VRCC - Veterinary Referral & Critical Care

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VRCC - Veterinary Referral & Critical Care

Emergency and specialty veterinary care in Richmond's West End.
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If your pet has a chronic disease or life threatening injury, you can turn to a VRCC specialist who spends every day diagnosing and treating animals with your pet's specific illness. Our veterinary experts and advanced technology give your pet the best chance of a happy, healthy recovery.

09/23/2025

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09/22/2025

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09/18/2025

Calling all veterinary professionals! 📣📣📣

VRCC is currently hiring for the following positions:

🌟 Emergency Assistants (Overnight)
🌟 Emergency LVTs
🌟 Surgery LVTs
🌟 Emergency Vets - Full Time, Part Time, Relief

To view the full job ads and apply, visit this link: http://bit.ly/485CBaj

09/17/2025

Meet Tinkerbell!

Tinkerbell is a 6-year-old kitty who has been seeing Dr. Fallin in our Internal Medicine department since Fall 2022 for management of Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (IMHA). IMHA is a condition where the body’s immune system mistakenly destroys its own red blood cells, which can lead to anemia.

Many cats with IMHA can live happy, healthy lives when the condition is closely monitored and managed with the right treatment plan. Sometimes this means adjusting medications over time to keep their red blood cell levels stable.

At her recent recheck, Tinkerbell’s family shared that she’s been acting more like herself at home, but bloodwork showed her anemia had worsened a bit. Her treatment plan has been adjusted, and she will return in 2 weeks to have bloodwork rechecked to monitor her progress.

We hope this sweet lady feels better soon!

09/12/2025

Does your pet like to steal or hide things? 😅

Tell us the WEIRDEST thing your pet has ever stolen or hidden in the comments!

09/10/2025

Show of hands, who has pet insurance? ✋

September is National Pet Insurance Month, and it’s the perfect time to talk about how having a plan in place can help ease the stress when the unexpected happens.

Pet insurance can...

- Give you peace of mind knowing there's a plan in place for life's surprises
- Make emergencies less stressful, allowing you to focus on your pet's care.
- Provide extra support. Some providers, like Trupanion, even pay us directly for covered care, so you don’t have to wait for reimbursement.

If you have used pet insurance, we'd love to hear about your experience in the comments. 👇

09/04/2025

Meet Pepper 🐾

Pepper is a 4-year-old Chihuahua mix who was diagnosed with Idiopathic Epilepsy by our Neurologist, Dr. Clarke, back in March. Pepper had been seizure-free for the last two months, until this week, when he experienced breakthrough seizures and came to see Dr. Olson in our Emergency department.

Pepper’s seizures typically last 10–15 seconds, but they often come in clusters, which can be harder to control with medication. Dr. Olson hospitalized Pepper to monitor him closely and give rescue medications as needed. She also consulted with Dr. Clarke to adjust Pepper’s medication plan to better manage his seizures moving forward.

After 24 hours with no seizure activity, Pepper was able to head home to his family We’re so glad this brave little guy is feeling better!

09/03/2025

It would be nice if our pets could simply tell us with words when they are in pain. It would make things so much easier, especially since some pets can be REALLY good at hiding it.

There are signs that you can watch out for to tell if your pet is experiencing pain. Some are more subtle than others. As September is Animal Pain Awareness Month, we are sharing 5 Common Signs of Pain in Pets.

🚨Behavioral changes - Is your pet normally a social butterfly, and they are now hiding under the couch? Or maybe they are acting aggressively when approached. This could be a sign that they are experiencing pain.

🚨Changes in appetite - Maybe your pet is normally ravenous and will eat anything you put in front of them, and now they are leaving food behind or aren't interested in it at all.

🚨Changes in activity - For dogs, maybe they aren't as excited to go on walks, or they drag behind. For cats, this might look like a reluctance to jump on things. They could also be slow getting up from a lying position.

🚨Vocalizing - Dogs will often whine when they are in pain or growl when touched or approached. Cats might meow a lot more than normal or hiss when touched or approached.

🚨Changes in posture - Pets in pain might seem stiff when walking or have a hunched appearance.

If you notice any of these signs in your pet, it is a good idea to give your vet a call. With any sort of pain, it is important to get to the root of the problem since treatment could be vastly different depending on the cause.

These signs could also point to something other than pain, which is another reason it's a good idea to give your vet a call about any odd behavioral changes you note in your pet.

Address

1596 Hockett Road
Manakin, VA
23103

Telephone

(804) 784-8722

Website

http://www.vrccvet.com/

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