WVRC (Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center)

WVRC (Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center) WVRC-Waukesha is a 24-hour veterinary emergency/critical care and specialty hospital. WVRC Grafton is located at 1381 Port Washington Road.
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Our specialized veterinary care includes Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Surgery and more. Your pet is part of the family, and when emergencies and complex diseases arise, WVRC is here to provide the best care available. With three fully-staffed emergency, trauma, and critical care facilities that accept both walk-in and referral emergencies, we're ready when you

need us most. Our Emergency Service works together with WVRC's Specialties in:
Cardiology
Oncology
Internal Medicine
Surgery
Neurology
Dentistry
Ophthalmology
Anesthesiology/Pain Management
Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging
Clinical Pathology

WVRC Waukesha is located at 360 Bluemound Road. WVRC Racine/Kenosha is located at 1123 58th Avenue.

At WVRC–Waukesha, we’re proud to support those who serve our communities—on both two legs and four. 🐾💙While we specializ...
06/27/2025

At WVRC–Waukesha, we’re proud to support those who serve our communities—on both two legs and four. 🐾💙

While we specialize in emergency and specialty care, Dr. Mayhew, CVT Manon, and CVT Ashley go above and beyond by providing routine wellness care to active and retired working canines. This unique service, offered in partnership with the Milwaukee County CRC K-9 Unit has been going strong for nearly a decade and ensures these incredible dogs receive the exams and vaccines they need to stay healthy in their service—and beyond.

We’re honored to support these hardworking canines and their handlers!

🌀 When it comes to emergency plans, practice makes prepared — even for pets!Here’s how to include your furry friend in d...
06/24/2025

🌀 When it comes to emergency plans, practice makes prepared — even for pets!

Here’s how to include your furry friend in drills:
🚪 Practice evacuating with your pet on leash or in a carrier
🏠 Create a “safe space” in your home for weather events
🧳 Review your pet’s emergency kit together once a year
📆 Schedule ID and microchip checks during annual exams

A calm pet is a safe pet — and a little practice now can make a big difference later.

💧 National Hydration Day 💧Just like us, our pets need plenty of water to stay healthy—especially during the hot summer m...
06/24/2025

💧 National Hydration Day 💧

Just like us, our pets need plenty of water to stay healthy—especially during the hot summer months! Hydration supports everything from temperature regulation to organ function and joint health.

🐶 Tips to Keep Your Pet Hydrated:
✔️ Always provide access to fresh, clean water
✔️ Bring a travel bowl on walks or outings
✔️ Add water or low-sodium broth to food for extra moisture
✔️ Watch for signs of dehydration: lethargy, dry gums, and sunken eyes

Let’s raise a bowl to good health—keep those tails wagging and whiskers purring with proper hydration! 💦🐾

The mystery objects? A screw and a nail! That’s right—this curious pet managed to swallow not one, but two sharp metal i...
06/21/2025

The mystery objects? A screw and a nail!

That’s right—this curious pet managed to swallow not one, but two sharp metal items. While it may seem wild, pets can accidentally ingest all sorts of things while exploring their environment.

🐾 Safety Tip: Always keep tools, hardware, and small household items out of reach to help prevent dangerous emergencies.

Thanks for playing along! Stay tuned for more surprising x-rays and pet safety tips in our next Pet Puzzlers post!

Get ready for another round of Pet Puzzlers! Take a close look at this x-ray—can you guess what surprising object this p...
06/20/2025

Get ready for another round of Pet Puzzlers!

Take a close look at this x-ray—can you guess what surprising object this pet got into? 🤔

Drop your guesses in the comments below! ⬇️ We’ll reveal the answer in our next Pet Puzzlers post! 🐾

Today, we recognize Juneteenth. A day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and honors the ongoing j...
06/19/2025

Today, we recognize Juneteenth. A day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and honors the ongoing journey toward equity and justice.

As a team dedicated to compassion and care, we reflect on the importance of freedom, community, and inclusion — for all people and the animals they love.

We’re proud to stand with those continuing to work toward a more just and equitable world.

WVRC Waukesha had the opportunity to support our friends at Integrative Veterinary Service with a wellness session led b...
06/18/2025

WVRC Waukesha had the opportunity to support our friends at Integrative Veterinary Service with a wellness session led by Neil Staplin, MSW, LCSW—our Veterinary Social Worker!

The topic: Self-Soothing, Self-Compassion, and Stress Management. Participants received notebooks for reflective writing exercises and walked through practical tools to help manage stress and difficult emotions. Neil also shared a list of self-soothing exercises that can be used in tough moments.

And the best part? Integrative Health’s staff pets were there to help create a calming, supportive atmosphere throughout the clinic. 🐾💛

🔎 After a disaster, one of the biggest risks for pets is getting lost. Proper ID can make all the difference.Here’s what...
06/17/2025

🔎 After a disaster, one of the biggest risks for pets is getting lost. Proper ID can make all the difference.

Here’s what helps reunite pets with families:
📛 A secure collar with up-to-date ID tags
🔍 A registered microchip with current contact info
📷 A recent photo of your pet in case you need to make a lost poster

Bonus tip: Include a picture of you and your pet together to prove ownership if needed!

We were honored to receive the President’s Award at the Ethos Annual Conference. The award lists a recognition of commit...
06/16/2025

We were honored to receive the President’s Award at the Ethos Annual Conference. The award lists a recognition of commitment to great medicine, outstanding client service, best-in-class resource utilization, strong leadership, and exceptional teams.

This award is a true reflection of the dedication, collaboration, and heart our entire team brings every single day. 💙

We celebrated with food, cake, and gratitude — because every win starts with the incredible people behind it. Thank you to our amazing staff and doctors for making WVRC Waukesha a place where excellence thrives.

Let’s keep raising the bar — together. 💪🐾

Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads out there! Whether your kids have two legs or four paws (or both)! Today w...
06/15/2025

Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads out there! Whether your kids have two legs or four paws (or both)! Today we’re celebrating the snack providers, belly scratchers, leash holders, toy assemblers, and masters of the “dad voice” when the zoomies hit indoors.

You deserve all the love today!

Here’s a classic dad joke to kick off the day:

Why did the scarecrow win an award?
Because he was outstanding in his field! 🌾😄

Now it’s your turn! Drop your best dad joke in the comments!

WVRC’s own Veterinary Social Worker, Neil Staplin, MSW, LCSW, recently visited Brentwood Animal Hospital for an engaging...
06/13/2025

WVRC’s own Veterinary Social Worker, Neil Staplin, MSW, LCSW, recently visited Brentwood Animal Hospital for an engaging, hands-on session all about Understanding Communication. 🗣️💬

The team explored different communication styles, identified common barriers, and even talked through the value of healthy conflict — all customized to Brentwood’s unique needs. And of course, clinic cat Sunny made an appearance, briefly inspecting lunch before deciding the bag was the real prize. 🐱🥪🛍️

Huge thanks to the Brentwood team for their openness and participation!

Meet Frank! 🐾 This almost 3-year-old Great Pyrenees mix just made his very first blood donation at WVRC Waukesha! 💉🐶 We’...
06/12/2025

Meet Frank! 🐾 This almost 3-year-old Great Pyrenees mix just made his very first blood donation at WVRC Waukesha! 💉🐶 We’re so proud of him for being a hero to pets in need. Thank you, Frank, for giving the gift of life! ❤️

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360 Bluemound Road
Waukesha, WI
53188

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+12625423241

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Your pet is part of the family, and when emergencies and complex diseases arise, WVRC is here to provide the best care available. With three fully-staffed emergency, trauma, and critical care facilities that accept both walk-in and referral emergencies, we're ready when you need us most. Our Emergency Service works together with: Cardiology Oncology Internal Medicine Surgery Neurology Dentistry Ophthalmology Integrative Services Anesthesiology/Pain Management Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Clinical Pathology WVRC Waukesha is located at 360 Bluemound Road. WVRC Grafton is located at 1381 Port Washington Road. WVRC Racine is located at 4333 Old Green Bay Road.