WVRC is a privately owned, VECCS level one certified hospital that is dedicated to providing patients, clients, and primary veterinarians with the highest quality emergency and specialty veterinary medical care. With 3 well-equipped facilities in Waukesha, Grafton, and Racine, WVRC places a focus on our 24-hour emergency with a collaborative team of incredible emergency vets, board certified specialists, highly skilled technicians, and knowledgeable client service reps.
The origins of WVRC (Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center) started with the establishment of the Emergency Veterinary Service in 1981 by a core of area veterinary hospitals. Over the years, other specialty practices joined the Emergency Veterinary Service and formed WVRC in Spring 2000. Today, WVRC is recognized as one of the largest, most diverse private veterinary emergency service/referral hospitals in Wisconsin.