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VRCC - Veterinary Referral & Critical Care

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.

04/22/2025

Here is the winner of this week's caption contest! Check back next week for another photo to caption.

04/21/2025

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04/17/2025

April is Dog Bite Prevention Month.

Even the friendliest dogs have limits. In the right (or wrong) situation. With fear, pain, or stress, ANY dog can bite.

That’s why it’s so important to know how to safely interact with dogs in all kinds of situations.

Here are 4 Rules to ALWAYS Follow when interacting with dogs (even your own!):

- Ask Before You Pet: Always ask the dog’s owner if it’s okay to pet their dog and respect the answer. Not all pups are comfortable with strangers.

- Let the Dog Come to You
Don’t reach over a dog’s head or approach from behind. Let the dog sniff you and approach at their own pace.

- Watch Their Body Language
Growling, stiff posture, tucked tail, lip licking, or yawning can be signs of stress. If a dog looks uncomfortable, give them space.

- Handle Injured or Sick Dogs with Caution
Even the gentlest pup might lash out if they’re hurting. If your dog is injured or scared, approach calmly and consider using a towel or muzzle. When in doubt, call your vet or emergency clinic for guidance.

If you have children, take some time to teach them how to interact with dogs. A little knowledge goes a long way in keeping both people and pets safe!

04/16/2025

Meet Nikolai, a sweet 5-month-old kitten who recently visited VRCC after his new family noticed something unusual, a persistent tilt of his little head to the left. Concerned, they brought him in to see Dr. Clarke in Neurology.

During his neurological exam, Dr. Clarke discovered that Nikolai had a thickened left eardrum and signs of peripheral vestibular disease. To investigate further, he ordered a CT scan, which revealed otitis media (a middle ear infection) in Nikolai’s left ear.

Nikolai was transferred to Dr. Schneider in Surgery, who performed a ventral bulla osteotomy, a procedure to access and clean out the infected area of the middle ear. Tissue samples were sent out for culture and histopathology to help guide future care.

We’re happy to share that Nikolai’s surgery went smoothly, and this brave little kitty was able to go home after recovering in our ICU.

We wish Nikolai a speedy recovery so that he can get back to doing kitten things soon!

04/15/2025

A very big Happy Birthday goes out to Finn who turns 6 today! 🎂🎉🎈

Finn has been coming to see our rehabilitation technician, Karen, for help with managing arthritis in his elbow.

We wish him many happy and healthy years to come.

Please join us in wishing this handsome boy a Happy Birthday in the comments!

04/14/2025

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04/10/2025

Meet Fenway, a 7-year-old Goldendoodle who was referred to Dr. Trevor in Surgery after his primary care veterinarian discovered a mass on his spleen.

Fenway had been slowing down over the past few months, wasn’t eating with his usual enthusiasm, and his family noticed that his belly looked more distended even though he hadn’t gained any weight.

Splenic masses can be tricky. Sometimes they cause subtle symptoms like the ones Fenway showed, but other times, they don’t cause any symptoms at all.

Because the organ has many blood vessels, a ruptured splenic mass can lead to life-threatening internal bleeding. In many cases, pet parents don’t know anything is wrong until it becomes an emergency. Signs of a rupture may include sudden weakness, pale gums, collapse, or a swollen abdomen.

Thankfully, Fenway’s mass was caught before that happened.

Dr. Trevor performed surgery to remove Fenway’s spleen, a procedure called a splenectomy. He recovered well in our ICU and was able to go home.

We wish him well in his recovery!

04/09/2025

Let's have some fun! 😎

In the comments, refer to your pet as your "coworker" and tell us something your "coworker" does. 👇

04/07/2025

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04/04/2025

This handsome boy is Fireball! 🔥

Fireball belongs to our Internal Medicine Tech, Crystal. He got into a little trouble earlier this week when he misunderstood "Puss IN Boots" and decided to EAT the boots instead.

The boots in question were from a toy fingerboard. We tried to induce vomiting which brought up part of the boot. But, in the end, our Internist, Dr. Fallin, had to go in and scope the remaining pieces out.

Fireball is feeling much better after his little adventure!

04/03/2025

Finn is having some deep thoughts and rocking protective shades while getting his laser therapy treatment with Karen.

He has been working with the rehabilitation team to help manage pain and discomfort caused by arthritis in his elbow. Laser therapy helps to decrease pain and inflammation while the under water treadmill helps to strengthen the muscles around the joint without putting too much stress on it.

If you think your pet could benefit from physical therapy, please give us a call at (804)784-8722.

04/02/2025

Congratulations to Ash for passing the VTNE to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician! 👏👏👏

Ash's hard work and dedication have paid off, and we are all so proud of them. Please join us in congratulating Ash on their achievement!

03/28/2025

We post a lot about dogs getting into things they shouldn't because they generally are more likely to. But, some hazards are unique to cats. Lilies in particular.

And as Easter approaches, the chance of cats being exposed to lilies increases.

Even being exposed to the pollen of these types of lilies can cause acute kidney injury in cats. Other types of lilies are less toxic, but can still make your kitty sick.

This is why it is so important to be informed and research a plant before bringing it into your home if you have a cat.

Please SHARE this post to help inform other cat owners!

03/27/2025

Happy National Terrier Day! 🐶

It's time to celebrate these scrappy little dogs with big personalities!

If you know and love a terrier, share a photo of them in the comments.

Address

1596 Hockett Road
Manakin, VA
23103

Telephone

(804) 784-8722

Website

http://www.vrccvet.com/

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