About Oakland Veterinary Referral Services

Advanced Emergency and Specialty Veterinary Care in Southeast Michigan

Oakland Veterinary Referral Services (OVRS) Oakland Veterinary Referral Services is a locally owned and operated emergency and specialty veterinary hospital serving pets, pet parents, and referring veterinarians throughout Southeast Michigan.

When pets need urgent care, advanced diagnostics, specialized treatment, or support for a complex medical condition, OVRS brings the experience, technology, and compassion families need during stressful moments.

Here When Pets Need More

Your family veterinarian is your pet’s medical home. OVRS is here when your pet needs a higher level of care, whether that means 24/7 emergency support, advanced specialty evaluation, complex case management, hospitalization, surgery, diagnostics, or critical care.

We work closely with primary veterinarians to support continuity of care. Our role is to provide advanced services when pets need additional expertise, then communicate clearly with both pet parents and referring veterinary teams so everyone understands the diagnosis, treatment options, progress, and next steps.

Comprehensive Care Under One Roof

OVRS is one of the most comprehensive veterinary emergency and specialty hospitals in the Midwest. Our 30,000-square-foot hospital supports pets with complex, chronic, urgent, and advanced medical needs.

With multiple specialties under one roof, OVRS gives pet parents and referring veterinarians access to advanced diagnostics, specialized treatment options, and experienced teams who understand how emotional and overwhelming a pet's illness or injury can be.