Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC)
Now Open in 2026
Charleston Veterinary Referral Center is proud to officially open our newly expanded, state-of-the-art 32,000-square-foot facility in Charleston, South Carolina. Designed with pets, families, and veterinary partners in mind, this expansion allows us to provide more advanced, compassionate specialty, emergency, and urgent care ( when it matters most.
Located at 3484 Shelby Ray Court, our expanded hospital doubles our previous footprint and represents a major investment in the future of veterinary medicine for the Lowcountry.
Built for Advanced Care. Designed for Comfort.
Every detail of our expansion was thoughtfully planned to improve patient outcomes, enhance client experience, and support our growing team of specialists.
Expanded Emergency & Critical Care
Larger Emergency Department with improved patient flow
Dedicated Feline Emergency Ward to reduce stress and improve care for our feline friends
Upgraded Intensive Care Unit with expanded capacity and innovative equipment, including critical care medical crib, cutting-edge monitoring, and custom oxygen chambers for optimized, state-of-the-art care of critical patients.
Larger Emergency Department with improved patient flow
Dedicated Feline Emergency Ward to reduce stress and improve care for our feline friends
Upgraded Intensive Care Unit with expanded capacity and innovative equipment, including critical care medical crib, cutting-edge monitoring, and custom oxygen chambers for optimized, state-of-the-art care of critical patients.
Expanded Emergency & Critical Care
Larger Emergency Department with improved patient flow
Dedicated Feline Emergency Ward to reduce stress and improve care for our feline friends
Upgraded Intensive Care Unit with expanded capacity and innovative equipment, including critical care medical crib, cutting-edge monitoring, and custom oxygen chambers for optimized, state-of-the-art care of critical patients.
Larger Emergency Department with improved patient flow
Dedicated Feline Emergency Ward to reduce stress and improve care for our feline friends
Upgraded Intensive Care Unit with expanded capacity and innovative equipment, including critical care medical crib, cutting-edge monitoring, and custom oxygen chambers for optimized, state-of-the-art care of critical patients.
Advanced Surgical & Specialty Services
Six surgical suites (doubling our surgical capacity from three to six), including a Cath Lab with fluoroscopy
Two state-of-the-art scope towers
New 3D camera system enabling fine-detail neurosurgery
Dedicated space for each specialty department, supporting a growing medical team and allowing for more patients to receive treatment
Upgraded Conference Room
Daily all-doctor rounds fostering collaboration between specialty and emergency teams
Case-based discussions ensuring aligned treatment plans across departments
Dedicated space for in-house continuing education and staff development
Designed to host future CE events for visiting professionals and community partners
Rehabilitation Excellence
Expanded Physical Rehabilitation department featuring:
Two state-of-the-art underwater treadmills to support simultaneous therapy sessions
New outdoor rehabilitation area for functional and all-inclusive therapy
Upgraded stance analyzer for enhanced weight-bearing analysis
Enhanced Diagnostics & Efficiency
Expanded laboratory and pharmacy, centrally located for seamless collaboration
Rapid access to extensive in-house diagnostics and medications
Streamlined check-in and check-out processes to efficiently manage higher caseloads
Thoughtful Design for Pets & People
Two fully expanded lobbies to separate Emergency and Specialty waiting areas
10 additional exam rooms, bringing our total to 19
Multiple new patient housing areas to accommodate more patients comfortably
Two private bereavement rooms with discreet exits, offering families a quiet, compassionate space during difficult moments
Increased parking capacity and beautiful landscaping for improved accessibility and a welcoming arrival experience
A Commitment to Our Community.
This expansion, which began with a groundbreaking in August 2024 and officially opened in 2026, reflects our ongoing commitment to providing the highest standard of veterinary specialty and emergency care. With room to grow and technology to support the most complex cases, CVRC is prepared to serve the Charleston community for years to come.
