Veterinary Emergency Referral Center

Veterinary Emergency Referral Center We work as an extension of your family Veterinarian, providing state of the art emergency care. Established in 2012 by the founding veterinarian.
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In 2018, the Animal Emergency Center of Norman was purchased by 3 Brown Dogs Veterinary Group, owned by Dr. Andrew Diaz. Dr. Diaz had a vision of a 24-hour emergency and referral hospital to meet the needs of Norman in addition to Southeastern, Southwestern and Southern Central Oklahoma to the northern parts of Texas. With a team of expert veterinary professionals bringing the best possible care f

or your pet in a state of the art veterinary facility, Dr. Diaz's vision is closer to reaching reality. Our skilled veterinary team partners with your family Veterinarian, providing emergency and urgent care for your pet, nights, weekends, and holidays until the point that we open our doors 24/7.

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the wonderful moms on our team. 💐🐾Every day, these incredible women give so much of themsel...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the wonderful moms on our team. 💐🐾

Every day, these incredible women give so much of themselves to the pets and families we care for. They work long hours, handle difficult and emotional cases, support pet families, and provide compassionate care when it matters most…all while balancing the responsibilities of motherhood and family at home.

Today, we especially want to recognize:
Amanda, Areta, Chelsea, Dr. Emily Redden, Sam, Raven, Rosalie, Heather, and Jen.

Thank you for the compassion, dedication, and heart you bring to our hospital every single day. The care you give to your patients, clients, coworkers, and families does not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful to have you on our team.

We hope all of the amazing moms in our hospital family have a very happy and well-deserved Mother’s Day. ❤️

🐾 Patient Spotlight: Gypsy 🐾Sweet Gypsy came to VERC after experiencing lethargy and vomiting blood at home. Gabbie, one...
05/07/2026

🐾 Patient Spotlight: Gypsy 🐾

Sweet Gypsy came to VERC after experiencing lethargy and vomiting blood at home. Gabbie, one of our wonderful technicians, was part of Gypsy’s care team as she received supportive treatment, including IV fluids for hydration, pain control, anti-nausea medication, and antibiotics.

Gypsy was stable for discharge with medications and close monitoring at home, though ongoing oral bleeding raised concern for an underlying dental issue, and further evaluation with her primary veterinarian for possible dental intervention was recommended.

Thank you to Gypsy’s family for trusting us with her care. We’re wishing this brave girl a smooth and speedy recovery! ❤️

We are truly grateful for the trust our clients place in us. 🐾At Veterinary Emergency Referral Center, our team is commi...
04/10/2026

We are truly grateful for the trust our clients place in us. 🐾

At Veterinary Emergency Referral Center, our team is committed to delivering compassionate, efficient care with clear communication and transparent pricing—especially when your pet needs immediate attention.

It’s an honor to support you and your pets during critical moments. ♥️

📍 2121 McKown Drive, Norman, OK 73072
📧 [email protected]
📞 405-360-7828

Behind every great doctor is a loyal companion. 🐾Dr. Linville is hard at work reviewing patient medical records, while h...
04/07/2026

Behind every great doctor is a loyal companion. 🐾

Dr. Linville is hard at work reviewing patient medical records, while his trusted (and very adorable) assistant, Lexie, keeps watch—making sure nothing sneaks up on one of our beloved doctors. 😉🩺

It’s teamwork like this that helps us stay focused, prepared, and ready to provide the highest level of emergency care when your pets need it most.

At VERC, compassion and dedication never clock out. We’re here for you—and your pets—when it matters most. ♥️

📍 2121 McKown Drive, Norman, OK 73072
📧 [email protected]
📞 405-360-7828

Looking for an ER team that makes you excited to come to work?🐾🩵We are a fun, skilled, and supportive group of veterinar...
03/27/2026

Looking for an ER team that makes you excited to come to work?🐾🩵

We are a fun, skilled, and supportive group of veterinary professionals who genuinely enjoy working together. We make space for laughter, learn every day, and always have each other’s backs—because in emergency medicine, teamwork is not optional, it is everything.

Emergency medicine is challenging—we will not sugarcoat that; however the right team can make even the hardest days better… and that’s exactly who we are!

If you are the kind of person who wants to grow, be challenged, and feel supported while doing it, keep reading our job description below:

Who We Are🐾
We focus on the completion of each task as well as how and why we do it.
Our team is built on:
•Growth and development - we love teaching and learning
•Quality care - our patients deserve the best
•Responsibility - our commitment to what we do for our patients, the community, and our team
•Integrity and accountability - we show up for our patients and each other
•Compassion - for our patients, clients, and teammates

Who We Are Looking For🐾
You might be the perfect fit if you:
•Are eager to learn and expand your emergency medicine skills
•Already have a solid foundation (you know the how in veterinary medicine)
•Are curious about the why and want to deepen your understanding
•Thrive in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
•Want to be part of a crew that works hard and has fun doing it

If you’re ready to grow your skills, enjoy the people you work with, and be part of something special—we would love to meet you!🩵

Due to current staffing limitations, we are temporarily adjusting our hours of operation. Effective immediately: 🐾 Tuesd...
03/27/2026

Due to current staffing limitations, we are temporarily adjusting our hours of operation.

Effective immediately:
🐾 Tuesday and Wednesday nights: We will be open for urgent care hours only (6:00PM to 12:00AM)
🐾 Thursday at 6:00PM: we will resume 24-hour emergency services, remaining open continuously throughout the weekend.
🐾 We will close again Monday at midnight (12:00AM)

We understand changes like this can be stressful, and we sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through these challenges.

Our commitment to you and your pets remains unchanged. Providing the highest quality of patient care continues to be our top priority, and these adjustments allow us to ensure our team can deliver safe, attentive, and compassionate care to every patient we see.

If you are unsure whether your pet’s condition qualifies as urgent, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for trusting us with your pet’s care🩵

Twice a year, our entire team steps away from the floor to focus on one critical skill: CPR. 🐾From doctors and technicia...
02/26/2026

Twice a year, our entire team steps away from the floor to focus on one critical skill: CPR. 🐾

From doctors and technicians to support staff, everyone participates in hands-on training to stay sharp, aligned, and ready for any emergency.

In a cardiac arrest situation, immediate action and seamless teamwork can make all the difference.

We train consistently so that if the unthinkable
happens, your pet is met with skill, confidence, and coordinated care. ♥️

❄️ Winter Storm Update ❄️Despite the winter weather, we remain open and available to care for the pets who need us. Our ...
01/23/2026

❄️ Winter Storm Update ❄️

Despite the winter weather, we remain open and available to care for the pets who need us. Our team is here, on-site, and ready to provide emergency and urgent care.

With weather conditions, travel delays, and high patient volume, wait times may be longer than usual. We kindly ask for your patience and understanding as our staff works as quickly and safely as possible for every patient.

Please remember that our team is navigating the same road conditions and weather challenges to be here for your pets. Your kindness and grace mean more than you know.

Thank you for trusting us with your pet’s care. 🐾❤️

❄️ Winter Weather & Pet Safety ❄️With winter weather moving into Oklahoma, we want to share a few tips to help keep your...
01/23/2026

❄️ Winter Weather & Pet Safety ❄️

With winter weather moving into Oklahoma, we want to share a few tips to help keep your pets safe and comfortable:

• Limit time outdoors and watch for signs of cold stress (shivering, lifting paws, reluctance to walk)
• Wipe paws after walks to remove ice melt, salt, and chemicals
• Provide warm, dry bedding and keep pets indoors as much as possible
• Check that outdoor water bowls aren’t frozen
• Be mindful of antifreeze spills — even small amounts are highly toxic to pets

If your pet seems “off” or shows any unusual symptoms, please don’t hesitate to reach out. 🐾

At this time we are unable to accept additional patients. Our team is dedicated to providing quality patient care and in...
01/02/2026

At this time we are unable to accept additional patients. Our team is dedicated to providing quality patient care and in order to do that we must ensure the patients already in our care have our full attention.

If your pet is in need of emergency care please contact our office so we may guide you on options for care.

Address

2121 McKown Drive
Norman, OK
73072

Opening Hours

Monday 12am - 12am
Tuesday 12am - 8am
6pm - 12am
Wednesday 12am - 8am
6pm - 12am
Thursday 12am - 8am
6pm - 12am
Friday 12am - 12am
Saturday 12am - 12am
Sunday 12am - 12am

Telephone

+14053607828

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