Veterinary Emergency Referral Center

04/26/2025

One-month-old Mastiff puppy, Tator Tot, was recently seen at VERC for exhibiting signs of lethargy, nasal discharge, and congestion.

Following examination, a diagnosis of rhinitis was made, and Tator Tot received prompt treatment to address his respiratory discomfort.

Tator Tot received an antibiotic injection and went home with oral antibiotics and a nebulizer treatment recommendation. 🐾

Call us for emergency veterinary care at 405-360-7828. 🐶🏥

04/22/2025

🚨🐾 Keep Your Pets Safe at Home! 🐾🚨

Did you know your home can be full of hidden dangers for your furry friends? Here are some common hazards to watch out for:

🍫 Toxic Foods: Chocolate, grapes, onions
🧴 Household Cleaners: Bleach, ammonia
💊 Medications: Human pills, over-the-counter drugs
🔪 Sharp Objects: Needles, broken glass
⚡ Electrical Cords: Chewing hazards
🌸 Toxic Plants: Lilies, poinsettias

If you suspect your pet has been exposed to any of these dangers, call us immediately for emergency care at (405) 360-7828.

Your pet's health is our priority! 🐶🐱

04/17/2025

It’s not every day we get to meet a Whippet—let alone a Whippet puppy! Everyone, meet Teenie 🐾

Teenie came to VERC after ingesting a large amount of ibuprofen, which can be extremely dangerous to pets. Ibuprofen may seem harmless to us, but in animals it can cause stomach ulcers, kidney damage, and even neurological issues in severe cases.

Fortunately, Teenie’s care was started quickly. We induced vomiting to prevent further absorption, then hospitalized her with IV fluids, gastrointestinal protectants, a decontamination agent, and close labwork monitoring.

Thanks to prompt treatment, Teenie made a great recovery and was able to go home after a couple of days, with continued monitoring instructions for her family. 💛

Friendly reminder: Medications like ibuprofen should always be kept out of reach of pets—what helps us can harm them.

04/15/2025

🚨 Needing Emergency Veterinary Care? 🚨

At VERC, we're here when your pet needs us the most! 🐾

Our Services Include:

🔹 After Hours Nursing & Monitoring
🔹 After Hours Surgical Services
🔹 Diagnostic Imaging & Laboratory Services
🔹 Evening & Holiday Emergency & Urgent Care

Call us at (405) 360-7828 for fast, reliable veterinary care! 🐶🩺

04/11/2025

🐾 Calling all Norman pet lovers! 🐾

Stop by our booth between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM to grab some fun goodies for you and your furry friends! We'll also be there to chat about the emergency and referral services we provide right here in Norman.

Come say hello, learn more about how we're here for you when you need us most, and enjoy a paw-some day in the park! 🐶🐱

📍 Location: Lions Park, Norman
🗓️ Date: Tomorrow! (April 12th)
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

We can't wait to see you and your beloved pets!

04/10/2025

Meet Mac, a 6-year-old male neutered Border Collie, who recently visited us at Veterinary Emergency Referral Center. Mac and his family were traveling from Texas when he started having some trouble with vomiting. 🐾

Given Mac's history of getting into things he shouldn’t, we decided to take some radiographs to rule out any foreign material in his stomach. After careful evaluation, we attempted to induce vomiting and administered anti-nausea medication to help him feel better.

Once Mac was feeling better and satisfied that his medical record was completed, we sent him back on the road to continue his journey with his family! 🚗💨

Safe travels, Mac! 🐶❤️

04/08/2025

Join Us This Weekend!

We'll be at Pawliday in the Park this Saturday and would love to see you there! Stop by our booth to say hi, grab some goodies, and learn more about what we do!

04/04/2025

**Update**
Our phone lines are now working again.

We appreciate your understanding and are here if you need anything.

📞 Phone Line Update 📞

We’re currently experiencing issues with our phone system — calls are going straight to voicemail even though we are open and fully operational. 💻🐾

Our team is here and working hard to assist you, and we're actively working on resolving the issue as quickly as possible.

If you’re trying to reach us and can’t get through, please leave a voicemail and we’ll return your call ASAP.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

04/04/2025

Sweet Murdoch, a 3-month-old Golden Retriever, who recently visited us at the Veterinary Emergency Referral Center for lethargy, vomiting, and after a curious snack of weather stripping foam. 🐶🩺

His parents were rightly concerned about the foam, but his bloodwork revealed an elevated white blood cell count, indicating an inflammatory response, and a urinalysis confirmed a urinary tract infection with struvite crystals. He was hospitalized for IV fluids and antibiotics to treat the infections, support his kidneys, and combat the effects of the foreign body ingestion.

We're happy to report he's on the road to recovery!

Always keep those hazardous items out of reach, pet parents! ♥️

04/03/2025

03/28/2025

Updated Hours Announcement

Starting next week, we’re adjusting our hours to better serve you and your pets. Our new schedule will be:

Thursdays: Open at 6 p.m., staying open 24 hours until Tuesday at 8 a.m.

Tuesdays & Wednesdays: Open from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m.

If your pet needs care, we're here to help. Please give us a call at 405-360-7828 for assistance.

03/27/2025

Norman Animal Welfare adoptable Wrangler

This dog is FUN. He is charismatic and charming🤩. Wrangler is a lab/rottie mix all the way and he’s probably between 1-2 years old if I had to guess. He’s about 80lbs.

Wrangler LOVES playing fetch. He’s not entirely obsessive about it, but it is something he truly enjoys. He can probably jump a solid six feet off the ground to catch the ball too🤣. This giant goofball has all the love to give, typical of a lab.

Wrangler is neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.

Thank you to Shelter Pet Photography Project for making shelter pets feel beautiful too!
Thank you to Veterinary Emergency Referral Center for sponsoring these adoptable pets!

To adopt
https://www.petfinder.com/dog/wrangler-74993562/ok/norman/norman-animal-shelter-ok72/

For more information
https://www.normanfirehouse.com/adoptable-pets

03/20/2025

We will be adjusting our hours tonight. We’ll be open from 6 PM until 2 AM, instead of our usual hours. If your pet needs emergency care during this time, we are here to help!

Normal hours will resume on Friday, March 21st at 6 PM.

Thank you for your understanding and continued trust in our care!

03/17/2025

Norman Animal Welfare adoptable Hazel

Hazel is an extremely sweet dog and non-destructive as far as I have seen😊. She gets along great with dogs of all ages and temperaments🐶. She stays inside of a fenced in yard and I haven’t known her to dig🪴. She walks extremely well on a harness and leash! She needs a cat-free home.

It is believed she has lived with kids befor. She is pretty confident and doesn’t startle easily. Hazel has been fully vetted! Hazel is also small/medium in size🙂. One might assume she’s a bigger dog, but she only weighs about 30-35lbs.

Thank you to Shelter Pet Photography Project for making shelter pets feel beautiful too!
Thank you to Veterinary Emergency Referral Center for sponsoring these adoptable pets!

To adopt
https://www.petfinder.com/dog/hazel-75453047/ok/norman/norman-animal-shelter-ok72/

For more information
https://www.normanfirehouse.com/adoptable-pets

03/06/2025

We will be closing at midnight this evening. If you have a pet emergency after hours we recommend calling other area veterinary hospitals. We will resume normal hours Friday, March 7th at 6pm.

03/05/2025

We are so thrilled to be working with Norman Firehouse Art Center and the Norman Animal Welfare to sponsor the adoption of 10 four-legged friends that are ready for a new home!!

Keep checking in with the link below as new pets become available for adoption!

Thank you to Veterinary Emergency Referral Center for sponsoring these adoptable pets! Thank you to Shelter Pet Photography Project for making shelter pets feel beautiful too! Click below to learn more about each one!

02/19/2025

We're open tonight in the bitter cold and ready to help your babies! Come on in but be safe!