies and Referrals is a veterinary emergency and special
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Caring for animals requires a special breed of people - those with the knowledge and expertise to heal, plus the compassion to enhance healing and that's exactly what you'll find at the Regional Institute for Veterinary Emergencies and Referrals - RIVER

We're on the leading edge of veterinary specialty and emergency medicine, patient care, and education. Our top-ranked, board-certified veterinarians, skilled technicians and caring staff treat more than 11,000 patients a year. That means more than 200 referring veterinarians can expand the services they offer their clients. With our world-class technologically advanced surgical and diagnostic center, RIVER is a proven leader in providing advanced diagnostics, treatments and cures. We deliver specialty services in ophthalmology, surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, radiology and neurology along with critical and emergency care. RIVER is truly a unique facility with some of the most advanced veterinary equipment found in the country. This level and sophistication of care, similar to advanced human medical facilities, enables us to provide the highest quality specialty medicine possible. Most importantly, we value the human/animal bond and consider our patients part of the family. RIVER exists as a partner with your veterinarian, to provide the services and compassionate care required to go beyond the ordinary. When your regular veterinarian makes the decision that your animal family member needs the expertise and care of a specialist or has a critical emergency, RIVER is the world-class choice for your animal family member.

The best treat of our October was time with all of you! 🎃🍬 Tag us in your stories, and you could be featured in next mon...
11/01/2026

The best treat of our October was time with all of you! 🎃🍬 Tag us in your stories, and you could be featured in next month's roundup 📸

Find your local VCA Animal Hospital at https://vcahospitals.com/find-a-hospital

10/30/2026

It's time! Have a safe and !

Paw-fectly cozy or totally spooky? 🎃✨ Tell us which fall essentials you and your four-legged bestie are choosing this se...
10/28/2026

Paw-fectly cozy or totally spooky? 🎃✨ Tell us which fall essentials you and your four-legged bestie are choosing this season!

10/28/2026

Halloween edition 🎃 Make a plan for your pet today!

And if you need to confirm your pet's microchip, medications or best plans for the weekend, reach out to your local VCA Animal Hospital at https://vcahospitals.com/find-a-hospital

No tricks, just treats—and a little pet safety IQ test!How did you score on our Halloween trivia? We hope this helps you...
10/25/2026

No tricks, just treats—and a little pet safety IQ test!

How did you score on our Halloween trivia? We hope this helps you keep your furry family members safe this spooky season! 🎃

As the candy bowls come out and the ghosts and goblins roam, remember that quick action makes all the difference if your pet manages to sneak a forbidden snack or chew on something they shouldn't.

🐾❤️ HEROES BEHIND THE SCRUBS ❤️🐾🩺 Meet Stephanie, LVMT!With 15 years of experience, Stephanie has a passion for caring f...
10/22/2026

🐾❤️ HEROES BEHIND THE SCRUBS ❤️🐾

🩺 Meet Stephanie, LVMT!

With 15 years of experience, Stephanie has a passion for caring for our hospitalized patients in the ICU! ❤️

From monitoring critically ill patients to providing the care and attention they need throughout their hospital stay, Stephanie puts her heart and soul into making a difference for our patients every day!

When asked what she wishes pet owners knew about veterinary technicians, Stephanie shared just how hard they work behind the scenes and how much love, dedication, and compassion go into caring for every patient. 🐾

❤️ Thank you, Stephanie, for your years of dedication, compassion, and the heart you bring to our ICU patients and RIVER team!

🐾❤️ HEROES BEHIND THE SCRUBS ❤️🐾🩺 Meet Emily, LVMT!With 6 years in veterinary medicine and 5 years as a licensed technic...
10/22/2026

🐾❤️ HEROES BEHIND THE SCRUBS ❤️🐾

🩺 Meet Emily, LVMT!

With 6 years in veterinary medicine and 5 years as a licensed technician, Emily's journey began when she got involved in FFA and discovered her love for animal care! ❤️

Her favorite part of RIVER? The people! Emily loves having a supportive team to lean on during the long hours and challenging days. She's especially passionate about patient care and making sure every pet feels loved, comfortable, and safe during their hospital stay. 🐾

❤️ Thank you, Emily, for your compassion, dedication, and the love you show every patient who comes through our doors!

🐾❤️ HEROES BEHIND THE SCRUBS ❤️🐾🩺 Meet Kristen Reed, LVMT!With 10 years in veterinary medicine and 2 years as a licensed...
10/22/2026

🐾❤️ HEROES BEHIND THE SCRUBS ❤️🐾

🩺 Meet Kristen Reed, LVMT!

With 10 years in veterinary medicine and 2 years as a licensed technician, Kristen has a passion for emergency and critical care! Her journey into veterinary medicine was inspired by her desire to help those who cannot speak for themselves. ❤️

Her favorite part of working at RIVER? The amazing crew she works alongside and the excitement of never knowing what interesting cases will come through the doors!

❤️ Thank you, Kristen, for your dedication, compassion, and the energy you bring to our RIVER team!

10/22/2026

Meet Toni. ✨ Technician Supervisor. Mentor. Lifelong learner. And the kind of colleague who makes everyone around her better. 🐾

Every day, Toni shows up to teach, inspire, and invest in the Associates around her — from dental wet labs to ultrasound training — because she knows what it feels like to have someone believe in you.

💙 We're so proud to have Toni on our team. Her dedication to mentorship is exactly what makes VCA a place where careers and people truly thrive.

Explore what a career at VCA could look like for you. 🌟

🐾❤️ HEROES BEHIND THE SCRUBS ❤️🐾🩺 Meet Max Smith, LVMT!With nearly 20 years in veterinary medicine and almost 4 years as...
10/21/2026

🐾❤️ HEROES BEHIND THE SCRUBS ❤️🐾

🩺 Meet Max Smith, LVMT!

With nearly 20 years in veterinary medicine and almost 4 years as a licensed technician, Max began in shelter medicine before discovering a passion for emergency and critical care! 🚨❤️

Max thrives on the unpredictable nature of emergency medicine, especially those intense, critical cases where quick thinking and teamwork make all the difference. Max's favorite part of RIVER? Simply taking care of the patients! 🐾

❤️ Thank you, Max, for your years of dedication, compassion for your patients, and the humor you bring to the RIVER team!

10/21/2026

Welcome back to - today we're learning about why our dogs roll around in things we'd rather them not 😅

Find your local VCA Animal Hospital at https://vcahospitals.com/find-a-hospital

🐾❤️ HEROES BEHIND THE SCRUBS ❤️🐾🩺 Meet Fae B., LVMT!With 3 years in veterinary medicine and 2 years as a licensed techni...
10/21/2026

🐾❤️ HEROES BEHIND THE SCRUBS ❤️🐾

🩺 Meet Fae B., LVMT!

With 3 years in veterinary medicine and 2 years as a licensed technician, Fae's love for animals started before they could even remember! From watching Animal Planet and playing veterinary video games to practicing medicine on their stuffed animals, Fae was destined for a career caring for animals! 🐶❤️

Their passion lies in emergency and critical care, and their favorite part of RIVER is helping animals alongside people they enjoy working with!

❤️ Thank you, Fae, for your compassion, dedication, and the care you provide to our patients every night!

🐾❤️ HEROES BEHIND THE SCRUBS ❤️🐾🩺 Meet Amberly Long, LVMT!With 12 years in veterinary medicine and 5 years as a licensed...
10/20/2026

🐾❤️ HEROES BEHIND THE SCRUBS ❤️🐾

🩺 Meet Amberly Long, LVMT!

With 12 years in veterinary medicine and 5 years as a licensed technician, Amberly's passion lies in emergency and critical care, patient advocacy, and teaching the next generation of veterinary technicians! ❤️

Amberly originally dreamed of becoming a veterinarian, but discovered her true calling was providing hands-on nursing care, comforting patients, and being their voice when they couldn't speak for themselves.

Her favorite part of RIVER? Simply put, "I love that people care." ❤️

💬 Amberly's advice to future veterinary technicians:

"Remember why you wanted to get into this field in the first place. Hold on to that reason. Never let it go."

❤️ Thank you, Amberly, for your dedication to your patients, your passion for teaching, and the heart you bring to RIVER every day!

🐾❤️ HEROES BEHIND THE SCRUBS ❤️🐾🩺Meet Caitlyn Riley, LVMT!Caitlyn's journey in veterinary medicine began in 2014, workin...
10/20/2026

🐾❤️ HEROES BEHIND THE SCRUBS ❤️🐾

🩺Meet Caitlyn Riley, LVMT!

Caitlyn's journey in veterinary medicine began in 2014, working in a general practice before finding her passion for emergency medicine and surgery! After years of hands-on experience, she graduated from veterinary nursing school in 2025 and officially earned her LVMT license in May 2026! 🎓❤️

Her favorite part of RIVER? The incredible teamwork and shared dedication to caring for patients and supporting their families. With a special passion for surgery, Caitlyn loves being an advocate for patients and helping them through their recovery.

❤️ Thank you, Caitlyn, for your dedication to your patients, your passion for veterinary medicine, and the compassion you bring to RIVER every day!

10/20/2026

This National Veterinary Technician Week, we're celebrating the incredible Associates who make our hospitals thrive — like Karen, who began as a CSR and never stopped growing and like Joanne, who sought mentorship and support to obtain her VTNE.

At VCA, we're proud to champion our veterinary technicians every step of the way — offering mentorship, encouragement, and the resources to help you reach your full potential.

To every vet tech in our VCA family: thank you. What you do matters deeply — to our teams, to our patients, and to the pet owners who trust us with their most beloved companions.

🌟 Ready to grow your career with a team that believes in you? Explore open roles at VCA. https://www.vcacareers.com/global/en

🩺 Meet Jessica, LVMT (BS)!With nearly 9 years in veterinary medicine as a licensed technician, Jessica's passion for ani...
10/19/2026

🩺 Meet Jessica, LVMT (BS)!

With nearly 9 years in veterinary medicine as a licensed technician, Jessica's passion for animals started at a young age! After shadowing at a veterinary clinic in high school, she knew she'd found her calling. ❤️

One of Jessica's favorite things about RIVER is that no two days are alike! She loves making a difference in the lives of patients and their families while working alongside an incredible team.

❤️ Thank you, Jessica, for your dedication, compassion, and the difference you make for our patients every day!

10/16/2026

🎃 Costumes, PSL's and scented candles... oh my! Be on the lookout for these potential pet hazards this fall. 🍂

And if you need support from your veterinary team, we're just a call away! Find your local VCA Animal Hospital at https://vcahospitals.com/find-a-hospital

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2132 Amnicola Highway
Chattanooga, TN
37406

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