Veterinary Specialty Care in Southeast Michigan

When your pet's condition requires advanced expertise, Oakland Veterinary Referral Services provides specialty veterinary care for dogs and cats throughout Southeast Michigan and beyond.

Our board-certified veterinary specialists work with pet parents and family veterinarians to diagnose complex conditions, explain treatment options, and create thoughtful care plans for pets who need more than routine veterinary care. Why choose OVRS?

Why Your Pet May Need a Veterinary Specialist

Your family veterinarian is your pet’s medical home. Sometimes, however, a pet’s condition requires advanced diagnostics, specialized treatment, or a doctor with additional training in a specific area of veterinary medicine.

OVRS is a multi-specialty veterinary hospital that offers advanced diagnostics, 24-hour hospitalization, and specialist expertise. We support your pet, your family, and your primary veterinarian with advanced care and clear communication.

Not Sure Which Specialty Service Your Pet Needs?

You don't need to know which specialist your pet needs before contacting OVRS. Your family veterinarian may recommend a specific department, or our team may help guide the referral based on your pet’s symptoms, medical history, and current needs.

If your pet is experiencing sudden or severe symptoms, visit our Emergency and Critical Care department or call OVRS for guidance.

What to Expect From a Specialty Appointment

Before your pet’s specialty visit, OVRS may request medical records, previous test results, imaging, medications, and notes from your primary veterinarian. This helps our specialists understand your pet’s history and make the most of your appointment.

During the visit, the specialist will review your pet’s records, perform an examination, discuss your concerns, and explain recommended next steps. These may include diagnostics, treatment options, procedures, medications, follow-up care, or continued management with your family veterinarian.

After your visit, OVRS communicates with your primary veterinarian, so your pet’s care can continue as smoothly as possible.

For Pet Owners: Prepare for Your Visit

Working With Your Family Veterinarian

OVRS provides advanced specialty care in partnership with your primary veterinarian. Your family veterinarian knows your pet’s ongoing health history, while our specialists provide focused expertise, diagnostics, and treatment recommendations for complex or advanced conditions.

For Pet Owners: Prepare for Your Visit

For Veterinarians: Refer a Patient

OVRS Specialty Services: 

• Behavior
  Support for pets with anxiety, aggression, fear, compulsive behaviors, or other serious behavior concerns.
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• Blood Bank / Transfusion Support
  Life-saving blood products and transfusion support for pets with critical needs.
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• Cardiology
  Evaluation and treatment for pets with heart disease, murmurs, arrhythmias, coughing, collapse, or exercise intolerance.
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• Dermatology & Allergy
  Care for chronic skin, ear, allergy, itching, and coat conditions.
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• Diagnostic Imaging
  Advanced imaging support to help diagnose complex conditions and guide treatment planning.
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• Internal Medicine
  For pets with complex, chronic, or difficult-to-diagnose conditions involving the organs, immune system, endocrine system, gastrointestinal tract, or urinary system.
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• Oncology and Integrative Oncology
  Diagnosis, treatment planning, and supportive care for pets with cancer.
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• Ophthalmology
  Specialized diagnosis and treatment for eye pain, vision changes, cataracts, glaucoma, corneal disease, and eye injuries.
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• Surgery
  Advanced surgical care for pets with orthopedic, soft tissue, emergency, or complex surgical needs.
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• Emergency & Critical Care is open 24/7 and staffed by doctors and staff with specialties and additional training in emergency and critical care.
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