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Veterinary Referral Associates

Veterinary Referral Associates (VRA) in Gaithersburg, MD, provides exceptional specialty and emergency veterinary care.
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Our dedicated team offers comprehensive services, ensuring the highest level of expertise and compassion for your beloved pets. 🐾❤️ Veterinary Referral Associates is a full-service pet hospital in Gaithersburg and the surrounding areas. We provide comprehensive medical services for cats and dogs. Veterinary dermatology, internal medicine, oncology, surgery, imaging, feline hyperthyroidism therapy, and many other specialties are represented on our staff by highly qualified specialists. Without an appointment, we provide outstanding emergency care 24 hours per day, seven days a week, including holidays. Our Gaithersburg veterinarians have received specialized training in emergency medicine, and our board-certified veterinary critical care team provides care for animals who are in life-threatening conditions.

10/30/2026

🎃🖍️ You've got a friend in VRA! 🤠

Our Admin team colored outside the lines this Halloween, showing up as a colorful box of crayons! Meanwhile, our Internal Medicine team took their costumes to infinity and beyond with a Toy Story-inspired crew!

One thing's for sure, our teams really know how to bring their A-game when it comes to Halloween! 👻

Happy Halloween from all of us at VRA! 🧡

10/28/2026

🚨 We're Hiring: ECC Triage Assistant! 🐾

Join the Emergency & Critical Care team at Veterinary Referral Associates in Gaithersburg, MD!

We're looking for a compassionate, dedicated individual to help support our emergency team and the pets who need us most.

💰 Pay Range: $18–$25
💙 Medical, dental & vision insurance
🐾 Team member pet discounts
📈 401(k) and career development opportunities
❤️ Paid parental leave and wellness benefits

Ready to make a difference in veterinary medicine?

📲 Apply today through the careers page at VRAvet.com!

10/26/2026

🎪❤️ VRA Week wouldn't have been the same without our incredible sponsors!

Thanks to their generosity, we were able to spend an entire week celebrating the hardworking people who make Veterinary Referral Associates so special.

From delicious meals and treats to memorable experiences for our team, every contribution helped make this week one to remember.

To all of our sponsors, thank you for investing in our people and showing your appreciation for the work they do every day. We're incredibly grateful for your generosity, partnership, and continued support! 🐾❤️

10/23/2026

A big thank you to CareCredit for treating our VRA team to some delicious Auntie Anne’s pretzels in celebration of VRA Week! 🥨💙🐾

We truly appreciate your kindness and support in helping us celebrate our incredible staff!

10/20/2026

Good food and great company! 🎪❤️

A huge thank you to Hill’s Pet Nutrition for treating our VRA team to an incredible dinner in celebration of VRA Week! 🐾

Not only did they provide a delicious meal for our staff, but they also took the time to stop by, spend time with our team, and celebrate alongside us.

We truly appreciate their generosity, thoughtfulness, and continued partnership. It's wonderful to work with people who genuinely care about the veterinary professionals behind the scenes.

Thank you, Hill’s, for making VRA Week even more special! 💙

10/19/2026

VRA Week is officially underway, and we're starting it off with some incredible food and an even more incredible gesture of kindness! 🎉💙

A huge thank you to Chesapeake Medical for treating our entire team to lunch today!

They simply wanted to show their appreciation and support for the hardworking people who make VRA what it is, and that means so much to us.

We're grateful to have such thoughtful partners in our corner. Thank you, Chesapeake Medical, for helping us kick off VRA Week on such a wonderful note! 🐾❤️

10/15/2026

Meet Tango, a one-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog with one incredible comeback story. ❤️

In August, Tango arrived at VRA critically ill after suffering severe heat stroke. His condition was life-threatening, and for six days, our Critical Care team provided around-the-clock care as he worked toward recovery.

It was a scary time for Tango and everyone who loves him, but this sweet boy made it through and was able to go home to his family.

And what has Tango been up to since?

Running around the backyard, chasing squirrels and deer, and, of course, making plenty of time for bedtime cuddles. 🐿️💕

His family put it perfectly: “It's great to have him back!”

Tango's primary veterinarian has even given him a new nickname: “The Miracle Dog.” And after everything he's been through, it's easy to understand why.

His story is also an important reminder of how quickly heat stroke can become life-threatening for our pets. Recognizing the danger and seeking emergency veterinary care quickly can make all the difference.

We're so grateful to Tango's family for sharing his story and to the dedicated team members who helped care for him during those critical days.

Keep enjoying those backyard adventures, Tango. Just maybe give the squirrels a little head start! 🐶💙

10/13/2026

🐾 Big technology. Small patients. Incredible possibilities. 💙

Did you know that radiation therapy is an option for dogs and cats battling certain types of cancer?

Take a peek inside our Radiation Oncology suite at Veterinary Referral Associates!

This impressive piece of technology is called a linear accelerator (LINAC). It allows our veterinary oncology team to deliver precisely targeted radiation treatments, helping treat cancer while limiting exposure to surrounding healthy tissue.

Behind all that technology is a team of dedicated veterinary professionals working to give pets more options, more comfort, and more quality time with the people who love them. ❤️

Because when it comes to caring for our patients, every moment matters.

10/09/2026

🦸‍♀️ Saving lives runs in the family! 🩸🐾

Meet Wynonna, our VRA Blood Donor of the Week! ❤️

This beautiful girl is part of a very special family. Her brother, Deacon, is also a blood donor, making these two quite the lifesaving duo!

Blood donors like Wynonna and Deacon play an important role in helping pets facing serious illness, injury, or emergency surgery. When a patient needs a blood transfusion, having donors ready to help can make all the difference.

And here's something you might not know: Being a blood donor comes with benefits for your pet, too! 🐶

VRA's Blood Donor Program includes comprehensive health screening, veterinary exams before donations, a free bag of food after each donation, and yearly exams and bloodwork for eligible donors. It's an opportunity to help other animals while also keeping a closer eye on your own pet's health!

💙 Could your dog be our next lifesaving hero?

We're always looking for potential donors! Send us a DM or email [email protected] to learn about eligibility, donor benefits, and how to get started.

A huge thank-you to Wynonna, Deacon, and their family for helping us care for pets who need it most! 🐾

10/08/2026

A familiar face and a very sweet surprise!

Meet Otis, a pug whose family recently shared his journey through an unexpected medical emergency.

After Otis became ill, concerning lab results prompted his veterinarian to recommend an emergency visit. Otis ultimately needed emergency surgery to remove his gallbladder.

His family shared that the surgery was successful and that Otis has been feeling better.

Recently, Otis returned to VRA to have his surgical staples removed, but he didn't come empty-handed! His family brought Crumbl cookies as a thank-you to our Surgery and hospital teams. 🍪

Moments like these mean so much to our team. We're grateful to have been part of Otis's care and especially grateful to his family for taking the time to share their experience.

Wishing you continued healing and plenty of happy days ahead, Otis! 💙

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500 Perry Parkway
Gaithersburg, MD
20877

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https://vravet.com/

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