Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center
Our Hospital
WVRC in Racine/Kenosha is an emergency/critical care and specialty veterinary hospital dedicated to providing compassionate medical care to the dogs and cats entrusted to our care. Our team consists of emergency veterinarians, board-certified veterinary specialists, highly skilled technicians, and knowledgeable client care coordinators. We provide emergency/critical care and veterinary specialty services at three hospitals in Waukesha, Mequon, and Somers.
History
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 – Waukesha in Spring 2000. In February 2008, WVRC expanded its Emergency Services to a second location in Grafton. In February 2013, WVRC added a third location in Racine.
Since opening our doors, WVRC has continued to grow to better serve pets and families across southeastern Wisconsin. Our Racine hospital moved into a new, larger, state-of-the-art facility in Somers in 2020, designed to enhance comfort, efficiency, and care. In 2025, both our Waukesha and Grafton locations reached exciting new milestones – Waukesha relocated just minutes away from its previous location and Grafton moved to Mequon. These larger, modern, easy-to-access facilities are equipped with advanced technology, expanded treatment areas, and upgraded amenities to ensure we can continue providing the highest level of emergency and specialty care for our local pets in need.
Our Hospital
Our hospital in Somers is equipped similarly to human hospitals. Our team, and your pets, have access to state-of-the-art surgery suites, and an ICU. WVRC in Racine/Kenosha provides Wisconsin and northern Illinois with the highest quality veterinary medical care. Our team of dedicated doctors and veterinary professionals intimately understand and respect the deep bond between a pet and its owner.
Our hospital provides referral services in the specialties of Acupuncture, Anesthesia and Pain Management, Diagnostic Imaging, and Emergency/Critical Care. We also have a full service in-hospital laboratory.
