Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon (VRCCO), Emergency & Specialty Hospital
Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon (VRCCO), Emergency & Specialty Hospital is an emergency & critical care practice in Bend, OR. Procedures include Laparoscopic ovariectomies, Neurologic surgical care, Mass or Tumor Removal, and Thoracic Surgery.
About
The Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon (VRCCO) is an emergency and specialty hospital offering advanced veterinary care in Bend, Oregon. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency services and a wide range of specialty care, including bone, joint, and spine, neurology, dermatology, ophthalmology, urgent care, rehabilitation therapy, internal medicine, surgery, and oncology. VRCCO emphasizes sophisticated and responsive support for pets and their owners.
VRCCO serves the community of pet parents in Bend and Central Oregon, with a focus on providing exceptional experiences and unparalleled care. No referral is needed to book an appointment for specialty services. The hospital also partners with family veterinarians for cases requiring specialized expertise.
Procedures
- Laparoscopic ovariectomies
- Neurologic surgical care
- Mass or Tumor Removal
- Thoracic Surgery
- Rehab Therapy
- Vasectomies
- Bone Joint & Spine
- Emergency Surgery
- Dermatology
- Epidural
- Trauma repair
- Preoperative Diagnostics
- Foreign body removal
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Local nerve block
- Internal Medicine
- Ophthalmology
- Adrenal tumor removals
- Cholecystectomies
- Gastrointestinal surgery
- Emergency Care
- Oncology
- Cryptorchid testicle removals
- Gastropexies
- Urgent Care
- Neurology
- Liver biopsies
- Surgery
- Neurologic Surgery
- Pain Management
Equipment
- Thoracic ultrasound
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Advanced Imaging
- CT scan
- Radiographs
- Pet-dedicated MRI
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of surgical procedures are performed at VRCCO?
- VRCCO's board-certified surgeons perform orthopedic, soft tissue, oncologic, emergency, and neuro-surgery. They are equipped to handle complex cases such as gastrointestinal surgery, thoracic surgery, and mass or tumor removal. The hospital also offers minimally invasive surgical techniques, including laparoscopic ovariectomies, gastropexies, and cryptorchid testicle removals.
- Does VRCCO offer urgent care services?
- Yes, VRCCO provides urgent care services for non-critical cases that are not emergent. Common conditions treated include skin and ear issues, vomiting and diarrhea, mild trauma, and limping. Urgent care services have temporarily moved to VRCCO East due to renovations at the West facility, but outpatient specialty services remain available at the West location by appointment.
- What advanced diagnostic imaging is available at VRCCO?
- VRCCO is equipped with onsite advanced diagnostic and treatment tools, including Central Oregon's first pet-dedicated MRI. These technologies allow the veterinary team to make swift and confident decisions for patient care. Preoperative diagnostics for surgery may also include blood work, x-rays, abdominal ultrasonography, or CT scanning.
- Is a referral required to bring my pet to VRCCO?
- No, a referral is not needed to book an appointment for your pet at VRCCO. The hospital aims to support all pet parents from the community and beyond, even though it is a referral center. However, they do partner with local veterinarians for cases that require care outside of their expertise.
- How does VRCCO manage pain for pets undergoing surgery?
- VRCCO takes pain management seriously, implementing a multimodal anesthetic approach that combines various pain control techniques specific to each patient. Pets receive injectable pain medication before surgery, and depending on the procedure, may also receive an epidural or local nerve block. A long-acting local anesthetic providing up to 72 hours of postoperative pain management is integrated for many surgery cases.