Veterinary Referral Associates

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.

05/29/2026

Foreign Body Friday is back, and this one came with a plot twist. 👀

Thanks to Abbi, Department Manager of Internal Medicine, we captured Dr. Manoharan removing a shoestring during an endoscopic procedure.

Yes. A shoestring.

Before we reveal the final length, we want to hear your guesses.

How long do you think it was? Drop your answer in the comments. Closest guess gets bragging rights.

A quick reminder: string-like objects can be especially risky for pets. If your pet eats a shoelace, ribbon, yarn, string, or anything similar, it is always best to call your veterinarian or an emergency veterinary hospital for guidance.

Thanks for having us VVU!
05/28/2026

Thanks for having us VVU!

05/22/2026

As we head into the final stretch of May, we’re feeling especially grateful for everyone who helped make this month’s ACVO exams so special.

A huge thank you to Sam from for making the trip all the way from North Carolina, treating our team to lunch, and helping bring a little extra fun to this year’s ACVO Service Animal Eye Screening visits.

Our Ophthalmology Department has loved getting to care for these incredible service and therapy animals throughout the month. These patients do so much for the people and communities around them, and it means a lot to be able to support their health in this way.

Thank you again to for helping support a program that celebrates the bond between people and the animals who help them every day. 💙

Go Team Therapy Dogs! 💙Bella and Luca stopped by our Ophthalmology Department as part of the ACVO/Epicur Service Animal ...
05/21/2026

Go Team Therapy Dogs! 💙

Bella and Luca stopped by our Ophthalmology Department as part of the ACVO/Epicur Service Animal Eye Screening Program, and yes, they were every bit as sweet as they look.

Therapy dogs bring comfort, calm, and joy to so many people, so being able to help care for their eyes is something our team is truly happy to be part of. These complimentary screenings help support the health of the service and therapy animals who give so much back to their communities.

A big thank you to for helping support this meaningful program, and to Bella and Luca for making our day a little brighter.

Long weekends are great. Empty prescription bottles are not.Memorial Day weekend is almost here, so please take a minute...
05/20/2026

Long weekends are great. Empty prescription bottles are not.

Memorial Day weekend is almost here, so please take a minute to check your pet’s medication supply now. If you’re running low, submit refill requests as soon as possible, as refills may take up to 3 business days to process.

A little planning now can help you avoid a stressful scramble later.

As always, our emergency team is here 24/7 if your pet needs urgent care.

A special visit from three very special dogs. 💙Today, our Ophthalmology Department had the privilege of welcoming Fallon...
05/20/2026

A special visit from three very special dogs. 💙

Today, our Ophthalmology Department had the privilege of welcoming Fallon, Goodman, and Yarra from Guide Dogs for the Blind as part of the ACVO/Epicur Service Animal Eye Screening Program.

These dogs spend their days helping their handlers move through the world with more confidence, safety, and independence. Being able to play even a small part in supporting their health is something our team does not take lightly.

Through this program, eligible service animals receive complimentary eye screenings from veterinary ophthalmologists, helping protect the vision they rely on every day.

Thank you to a for supporting this meaningful program nationwide, and thank you to the incredible service animals and handlers who trust veterinary teams like ours with their care.

Fallon, Goodman, and Yarra were the sweetest guests, and we were so happy to have them at VRA.

Memorial Day weekend is almost here, so this is your friendly reminder to check your pet’s medication supply before the ...
05/19/2026

Memorial Day weekend is almost here, so this is your friendly reminder to check your pet’s medication supply before the long weekend.

If your pet is running low, please submit refill requests as soon as possible. Refills may take up to 3 business days to process, and planning ahead can help avoid any last-minute stress before the holiday.

As always, our emergency team is here 24/7 if your pet needs urgent care.



Slightly more clever opening:

Long weekends are great. Empty prescription bottles are not.

Memorial Day weekend is almost here, so please take a minute to check your pet’s medication supply now. If you’re running low, submit refill requests as soon as possible, as refills may take up to 3 business days to process.

A little planning now can help you avoid a stressful scramble later.

As always, our emergency team is here 24/7 if your pet needs urgent care.

05/15/2026

Russell did not want to waste a single second of Dr. Crumley's time today! 🐾

We love seeing this kind of enthusiasm from our patients, especially as we celebrate Ophthalmology Month. Russell practically flew onto the table to get his eyes checked, looking incredibly dapper in his bandana while doing it.

May is a particularly special time for our ophthalmology team as we participate in the annual ACVO National Service Animal Eye Exam event. It is a privilege to help ensure these amazing working animals have healthy vision so they can keep doing what they do best safely.

Thank you for being such a wonderful patient, Russell! 💙👁️

The lab results are in, and these two are looking good! 👀 Brothers Valor and Russell from Hero Dogs stopped by for their...
05/15/2026

The lab results are in, and these two are looking good! 👀 Brothers Valor and Russell from Hero Dogs stopped by for their ACVO eye exams yesterday.

​We are always incredibly proud to participate in the annual ACVO/Epicur National Service Animal Eye Exam Event. Our Ophthalmology team loves having the opportunity to give back and ensure the ocular health of the amazing working dogs in our community who do so much for their humans.

​Thank you to Hero Dogs for bringing these handsome, good boys in to see us! 🐾🩺
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05/15/2026

🎉🐾 A HUGE thank you to our friends at Veterinary Referral Associates for providing us with goody bags and Bond Vet, CityVet, Veterinary Surgical Centers - VSC, Universal Title, Caring Hands Animal Hospital, Price Benowitz Accident Injury Lawyers, LLP, and Livewell Animal Hospitals for filling our Paws in the Park goody bags with so many fun goodies for pets and their people! 🐶💚

The first 200 attendees will receive a special goody bag packed with local treats, surprises, and goodies for both you and your pet. 🎁🐕

☀️ And the best part? The weather is looking nice and sunny, making it perfect for an afternoon of outdoor fun and creating memories with your furry best friend!

Be sure to arrive early so you can snag your goody bag before they’re gone and enjoy a day full of activities, vendors, music, contests, and more at Paws in the Park! 🎉🐾

📅 Saturday, May 16
⏰ 12–4 PM
📍 Montgomery County Agricultural Center

🎟️ Get your tickets online here: https://events.handbid.com/lp/paws-in-the-park-2026, and join the fun!

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500 Perry Parkway
Gaithersburg, MD
20877

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