Veterinary Emergency + Referral Center of Hawaii

11/12/2026

From a beach walk with her dog, Sonny, to the patients she cares for here at VERC Hawaii, board-certified veterinary neurologist Dr. Baye Williamson is sharing a side of her story our community rarely gets to see.

We’re proud to see our very own Dr. Williamson featured in Advancing Veterinary Medicine: Our Stories, a new mini-documentary series from National Veterinary Associates. Her episode introduces viewers to Freya and Shantell, offering a glimpse into the special relationships behind the care she provides.

Watch Dr. Williamson’s episode: https://www.nva.com/advancing-veterinary-medicine

We’re so fortunate to have Dr. Williamson as part of our VERC ʻohana! 💙

The NVA leadership team is dedicated to servant leadership supporting those who care for the animals and the people who love them.

11/11/2026

This Veterans Day, we honor the veterans among our staff, clients and community — and the service animals and pets who stand by their side. Thank you for all you've given.

11/09/2026

Meet Our New Internist, Dr. Andrzej Ogrodny! 🎉

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Andrzej “Andy” Ogrodny, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), to the VERC team!

Dr. Ogrodny is a board-certified specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine. He earned his veterinary degree from Midwestern University and completed his residency at Michigan State University, becoming board-certified in 2024.

Before joining VERC, Dr. Ogrodny established and led the Internal Medicine service at Animal Emergency and Specialty Hospital in Michigan. His clinical interests include gastrointestinal and liver diseases, endocrinology, immune-mediated diseases, and complex chronic medical conditions.

Passionate about education and collaboration, Dr. Ogrodny enjoys working alongside referring veterinarians to navigate challenging cases and provide exceptional patient care.

Outside of veterinary medicine, he enjoys teaching, collecting Pokémon cards, and spending time with his husband and pets.

Please join us in giving Dr. Ogrodny a warm aloha as he begins this exciting new chapter in Hawaiʻi! 🌺

With Dr. Ogrodny joining our team, we're also excited to expand our Internal Medicine service to seven days a week, providing greater access to specialty care for pets across Hawaiʻi!

🔗 Learn more about our Internal Medicine team and services: https://www.verchawaii.com/services/internal-medicine

11/04/2026

Diabetes in pets requires careful management, but emergencies can still happen.

If your pet has diabetes and develops sudden or severe symptoms, seek veterinary guidance right away. Knowing the warning signs can help you act quickly when your pet needs you most.

11/03/2026

The PetWalk fun continues! 🌺🐾 We’re still smiling thinking about all the adorable pets, creative costumes, and familiar faces we got to see at the Hawaiian Humane Society PetWalk!

Here are a few more of our favorite moments from the day. Thanks again for making it such a special event. 💙

11/02/2026

November is National Pet Cancer Awareness Month. 💜🐾

Knowing what is normal for your pet can help you recognize changes that deserve attention. New lumps, unexplained weight loss, changes in appetite, or sores that don't heal are all worth discussing with your veterinarian.

Early evaluation can help identify concerns and determine the next steps for care. If your pet experiences sudden or severe symptoms, seek emergency veterinary attention.

Our pets can't tell us when something feels wrong, but paying attention to changes can make a difference.

11/01/2026

Mahalo to all of our wonderful clients and new friends who stopped by to visit us at the Hawaiian Humane Society PetWalk! 🐾💙

We had such a great time connecting with our community, meeting so many adorable pets, and seeing some familiar faces!

Thank you for spending part of your day with us. We loved seeing everyone and all the creative costumes! 🐶🐾

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from all of us at VERC! 🎃👻

We couldn’t resist sharing a little extra cuteness today. Swipe through to see our team’s pets dressed up in their spooky best! 🐶🐱✨

10/30/2026

Here’s a quick recap of an incredible day celebrating love, diversity, and community at the Pride Parade! 🌈✨

The VERC team showed up loud, proud, and full of joy to march alongside our amazing community. From vibrant outfits to unforgettable energy, thank you to everyone who marched, cheered, and celebrated with us.

Pride isn’t just a day—it’s an ongoing commitment to inclusion, equity, and belonging for everyone. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

📸 Swipe through to see highlights from the parade!

10/27/2026

Reflecting on Employee Appreciation Week! 🎉

Last week was all about celebrating our incredible team, but our gratitude doesn't end when the week is over.

Thank you to every single person on our team for the hard work, passion, and dedication you bring every single day. Behind every win is your incredible effort—and please know that it never goes unnoticed.

A special thank you to Eric Totah from CareCredit for stopping by last week to help us celebrate and support our team! 💙✨

We are so grateful for our staff and our partners who make our community special. Here’s to continuing to crush our goals together! 🚀