The Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center in Waukesha is a 24-hour emergency and specialty animal hospital providing comprehensive care for dogs and cats. The staff are consistently described as amazing, loving, talented, caring, supportive, fantastic, empathetic, and nonjudgmental. They deliver thorough, comforting, and clear communication, explaining costs, options, and procedures without surprises and providing detailed check-ins and discharge instructions.
The facility handles everything from sudden emergencies to long-term treatment plans and surgery. Clients report being seen fast, with staff working pets in promptly and ensuring qualified specialists are available. They are thoughtful, offering post-surgery check-ins and the opportunity for owners to visit their pets. The doctors are noted for being kind, caring, and gentle. Many express deep gratitude, stating they felt their needs and concerns were listened to and supported throughout difficult, uncertain, and distressful situations, making the experience as comfortable as possible for both pet and owner. The care provided is frequently called fantastic and well worth traveling for.
I had a great experience! Easy to get in great communication. Everyone was very professional. I felt very confident in an uncertain emergency situation.. Highly recommend.
September 2026
We saw the cardiologist. She was great with my girl! Everyone was very nice.
September 2026
Very responsive to my pets acute illness. Assessment was efficient and testing with options explained clearly. Would recommend for any urgent animal injury or illness.